The Tom Roten Show

A bill to ban camping on public property, aimed at the homeless, has passed the West Virginia House of Delegates. Also, two bills passed the House consolidating government departments. Republican Delegate Jim Butler has an updates those and other bills on today's show.l Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

In the May 2024 West Virginia GOP Primary, Tom Willis finished ahead of then-Senate President Craig Blair. Now a state Senator from District 15, Willis gives an update on his first days in the WV Legislature. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

America needs a nation-wide response to protect its citizens against the Chinese Communist Party. The CCP owns the largest producer of US pork. The CCP uses technology to lure in American citizens. And the CCP has been purchasing US farm land. Michael Lucci is the founder, CEO, and Chairman of State Armor, which he created to develop and enact state solutions to global security threats. Mr. Lucci...

Bear Robinson has made several trips to western NC helping folks there who've been devastated by flooding after the hurricane. Now Bear is taking supplies to those hit by recent floods in southern WV and eastern KY.  Also, Roten's Rant on Demonic Democrats hating women. Not one Democrat in the US House or Senate voted to protect women/girls sports. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...

WV Delegate Jim Butler (R-Mason) introduced the Parents Bill of Rights Act in the House again this session. The bill passed the House last year, but died in the Senate. Butler discusses that bill and others up for debate on today's episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

You found a deal on Facebook Marketplace. Now you're meeting someone to buy that mountain bike. They want $300 cash, so you have 6 50-dollar bills with you when you get pulled over by a state trooper for a busted tail light. The officer asked how much cash you have and you tell him how much and why. With civil asset forfeiture laws in West Virginia, the trooper could take your cash and anything el...

Dr. Alvin Moss is a member of West Virginians for Health Freedom. He testified in committee in favor of a bill that would allow religious and philosophical exemptions to the childhood vaccine requirement. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

A bill introduced by West Virginia Senate Education Chair Amy Grady would prevent schools from providing misleading information to parents about a student’s gender identity or transition intentions. It mandates that school employees report student requests for gender affirmation accommodations to administrators, who must then inform the student’s parents. The bill also prohibits instruction on sex...

Not only do Republicans on the WV House Health Committee drop the ball on Certificate of Need repeal, but they also allow the 3 Dems on the committee to dictate the meeting. House Health Chair and Cabell Co. Delegate Evan Worrell explains. Also, why are WV teachers fighting to usurp parental rights regarding gender identity? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-...

The 2025 West Virginia Legislative Session started out slow due to a change in process. However, things are beginning to progress on important caucus agenda issues. The bill to repeal Certificate of Need was defeated by a narrow vote in committee, but there's movement on the Parents Bill of Rights and the effort to provide exemptions on childhood vaccines. Republican Delegates Jim Butler and Geno...

For several years John Stover and Ohio Value Voters have been informing voters on good/bad bills in the state's General Assembly and endorsing candidates. Through ProtectOhioChildren.net, John exposes the wicked indoctrination that's being pushed in Ohio public schools. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Ohio's Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced earlier this month his candidacy for State Auditor in 2026. He was with Vivek Ramaswamy for his Ohio Governor campaign announcement. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

The Bird Flu scare, government killing of millions of healthy chickens, has led to soaring egg prices. The solution for many is to raise their own chickens, produce their own eggs. However, local/state governments sometimes make it difficult for backyard farmers. Kentucky State Rep. Steve Doan (R-Erlanger) has introduced a bill that will, hopefully, Make Backyard Chickens Great Again. Become a sup...

WV House Health Committee Chair and Cabell Co. Delegate Evan Worrell gives an update on the effort to ban specific dyes that may be harmful to humans when consumed in processed foods. Also, he gives an update on Certificate of Need repeal. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Dr. Norman Wood is a former WV State Trooper, former Special Agent for the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, making the largest drug seizure in US history in 1988. He became a doctor and now has a unique perspective on the crisis he calls MIDAH, Mentally ill, Drug addicted, Homeless.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/suppor...

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey introduced the “The Riley Gaines Act” in his recent State of the State address. The legislation, modeled off Independent Women’s Stand with Women legislation, will fortify the definitions of “male” and “female” terms in law, protect the existence of women’s single-sex spaces, such as locker rooms, rape crisis centers, dormitories, and prisons, and protect th...

In a letter to patients, caregivers, and community members, Cleveland Clinic CEO Tom Mihaljevic stated:  “providing high-quality healthcare is only part of our mission” for Cleveland Clinic. Whether it’s supporting racial favoritism and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), transgender medicine for children, or far-left climate activism, Cleveland Clinic is prioritizing woke policies over patien...

Transparency and security of our elections is key. And the fight for election integrity doesn't stop after election day! Ed Fisher is the founder of Citizens for West Virginia Election Integrity. He discusses his work with the WV Legislature and Secretary of State. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

With RFK Jr.'s confirmation as the new HHS Secretary, the MAHA movement is in full swing! Now some in the WV Legislature are looking to make the Mountain State healthy. With West Virginia consistently ranked as one of the least healthy states in the US, there's no where to go but up. Today's guest have different views on at least one issue - repealing Certificate of Need. House Health Chair, Deleg...

GOP Delegate from West Virginia's 18th District, Jim Butler from Mason Co., explains his position on repeal of Certificate of Need, PEIA, DEI, the budget, and more issues from Gov. Patrick Morrisey's first address. Butler has re-introduced his Parents Bill of Rights to ensure that parents are the ones making important educational, religious, and health decisons for their children. Become a support...

According to my guest, Tony Woodlief, Executive VP of State Policy Network, states do not have an adequate plan for even a temporary loss of Federal dollars. Since West Virginia relies heavily (45%) on Washington, how will it survive the likely cuts by the Trump Administration? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Christina Knapp is the organizer of the 2nd annual Prayers for Foster Care Rally on Feb. 12, 2025...kicking off the WV Legislative Session. Also, is DOGE coming to the Treasury office in Parkersburg, WV? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

WV GOP Senator Mike Stuart is the new Judiciary Committee Chair. He discusses the need for more accountability for the PSC, the SSAC, and more. Also, Mike previews the upcoming 2025 legislative session. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

President Trump has fired more than 1,000 EPA employees who worked specifically on climate change. My guest, Steve Milloy, remembers how Obama imposed policies that contributed to massive job losses, closed vital coal-fired power plants, and forced profitable American companies to file for bankruptcy. Trump will be cutting wasteful spending and reprioritizing initiatives that invest in commonsense...

Ahead of their Winter meeting on Saturday, West Virginia Republican Executive Members voted this week to keep the 2026 Primary Election closed to voters who are not registered GOP. Previously, the state committee opened the primaries up to independent or non-affiliated voters. Last year, state executive committee member, and today's guest, Jim Butler introduced a proposal to close the primary to r...