The Tom Roten Show

This week marks the 2nd anniversary of the Norfolk Southern train derailment, chemical leak, and "controlled burn" in East Palestine, OH. Residents there feel left behind and many say they're experiencing bad health problems since the accident. Today's guest, Scott Smith is an independent testing expert and government whistleblower. He has been on the ground 27 times in East Palestine including a...

Mike Folk has more than 30 years of commercial experience as a pilot. He's a Captain with a major airline. He gives perspective on the mid-air collision in DC last week. Mike is also a former West Virginia Delegate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Former Board of Education candidate Chad Conley is taking his case to Wood Co. Circuit Court over the Wood Co. BOE appointing someone to a vacated seat to a District that she wasn't from when she was on the same board not long ago. Corruption is deep in Wood County and the tyrannical leaders don't seem to care! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show...

One year ago, Pastor Coleman Boyd was prosecuted by the Biden DOJ for peacefully protesting at a Tennessee abortion facility. Last week he and 22 other prolife advocates were pardoned by Pres. Trump. Today, Coleman tells his story from Asheville, NC where he and others are doing their missionary work at a Planned Parenthood. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-...

Private organizations on the ground in Western NC and Southern CA are making a difference for residents devastated by floods and wildfires. FEMA and some local governments have been more concerned about DEI than preparedness and that's where groups of citizens have gone into action. Today's guest, Christie Hutcherson, is a board advisor with Heal-Corp, a non-profit group currently distributing res...

Dr. Amy LePore has a Ph. D. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy from the University of Delaware, with an emphasis on local emergency management. She recently penned an op-ed in the Washington Times about FEMA's emphasis on DEI and how that has hurt preparedness regarding the California wildfires. Did you know that FEMA was created by Pres. Carter and implemented via Executive Order? Maybe Pres. Tru...

Former US Senate (2022) candidate Mark Pukita is the founder of Grassroots Freedom Initiative in Ohio. Mark discusses the effort to make change in areas such as election integrity, school choice, health freedom, and other areas liberty-minded Ohioans care about. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

A 22 year US Marine veteran, Purple Heart, retired Captain Chris Kuehne believed he was continuing his service for his country when he went to DC on January 6th. He was given a pardon from President Trump, but his fight will continue. Listen to his heartbreaking, but incredible story! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Americans may now be able to take care of business in the bathroom with only one flush! President Trump's Executive Order empowers consumer choice in vehicles, showerheads, toilets, washing machines, lightbulbs, and dishwashers and marks a significant victory for everyday Americans. The Executive Director of Alliance for Consumers, O.H. Skinner, discusses this common sense directive that results i...

John Davis and his daughter Hallie continue their fight for freedom against a board of education that has a vendetta against them. The fight began in 2022, Hallie's senior year at Parkersburg High School, when she and her parents sought a medical exemption for the lone immunization shot she was lacking. Having been injured by a previous vaccine, Hallie felt it best to not have another. While seeki...

Republican Jennifer Gross is co-chair of the MAHA Caucus in the Ohio General Assembly. She shares her excitement on Trump's 2nd term, different bills in the Ohio House, and more. Gross is a Nurse Practioner and was involved in Operation Warp Speed. She has a very interesting story of how she has changed her thinking on vaccines. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

What are the expectations from the new Trump Administration? And what about Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine finally appointing Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to the US Senate? Former US Rep. Jim Renacci (R-OH) shares his insight into this and more on this episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

This week, another California fire, this time man-made, ignited at the Moss Landing Storage Facility near Monterey.  Steve Goreham, Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America, talks about this and the impact of the new Trump Administration on the green energy scam. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

He was sworn in on Monday as West Virginia's 37th governor and on Tuesday Patrick Morrisey issued an Executive Order for religious exemptions on childhood vaccines. Still the Legislature will need to codify it into law. New Senate Health Committee Chair, Sen. Laura Chapman, is ready to do just that when the session begins in February. She talks about that and other health freedom issues. Become a...

In Part 2 of my interview with Derin Stidd, the former pastor turned regional director of Young Americans for Liberty, discusses government overreach and how Christians should respond to a tyrannical takeover. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Derin Stidd is the Mid-Atlantic Director of Young Americans for Liberty. Derin works with lawmakers and liberty-minded voters to enact laws that remove government restrictions from our everyday lives. Derin's region includes West Virginia, Ohio, and three other states. This is part one of his interview. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--598743...

From cutting fire department budgets and not making sure hydrants had water to poor forest management and DEI hires, California is showing the rest of the country why We The People must stop relying on government. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) & Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are causing economic and physical destruction in America. But it may be getting better! BlackRock, the orchestrator of the ESG movement, exited the net zero alliance, a huge victory in the fight against ESG. Will Hild, Executive Director of Consumers’ Research, give details. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

After a disappointing end to 2024's General Assembly, medical freedom fighters in Ohio are hoping for a better outcome in 2025. Stephanie Stock, President of Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom, gives details about what has happened and what it will take Make Ohio Healthy Agan. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Vivek Ramaswamy recently called our culture lazy in justifying his push for more H1-B visas. But is bringing in foreign workers to replace Americans really what MAGA supporters voted for? And has Vivek actually just manifested who he really is (not MAGA)? Entrepreneur/coach/trainer/author Scott Fishman, a Trump supporter, has been exposing Vivek for a long time. On his X social media account, Scot...

Dr. Shannon Kroner is the Executive Director of Freedom of Religion - United Solutions (FOR-US) where she and an inter-faith coalition have helped thousands of Americans obtain religious exemptions for vaccines. As someone who was herself injured by the flu shot, Dr. Kroner advocates for informed choices when it comes to vaccines. In her profession, Dr. Kroner has worked with Special Needs familie...

Dr. Joseph Sansone is a psychotherapist and mental health counselor with a PhD in pychology. He discusses his ongoing effort to force Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida to ban the mRNA shot based on the long-term illness it has caused. Dr. Sansone believes it was no accident either, but that the jab is a bioweapon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-to...

2026 US Senate candidate and former West Virginia Delegate Derrick Evans spent 90 days in a Federal Prison for protesting the 2020 stolen election 4 years ago in DC. He discusses what happened and how he and other J6'ers are hopeful for an unconditional pardon from Donald Trump. Evans most recently ran unsuccessfully for US House in the WV GOP Primary in May 2024. Become a supporter of this podcas...

West Virginia GOP Delegate Evan Worrell from Cabell Co. discusses changes coming up for the 2025 Legislative Session. Worrell is hopeful for health freedom bills to cross the finish line this year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Recently elected WV Sen. Chris Rose, a Republican from District 2, says he and new WV Delegate Chris Anders have already drafted a bill that will stop the unconstitutional monitoring and surveillance of American citizens. Rose discusses this and other legislative priorities for 2025. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .