The Tom Roten Show

West Virginia GOP Delegate Kathie Hess Crouse is getting a new neighbor and it's a big one. Google plans to build an AI data center in the county Crouse represents. Kathie discusses that and the controversial bill Raylee's Law that she viewed as an attack on homeschoolers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

His opposition to a DORA ordinance led to him leading a recovery ministry. Listen to Beau Miller talk about Gallia Strong Tower Ministries. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Michael Bowman is a digital content creator who shares stories of Appalachia in short form video and on his YouTube channel. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

An upset listener gets his day in the radio studio! Michael Broyles sent an email calling me a "coward" due to my opposition  to the Iran war and Trump's presidency. We didn't come to an agreement necessarily, but we had a good discussion. Romans 12:18 tells us "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

Mason County, WV is about ready to forever change with multiple companies investing billions of dollars. Fidelis New Energy (now Nscale) is developing a major multi-billion dollar project near Point Pleasant, focused on clean energy, AI data centers, and carbon capture. Because the data center issue has been particularly controversial, Delegate Jim Butler helped organize a summit to inform busines...

West Virginia Senate Education Chair Amy Grady (R-Mason) discusses data centers and Raylee's Law. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Dr. Sarah Outlaw's battle with Lyme Disease led her to want to help and educate others. She's the founder of Natural Health Improvement Center in Iowa. We discuss tick-borne illeness and how to treat it. Read her blog at RealLifeOutlaw.com /. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Chuck Ferguson, aka Big C, joined me in the radio studio today for interesting personal story of perseverance. Several years ago, Big C was suffering from a back injury that would require surgery and even after leave him in a wheelchair. Big C said NO. He learned about resistance band exercises and now, at 62, is a functional strenth coach. He's the owner of Band Monster Fitness in Morehead, KY. B...

Scott Sharp is a Kentucky State Representative in District 100 which includes all of Lawrence and part of Boyd Counties. He gives an update on the 2026 legislative session. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Former West Virginia GOP Lawmaker Mike Folk gives his take on data centers coming to the state. Also, Terri Goodnow has concern about the lack of women involved in Republican Party politics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Two candidates for the WV Supreme Court (Division1) requested to be on my show recently. Judge Todd Kirby and Judge Laura Faircloth both appeared on my morning radio show (Listen Live 6-9am Weekday Mornings at YourTotalMedia.com). Both interviews are included in this episode. Judicial races in WV are non-partisan and will be decided in the May 12th election. Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...

John Hart, CEO of OpenTheBooks.com, exposes some of the waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber was on my morning radio show. This episode also includes a recent interview with Ross County, OH Auditor Jeff Lehner. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

In a unique episode of the Tom Roten show, we explored the journey of Jason and Melissa McCrady, a husband and wife duo running for political offices in West Virginia. Jason is vying for a position on the Wood County Board of Education, while Melissa is a candidate for the House of Delegates. Their candidacy stems from a desire to advocate for school choice and parental rights in education. Become...

West Virginia Delegate Jim Butler shared his perspective on the legislative session's outcomes regarding data centers. A major focus has been on how these facilities will interact with the local energy grid. Butler attended community town hall meetings to hear the concerns of constituents about data centers and their implications. In the interview, Jim also recaps the 2026 Legislative Session whic...

The tragic murder of correctional officer Andrew Lansing in December 2024 sparked a movement towards legislative change, culminating in the introduction of Andy's Law. The bill was introduced by Ohio Rep. Mark Johnson, a Republican from Chillicothe (District 92). Johnson and Darren Price (Chairperson of Andy's Law Coalition) joined me for an indepth discussion on the need for prison reform in Ohio...

In a world where divorce is all too common, the stats are staggering: Couples that pray together have a divorce rate of just 1 in 1,152. Yet, only 5% of couples actively pray together. Why is this? Authors and marriage speakers, Heidi and Brad Mitchell, have guided hundreds of couples toward fulfilling, thriving marriages. On this episode, the Mitchell's discuss their latest book "Build Your Marri...

A member of the West Virginia state Senate is looking to primary US Sen. Shelley Moore Capito. Tom Willis is Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. In this interview, he recaps the 2026 legislative session and discusses why he's running for the Republican nomination in the US Senate. Tom gives insight into what happend in the final hours of the session with regard to Raylee's Law and shares h...

West Virginia GOP Delegate Evan Worrell, chairman of the Health Committee, joined me for a wrap-up of the Legislative Session. He gives an account of who, what, why, and how certain Republicans tried to usurp parental and homeschooling rights by pulling at heartstrings over Raylee's Law. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

WV Republican Delegate Chris Anders received a 100% score on the Freedom Index from The New American. Anders recaps the recently concluded 60-day legislative session and shares his frustration with fellow GOP lawmakers on issues such as medical freedom, CPS reform, and a 2nd Amendment vote. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Some voters have accused US Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) of going against the Trump agenda. In this interview, Massie says he's actually standing for the issues that Trump campaigned on and that he votes with Trump and the Republicans 91% of the time. The times he votes against the party leadership is on FISA spying, increased spending, and pushing for the release of the Epstein Files. Massie also re...

My guest Hans von Spakovsky is glad Joe Kent resigned as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center. Kent cited his opposition to the Iran War and said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation". Hans also comments on the Senate's inability to pass the SAVE Act. Hans is a Senior Legal Fellow with Advancing American Freedom. He was formerly with the Heritage Foundation and a former FEC Com...

WV Sen. Ryan Weld may identify as a Republican, but it's obvious he was born a Democrat! My guest, Derin Stidd, and I talk about how Weld and other fake Republicans tried to usurp parental rights by passing Raylee's Law. Derin also explains how West Virginia still has a backdoor Red Flag-like system in place that could infringe on a law-abiding citizens 2nd Amendment rights. Derin also talks about...

This is the 4th in my Senate Series interviews with non-incumbent candidates for the United States Senate. In this episode, I talk with former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. Daniel is one of 4 Republicans seeking the nomination in the race to replace long-time Senator Mitch McConnell. When this interview originally aired on my morning talk radio show (Total Media, download the app, clic...

This is the third episode in my Senate Series - featuring non-incumbent US Senate Candidates. Today's guest is Republican Mark Lynch, who is looking to retire long-time US Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina. The Primary is June 9th. Lynch is a successful business owner, a husband, father, and grandfather. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show...