The Tom Roten Show

Republican Alex Gaaserud is running for US Senate from West Virginia for the seat currently occupied by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito. Alex previously ran for the US House in WV-2. This is the 2nd podcast in the Senate Series. Let me know what you think by sending an email to TomRotenShow@outlook.com/. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/sup...

Welcome to The Senate Series! I have different non-incumbent candidates for the US Senate lined up for this series. They come from various states and various political parties. This is to give you a better understanding of who might possibly be shaping America's future in the US Senate. Be sure to let me know what you think of each candidate by sending an email to TomRotenShow@outlook.com/. My fir...

Chair of the House Health Committee Evan Worrell joined me for an update on Friday morning March 13th - the day before the 60-day legislative session ends. Delegate Worrell is from Cabell Co., WV. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Darren Price is the Chairperson of the Andy's Law Coalition, which is helping to get Ohio House Rep. Mark Johnson's HB338 pushed through. The bill is in response to the vile killing of Correctional Officer Andrew "Andy" Lancing on Christmas Day 2024 at the Ross Correctional Institute in Chillicothe, OH. The bill is stalled in a Senate committee. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

WV Delegate Jim Butler says a tax reduction bill is expected to emerge from committee soon. Will it make across the finish line before the legislative session ends? Butler also explains E-Verify and several other pending bills. Also, the House voted to repeal a 2023 law that allowed athletic transfers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430...

Roy Ramey is President of the West Virginia Home Educators Association. He recently testified before a legislative committee that the proposed bill, Raylee's Law, would be an infringement on homeschool freedom. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Lauren Faeth was told she'd never walk again. Never run. Never go to nursing school. Now this Eastern Kentucky nurse is running in the 2026 Boston Marathon. Listen to her inspiring story! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

WV Delegate from Mason Co. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

West Virginia Senator Chris Rose Chairs the Energy Committee. He discusses the failure of the legislature to pass any Medical Freedom bills and his attempt to allow the sell of Machine Guns. Derin Stidd with Young Americans for Liberty has been keeping an eye on liberty issues in the WV, OH, and KY legislative sessions. Glenn Newman talks about the 4th Annual Day of Rememberance for victims of eve...

Chris Dorr is the Founder/Executive Director of Ohio Gun Owners. He discusses state issues as well as a concern at the Federal level with the Trump Administration as he seeks to advance our 2nd Amendment rights. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

My guest Michael Yon is a former Green Beret who's been an embedded war correspondent. Combining his skills as a writer and a photographer, and with the encouragement of fellow veterans, Michael began his correspondent career by traveling to Iraq in December of 2004. That was the first step in his nearly 20 year journey—traveling the globe to report on world events firsthand. He has traveled to mo...

WV Delegate Evan Worrell shares some of the battles he's facing in the Finance Committee over the Hope Scholarship and what's coming out of his Health Committee. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Two Ohio House Representatives appeared as recent guests on my morning talk radio show. Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) is from District 93 and Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto Co.) represents District 90. Both discuss various bills in the Ohio Legislative Session. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Today on the Tom Roten Show, we dive deep into the West Virginia legislative session. With Crossover Day approaching, bills have to make their way to the Senate or House. Hear from Delegate Jim Butler and Senator Mark Maynard about the crucial updates that could shape our freedoms.   From medical freedom to church disaffiliation, we’re addressing the real issues that matter. It’s time to reclaim o...

US Congressman Hal Rogers was first elected in 1981. Rogers is Kentucky's 5th District US Representative. He's being challenged in the May 19th Primary by 4 other Republcian candidates, including my guest Benjamin Hurley. Hurley was originally on my morning talk radio show based in Ashland, KY and heard on 6 stations in Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.  Listen live at YourTotalMedia.com/ 6-9am E...

Two guests from my morning talk show based in Ashland, KY - Eric Chaney, Boyd Co. Judge Executive and Jeremy Lowrance, candidate for Ashland City Commission. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Finance Committee Chair Vernon Criss is leading the attack on school choice and the GOP-passed Hope Scholarship. WV Delegate Evan Worrell is on the committee and is defending the law that has helped several families make the right educational choice for their children. Worrell is also the Chair of the House Health Committee. He appeared on my morning radio show Friday. Listen that show live 6-9am,...

He's been called a loser and 3rd rate grandstander by President Trump! US Rep. Thomas Massie from KY's 4th District was on The Tom Roten Morning Show from Total Media Radio (listen live at YourTotalMedia.com). Congressman Massie and I discussed his on-going battle to see and investigate unredacted Epstein files. We also talked about a possible US strike on Iran. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

In his weekly update, Delegate Jim Butler's insights into West Virginia's legislative session highlight the delicate balance between fostering industrial growth and protecting personal property. The Republican from Mason County talked about a rules bundle aimed at regulating data centers and their energy consumption. Butler explained that this framework will provide necessary guidelines for compan...

From Tuesday's morning talk radio show... Marcell Strbich , running for Secretary of State in Ohio's GOP Primary and John Stover, President of Ohio Value Voters .  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

The West Virginia House Health Committee Chairman joined me on the radio today for a legislative update. Delegate Evan Worrell is a homeschooling dad so of course we talk about Homeschool Day at the Capitol and Prolife Day at the Capitol. Worrell also discussed how he partnered with Katana Curry to introduce legislation making changes to the Foster Care Bill of Rights. House Bill 4749 aims to ensu...

US Attorney General had a melt-down in the House Judiciary Hearing this week as she resorted to name-calling and bragging on the stock market. I spent a lot of time ranting on that during my morning talk radio program from Total Media Radio. I also spoke with WV Delegate Chris Anders about his resolution on the Epstein Files. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the...

Mike Stuart, the General Counsel for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), shared his insights on the current state of American healthcare and the challenges it faces. With a background as a former U.S. Attorney and West Virginia State Senator, Stuart's perspective sheds light on the ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and safety in healthcare practices, particularly in the wake of...

Have you ever felt your church is being pulled in a direction you don’t agree with?  In today’s episode, West Virginia Delegate Jim Butler dives into the complex issue of church disaffiliation, especially in the United Methodist Church. Local congregations often face tough choices when their beliefs clash with those of their parent church. How can we protect the rights of these smaller churches? ...

In a viral video from the Oldham County, KY Republican Lincoln Day Dinner, Congressman Thomas Massie was speaking when the Kentucky House Speaker abruptly took his mic. The video was captured by the wife of a US Senate candidate who, though not invited, attended the dinner. Michael Faris gives his take on the video and his campaign. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...