Inside West Virginia Politics

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the economy, jobs, medicine and power plants. In Segment One, we talk to Secretary Mitch Carmichael, WV Department of Economic Development, to talk about economic development. Segment Two brings on Josh Sword, President of the West Virginia AFL-CIO, to talk about jobs. Dr. Vinay Badhwar, WVU Medicine Thoracic Surgeon, calls in to talk about medicine. We end today’s episode with Emmett Pepper, Policy Director for Energy Efficient West Virginia, to talk about the Pleasants Power Plant.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about House Bill 2007, education in the legislature and lawsuits. In Segment One, we talk to people who are for the gender-affirming treatment bill passing. We talk to Del. Geoff Foster (R-Putnam), Del. Mike Honaker (R-Greenbrier) and Del. Larry Kump (R-Berkeley). In Segment Two, we talk to Andrew Schneider of Fairness West Virginia, who is against the bill passing. Fred Albert, President of AFT West Virginia, is on in Segment Three to talk about education in the legislature. We end today’s episode with the question “are there too many lawsuits in West Virginia, especially in the Kanawha Valley?” Greg Thomas with WV Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse is in the studio to talk about it.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about a new Congressional District 2 candidate, bills in the legislature, Bill Gates in West Virginia and tax reform. In Segment One, we bring on a Republican Candidate for the U.S. House District 2 Alex Gasserud to talk about his campaign. In Segment Two, State Auditor JB McCuskey (R-WV) talks about bills in the legislature. Steve Roberts, President of the Chamber of Commerce, shares his thoughts on Bill Gates coming to West Virginia in Segment Three. We end today’s episode with Jason Huffman with the Americans for Prosperity of West Virginia talking about tax reform.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss the Governor’s tax cut proposal, the economy and tourism. In Segment One, Mark Curtis talks to Del. Trenton Barnhart (R-Pleasants) about Gov. Jim Justice’s (R-WV) tax cut proposal. Segments Two and Three are with Prof. John Deskins with the WVU Bureau of Business & Economic Research to talk about how the economy is doing and where it is headed. We end today’s episode with Tim Brady, CEO of the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau, who talks to us about tourism in the Mountain State.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about gun legislation, education legislation, the shortage of corrections officers and Girl Scout cookies. Treasurer Riley Moore (R-WV) talks about guns and ammunition legislation in Segment One. Segment Two brings on Elaine Harris, Communications Workers of America, to talk about a shortage of corrections officers. Amanda Barren sits down with Dale Lee, President of the West Virginia Education Association, to talk about education during the legislature. We end today’s episode by talking to Candace Nelson with the Girl Scouts of the Black Diamond Council about Girl Scout cookies.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about a proposed income tax cut, the Governor’s race, the city of Charleston and Hunger Free WV Day. In Segment One, we bring on Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) to talk about his proposal for a 50% personal income tax cut over the next three years. In Segment Two, Sec. of State Mac Warner (R) is on to talk about running for Governor of West Virginia. Segment Three brings on Mayor Amy Goodwin to talk about the city of Charleston and all that has happened since she became mayor and what’s next. We end today’s episode with Caitlin Cook with the Mountaineer Food Bank to talk about Hunger Free WV Day.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we will be previewing the 2023 West Virginia Legislative Session. In Segment One, we bring in House Speaker Roger Hanshaw (R-Clay). In Segment Two, we bring in Del. Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha, State Party Chair). In Segment Three, we bring in State Sen. Craig Blair (R-Berkeley, State President). In Segment Four, we bring in Kelly Fallen with the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – 2022 has come to a close, and we’re ending our year of Inside West Virginia Politics with our annual Reporters’ Roundtable wrap-up! Our host 13 News Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis is joined by Steven Allen Adams of Ogden Newspapers, 13 News Anchor Amanda Barren, and WVMO Radio Reporter Joe Stevens to discuss the top stories of the year, economic development, and review how politics, both local and national, have impacted West Virginians in 2022.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, local religious leaders stop by to discuss the importance of religion during the Christmas and Hanukah season. Our host Mark Curtis sits down with Father Chapin, host of Daily Living on WOWK-TV, to talk about finding balance between Santa and commercialism during the Christmas season with the Gospel and the birth of Christ. Next, Rev. Michie Klusmeyer, of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia, stops by IWVP to talk about Christmas and Hanukah, which overlap this year, and the ongoing message of love throughout the season amid uncertainty. For our third segment, Rev. Mathew Watts of Grace Bible Church in Charleston joins us to talk about having a sense of hope during the challenges in our own lives and around the world as Christmas brings a message of hope with the birth of Christ. With Hanukah and Christmas syncing up this year, we round out this week’s IWVP with Rabbi Victor Urecki of B’nai Jacob Synagogue to discuss the me

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis talks to about economic development, the “tripledemic”, football and the Respect for Marriage Act. Mark Curtis talks to Republican West Virginia Governor Jim Justice about economic development in the Mountain State. Dr. Hoyt Burdick, M.D., Mountain Health Network comes on the show in Segment Two to talk about the “Tripledemic.” Segment Three brings in a familiar face. 13 News’ Sports Director Cassidy Wood about her journey to South Carolina to cover the Myrtle Beach Bowl. We end today’s episode with Andrew Schneider from Fairness West Virginia to talk about the Respect for Marriage Act.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the Respect for Marriage Act, the Direct Care Taskforce, candidates for West Virginia governor and suspension in schools. In Segment One, we talk to Republican Candidate for West Virginia Governor Chris Miller. Segment Two brings in Andrew Schneider with Fairness West Virginia to talk about the Respect for Marriage Act. Gaylene Miller with AARP of West Virginia is in the studio to talk about the Direct Care Taskforce in Segment Three. We end today’s episode with Rev. Matthew Watts, who is talking about how suspension in schools impacts different communities.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss a new Republican candidate for West Virginia Governor, healthcare and National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. In Segment One, Republican candidate for West Virginia Governor Del. Moore Capito comes on to talk about his announcement. Laure Marino with the Center for Nurse Entrepreneurship comes on the show in Segment Two to talk about healthcare. Segments Three and Four are about National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November. Tara Manchin, who lost their mother to pancreatic cancer, and Annette Fetty-Santilli with the WV Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis talks to guests about the election in 2022 and the upcoming election in 2024, skiing and healthcare. Segments One and Two are about the previous and upcoming elections. Segment One brings on Republican Candidate for WV US House District 2 Treasurer Riley Moore. Segment Two brings in Del. Mike Pushkin (D) Chairman, WV Democratic Party to talk about a worthy opponent for Moore. Segment Three brings in Joe Stevens, WV Ski Areas Assocation, to talk about the impact that skiing has on West Virginia. We end today’s episode with Albert Wright Jr., President and CEO of WVU Health System, to talk about healthcare.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss what happened after the midterm elections in West Virginia and nationally. In Segment One, Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) comes on to talk about his plans to run for U.S. Senate. State Sen.-Elect Mike Stuart (R-WV District 7) is our guest for Segment Two. Stuart discusses his win in one of the biggest races in the midterm elections for West Virginia. In Segments Three and Four, political analyst Tom Susman comes on to discuss local and national politics.

On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones stops by to recap, break down and analyze the 2022 General Election with our host and Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis.Then, we switch gears to take a moment to honor our veterans over Veterans Day weekend. First we hear from Brent Casey, the eldest grandson of the late, great Woody Williams, who passed away in June at the age of 98. Woody was the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient. Casey talks about his grandfather's legacy, honoring veterans, the Woody Williams Foundation and Gold Star Families.In our final segment, Steve Halstead, president of the Mason County Veterans Memorial Committee stops by to share the latest updates on the construction of a Mason County Veterans Memorial and its importance to the community. The Committee broke ground on the memorial on Nov. 10, which will be located in Mason, West Virginia as a county-wide monument honoring all veterans from Mason County.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On our last episode before the 2022 General Election, we preview the Congressional District races in West Virginia. Segments One and Two are on District 1. Segment One is Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV District 1) and Segment Two is Mr. Lacy Watson (D). Segments Three and Four are on District 2. Segment Three is Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV District 2) and Segment Four is Barry Lee Wendell (D).

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode, we talk with the nominees of some of the most hotly contested West Virginia State Senate races for the 2022 Nov. 8 General Election. Segments One and Two are about State Senate District 7. These include Democratic nominee State Sen. Ron Stollings and Republican nominee Mike Stuart. Segments Three and Four are about State Senate District 8. These include Republican nominee Mark Hunt and Democratic nominee State Sen. Rich Lindsay.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — We begin our coverage of some of the most hotly contested West Virginia State Senate races for the 2022 Nov. 8 General Election. Segments One and Two are about State Senate District 1. These include Democratic nominee Randy Swartzmiller and Republican nominee Laura Wakim Chapman. Segments Three and Four are about State Senate District 13. These include Republican nominee Mike Oliverio and Democratic nominee Barbara Evans Fleichauer.

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis talks about Amendment Two with its supporters and the people against it and the two sides of the mayor’s race in Charleston. Segment One brings in a supporter of Amendment Two, Senate President Craig Blair (R-Berkeley) and Segment Two’s guest is Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV), who is against the amendment. Segment Three and Four are about the mayor’s race in West Virginia’s capital city. Incumbent Mayor Amy Goodwin is in Segment Three and Mayoral Candidate Lance Wolfe is in Segment Four.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, it’s all about healthcare and education. Our first two segments are about healthcare. Segment One brings in Dr. Jim Nemitz, President of the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Segment Two brings in Dr. Albert Wright, President of WVU Health Systems. Segments Three and Four are the two sides of the Hope Scholarship debate. Segment Three brings in Dale lee, President of the West Virginia Education Association. Segment Four brings in Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R-WV).