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New Bill Restricts Student-Teacher DMs & Madison Spaghetti Fundraiser I 11/10/26
Episode 1
🏫 Delegate Tristan Leavitt stops by to talk about new legislation that would restrict direct communication between students and teachers after two recent cases came to light.
🍝 Whitney Yeager Dolin drops in to share details on a spaghetti dinner fundraiser happening this Saturday from 11 AM to ...
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WV Election Winners & High School Football Playoff Matchups I 11/9/26
Episode 2
🏛️ Richie Robb and Steve Williams stop by to celebrate their victory in last week's election, talking about what it means to head to Charleston as new lawmakers in January and their top priorities for the state.
🏈 Greg Carey drops in to break down all the high-stakes match-ups heading into the...
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Remembering Jay Rockefeller, Foreclosure Trends & WV Sues Snapchat I 11/6/26
Episode 3
🏛️ Speedy Bevins stops by to look back on the legendary life and legacy of former West Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller, who passed away this morning at the age of 89.
🏠 Emmett Pepper drops in to break down the concerning rash of foreclosures hitting homeowners across West Virg... -
WV State Parks $14K Adventure Raffle & Big November Film Events! I 11/5/26
Episode 4
🎟️ WV State Parks Executive Director Brad Reed stops by to talk about the Adventure Raffle packed with over $14,000 in prizes! Tickets are on sale right now, and the winning names will be drawn on January 23, 2027, at the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show at the Vandalia Health Center.
🎬 D...
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2026 Midterm Elections Review with Tom Susman & Mike Pushkin I 11/4/26
Episode 5
🎙️ WMOV Radio's Tom Susman and Democratic State Chair, Delegate Mike Pushkin stop by to break down all the results in the 2026 Midterm Elections. They’ll dive deep into Mountain State races as well as the national contests.
Other guests today: TJ Meadows, Cathy Corlis, Delegate Josh Holstein, ...
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2026 Midterm Election Breakdown: Local Updates & National Races I 11/3/26
Episode 6
🗳️ West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner stops by to give us the rundown on how the 2026 Midterm Election is swinging across the Mountain State so far.
🎙️ Writer and commentator Andrew Donaldson from West Virginia Watch drops in to break down the key national races making waves this midte... -
WVU & Marshall Tip Off College Hoops Tonight! I 11/2/26
Episode 7
🏀 Brad Howe and Steve Cotton stop by to talk all things college hoops as both WVU and Marshall tip off their men’s basketball seasons tonight, breaking down how prepared both squads look heading into game one!
Other guests today: Brian Dayton and Burke Allen
