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Inside West Virginia Politics

Inside West Virginia Politics is a weekly show hosted by Mark Curtis that discusses local, regional, and national issues and how they impact the Mountain State.

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Medical Marijuana vs. Gun Ownership, & the Opioid Epidemic

Medical Marijuana vs. Gun Ownership, & the Opioid Epidemic

On this week's episode, we talk about how medical marijuana impacts gun ownership, the opioid epidemic, and the state of... Read more

13 May 2019

21mins

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Jobs & the companies looking to fill them in West Virginia

Jobs & the companies looking to fill them in West Virginia

This week on Inside West Virginia Politics, we speak to Senator Joe Manchin about jobs. Then we talk with companies and ... Read more

8 Apr 2019

20mins

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Legal Recreational Marijuana in West Virginia?

Legal Recreational Marijuana in West Virginia?

On this week's Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis speaks with lawmakers about the social and economic impact of ... Read more

11 Feb 2019

20mins

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A Closer Look at the West Virginia Education Omnibus Bill

A Closer Look at the West Virginia Education Omnibus Bill

A bill making its way through the West Virginia Senate aims to bind promised pay raises for teachers and school personne... Read more

4 Feb 2019

21mins

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Opioid Epidemic, Melania Trump, & the West Virginia State Treasurer

Opioid Epidemic, Melania Trump, & the West Virginia State Treasurer

On this week's episode, we take a look at the opioid epidemic, First Lady Melania Trump's 2nd visit to Huntington, and t... Read more

15 Jul 2019

21mins

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Big Issues for the 2020 Legislative Session

Big Issues for the 2020 Legislative Session

On this week’s episode, we take a look at some of the issues that are important to and will be pushed by groups in the 2... Read more

18 Dec 2019

21mins

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West Virginia Education, Legislative Scorecard, and Childhood Cancer

West Virginia Education, Legislative Scorecard, and Childhood Cancer

On this week's episode, we take a  look at some upcoming programs in schools in West Virginia, we talk to Americans for ... Read more

8 Oct 2019

21mins

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Hungarian Foreign Minister, a Candidate for Governor, and Jobs for previous Convicts

Hungarian Foreign Minister, a Candidate for Governor, and Jobs for previous Convicts

On this week's episode, we talk to the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, a State Senator who is running f... Read more

1 Oct 2019

21mins

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Goals and Hopes for West Virginia's 2020 Legislative Session

Goals and Hopes for West Virginia's 2020 Legislative Session

On this week's episode, our guests reflect on the recent State of the State Address, the status of the Fairness Act, and... Read more

14 Jan 2020

22mins

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Opioid Lawsuits, VA Investigation Update, & New Jobs in West Virginia

Opioid Lawsuits, VA Investigation Update, & New Jobs in West Virginia

On this week's episode, we take a look at the lawsuits brought against opioid manufacturers and distributors, get an upd... Read more

29 Oct 2019

21mins

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2019 TechConnect West Virginia Coding and Cyber Summit

2019 TechConnect West Virginia Coding and Cyber Summit

On this week's episode, we take the show to TechConnect West Virginia's 2019 Coding and Cyber Summit in Charleston. We t... Read more

9 Dec 2019

28mins

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Campus Carry Controversy & The WV State Budget

Campus Carry Controversy & The WV State Budget

With only one week left in the 2019 West Virginia Legislative session, lawmakers are working down to the wire to get bil... Read more

4 Mar 2019

22mins

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Del. Porterfield's Controversial Comments About the LGBTQ Community & Massive Education Reform

Del. Porterfield's Controversial Comments About the LGBTQ Community & Massive Education Reform

We talk about the massive education reform bill making its way through the West Virginia Legislature in our final two se... Read more

18 Feb 2019

23mins

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Tech Jobs & Reverse Job Fairs

Tech Jobs & Reverse Job Fairs

Intuit is one of the biggest high-tech companies in Silicon Valley, and now it is setting up operations in West Virginia... Read more

15 Apr 2019

21mins

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Gun Law Reform in West Virginia

Gun Law Reform in West Virginia

With gun control and gun law reform re-entering the national consciousness, on this week's episode we take a look at how... Read more

26 Aug 2019

21mins

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FCC Chairman, Rural Broadband, & a US Senate Race

FCC Chairman, Rural Broadband, & a US Senate Race

In this week's episode, we talk to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, discuss rural broadband, and look at the Republican primary fo... Read more

18 Nov 2019

21mins

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VA Investigation, Economic Outlook, & a New Candidate for Governor

VA Investigation, Economic Outlook, & a New Candidate for Governor

On this week's episode we take a look at the latest on the investigation into the Clarksburg VA Hospital, redesignating ... Read more

15 Oct 2019

21mins

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The 2019 West Virginia Teachers' Strike

The 2019 West Virginia Teachers' Strike

The teachers of West Virginia were on strike for two days in 2019 after striking for nine in 2018. On this week's Inside... Read more

25 Feb 2019

18mins

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Fighting for Black Lung Funding & the Future of Coal

Fighting for Black Lung Funding & the Future of Coal

This week on Inside West Virginia Politics we go to Washington D.C. and follow coal miners who are fighting for black lu... Read more

29 Jul 2019

18mins

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BONUS: Sen. Manchin Talks Miners' Pensions & Border Wall National Emergency

BONUS: Sen. Manchin Talks Miners' Pensions & Border Wall National Emergency

Mark Curtis got the opportunity to speak with West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin on topics ranging from securi... Read more

23 Feb 2019

5mins

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