We're back! And probably better than ever. Join us for some post-summer reflections on the terrible tragedies in TX and OH, along with our thoughts on keeping families together.
Join us as we reflect on how to protect our environment and women's health. TLDR: let's make some regulations to help keep WV clean and keep your hands off women's bodies.
Join the Activists and Roark Sizemore, founder of Pantry Plus More, a local nonprofit that addresses food insecurity in Monongalia County. Check out their innovative solutions. And how we can all help.
We speak this week with one of the numerous activists who worked tirelessly to stop HB 2519 (Campus Carry) in the West Virginia Senate. The who, why, and how. Tune in.
Join the team plus Kendra Fershee as we discuss HB 2519, or the "Campus Carry" bill, which would enable people to conceal carry at the state's public institutions. Yet another wonderful bill solving a problem that doesn't exist -- and instead p
West Virginia is in the midst of its legislative session. It's an even more wild though perhaps less wonderful time to be here. Join us for a rollicking conversation of what's up -- especially the bigot in the House and a crummy education bill
Join us and WVU Journalism Professor Bob Britten as we discuss news, media literacy, and you! How we can all help stop the spread of fake news in a "post-truth" era.
Join us and Kendra Fershee, former candidate for Congress from the WV-1. What is her vision for moving WV forward? Plus, the latest (and hopefully last) with our friendly government worker.
Need a way to help your climate change depression? Check out what the Citizens' Climate Lobby is up to (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/). Plus, double pod for you today as we interview a federal worker. Why the shutdown is shameful. And is
Micah and Sara interview Richard Saffle of WolfPAC about campaign finance. Plus, a quick chat about the shutdown and the West Virginia legislative session.
Join us with an in-depth conversation with Stephanie Zucker, former candidate for West Virginia Senate district 14. Though she didn't win, she came closer than past candidates, learned a ton in the process, and continues to fight for progress.
We live in a time of "fake news" where journalists are attacked and tweets dominate the news. So how do we cope? Join us and WVU journalism professor Emily Corio as we dig into fake news (hint: it's not new) and what to do about it (hint: check
Join us and Kelly Allen from the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy as we discuss the gender wage gap in West Virginia. Who does it affect? Why does it persist? What are policy solutions? Plus, open enrollment for the ACA lasts until D
Our final podcast before the 2018 mid-terms. Take a listen for your last pep-talk and suggestions for how to make sure people turn out on Tuesday. We also go a bit deep and dark, but try to end on a positive note. Do your good in the world. A
The New Activists have their endorsements out! Check us out to hear they who and why. Early voting in WV starts on October 24. So get informed and VOTE.