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This week, a new novel about two girls and an astronomy textbook draws inspiration from one of the quietest places in West Virginia. Also, author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle talks about growing up as part of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. And, a Kentucky tattoo artist practices traditional tattooing and traditional music. He says they’re not too different.
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The fallout continues from an anti-Muslim poster and materials displayed Friday during West Virginia’s GOP Day at the Capitol. Host Suzanne Higgins speaks with leaders of three religions – Islam, Judaism, and Christianity – who all say the issues of racism and discrimination go far deeper than Friday’s events.
Senior Statehouse Reporter Dave Mistich also joins the show to share an update on the latest legislative action.
Gov. Jim Justice held a press conference primarily to announce February’s revenue collections, which resulted in a $12.2 million surplus and is 11.3 percent above Feb. 2018’s receipts. However, the governor also weighed in on the West Virginia GOP Day events.
Ibtesam Sue Barazi, Vice President, Islamic Association of West Virginia, Rabbi Victor Urecki, B’Nai Jacob Synagogue, Charleston, and Fr. Brian O’Donnell, SJ, Dir., Catholic Conference of West Virginia join us to discuss issues of racism and discrimination.
After passage in the House, the controversial concealed campus carry bill (HB 2519) is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee. It was on the calendar for consideration Monday, but it was pulled off the agenda. As Reporter Randy Yohe reports, a small but active group of protestors delivered their message to the Senate Monday.
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On this West Virginia Week, a group sues over SNAP waivers, the coal forecast for next year is gloomy, and we learn how online gambling is affecting college students.
On The Legislature This Week, our legislative reporters discuss bills nearing the finish line and our student reporter talks to first responders about a new safety bill.
Host and reporter Randy Yohe speaks with Senior Reporter Chris Schulz and Assistant News Director Maria Young. They discuss some of the biggest bills they covered during the 2026 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature — and what issues did not come up. They also look ahead to the legislature's final day, Saturday, March 14.
This week, a new novel about two girls and an astronomy textbook draws inspiration from one of the quietest places in West Virginia. Also, author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle talks about growing up as part of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. And, a Kentucky tattoo artist practices traditional tattooing and traditional music. He says they’re not too different.