Introducing The Legislature This Week — our new companion podcast to our TV/radio simulcast The Legislature Today

The West Virginia Legislature is back in Charleston for the 2026 regular state legislative session. Over the next 60 days, West Virginia Public Broadcasting will bring you daily coverage from the statehouse on our website and on radio. On Fridays at 6 p.m., we’ll bring you our weekly television broadcast of The Legislature Today

But if you miss a story on radio or online, listen to our new weekly podcast, The Legislature This Week, made up of a collection of our stories from throughout the week, including audio versions of stories produced for television on The Legislature Today.

Subscribe and our latest episode will be ready with your Saturday morning coffee.

New episodes drop every Saturday at 5 a.m.

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, NPR One and RSS. Or visit this page for our latest episode.

Episodes

Chris Schulz,Jan. 31, 2026

School Finances, Economic Development, Historic Bibles And Senate President Randy Smith, At The Legislature This Week

On The Legislature This Week, our student reporters dig into Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s legislative plan. We also hear from Senate President Randy Smith about his plans to help small businesses. 

Chris Schulz,Jan. 24, 2026

Emergency School Funding, Supporting College Students And House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, At The Legislature This Week

On The Legislature This Week, emergency funding bills, tracking the legislature with student reporters and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw discusses his vision for the session.

Chris Schulz,Jan. 17, 2026

State Of The State, Minority Response And Preparing For The 2026 Regular Session, At The Legislature This Week

On The Legislature This Week, the legislature gavels in and Gov. Patrick Morrisey lays out his vision in his state of the state address. We also hear the minority party’s response to the governor’s address.

WVPB Staff,Jan. 14, 2026

The Legislature This Week – New Podcast!

Introducing The Legislature This Week — our new companion podcast to our TV/radio simulcast The Legislature Today. New episodes of The Legislature This Week will drop Saturday mornings at 5 a.m. during the 60-day session.