West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Telling West Virginia's Story
Secretary of State Natalie Tennant outlines her plan for West Virginia if elected to become the state’s next U.S. Senator.
We profile the Constitution Party’s candidate for U.S. Senate Phil Hudok.
Also, Jonathan Mattise of the Associated Press and Ben Fields of the Herald-Dispatch recap a debate between Rep. Nick Rahall and state Senator Evan Jenkins as they battle it out for the 3rd Congressional District.
Lori Robertson of FactCheck.org breaks down smears on the issue of Black Lung benefits between Nick Rahall and Evan Jenkins in the 3rd Congressional District race.
Political science majors from West Virginia Wesleyan College weigh in on politics in the state and their educational endeavors as they relate to the upcoming election.
Also, we profile Libertarian candidate John Buckley, who’s vying for the U.S. Senate seat soon to be vacated by Sen. Jay Rockefeller.
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Audio File
Our premiere episode includes a discussion with House Speaker Tim Miley and Minority Leader Tim Armstead on a possible change in power in the House of Delegates this fall and their top priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
Dr. Robert Rupp of West Virginia Wesleyan College and Dr. Mary Beth Beller discuss the impact 2012’s redistricting could have on this year’s mid-term races.
We’ll also wrap up of the week’s top political stories during our reporter roundtable.
