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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.

We reflect on children STILL in camps at the border and provide some calls to action. Plus, the final Supreme Court rulings and why WV can be awesome.

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 us as we reflect on how our small city - Morgantown, WV - has been addressing downtown revitalization and how we preserve our green spaces.

This week's pod is a delightfully meandering journey down pothole-filled roads and elections.

We're back with some musings on local goings on! And there's lots going!

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 discuss hatred across borders and provide our few thoughts on how to do what we can to confront the prejudice and hatred in the U.S. and beyond.

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 potentially causing them.

Guns at universities? Police officers in every school? No thanks! Tune in for our take on some pressing issues at the WV state legislature.

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 from the Senate.

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 there ever a way out?

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 your sources!).

Want a change in 2020 in West Virginia? Join us for an interview with Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Stephen Smith.

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 December 15!

Sara and Micah discuss a few tidbits in this weeks news but focus our discussion on the loss of a friend and activist, Jarred Parrott.

Our take on the 2018 midterms in West Virginia and Beyond.

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. Also, VOTE.

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.

Check our our interview with candidate for West Virginia Supreme Court, Judge Joanna Tabit. #beinformed

Can you believe we got it all in one episode? A discussion of voter disenfranchisement, sex ed and birth control, and Amendment 1. Tune in. And VOTE!

Sara and Micah host candidate for the West Virginia Supreme Court, Dennise Smith. Plus, we digest our trip to lobby Joe Manchin in DC... Just moments before learning of his vote to confirm Kavanaugh.

Tune in for some rage. We digest the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing with Dr. Blasey Ford and Kavanaugh. Let's just say Sara has a hard time not dropping all of the f-bombs.

Tune in and get fired up. We are. We discuss the allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. And encourage you to vote.

Micah and Sara interview the West Virginia Secretary of State, Mac Warner. Why clean voter rolls (and how it can be done better!)? Why vote early? Plus, your questions.

Wonder who is running for Supreme Court in West Virginia? Us too! So take a listen to hear from Judge Will Thompson of Boone County. Get educated for this November.

This week, we talk the good news (OK R representatives who did NOT vote for teachers losing their primaries) with the bad (WV insanity with the Rs stealing the supreme court). Plus, a bit of encouragement to pump you up for your local candidates.

Micah and Sara talk with Mike Queen, Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director for West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner. We focus on youth civic engagement and the West Virginia connection to voters's rights for 18-year-olds. We also take your questions and focus on 21st century technology, vote by mail, and security.

The youth vote is one of the most important and untapped in the U.S. But great groups, like Inspire, work with youth leaders in schools to encourage voter engagement among high school students. Join us as we talk with Hilary Kinney, West Virginia leader and all around great person, as we discuss how to engage the youth.

What's it like to be a community activist, fired up by the passion of Bernie Sanders? And how do you then become a county party executive? Take a listen to this week's podcast to hear the evolution of of an activist. Plus, how the Blue Wave can succeed.

What would you do if confronted with extreme racism? We're confronted with videos of non-white Americans facing harassment and brutality. How can White allies respond? We don't have all of the answers -- and welcome yours. But it has to start somewhere.

Micah tells us why we're not f@#*d. And we aren't, but we all have a lot of work to do. Plus, Megan's last show!

We talk with a local leader about what saving a forest means to him. Plus, Sara, Megan, and Micah riff like the good ol' days -- with discussions of dialogue, building bridges, and voting (YOU HAVE TO DO IT!).

Join us and WV Delegate (WV-51) John Williams as we discuss medical cannabis, taxes, and roads. Plus, Sara compares West Virginia to a planet from Star Wars. Listen in to find out which one!

Want to get to know what candidates for like? What music pumps them up? Fuel for the campaign? Check out this podcast and hear from Danielle Walker and Evan Hansen as we discuss tales from the campaign trail.

Progressives fared well in the West Virginia primary in 2018. Check out our analysis of why progressives shouldn't be ignored here. Plus, we touch base with Democratic candidate for WV-01, Kendra Ferchee.

Check out our interview with Tim Ryan: Nominee from the WV 56th district. Exciting news -- this guy made the primary. So keep an eye on him in November.

Check out Monica Addington, working mom who is running for West Virginia House of Delegates. A strong supporter of LGBTQ and Planned Parenthood. Hear how she evolved on these issues.

Last week, we got together with some of our favorite West Virginia candidates and threw a celebration. Sometimes you just have to enjoy one another and have fun!

Check our our interview with Stephanie Zucker whose passion and commitment to her community can make a real difference in WV. Wonder what happens when your car breaks down in WV? Or when someone is down on their luck? We pull together. Hear Stephanie's take.

Candidate Simon Hargus is running for WV Senate office in District 3! Listen to his people inspired politics for a refreshing interview about what politics could (and should) be in West Virginia!

Want to know a way to decrease crime, increase earnings, and get more people in the workforce? Support early childhood education! Take a listen to hear the latest and greatest for supporting our youngest citizens.

Wondering what it's like to be asked to run? And what about running for office with a family to take care of? What keeps you motivated and inspired. Hear from Danielle Walker, running for House of Delegates in the West Virginia 51st.

Ever wonder how an Innocence Project works? Us too! So have a listen with Director of the WV Innocence Project, Valena Beety, and Associate Melissa Giggenbach. What makes poor evidence? How do cases get overturned? Tune in to find out.

Interview with Ralph Baxter of Wheeling, WV who is running to represent the people of West Virginia in the first congressional district. Plus, updates on awful bills coming out of Charleston. Listen to learn how you can help stop them!

This week, we were thrilled to interview Evan Hansen, candidate for House of Delegates in the West Virginia 51st. Like scientists? Think that education is cool? What about roads without giant potholes? Then check out this guy!