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Joining M.C. Sungaila is Elizabeth D. Walker, Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court and Co-Host of the podcast Lady Justice: Women of the Court. In this classic episode of the podcast, she shares the ups and downs in her life as a judge, her path to the bench by running for elected office, changes in her state's court system, and weathering an impeachment trial to come out on top in her first stint as Chief Justice (she now holds that role for the second time). She also provides practical tips on becoming an effective lawyer who can leave a lasting impact.

On today's episode of The Drive, Paul Swann breaks down the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruling in favor of the WVSSAC, reinstating the original football ratings system after a one-week playoff delay. Plus, hear comments from Marshall football coach Charles Huff as the Herd prepares for its next matchup.

EPISODE #1043 A LEGAL ACTION TO FIGHT THE NEW WORLD ORDER A former candidate for the U.S. Senate explains a legal and lawful action called a Private Law which can be used to counteract the New World Order. GUEST: Phil Hudok is a former high school physics teacher from West Virginia. He has owned a photography business for over 40 years and has a Masters degree in Educational Computing. and a Constitution Party candidate for the U.S. Senate and for Governor. He has argued and won two cases before the West Virginia Supreme Court.  WEBSITE: http://hudok.info SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! BIRCH GOLD GROUP - The Precious Metal IRA Specialists Diversify a portion of your savings into GOLD with Birch Gold Group. Gold is your hedge against inflation, and Birch Gold makes it EASY to own. Text STRANGE to 989898 and get your free info-kit on gold, then talk to a precious metals specialist on how to protect your savings from persistent inflation with gold. Text STRANGE to 989898 now. THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Own Your Wellness, Own Your Health, Own Your Freedom The comprehensive Med Kit is meticulously stocked with 8 potentially life saving medicines to address injuries and emergencies. It's your safety net for the unexpected. Visit https://www.twc.health/strangeplanet and secure your Emergency MED Kit. Use CODE STRANGEPLANET to receive 10% off BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

Join hosts Justice Rhonda Wood of the Arkansas Supreme Court and Justice Beth Walker of the West Virginia Supreme Court on the Lady Justice Podcast, now in partnership with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). In this episode, they welcome Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and current President of the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ).   Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby shares insights into the structure of DC Courts, judicial appointments, and the types of cases handled. Reflecting on her upbringing in Washington, D.C., Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby also discusses the city's evolution and emphasizes the role of law in driving societal change, particularly evident during the Civil Rights era.   The episode delves into the collaborative efforts of CCJ, including past initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic to guide courts and current efforts to enhance public trust. Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby highlights the importance of judicial leadership and community engagement beyond the courtroom.   Tune in for valuable insights into the judiciary and the transformative power of law. Don't miss the lightning round, where Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby shares some personal preferences!

In a world where the intricacies of our legal system intersect with the heart-wrenching struggles of society's most vulnerable, emerges a remarkable individual whose unwavering dedication knows no bounds. Join us for an exceptionally heartfelt episode of the Heart of Law as our compassionate host, Mirena Umizaj introduces us to prominent Attorney Steve New, a founding member of Stephen New & Associates. Together, they embark on a poignant exploration to uncover the raw realities behind society's two profound wounds: the heart-rending cases of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and the harrowing conditions within our prison system.  At the heart of today's episode stands a legal luminary who has been a cherished friend of our host, Mirena Umizaj, for more than a decade. With a remarkable career spanning 25 years, Attorney Steve New has championed justice in various legal domains, from catastrophic and wrongful death cases to mass environmental damage and employment discrimination. However, what truly sets him apart is his fearless pursuit of justice in civil rights litigation, confronting the government and state of West Virginia to expose inhumane prison conditions while passionately advocating for babies born with NAS, a cause close to his heart since 2018. His unwavering commitment to these endeavors is exemplified by his impressive track record, having tried over 60 cases to jury verdict and making 8 appearances before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.  As Mirena and Attorney Steve New embark on their enlightening conversation, the harsh realities of West Virginia's battle with the opioid epidemic come to the forefront, revealing the innocent victims caught in the crossfire. With heartfelt passion, Attorney Steve New reflects on his experience representing NAS cases, powerfully emphasizing, "There is no more innocent victim in this than addicted babies." Within this contemplation, he eloquently sheds light on the intricate challenges in substantiating these highly specialized cases and addresses the heart-wrenching scarcity of support for afflicted families. As the conversation deepens, Attorney Steve New provides insights into the recent proceedings, maintaining an unwavering hope for the appeal despite the disheartening ruling by the West Virginia Mass Litigation Panel, firmly believing that "no cause is truly lost" as he knows that ultimately, "some court is going to hear the voices of these children and care."  Transitioning the conversation, Mirena prompts Attorney Steve New to delve into the origins of his involvement in the Southern Regional Jail cases in West Virginia. He shares that his profound connection with these cases began in early 2022, ignited by the impactful stories he came across, with the tragic case of Quantez Burks standing out prominently among them. Deeply appalled by the systemic issues at hand, Attorney Steve New, alongside his dedicated team, embarked on a relentless mission for justice, filing a lawsuit and subsequently pursuing a class certification on behalf of an astonishing 17,000 inmates. Their work is a testament to the pervasive challenges of overcrowding, understaffing, and deferred maintenance within West Virginia's correctional system, symbolizing a collective effort to rectify these injustices and provide relief for countless individuals who have suffered in silence.  As the conversation concludes, Attorney Steve New unveils his broader vision to Mirena, reaching beyond West Virginia to ignite a nationwide movement for prison reform with the hope of "turning the tide" on harsh conditions and inspiring a change in public sentiment. He emphasizes that the key to achieving this lies in sharing the stories of those affected and fostering collaboration among like-minded individuals and groups. With eager anticipation for the forthcoming October class certification hearing, Mirena extends a heartfelt invitation to all who resonate with the cause to step forward and actively participate in the conversation, ensuring that the vision for change continues to grow.

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Justice John Hutchison recently delivered a letter to the court indicating he will not be seeking reelection when his term ends. Randy Yohe speaks with Hutchison about his court career. The post Retiring Justice Discusses Court Career On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Have you heard the news?! The Hope Scholarship is back in business!To recap - The Hope Scholarship Program is an education savings account (ESA) program that will allow parents and families to utilize the state portion of their education funding to tailor an individualized learning experience that works best for them. (Taken from hopescholarshipwv.com)The Hope Scholarship was originally supposed to launch for the 2022-2023 school year, but an injunction was filed & granted on July 6, 2022 forcing the program to come to a halt. This left many families who were counting on the scholarship in a very tough situation. Many of these families who were planning on enrolling their children in alternative schooling options had to change plans due to no longer having the funds they expected to have.On October 4, 2022 , the West Virginia Supreme Court heard the case again, and on October 6, 2022 the injunction was officially dissolved. The Hope Scholarship Board held an emergency meeting on October 10th to discuss this ruling. The Treasurer's office will email all parents who had already applied for their students. Funds are set to be released in full by January 15, 2023. If families choose to keep their children enrolled in public school for the 2022-2023 school year, but would like to, they will be able to apply for the next school year on March 1, 2023.We are so excited to share this news with you! Thanks for tuning in!Episode Highlights:Review of Injunction & Hope Scholarship HistoryUpdate - The Injunction has been dissolved!What to expect in the coming monthsMore on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!Kim@loveyourschoolwv.orgLeah@loveyourschoolwv.org www.loveyourschool.orgVisit Our Facebook HERE!Hope Scholarship Website

It's Thursday, October 13th, A.D. 2022. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Russian persecution of Ukrainian churches and pastors Protestant churches and pastors are facing persecution in Russian-controlled regions of Ukraine. Over the last month, Russian troops have shut down the three largest Protestant churches in Melitopol as well as churches in Mariupol. Masked soldiers also detained Baptist Pastor Leonid Ponomaryov and his wife Tatyana of Kurchatov Church in Mariupol. In the Luhansk region, leaders of six Protestant churches were forced to flee from the city of Lysychansk. Paul Robinson with Release International said, “We are seeing churches raided, sealed and shut down, and the disappearance and detention of pastors in the occupied areas . . . Yet the message of history should be clear to Russia: the Christian faith has survived 70 years of Soviet totalitarian rule . . . Persecution can only strengthen the church.” Middle Eastern and North African Christians in World Evangelical Alliance At the end of last month, the Middle Eastern and North African Evangelical National Councils held their most representative event since it started in 2018. It's the newest branch of the World Evangelical Alliance. Some evangelical leaders, like those in Egypt, report growth under new government recognition, while others, like those in Iraq, report continued repression. Many Evangelical refugees from countries like Iraq are building communities in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Delegates at the meeting represented some 600 million Evangelicals across the Middle East and northern Africa. Speaking of Christ, Isaiah 9:7 says, “Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end.” West Virginia Supreme Court: Tax dollars allowed for private, Christian, & homeschool Last Thursday, the West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the state's Hope Scholarship Act. The 2021 act offered funds for students to use at private school, faith-based school, and homeschool.  State Treasurer Riley Moore said, “This is a victory for West Virginian families over the out-of-state trial lawyers and liberal activists who are trying to block educational freedom and school choice for the children of our state.” Tulsi Gabbard, former Democratic presidential candidate, leaves Democrat Party Tulsi Gabbard, the former congresswoman from Hawaii and 2020 Democrat presidential candidate, announced Tuesday she is leaving her party. The former rising Democrat star posted her reasons for leaving on Twitter and called on others to join her. GABBARD: “I can no longer remain in today's Democratic Party that's under the complete control of an elitist cabal of warmongers, who are driven by cowardly wokeness, who divide us by racializing every issue and stoking anti-white racism, who actively worked to undermine our God-given freedoms that are enshrined in our Constitution, who are hostile to people of faith and spirituality, who demonize the police, but protect criminals at the expense of law-abiding Americans, who believe in open borders, who weaponize the national security state to go after their political opponents.” Remarkably, 8.3 million people have viewed her video. Perhaps her exit from the Democrat Party will inspire Democrats, who share her sense of abandonment, to leave the Democrat Party in advance of the mid-term election. Biden's FBI targets pro-life Christians Speaking of weaponizing the national security state, as Gabbard did, the FBI and Department of Justice continue to hunt down Christian pro-life activists.  Last Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against eleven people in connection with a peaceful protest outside an abortion mill in Tennessee last year. This comes within weeks of the FBI arresting pro-life activist Mark Houck at his home in Pennsylvania. One of the recently arrested Christians was Paul Vaughn who is married with 11 children. Vaughn told the Daily Signal that FBI agents raided his home in Tennessee last week with “guns pointed at the door, banging on the house, yelling and screaming, ‘Open up. FBI.'” Appearing on Fox News with Tucker Carlson, Vaughn compared the arrest to the persecution the church has often received from tyrants. VAUGHN: “As a Christian family, we do a lot of studying about historic Christianity and missionaries in the past and persecution that has happened in the church. So, they're familiar with stories. They know there are people who've been martyred throughout history. They know they've been persecuted and, and picked on by bully tyrants in other parts of history just like they are being in America today.” What's especially galling about Paul Vaughn's case is that he wasn't even arrested for trespassing on the day of the protest in front of the abortion mill. Matthew 5:10 says, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Study: 70% of pastors say giving at or exceeded budget And finally, Lifeway Research released a new survey on how the economy is affecting churches. Fifty-two percent of U.S. Protestant pastors say the current economy is having a negative impact on their churches. Nevertheless, 70% of pastors say giving at their church this year is at or exceeding their budget. Although smaller congregations recovered to pre-pandemic attendance levels more quickly, they are more likely to report financial struggles in the face of rising prices. Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Thursday, October 13th, in the year of our Lord 2022. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

It's been a hope-filled week in West Virginia! Yesterday, the West Virginia Supreme Court overturned a lower court's ruling against the Hope Scholarship program and lifted the injunction on the scholarship to enable West Virginia families to immediately take advantage of this expansive education choice program—which is the second most comprehensive education savings account (ESA) program in the US, after Arizona's sweeping school choice legislation was passed and upheld this year.  Today's BONUS episode of the podcast features Jamie Buckland of West Virginia Families United for Education (WVFUE), and Katie Switzer of the Monongalia Forest School.  "How One State Went From Bottom to Top in Education Choice and Innovation" (fee.org)

LaKeisha Barron-Brown: Making INROADS for Youth LaKeisha Barron-Brown is Dr. Foster's guest on this episode of Fostering Solutions. A native of Detroit, Michigan, LaKeisha has lived in Charleston, West Virginia, for most of her life. She is a South Charleston High School and Marshall University graduate.    LaKeisha has an extensive professional background in providing therapeutic services to the substance abuse population. In 2013, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals hired her to serve as the Probation Officer/Coordinator for the Putnam County Adult Drug Court, a newly created program within the Putnam County area. After leaving Putnam County, she later went on the work for Aetna as a Medicaid Members' Advocate. However, as LaKeisha has enjoyed working with the substance abuse population, she recognized her true passion was working with the youth.    LaKeisha is currently the INROADS College Links WV Program Manager. This position allows LaKeisha to help foster personal, educational, and leadership development skills among traditionally underserved minority high school students. As an INROADS alumnus, LaKeisha can attest to how the program influenced her college and career success. As a result, she desires to ensure that scholars within the area have the same opportunities.    In her spare time, LaKeisha is devoted to impacting the community. On October 26, 2021, LaKeisha lost her 21-year-old son to COVID-19, and since his passing, she has found strength in serving her community through her grief. She has made it a mission to educate the community on COVID awareness and the importance of getting vaccinated. She has also authored a self-help journal entitled: Loss of Self: Turning Sorrow into Service ™ and an autobiography titled Through the Eye of a Crack Soul. LaKeisha recognizes that her strength to “Survive” is a guiding force in inspiring and uplifting others.    In 2020, LaKeisha was selected as a WVSSAC Girls' Basketball State Tournament official. Not only was it an honor for her to be chosen, but she made history as the First African American woman to officiate a WVSSAC Girls' Basketball Tournament. Alongside making history as the first African American woman, the three-person crew was also African American, which had never occurred in West Virginia. LaKeisha is currently the Vice President of the Charleston-Institute Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc., a devoted mother, grandmother, and a community advocate for the citizens of Charleston, particularly the youth.

Segment 1 - Biker News Segment 2 - Chinadoll and Hollywood talks Patience CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has denied the appeal of a Marion County man over his conviction related to a 2018 motorcycle club slaying. In September 2018, James Vincent, who was the president of the Fairmont chapter of the Pagans Motorcycle Club, learned that Luka Grabb had plans to rob him. Grabb was summoned to Vincent's home, where David Uphold, Russell Kirk, Charles and Vernon Carpenter, and others were gathered. When Grabb arrived, he and Vincent got in an argument, leading Vincent to shoot Grabb five times. While Grabb was lying on the ground after being shot, Uphold hit him several times, before helping the others dump Grabb's body on a nearby roadside. 00:00 Intro To show 01:56 Bikers raise money for animal shelter 03:24 Under the influence biker pleads guilty to manslaughter 04:41 Former 911 Operator gives information to black jack motorcycle club 06:03 PAGANS MC MOTORCYCLE CLUB SLAYING https://www.krtv.com/news/great-falls-news/black-h3arts-motorcycle-club-donates-to-great-falls-falls-animal-shelter https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2022/03/drugged-biker-who-fled-100-mph-crash-on-i-81-downtown-admits-guilt-in-deadly-crash.html https://www.wsav.com/news/national-news/fmr-cherokee-co-911-operator-accused-of-giving-ncic-data-to-motorcycle-club/ https://www.wboy.com/news/crime/appeal-denied-in-marion-co-motorcycle-club-slaying/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/message

Attorney Olubunmi “Bunmi” Kusimo-Frazier is Dr. Foster's guest on this episode of Fostering Solution. Bunmi was born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia. A magna cum laude graduate of Florida A& M University, Bunmi also holds a juris doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law, in Lexington, Virginia. After law school graduation, Bunmi returned to Charleston to work as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and as a criminal defense lawyer for a private firm.     As a criminal defense attorney, Bunmi represented numerous clients in federal, state, and municipal courts, and was named one of the "Top 40 under 40" by the National Trial Lawyers Association. She also worked as a Deputy Counsel for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Bunmi currently works as the Director of Magistrate Court Services the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, where she manages over several hundred employees, and the operations of the fifty-five magistrate courts in the State of West Virginia.     Bunmi served on the WVU Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Faculty, in Fall and Spring of 2021, presenting a course on magistrate courts. She currently serves as a Commissioner on the WV Juvenile Justice Commission; and is a member of the State of West Virginia's Traffic Records Coordinating Committee. Bunmi is also the co-Chair of the Minority Lawyer's Committee of the West Virginia State Bar.     Bunmi is married to Stuart Frazier, and they have one daughter, Naomi. She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter, and the Charleston-Institute (WV) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.  

Joining M.C. Sungaila is Elizabeth D. Walker, Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court and Co-Host of the podcast Lady Justice: Women of the Court. She shares the ups and downs in her life as a judge, her path to the bench by running for elected office, changes in her state's court system, and weathering an impeachment trial to come out on top as Chief Justice. She also provides practical tips on becoming an effective lawyer who can leave a lasting impact.

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On the first episode of Inside West Virginia Politics for 2022, Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren talk to people about the nursing shortage, pay raises for teachers, highlights from the West Virginia supreme court and more. Joyce Wilson, President of the West Virginia Nurses Association, calls in to talk to our co-host Mark Curtis about the $48 million Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) is designating to address the nurse shortage in West Virginia. Segment Two brings on Fred Albert, West Virginia AFT President, to discuss the potential five percent pay raise for teachers with co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren. Mark Curtis is joined by Chief Justice Evan Jenkins in Segments Three and Four to discuss highlights from the West Virginia Supreme Court in 2021.

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In Segment 1, Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Evan Jenkins discusses the plans for what they’re calling the New Court. He says they hope to continue moving forward from the “problems of the past,” and continue the work of the past two years to bring back the public’s trust and confidence through accountability and transparency from the Court.He says even amid the pandemic, the court was never able to fully close, providing access to those in emergency situations. Jenkins says learning to use technology to provide new means of accessing the court can also be used in the future.In Segment 2, we switch gears from politics to pandemic. Reverend Matthew Watts of Grace Baptist Church talks about the importance of getting the vaccine out to minority groups in the state.Watts has been an advocate for providing COVID-19 testing to minority communities throughout the pandemic, as studies have shown minorities are two to three times more likely to die from COVID-19 than the rest of the population. He commended the Kanawha County Commission and Kanawha-Charleston Health Department for making those testing events happen.He says those statistics also make getting the vaccine available to minority communities important to protect the community.In Segment 3, Charlie Burd, the executive director of the new Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia stops by to talk about the organization. The association is a merger of the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association and the Independent Oil and Gas Association.Burd says the two organization’s dividing lines started merging and it was time to start tracking the same issues. He says the merger makes the organization stronger and gives them more of an opportunity to advocate for issues such as public policy, environmental safety, drilling and production, and taxes.In Segment 4, Seth DiStefano with the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy talks about the COVID-19 aid package. The recent package included funding for aid to child nutrition and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.DiStefano says in West Virginia, that funding will amount to about $100 extra dollars in federal food assistance per month per family. He says he believes its important for state lawmakers heading into the legislative session to keep these needs in mind and remember many families in the Mountain State were struggling with high rates of poverty and joblessness before the pandemic began.

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — A Creationist says we have nasal bones because God knew we’d have glasses. (0:50) — Is it weird that a GOP congressman bragged to a Jewish publication about his attempts to convert Jews? (4:50) — “FOX News Republicans” says white Christians have it worse than everyone else. (12:42) — A pastor says a COVID vaccine would remove God from your DNA. (22:05) — Should a pastor who avoided talking about Donald Trump get credit for it now? (26:20) — The West Virginia Supreme Court says it’s okay for churches to lie about sexual predators. (34:51) — An anti-abortion activist wants people to defy lockdowns. Because irony is dead. (41:08) — Actress Melissa McCarthy gave a donation to a bigoted Christian group… then rescinded it after she learned better. (46:00) — A Tennessee mayor allegedly says he won’t support a mask mandate unless God tells him it’s okay. (51:30) — Hawaii eliminated Christian propaganda from its education curriculum. (1:01:46)

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn that not all courts are keeping open for the public during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, in this show, we hear one man’s story of maintaining recovery from substance use disorder in southern West Virginia. Reporter Kyle Vass spent some time with the state’s judicial system and found that while the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has allowed courts to close some functions to mitigate coronavirus spread, the lower courts are still obligated to remain open to the media. This weekend's episode of Inside Appalachia showcases stories from people maintaining their recovery from substance use disorder throughout the region. Many shows about addiction don’t always show the full range of a person’s experience – so, we have Ryan Elkins, a recovery coach in Lincoln County and a student a Marshall University, share with us his experience. Our Mountain Stage Song of the Week comes from the Bill Monroe and his 1989 performance of the bluegrass classic,

On this West Virginia Morning , we meet the Division 2 candidates running for the West Virginia Supreme Court. Plus, we answer some of your voting questions, and we bring you a report on reopening concerns in the Ohio Valley.

On this West Virginia Morning, we explore the traditional craft of basketmaking. We also meet the Division 1 candidates running for seats on the West Virginia Supreme Court.

Putnam County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kris Raynes is running for justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in Division 2. The seat is currently held by Justice Margaret Workman, who chose not to run for re-election.

Hey Everybody! Welcome to another action-packed episode of Queer All Year! Cat starts us off with Justinian of the Byzantine Empire. According to him, the queer community has some untouched potential: The ability to start Earthquakes. Next, McG does a little segment on Prince. For the final story, we go to a cis-gendered woman being fired for "looking like a lesbian" This was brought all the way up to the West Virginia Supreme Court were the confirmed their right to fire her. Even though the word's never fair there's always one thing you can count on: We love you.

EPISODE #342  Becoming a Free Man Richard welcomes a former school teacher and political candidate who reveals how his new movement can provide a path for anyone to opt of the U.S. constitution. GUEST: Phil Hudok is a former West Virginia High School Physics Teacher and Photography Business owner for more than 40 years. He has a Masters in Educational Computing.  Phil was a Constitution Party Candidate for US Senate and Governor in 2014 and 2016 respectively.  He won two cases in the West Virginia Supreme Court, one of which was the re-instatement of his teaching position after being fired for refusing to enforce the student wearing of barcoded IDs.  He also successfully fought forced   a vaccination requirement when his daughter Olivia, the high school valedictorian, refused a newly mandated vaccine booster shot.  Phil is a Media producer for the nondenominational Christian ministry, Call to Decision.  Phil is one of the founders of the Bill of Peace 2020  PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!! Change and Formula 13 TeasAll Organic, No Caffeine, Non GMO!  More Energy!  Order now, use the code 'unlimited' and your first purchase ships for free. Strange Planet's Fullscript Dispensary- an online service offering hundreds of professional supplement brands, personal care items, essential oils, pet care products and much more. Nature Grade, Science Made!  C60EVO.COM The Secret is out about this powerful anti-oxidant. The Purest C60 available is ESS60.  Buy Direct from the SourceUse the Code RS1SPEC for special discount.      

Topics: Christianity in Politics, California's new ballot access law, the Trivium, & the opioid crisis in West Virginia.Scot Bertram talks with John Grant, associate professor of politics, about his class covering Christianity in politics. Derek Muller, Hillsdale graduate and now Pepperdine professor of law, discusses California's new ballot access law which mandates the release of tax returns. Ben Beier, education professor, helps us understand the trivium. And Judge Beth Walker, another Hillsdale alum, talks about her work on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the opioid crisis affecting her state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics: Christianity in Politics, California's new ballot access law, the Trivium, & the opioid crisis in West Virginia. Scot Bertram talks with John Grant, associate professor of politics, about his class covering Christianity in politics. Derek Muller, Hillsdale graduate and now Pepperdine professor of law, discusses California's new ballot access law which mandates the release of tax returns. Ben Beier, education professor, helps us understand the trivium. And Judge Beth Walker, another Hillsdale alum, talks about her work on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the opioid crisis affecting her state.

This month, the West Virginia Supreme Court issued two very different rulings in two natural gas cases. Today: The story behind those cases. Listeners: We’d love your feedback and to learn more about you! Fill out our short survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OUtbg6F4l7IfCjqRl8ad_cpPiGPoblubBGcYlhT0ayw/edit

TODAY’S TOPIC The Treatment Advocacy Center is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness. The organization promotes laws, policies and practices for the delivery of psychiatric care and supports the development of innovative treatments for and research into the causes of severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Mr. Snook is the executive director of the Treatment Advocacy Center. He has more than 15 years of policy and advocacy experience at both the federal and state levels. Prior to joining the Treatment Advocacy Center, John Snook worked on policy issues at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and at Habitat for Humanity International. Mr. Snook is a staunch advocate of mental illness reform, working first with the West Virginia Supreme Court on mental health issues and then at the Treatment Advocacy Center. He received his J.D. from the George Mason School of Law and his B.A. from Washington & Jefferson College. This conversation focuses on: Police encounters with persons with mental illness Assisted Outpatient Treatment Access to mental health care Diversion The conversation was recorded on April 26, 2019 & May 15, 2019. RESOURCES & LINKS The Treatment Advocacy Center: https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/ The Treatment Advocacy Center’s Background Papers: https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/evidence-and-research/learn-more-about John Snook’s Bio: https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/about-us/staff/3187 ANNOUNCEMENTS Please visit us & subscribe at https://forensicinservice.com For closed caption please visit https://forensicinservice.com/videos EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE USED IN THIS EPISODE Steve Koonz. used an Audio Technica ATR2005 microphone, running its XLR cable into a Mackie Mix 8 and its USB cable into a HP Envy laptop. Both the Mackie Mix 8 (Main Out L) & the HP Envy (Headphone Jack) were then routed to the left and right channels of a Zoom H4n Pro digital recorder. For editing purposes, the digital recorder was set up to record the channels independent of the other. Steve Koonz used Google Voice for the call. The show was edited in Audacity and Auphonic. We do not have an affiliate relationship with any of these companies mentioned here. CITATIONS Our artwork, Blocked Thoughts, was handpainted by Steve Koonz’s daughter Jenn Koonz, Ph.D. It was then digitalized with our logo by Steve K. Jenn’s work is used with her permission. Our intro and outro music was written and produced by Adam Price. Adam’s father is Dr. Stephen Price--co-host of our show. Adam’s music was used with his permission. This episode was recorded and produced by Steve Koonz. Forensic InService podcast is licensed under Creative Commons (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0). You are free to copy and redistribute this material in any medium or format. These freedoms cannot be revoked for as long as you follow the license terms. You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate whether changes were made, and, if so, you shall not suggest that we endorse those changes. You shall not use this material for commercial purposes, and any derivatives created from this material may not be distributed. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode  

In light of Thanksgiving this week, we’re taking a break from our normal show with a special holiday episode looking back at our favorite offbeat stories of the year. We revisit all the legal drama surrounding the West Virginia Supreme Court; a dine-and-dash dater; an attorney who called his client a “total moron;” a woman who took a toilet tumble at the White House Easter egg roll; and former Jersey Shore star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino’s mounting legal troubles.

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

The Florida Supreme Court ruled this week that Gov. Rick Scott couldn’t pick three new high court justices in his final hours in office, capping off a strange judicial showdown in the Sunshine State. Carolina Bolado, our senior Florida reporter, joins us on the show this week to break it all down. Also this week, we’ll talk about a stinging dissent about criminal sentencing from Sonia Sotomayor; a case that’s been dubbed “The Biggest Class Action In History”; and more chaotic impeachment developments in the West Virginia Supreme Court.

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.

Special episode: How did the West Virginia Supreme Court justice who wrote the book on political corruption in West Virginia wind up facing federal indictments — and how did every other justice on the bench get caught up in a scandal that could lead to every one of them losing office? As the first of four impeachment trials in the West Virginia Senate begins Monday, Oct. 1, we walk you through the story of how this all unfolded. Listeners: We’d love your feedback and to learn a bit about you! Fill out our short survey by clicking here.

Rodrigo records on a New Shooting, West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Impeachments and Resignations. Also, Yoga and his progress. Yea Man!

Case or No Case, Judicial Liability, West Virginia Supreme Court Impeachment

Jim Geraghty of National Review and Greg Corombos of Radio America are glad to see seven more judicial nominees have been confirmed in the U.S. Senate this week and eight more will happen next week.  They also assume "Cocaine Mitch" is pleased to see the West Virginia Supreme Court block failed Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Blankenship from appearing on the November ballot as a different party's nominee.  They're also pulling their hair out as child abuse charges are dropped against the suspects from the alleged Islamic extremist school shooter training camp because prosecutors failed to hold a preliminary hearing quickly enough.  And they get a kick out of Clinton-era Labor Secretary Robert Reich arguing that President Trump should not only be impeached if evidence of Russian collusion is found but that the Supreme Court should invalidate every action taken during his time in office.

This week on the Charleston Gazette-Mail’s Mountain State Morning, we’re talking about Gov. Jim Justice’s appointments onto the West Virginia Supreme Court and a statue and scholarship unveiled this weekend honoring scientist Katherine Johnson. Finally, we sit down with outdoors reporter John McCoy to preview this year’s whitewater rafting season.

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has been plagued for months with controversy over alleged overspending and other impropriety. Two justices have resigned, and the remaining three face trials in the state Senate after being impeached earlier this week by the House of Delegates. The ongoing controversy has implications for this fall's elections, the future of the court, and separation of powers. Our teleforum discussion will feature Laurie Lin, a columnist and editorial writer for West Virginia's Charleston Gazette-Mail.Featuring:Mrs. Laurie Lin, Columnist and Editorial Writer, Charleston Gazette-Mail Teleforum calls are open to all dues paying members of the Federalist Society. To become a member, sign up here. As a member, you should receive email announcements of upcoming Teleforum calls which contain the conference call phone number. If you are not receiving those email announcements, please contact us at 202-822-8138.

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has been plagued for months with controversy over alleged overspending and other impropriety. Two justices have resigned, and the remaining three face trials in the state Senate after being impeached earlier this week by the House of Delegates. The ongoing controversy has implications for this fall's elections, the future of the court, and separation of powers. Our teleforum discussion will feature Laurie Lin, a columnist and editorial writer for West Virginia's Charleston Gazette-Mail.Featuring:Mrs. Laurie Lin, Columnist and Editorial Writer, Charleston Gazette-Mail Teleforum calls are open to all dues paying members of the Federalist Society. To become a member, sign up here. As a member, you should receive email announcements of upcoming Teleforum calls which contain the conference call phone number. If you are not receiving those email announcements, please contact us at 202-822-8138.

On this episode of Court Appointed Mike and Tommy discuss the mess of a situation which is the West Virginia Supreme Court !!  In an unprecedented situation, the states' highest court is virtually eliminated.  Where do we go from here and what happens in the meantime??  The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.

This week on the Charleston Gazette-Mail’s Mountain State Morning, we discuss the articles of impeachment against the West Virginia Supreme Court justices and Justice Robin Davis’ resignation, a petition to get Don Blankenship on the ballot for U.S. Senate some say they were tricked into signing, and the story of a restored boardwalk in Webster Springs.

This week on the Gazette-Mail’s Mountain State Morning, we talk about the latest in the West Virginia Supreme Court investigations and who's filing to run for one of the bench's vacancies. We’re also talking about Randy Moss’ induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the mark he left on the Kanawha Valley.

This week on the Charleston Gazette-Mail’s Mountain State Morning, we talk about the latest news on the West Virginia Supreme Court -- including a resigning justice pleading guilty to wire fraud -- and the skyrocketing costs for one Roads to Prosperity project. We’ll also talk to features editor Maria Young about a harrowing dog rescue that has captured a community’s heart.

A breakdown of testimony from officials about West Virginia's flood recovery program, the beginning of impeachment proceedings for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the sights and sounds of the Putnam County Fair. 

Brown Posey Press Show Robert Eggleton is Tory's guest. Robert Eggleton has served as a children's advocate in an impoverished state for over forty years. He is best known for his investigative reports about children's programs, most of which were published by the West Virginia Supreme Court where he worked from 1982 through 1997, and which also included publication of models of serving disadvantaged and homeless children in the community instead of in large institutions, research into foster care drift involving children bouncing from one home to the next -- never finding a permanent loving family, and statistical reports on the occurrence and correlates of child abuse and delinquency. Today, he is a recently retired children's psychotherapist from the mental health center in Charleston, West Virginia, where he specialized in helping victims cope with and overcome physical and sexual abuse, and other mental health concerns. Rarity from the Hollow is his debut novel and its release followed publication of three short Lacy Dawn Adventures in magazines: Wingspan Quarterly, Beyond Centauri, and Atomjack Science Fiction. Author proceeds have been donated to a child abuse prevention program operated by Children's Home Society of West Virginia. http://www.childhswv.org/ Robert continues to write fiction with new adventures based on a protagonist that is a composite character of children that he met when delivering group therapy services. The overall theme of his stories remains victimization to empowerment.

The Trump White House does seem to be an Executive edition of The Apprentice. Trump continues to treat his Oval Office as a bully pulpit and exercises his executive power to fire a third official from D.C. who dared to challenge him. Former FBI Director Comey was fired without ceremony this week after asking for more resources to invesitgate the Trump campaign's possible link to Russia's alleged interference with the 2016 presidential election. In other news: The West Virginia Supreme Court has declared LGBTQ motivated assualt not to be a hate crime.Frightwig drummer Cecilia Kuhn dies at 61, Frightwig was an early influential feminist punk band.Sing-song writer and former vocal lead for Emerald Rose, Arthur Hinds, has announced the track list for his newest solo album set to be released later this year.Pagan instrumentalist Brian Henke set to release new album Raven King this summer.DAPL springs a leak south of Standing Rock.and more