West Virginia Week: Capitol Chaos and Community Action
Caucus Chaos, Panhandle Protests And Holler Humor, This West Virginia Week
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Saturday, December 14, 2024
By Jack Walker
In this week's episode of West Virginia Week, published by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, we recap a tumultuous week at the State Capitol, where conflict erupted among Republican lawmakers over incoming Delegate Joseph De Soto, who faces felony charges for allegedly making death threats against fellow delegates. Additionally, grassroots activism in the Eastern Panhandle flares up in opposition to a proposed water bottling plant in Jefferson County amid local environmental concerns. The episode also explores Appalachian humor in the digital age, a culinary crash course specific to the Mountain State, and a new addiction recovery initiative funded by opioid settlement dollars, hosted by Jack Walker.