Outside the Echo Chamber: Recent Episodes

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Listen to new episodes of "Outside the Echo Chamber" where our panel of decision makers on both sides talk about the key issues impacting West Virginia.

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," Albert Wright, President and CEO of WVU Health System, joins us to discuss Thomas Health's partnership with the WVU Health System. 

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we discuss inflation with the Vice President of Better Foods and the CEO of West Virginia Health Right.

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," Ben Fields discusses the verdict in Joshua Phillips' murder trial. We're also joined by business reporter Greg Stone to talk about his new series of interviews, "Can We Talk?"

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we talk about school safety. 

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we discuss the fentanyl bill going into effect on June 10 and the 60th anniversary of the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. 

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we discuss the race for West Virginia Democratic Party chairman, Medicare fraud and the recent findings from the Office of Congressional Ethics that allege violations by Alex Mooney. 

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we talk about the West Virginia foster care dashboard.

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we discuss the return of Live on the Levee and more. 

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we discuss broadband and economic development with Mitch Carmichael and Del. Danny Linville. 

This episode was previously recorded on April 21, 2022. 

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we talk to Gazette-Mail reporter Lacie Pierson about West Virginia's ongoing trial against opioid manufacturers and the opening of the West Virginia Women’s Business Center.

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we speak with the superintendent of Kanawha County schools, the director of the Kanawha County Public Library and the executive director of the West Virginia Women's business center.

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we talk about changes coming to West Virginia International Yeager Airport with Nick Keller. We're also joined by Delegate Mike Pushkin to discuss satellite voting on Charleston's West Side.

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we discuss changes in the automotive industry and the increased cost of transportation in the supply chain. 

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we discuss improvements to Charleston's parks. We're also joined by two executives from WV Cares to talk about their work with autistic children. 

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we discuss local efforts to help the people of Ukraine. 

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we talk to Mayor Amy Goodwin and Brian Hughes about the return of Charleston's Sternwheel Regatta.

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," an announcement is made that could bring hundreds of high tech jobs to WV and more.

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," our panel discusses how West Virginians can track American Rescue Plan funds. We're also joined by representatives of the AARP to talk about legislation passed during session helps seniors. 

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we are joined by Jim Kaufman, Abby Reale and Charles McElwee.

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Watch the latest episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber" where our panel talks about child care, the business tax credit and the state gas tax exemption. 

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On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we are joined by Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango, Mayor Scott James and former reporter Phil Kabler.   

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In this episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," our panel will be recapping the Legislative session. 

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It's the final day of the 2022 Legislative session, and our panel is in the Capitol for this special episode "Outside the Echo Chamber." Watch our legislative wrap up where we take a look at where some key bills stand with just hours to go in session.

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Listen to the latest episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber" where our panel will talk about child care, school transfers and motor sports.

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Watch the latest episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber" where our panel will take a look at the bills that survived Crossover Day.

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Listen to the latest episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber" where our panel talks about the House bill that would gut the enforcement authority of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training.

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Listen to "Outside the Echo Chamber" where our panel will be discussing economic development in West Virginia.

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Listen to "Outside the Echo Chamber" where our panel will discuss cuts to unemployment benefits being considered in the Legislature.

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Listen to the first episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber" where our panel will be discusses critical race theory.