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Appalachia MattersLearning Life Lessons at the Fair & Teaching Leadership with The ChamberThis Week’s Appalachia Matters: At The Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Pam Farris, the recently retired Executive Director of Leadership West Virginia. The General and Pam discuss the power of connection and trust in leadership, the impact of the Leadership West Virginia program on developing and empowering statewide leaders, and the importance of education and second chances for building a stronger future. We will talk with leaders, youth and parents who are involved in the Jackson County Junior Fair which is held every year in Cottageville WV. The passion shown at Jackson County can be f...2025-07-2729 min
Appalachia MattersRural Hospitals & The Big Beautiful Bill, Ihlenfeld Part 2, and Rooted in Mountain StateLast week, on At The Leadership Table, General Hoyer sat down with William Ihlenfeld, a former U.S. Attorney and West Virginia State Senator, and currently a partner at the legal firm Flannery Georgalis. This week, they conclude their two-part interview by discussing the fentanyl crisis and how Ihlenfeld is leading the expansion of Flannery Georgalis’ legal services into West Virginia.In the Rooted in the Mountain State from the WV Department of Agriculture we hear from WV Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt about grants to help producers.In our final segment ,Tom Susman talks with Debbie Hi...2025-07-2029 min
The Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (7/18/25)Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's report from Thursday's Valley Today on the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Explorers Children's Museum in Ripley, including interviews with co-founders Cheryl Miller and Jessica Isner.Dave also shares stories from WCHS-TV on the City of Ravenswood reaching an agreement for an insurance settlement for the McIntosh Community Center after it was damaged by a fire in June 2021, and how residents in Tucker County are urging the WV DEP to reject air permits for a Data Center between Davis and Thomas.2025-07-1853 min
Appalachia MattersThe Orginal Analog, William Ihlenfeld talks to the General, Bees & Maple Syrup and Lazy SusansThis week on At The Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with William Ihlenfeld, a former U.S. Attorney and West Virginia State Senator, and currently a partner at the legal firm Flannery Georgalis. This is a two-part episode packed with insights and information. Part one this week includes leadership insights from Ihlenfeld’s time prosecuting crimes in Ohio County, including information about elder abuse, AI scams, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Tune in for part two next week on addressing the fentanyl crisis and how Ihlenfeld is working to expand Flannery Ge...2025-07-1329 min
Appalachia MattersGrowth @ Rio, Gold Star Parents, A WV Healer and A Great Beef StoryLast fall we aired a special gold star family segment as part of Gold Star Family Awareness Month. The last Sunday of September is recognized as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in West Virginia. In honor of that, At the Leadership Table with General Hoyer were veteran advocates and Gold Star Parents Shirley and Stan White. They discussed what a Gold Star Family really is and offer insight into several important initiatives going on throughout the state to help support veterans and military families. In the Rooted in the Mountain State for the d...2025-07-0729 min
Appalachia MattersDoctor Gee with the General, Fireworks & Food, and Christmas TreesAt the Leadership Table this week, General Hoyer sits down with West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee, as Dr. Gee gets ready to head into retirement after a storied and prestigious 45-year career in higher education. On Rooted in the Mountain State from the Department of Agriculture we give you a Christmas in July treat as we replay a segment from November on Christmas Trees. Maybe thinking about December when temperatures are 90 degrees will make it feel cooler. In the final segment, we have three interviews to get you read...2025-06-2929 min
Appalachia MattersMoses Joins the General , Cooking with Chef Paul, All of the Above & Cool CarsThis week At the Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Meghan Moses, a partner and General Manager at Moses Auto Group in Charleston, and the founding president of the West Virginia Women’s Alliance. They discuss some of the links between West Virginia history and today, especially some ways to move the state forward by supporting families, women, and retaining young people in the Mountain State. In the Rooted in the Mountain State segment, we will hear about James Beard winning Chef Paul Smith’s work at th...2025-06-2229 min
Appalachia MattersFathers, Strawberries, The Army’s Birthday & Well Care Not Sick CareFathers, Strawberries, The Army’s Birthday & Well Care Not Sick Care Father’s Day falls in June and this week on At the Leadership Table, General Hoyer reflects on Father’s Day and how leadership starts in the home. We hear perspectives from a few West Virginian dads who earned that title in various ways. They share how fatherhood has taught them leadership lessons in patience, listening, and service to others. In the rooted in the Mountain State Segment provided by the WV Department of Agriculture, we learn about delicious...2025-06-1529 min
Eardrum Buzz Radio ShowsFriday I'm In Love: New Releases for June, 2025As per usual, I'm all over the stylistic and geographical map this month with new music from Belgium (2X), UK, USA, Austria, Sweden, Estonia, Italy and a bunch from Australia. There's some poetry, a remix of The Cure by Orbital, some foul language and lots of great new music to make your earholes ring and your feet to dance.
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Appalachia MattersLearning from Golf, Healthy Eating, Walnut Hill Diary & Arts and CraftsLearning from Golf, Healthy Eating, Walnut Hill Diary & Arts and Crafts This week on At The Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Adam Krawsczyn, a PGA Associate Golf Professional, small business owner, and General Manager of Riverside Golf Club in Mason, West Virginia. Adam and the General talk about the essential role that small businesses play in community resilience, and how some of the most meaningful leadership comes from the community level. In the Rooted in the Mountain State segment from the Department of Agriculture we will learn...2025-06-0829 min
Appalachia MattersFrom the Moon to the Coal Mine, Making Opportunities & Senior VouchersFrom the Moon to the Coal Mine, Making Opportunities, & Senior Vouchers This week on At The Leadership Table, General James Hoyer sits down with Alex Weld, Executive Director of Generation West Virginia, a nonprofit organization that works with young people to help place them in careers across the state. Alex and the General discuss how Generation contributes to key economic development initiatives in the state and to enhancing the relationships between job seekers and employers. In the Rooted In The Mountain State segment provided by the Department of Agri...2025-06-0129 min
Appalachia MattersLafayette’s Return, French 500, Helping the Hungry & Mountainer SteersThis week on At the Leadership Table, General Jim Hoyer looks back at prior interviews with Chad Morrison of Mountaineer Food Bank and Cyndi Kirkhart with Facing Hunger Food Bank. He reflects on how 1 in 5 military and veteran families in West Virginia face hunger. Heading into Memorial Day, he offers us a “WV Community Leadership Challenge” to join him in donating or volunteering at one of the Food Banks or a local food pantry. In the Rooted in the Mountain State segment provided by the Department of Agriculture we will learn about the Mounta...2025-05-2529 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup WMOV (5/19/25)Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's report from Friday's Valley Today on Fairplain Elementary School's Aluminum Can Drive to help fund their new playground.Dave shares a press release from WVU Health announcing Thomas Marshall, M.D., as the inaugural president of the WVU Health System Medical Group. And Dave shares a story by Jeff Jenkins of Metro News on ODOT's comment period on their Ravenswood Bridge study has come to a close and now it's time to consider those comments.2025-05-1953 min
Appalachia Matters155,000 Cans, Generals Talk, Medicaid Cuts, Agriculture, Agritourisim, and Farmers MarketsThis week on At the Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Retired Brigadier General Paige Hunter. General Hunter is West Virginia’s first female General. She served as Assistant Adjutant General and Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard. The two Generals discuss commanding with compassion, taking care of the people who take care of the mission, and the important role the Guard plays in our Mountain State communities and beyond. This week in the Rooted in the Mountain State Segment, we learn about the importance of Farmers Mark...2025-05-1830 min
Appalachia MattersEast End Sale, Agritourisim Contest, Making Nurses & Farmers MarketsOn the heels of National Nurses Appreciation week, General Hoyer sits down on At The Leadership Table with Tanya Rogers, assistant vice president of nursing education at WVU Medicine. They discuss addressing the national nursing shortage by recruiting, preparing, and retaining the next generation of nurses right here in the Mountain State. In the Rooted in the Mountain State segment, we learn about a contest to help farmers who are involved Agritourism. This new activity can help farmers establish and additional revenue stream.Each the Saturday b...2025-05-1129 min
Appalachia MattersAn Award, Student Farmers, WV Explorer & Prioritizing Primary CareAppalachia Matters has been named The Best Radio Program in West Virginia in an unranked market, which means small market, by the West Virginia Broadcasters Association. This award would not have been possible if it were not for our contributors Major General Jim Hoyer and Beth Southern with West Virginia Department of Agriculture. This effort would have failed were it not for our loyal listeners, so we say thank you. In this episode Tom Susman joins General James Hoyer at the Leadership Table to di...2025-05-0429 min
Appalachia MattersTime to Run, Time To Plant & Time To LeadThis week on At the Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Dr. Danny Twilley, Assistant Vice President of Economic, Community, and Asset Development for the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative. In the Rooted in the Mountain state the Department of Agriculture highlights a farm in Hampshire County.We talk with a Jackson County Native Jonathan Schiefer who just finished running the Boston Marathon, which for most runners is a bucket list item.In the final segment we touch base with JJ Barret, W...2025-04-2729 min
Appalachia MattersSpring Planting, Chaotic Markets, Agritourism and Leadership LessonsThis week on At the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer, he sits down with CJ Harvey, former press secretary and director of communication for Governor Justice, and current Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the University of Charleston. They discuss how leadership is about more than being the boss; it’s about inspiring and empowering others. CJ shares his passion for West Virginia and how is telling UC’s story in his current role. In the Rooted in the Mountain State segment from The Department of Agriculture we will learn about an agritourism conference that...2025-04-1929 min
Appalachia MattersHoney Mountian Bees, ACA Changes? and At The Leadership TableIn this week’s Appalachia Matters: This week on @ The Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer, he sits down with Renee Hoffman, retired Sergeant First Class for the WV National Guard, and now Supply Chain Manager at Hope Gas. They discuss her journey to find purpose in her career after leaving the military and how she uses her military background in her everyday life in the civilian world. In the Rooted in the Mountain State segment, we will learn about Honey Mountain Farm in Grafton West Virginia. They recently won a...2025-04-0629 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (4/4/25) featuring Brendan Thomas and Bil LeppDave Miller talks with Brendan Thomas, the executive director of Internet for Growth, on how they are helping small businesses digitally advertise and how they are advocating in both Washington and statehouses to protect their rights to do so.Dave also talks with Bil Lepp, a storyteller and humorist, about his career and his upcoming show at the Alpine Theater in Ripley on April 11.2025-04-0451 min
Appalachia MattersRFK Jr., Ham Bacon and Egg, Planting Prep and Doctor Sherri YoungAt the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer talks with Doctor Sherri Young a West Virginia native, former Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health, and a physician in family and geriatric medicine. Dr. Young shares her views on the importance of leading from the front, how challenges can build resilience, and the power of community.In the Rooted in The Mountain State segment produced by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture we will learn about a mountain state tradition, the Ham Bacon and Egg sale.2025-03-3029 min
Appalachia MattersAppalachia Matters- USDA Cuts Farmers, Leadership Table, Kniting the Ole Fashion Way, Rail Bikes Farm PolicyThis week on at the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer, he sits down with Phillip Cantrell, retired command sergeant major in the U.S. Army and former senior enlisted leader of the WV National Guard. They discuss his role as an Intergovernmental and External Affairs Liaison with Senator Joe Manchin and his message to veterans and young enlisted military members in West Virginia. The Rooted In The Mountain State section focuses on an artisan who knits and spins her own yarn. This segment is produced by T...2025-03-1629 min
Appalachia MattersLeadership, Farmers Getting Ready, Responding to Tragedy, Colon Health and the FluOn this week’s Appalachia Matters. It is a packed show. At This week on At the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer, he sits down with Aly Gregg, Vice President of Communications for the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2). They discuss how great leadership can come from any person in any role; the important work CMI2 is doing, especially involving students in Clay County; and her hopes for the state moving forward. As temperatures are warming up farmers need to start thinking about testing their soil Tom Susman talks with Ev...2025-03-0928 min
Appalachia MattersCounting Eagles, Maple Syrup, and Senator Glen Jeffries.WV State Senator Glen Jeffries of Putnam County joins retired Major General Jim Hoyer at the leadership table to talk about his role as senator and as a business owner.In the Rooted in the Mountain State segment from the department agriculture we hear from a Jeff and Sandy Minner who are from Rockport WV who produce Maple Syrup.In the third segment we learn about an Eagle Nest Survey that is underway in Ohio by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. In the final segment we...2025-03-0229 min
Susman on SportsEND HACK – a – Shaq!END HACK – a – Shaq! In this episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman wages war on end of game “intentional” unintentional fouling.We recap Greenbrier East’s win over Princeton and talk with Spartan Junior Nathan Dixon.WVU Radio Color Commentator Brad Howe joins the show to break down the Mountaineers’ gritty win over the Cincinatti Bearcats.Ravenswood basketball great Annie Hunt calls in to reflect on her college career at Shepherd University.We finish with boys high school hoops, as friend of the show, Ryan Thomas previews Herbert Hoover’s matchup this Friday ver2025-02-2127 min
Appalachia MattersBehind the Mic for 50 Years & 40 Years Guarding the StateThis week on At the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer, he sits down with recently retired Major General Bill Crane to celebrate his 40-year military career, reflect on his visionary leadership of the West Virginia National Guard as Adjutant General for the last 4 years, and hear his hopes for the State and Guard moving forward.We hear about a brewery in Greenbrier County. This segment is a repeat that ran earlier. Howard Monroe is a longtime broadcaster in Appalachia who lives in Wheeling West Virginia. 2025-02-1029 min
Appalachia MattersWild Boars, Avaian Flu, Cyber Security, and Maple SyrupDoctor Chris Dr. Christopher Ramezan joins General Hoyer at the leadership table. Chris is a cyber security expert. He and the General have work together in the past. In the Rooted in the Mountain State segment from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture will talk about the harvest of Maple syrup in Appalachia. This week you will learn about wild board hunting in four West Virginia counties, these are not feral hogs but European wild boar. In our final segment we talk with Kent Leonhardt Commissioner of Agriculture about the avian flu that is impa...2025-02-0229 min
Appalachia MattersFull Interview with Cyndi Kirkhart, Chief Executive Officer of Facing Hunger Food BankThis is the extended version of this week's At the Leadership Table, General Jim Hoyer as he sits down for a compelling talk with Cyndi Kirkhart, Chief Executive Officer of Facing Hunger Food Bank. During their chat, Cyndi and the General recall many emergency response efforts that they worked on together to look out for West Virginians and residents of the tri-state area during challenging times, and Cyndi shares leadership insights on the incredible power of partnerships.2025-01-2920 minAppalachia MattersFacing Hunger, Hard Cider, This One Belongs to the Reds, Keeping Cows WarmFacing Hunger, Hard Cider, This One Belongs to the Reds, Keeping Cows Warm This week at The Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down for a compelling talk with Cyndi Kirkhart, Chief Executive Officer of Facing Hunger Food Bank. During their chat, Cyndi and the General recall many emergency response efforts that they worked on together to look out for West Virginians and residents of the tri-state area during challenging times, and Cyndi shares leadership insights on the incredible power of partnerships. In the Rooted in the Mountain State segment from th...2025-01-2629 min
Appalachia MattersMidge's Kitchen, Deer for the Hungry, Mountaineer Foodbank and ScholarshipsOn this week’s Appalachia matters we will hear the conclusion of the General Hoyer’s interview with Chad Morrison, CEO of Mountaineer Food Bank. We heard part 1 last week.The Department of Agriculture will introduce us to Midge’s Kitchen.We will learn about an effort to collect deer meat for food pantries along the Ohio River.Our final segment is about providing scholarships for High School Seniors in Mason and Jackson Counites in West Virginia.2025-01-1929 min
Appalachia MattersFood, Fairs, Weather and a FuneralAt leadership Table we will learn about the Mountaineer Food Bank from Chad Morrison, CEO of Mountaineer Food Bank. He sits down with Major General Jim Hoyer. In the department of agriculture segment, we will replay a segment from last summer talking about the West Virginia state fair and fairs and festivals. The Fairs and Festivals association is meeting in Charleston this weekend. Spencer Atkins with WOWK is one of the best meteorologists in Appalachia. Tom Susman talks with him we deal with this winter weather in the ne...2025-01-1229 min
Appalachia MattersGold Star Families, Nick Rahall Remembers Jimmy Carter, Time with HoppyGold Star Families, Nick Rahall Remembers Jimmy Carter, Time with Hoppy In this episode from January 3, 2025, we look back at a special segment on Gold Star Families. Former Congressman Nick Rahall remembers former President Jimmy Carter. Tom Susman talks with Hoppy Kercheval as he retired on January 3, 2025, from Metronews Talkine.2025-01-1129 min
Susman on SportsClawed by the Cats, The Huggins Fish Fry, Triple A Heavyweights!Clawed by the Cats, The Huggins Fish Fry, Triple A Heavyweights In this episode, Michael Susman gives a postgame report from WVU’s loss to Arizona on Tuesday.Hall of Famer Bob Huggins calls in to give us some details on the February 1st Fish Fry featuring John Daly.In the high school basketball segment, we hear from Herbert Hoover Head Boys Basketball Coach Ryan Thomas and Fairmont Senior Head Coach Dave Retton.Blain Smith joins us in the last seg...2025-01-1030 min
Appalachia MattersChristmas Tree Farms, Holiday Stress Relief, 1900s Christmas Celebration and Young GunsAt the Leadership Table General Jim Hoyer talks about the WV Executive Young Guns program and awards.In the Department. of Agriculture segment we learn about growing Christmas Trees.Doctor David Clayman of Charleston, explains how you might avoid Holiday Stress. Faith Walker of the Great Bend Museum in Ravenswood talks about an early 1900 school Christmas Party.2024-12-2228 minAppalachia MattersThe Pride of West Virginia, Making Soap and Supporting the SymphonyAt The Leadership Table Major General Jim Hoyer talks with a member of the WVU Marching Band about the band, leadership, and the bands participation in the Macy’s Day Parade.The Department of Agriculture ssegmen introduces a person who now produces soap. In the final segment we hear from three individuals who raised funds for the Ohio Valley Symphony and the Ariel Opera House in Gallipolis Ohio. They competed to be Maestro for the Moment!2024-12-1629 min
Appalachia MattersHope in Appalachia, Feeding the Hungry, and Christmas celebrations!!At The Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer this week is Morgan O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer of Hope Gas. O’Brien, a native of Pittsburgh, quickly became an honorary Mountaineer who cherishes West Virginians and thinks of Pittsburgh as a suburb of Morgantown. The General and Morgan discuss the process of rebranding Hope Gas and the value of West Virginia as a place to do business. Foodbanks in West Virginia work with hunters to donate deer meat to the foodbanks to help those served by the foodbanks. The Depart...2024-11-2429 min
Appalachia MattersVeterans Day - Mara and Ken Boggs, Mason County Veteran's Memorial & Origin of Veterans DayThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Veterans and Veterans Day. At the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer talks with guests Mara and Ken Boggs, both veterans. Mara is an army veteran and former state director for Senator US Senator Joe Manchin, and she heads up the Charleston Area Alliance, Ken is also an army veteran who served Afghanistan and now serves in the Army National Guard. The Boggs live in Charleston.We will learn about the Department of Agricultures, Veterans to Hero’s to Agricu...2024-11-1129 min
Appalachia MattersTrilogy Inovations, Gritts Farms, Freddy Shegog and GamechangersThis week, Retired Major General Jim Hoyer is joined by Brandon Downey, President, and CEO of Trilogy Innovations. Brandon holds over 25 years of experience in the tech industry in West Virginia and beyond. He shares his journey rising up as a kid from Charlestown to becoming the CEO and co-founder of one of the biggest tech companies in the state. General Hoyer and Brandon also discuss the future of technology here in the Mountain State and the importance of promoting and supporting West Virginia-based businesses doing great things to keep competition, revenue, and jobs thriving here...2024-11-0329 minAppalachia MattersTwo Million Cans, A Bug Museum, Boy Scouts and SuicideAt the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer this week is the first woman chair of the Mountaineer Area Boy Scouts of America, Amy Garbrick. Amy has also served in important roles in higher education for nearly 20 years. Amy and the General discuss her leadership insights along with the roles scouting holds in building our communities and shared future in the Mountain State. We will learn about the Department of Agriculture’s Bug Museum it is unlike any other museum. Earlier this month Constellium who has large...2024-10-2729 min
Appalachia MattersPumpkins, UMWA, WV Executive, and Chef Paul SmithIn this episode General James Hoyer talks with Kenzie Hamilton the publisher of West Virginia Executive Magazine at the Leadership Table. We learn about the farmer who grows the pumpkins for the Pumpkin House in Wayne County thanks to the WV Department of Agriculture. Chef Paul Smith and Angie Settle of West Virginia Healthright unveil a new training program for those who want to enter the hospitality industry called Appalachia Prepped to Serve. Tom Susman talks with coal mine historian Wes Har...2024-10-2029 min
Appalachia MattersGold Star Parents Stan and Shirley White Full Interview with General HoyerSeptember was Gold Star Family Awareness Month, and the last Sunday of September is recognized as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in West Virginia. In honor of that, At the Leadership Table with General Hoyer this week are veteran advocates and Gold Star Parents Shirley and Stan White. They discuss what a Gold Star Family really is and offer insight into several important initiatives going on throughout the state to help support veterans and military families. This is the full episode.2024-10-0623 minAppalachia MattersGold Star Familes, Bees, Keith Morehouse, Rio Growth and StemSeptember was Gold Star Family Awareness Month, and the last Sunday of September was recognized as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in West Virginia. In honor of that, At the Leadership Table with General Hoyer this week are veteran advocates and Gold Star Parents Shirley and Stan White. They discuss what a Gold Star Family really is and offer insight into several important initiatives going on throughout the state to help support veterans and military families. The Department of Agriculture provides information on becoming a beekeeper. Michael Susman t...2024-10-0629 min
Appalachia MattersMary the Mounatineer, Spotted Flies, Softballer Amy Grady, and the DroughtMajor General Jim Hoyer talks with Mary Roush former WVU Mountaineer. She is young leader from Mason County.The WV Department of Ag provides great information on the Spotted Lantern Fly.Michael Susman talks with Senator Amy Grady about her softball career, her induction to the Mid-Ohio Valley Softball Hall of Fame and lessons learned.We hear from JJ Barrett WVU Extension Agent from Wood County on the drought, while we are getting rain it will take time for the water table to recover...2024-09-2930 minAppalachia MattersApples Under Attack, Lost Voices, Your Leader and Forgotten GraveyardsAt the Leadership Table with General Hoyer this week is Jenna Stewart, a young emerging leader focusing on evidence-based communication for public good in West Virginia. She shares insight from her work on projects to benefit West Virginians in her role as a graduate research assistant in the Public Interest Communication Research Laboratory at WVU. Behind the scenes, Jenna also holds a role in the production of At the Leadership Table, so she also offers her leadership insights from recording spots with General Hoyer and the state’s top leaders, as well as her takeaways as a communicator who has co...2024-09-1628 minAppalachia MattersCyber Security, Drought and helping childrenAt the Leadership Table with General Hoyer this week is Evan Bays, a leading subject matter expert in biometrics and Vice President of Engineering and Department of Justice Operations at IDEMIA National Security Solutions in Morgantown. Evan grew up in Elkview - a proud graduate of Herbert Hoover High School. Evan details his journey from participating in high school band, to being a part of The Pride of West Virginia and how both experiences have influenced his leadership style. Evan provides a look at the story of biometrics in West Virginia as a part of national security through the past...2024-09-0928 minAppalachia MattersFood, Farms, Fairs and Family!!!On this week’s show General Hoyer talks with Kelsey Kirby about her new restaurant in Morgantown. The Department of Agriculture Highlights a family farm in Baker West Virginia which received an award during the West Virginia State Fair. Tom Susman replays some highlights from area fairs that were held this summer. Bo Higby highlights a coming Family Fundamental Festival set for this weekend between Ripley and Charleston2024-09-0229 minAppalachia MattersAppalachia Matters- The Leadershio Table, Quincy Wilson at Rio, Animal Health at Fairs, Foster CareAt the Leadership Table with General Hoyer this week is Kirk Copen, a Preston County native and Senior Director of Solutions at IDEMIA National Security Solutions in Morgantown. Kirk has worked in the tech industry for more than 20 years and wants our high school and college students to know that they can contribute to cutting-edge technology and national security from right here in the Mountain State. The Ag Department talks animal health at State Fair WVU Great Quincy Wilson discusses his next chapter at Rio. Bo Higby...2024-08-1929 min
Appalachia MattersBonus- At the Leadership Table with Major General Jim Hoyer and Randy CottleThis week General Hoyer sits down with Randy Cottle, president, and co-founder of Trilogy Innovations. Randy and his group are training the next generation of tech leaders who are helping to grow the booming tech economy in what he calls the “Silicon Mountain” – West Virginia’s counterpart to California’s Silicon Valley.This the full interview.2024-08-1123 min
Appalachia MattersAppalachia Matters-WV Silicon Mountain, University of Rio Grande, WV Royalty and the State FairThis week General Hoyer sits down with Randy Cottle, president, and co-founder of Trilogy Innovations. Randy and his group are training the next generation of tech leaders who are helping to grow the booming tech economy in what he calls the “Silicon Mountain” – West Virginia’s counterpart to California’s Silicon Valley. The Agricultural Department highlights what the do at the state fair. The University of Rio Grande is growing at a time when many colleges and universities are closing. Tom Susman attended a Ribbon Cutti...2024-08-1129 minAppalachia MattersAppalachia Matters- At the Leadership Table, Log Homes, EMS Crisis, and West Virginia GrownThis week’s Appalachia episode has great segments: At the leadership table this week General Hoyer sat down with Bray Skinner, a West Virginian veteran of the U.S. Navy and a kayaking and nature enthusiast who has braved waterways all over the globe. Bryar and the General talk about what it means to be a veteran pursuing higher education at Fairmont State using the GI Bill and what the outdoors can teach all of us about leading and trusting others. In the Department of Agriculture segment the department discusses the West Virginia Grown Prog...2024-08-0429 min
Appalachia MattersAppalachia Matters full interview with Chef Paul Smith at the Leadership Table with Gen. Jim HoyerFULL INTERVIEW WITH CHEF PAUL SMITHThis week at the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer is a truly inspirational guest. Chef Paul Smith was the 2023 West Virginian of the Year, and most recently, West Virginia’s very first James Beard Award winner (an award that’s like the Oscars of culinary arts, given for excellence in American cuisine).In his acceptance speech at the award ceremony, Chef Paul started by saying that he’d utter two words that had never before been s...2024-07-2824 min
Appalachia MattersAppalachia Matters with Chef Paul Smith, FFA Leadership, Mountaineer Food Bank, and 4-H.This week at the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer is a truly inspirational guest. Chef Paul Smith was the 2023 West Virginian of the Year, and most recently, West Virginia’s very first James Beard Award winner (an award that’s like the Oscars of culinary arts, given for excellence in American cuisine). In his acceptance speech at the award ceremony, Chef Paul started by saying that he’d utter two words that had never before been said on that national stage: West Virginia.Hear more from him about his re...2024-07-2829 minAppalachia MattersAppalachia Matters- Mid Air Refueling, Hemp, Bees and the Glow MovementWelcome to this week’s edition of Appalachia Matters At the Leadership Table with General Hoyer this week is Andrew Stover, an airman in the National Guard who helps refuel other planes while they are both in flight! Andrew is a university student, a volunteer with the Veterans History Project through the Library of Congress, and he’s a new dad! He talks about the roles of time management and volunteer work as an up-and-coming leader and shares upcoming opportunities in the Mountain State to help veterans in their quest to continue their...2024-07-2130 minAppalachia MattersAppalachia Matters- At The Leadership Table, Bee Monk, Flood Protection & Vail FurnitureIn this week’s show: At the leadership table with General Hoyer this week is Kayla Stein, a Business and Communication Specialist at Trilogy Innovations. Originally from New York, Kayla came here for her education, and she came back to work and live in West Virginia after that. She says she knew that the Mountain State was a place where she could not only be comfortable and supported but also grow in a thriving technology environment — and compete at the national level in the tech communications arena. Kayla urges all young technology leaders to come...2024-07-1430 minAppalachia MattersCyber Security, Sheep Shearing, Farmacy, Herbalist and Community ChurchesThis week’s Appalachia Matters is a great show packed with fantastic interviews. General Hoyer sat at the Leadership Table with Amond Bailey, a young veteran who came from DC to the Mountain State for college at Marshall and hasn’t looked back. Amond is a Cyber Operations Officer with the West Virginia National Guard and National Leadership Fellow of the Student Veterans of America. Tom Susman talks with Jackson County Farmer Eddie Smolder about his sheep shearing exhibition at the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair. The Department of Agriculture provides background on their F...2024-07-0830 minAppalachia MattersSpecial Taylor County Programs, Ag Department Roles, Work Force, and Float Trip on the CoalSpecial Taylor County Programs, Ag Department Roles, Work Force, and Float Trip on the CoalThis week the Major General Jim Hoyer talks with Bryan Smith, an everyday West Virginian who has been helping to make big positive changes in his Taylor County community one person at a time, ranging from his work leading Project HOP2E (Helping Our People to Eat) and contributing to a local Farmer’s Market, to leading the Adventure Club — which has put an inflatable water park on the Tygart River, rents out tubes and kayaks, holds cancer fundraising events, started a fl...2024-06-2330 minAppalachia MattersAppalachia Matters-The Leadership Table, Gold Star Moms and Canning TipsIn this episode Major General Jim Hoyer interviews Brad Price, we also have segment on a special Gold Star Moms project with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. Our final segment is on how you can and preserve food for later use and hopefully reduce costs and improve the quality of your food.2024-06-1729 minAppalachia MattersAppalachia Matter - Episode 5 Leadership, Avian Flu and TicksThis is a packed show with Major General Jim Hoyer talking leadership with Wally Hatfield, West Virginia Ag Commissioner Kent Leonhardt discusses Avian Flu in Dairy Cattle. In our health section we learn about ticks and other needed summer health tips. In our final segment we talk about the rising cost of insurance.2024-06-0929 minAppalachia MattersJune 2 Appalachia MattersIn this week’s episode we will hear from Doctor Lisa Costello who is at the leadership table with retired Major General Jim Hoyer. In our agriculture segment we will learn about a meat producer from southeastern West Virginia and in our health section we learn about a special grade given Holzer Health.In our final segment we will celebrate the opening of the $35 million dollar expansion at Jackson General Hospital. We will hear from Albert Wright of WVU Medicine and Jackson General CEO Stephanie McCoy. Appalachia Matters is a we...2024-06-0229 minAppalachia MattersAppalachia Matters for Memorial DayAppalachia Matters is a weekly radio show highlighting life in Appalachia. Each week we have a segment on leadership from retired Major General Jim Hoyer, features highlighting agriculture in our region, health care updates from Tom Susman and our host Bo Higby each week highlights a story of community interest.The show is produced by Vandalia Media Partners. 2024-06-0230 minAppalachia MattersApplachia Matters Episode 1Appalachia Matters is a weekly radio show highlighting life in Appalachia. Each week we have a segment on leadership from retired Major General Jim Hoyer, features highlighting agriculture in our region, health care updates from Tom Susman and our host Bo Higby each week highlights a story of community interest.The show is produced by Vandalia Media Partners. 2024-06-0229 min
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Through the Fire: Trauma | Transparency | TriumphTrauma BondingWhat are you bonding with? Is it love or abuse? Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedrica Thomas as they share how to identify trauma bonding. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The meaning of trauma bonding, The cycle of abuse, The 7 stages of trauma bonding, How to recognize an unhealthy relationship, Emotional attachments and abuse, and How ”Stockholm Syndrome,” is associated with abuse.Reference: Safer Places Domestic Abuse Support Services - Are You In a Trauma Bond? Written by Lexie - Children and Families WorkerReference: Verywell Mind - What is Stockholm Syndrome? By Amy...2023-04-0630 min
The Movie PodcastMarcel the Shell with Shoes On ReviewDaniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Dean Fleischer-Camp's MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON, based on the short films of the same name created and uploaded to YouTube in 2010. Jenny Slate reprises her voice role as Marcel, an anthropomorphic shell living with his grandmother Connie. Rosa Salazar, Thomas Mann, and Isabella Rossellini also star. Marcel The Shell with Shoes On releases exclusively in theatres July 1, 2022 in Toronto and Vancouver by Elevation Pictures with additional cities being added and is Now Playing in the United States by A24.Listen to The Movie Podcast review now on all podcast feeds, YouTube...2022-06-2818 min
SputnikWhat’s the Origin of Explosion on Russian Flagship?On this episode of Fault Lines, host Jamarl Thomas talks about doubt regarding the origin of missiles fired by Ukraine that hit a Russian flagship, CNN’s embarrassing hit piece attempt aimed at Radio Sputnik, and how backroom Big Pharma deals happen in Congress.Guests:Mark Sleboda - International Security Analyst | Strike on Russian Ship Casts Doubt on Missiles' OriginScottie Nell Hughes - Political Commentator | Mainstream Media Wage War on Free Speech PlatformsJoel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | How Backroom Big Pharma Deals Happen2022-04-152h 56