The Richard Urban Show

Watch the Podcast Summary West Virginia Governor Candidate’s Education Focus Mack Warner, the Secretary of State of West Virginia and a candidate for Governor, discussed his focus on education, the shortage of teachers in the state, and the importance of parental choice in immunization. The conversation also touched on the challenges of recruiting and retaining […]

Watch the video podcast Jefferson County Public Schools Levy Allocation Concerns Richard and Donna discussed the excess levy in Jefferson County public schools, with concerns raised about the transparency of its allocation, specifically whether it was being used for teacher salaries as advertised. Donna confirmed that the levy did go towards teacher salaries but Richard […]

Watch the video podcast Summary Tricia Jackson’s Candidacy for West Virginia State Auditor Richard introduced Tricia Jackson, a Republican primary candidate for West Virginia State Auditor. Tricia explained her decision to run for the position, citing her current role as a county commissioner in Jefferson County and her previous experience with the auditor’s office. She […]

Watch the video podcast Summary Introducing Bryan McKinney as Senate CandidateRichard introduced Bryan Mckinney as a primary candidate for the United States Senate. Mckinney, who works a regular job and has no prior political experience, expressed his excitement at the prospect of running. He discussed his views on politics, including his discontent with the establishment […]

Watch the video podcast Summary Richie Robb’s Campaign and COVID-19 Concerns Richie and Richard discussed Richie’s campaign for Attorney General in West Virginia. Richie emphasized his commitment to reviewing federal regulations affecting the state, particularly in regards to utility rates, environmental issues, and the opioid crisis. They also discussed concerns about utility rate increases in […]

Watch the video podcast Candidate website: mcnultywv.com Summary Janet McNulty Addresses Election Fraud and Jailings Janet Mcnulty, a candidate for the United States Senate in West Virginia, discussed the issue of election fraud and the ongoing imprisonment of individuals accused of participating in the January 6 insurrection. She argued that the alleged election fraud should […]

Watch the video podcast Candidate website: kc4wv.org Summary West Virginia’s Economic Struggles and LeadershipRichard and Kevin, a candidate for Governor of West Virginia, discussed the state’s economic troubles. Kevin highlighted that West Virginia has been 70 years behind in transitioning its economy, citing the decline since the automation of its coal fields in the 1950s […]

Watch the video podcast Summary Daphne Andrews’ West Virginia House of Delegates CampaignRichard introduced Daphne Andrews as a West Virginia primary candidate running for the House of Delegates in District 99. Daphne, a constitutional conservative and defender of the First and Second Amendments, highlighted her commitment to fiscal responsibility, opposition to solar farms and the […]

Watch the video podcast Candidate website: joeearley4wv.com Summary Joe Earley’s Platform Richard introduced Joe Earley, a US House of Representatives candidate from West Virginia’s second congressional district. Early, a 20-year US Army veteran, outlined his platform which included designating cartels as terrorist organizations, holding China accountable for precursor chemicals, building a border wall, and a […]

Watch the video podcastCandidate website: hefestay.com Summary Concerns Over New Solar Farms Development Jack expressed concerns about the development of new solar farms in Jefferson County, highlighting issues such as the impact on farmland, potential environmental damage, and the long-term financial risks for the county. He argued that the initial presentation of the projects as […]