There are currently three Republicans running for Ohio Governor in 2026. On my morning radio show, I talked to Casey Putsch who has an interesting story of personal success and how the Covid lockdown played a role in it.

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Get a preview of the 60-day session from GOP Delegate Jim Butler and GOP Senator Chris Rose.

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For about $70, Thomas Dinkle was able to purchase large quantities of the abortion pill online. Dinkle is a high school senior and was not required to give his age, parental permission, or even have a consult with a doctor. Thomas is the Teen President of West Virginians for Life and state captain for Students for Life America in WV. His interview is from my morning radio show. Listen live on the Total Media Radio app.


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Former gubernatorial candidate and owner of Dutch Miller Auto Group, Chris Miller announced he is running as a Republican for West Virginia State Senate in the 5th District. Current Senator Mike Woelfel, one of only two Democrats in the Senate, is not seeking reelection for a 4th term. Miller, was on my morning radio show Friday (download the Total Media app to listen live 6-9am).

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Sharing two guests from my morning radio show on The Eagle (download the Total Media App to listen live 6-9am).

First, we get a preview of the upcoming 60-day session from a West Virginia lawmaker. Delegate Evan Worrell is Chairman of the House Health Committee. He talks about the effort to repeal Certificate of Need, Religious Exemptions for childhood vaccines, CPS/Foster Care reform, and more.

Second, Defending Education's Rhyen Staley comments on DEI rearing its ugly head in Kentucky. A state rep. there is feeling guilty about her "white priviledge".

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US Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) is facing a Primary campaign against a Trump-backed candidate. Meanwhile, President Trump continues to bash Massie in social media posts, but it hasn't slowed the Congressman's pursuit of the DOJ's release of the Epstein Files. Massie joined me on the radio today to discuss how the DOJ has missed two deadlines and has unlawfully redacted much of what has been released. Massie also comments on Venezuela and the upcoming budget vote.

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Great conversation with my morning radio show guest Dr. Craig M. Wax - family physician, author, and radio host. Dr. Wax delivers shots of truth on seasonal flu, Covid jabs, informed consent, and the updated childhood vaccine schedule from the CDC. Dr. Wax has a new book, Health Is Number One: Maximizing Your Health, available on Amazon, and he's the host of a weekly show on WWBD-AM in Philadelphia.

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Back in the Total Media Radio studio today! I interviewed West Virginia Senator Tom Willis who is a Republican candidate for US Senate in 2026. Tom gives perspective on Venezuela as a 25 year member of the WV National Guard. I also talked about the effort in Gallipolis, OH to have a DORA ordinance. It would create a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area that would allow open alcohol containers to be carried within a certain boundary which includes the riverfront and city park areas. Two area pastors, Thom Mollohan and Ben Polley, talk about why they stand against the ordinance.

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Courts have ruled that Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's Transportation Cabinet violated the law to cover up an investigation into a bribery scheme where the Transportation Cabinet took cash to give drivers licenses to illegal immigrants. KY State Rep. TJ Roberts (R) who represents the 66th District says he plans to file articles of impeachment over this cover up and fraud. Roberts discusses the Somali Daycare fraud, the effort to eliminate property tax, and criminalize abortion drugs being sold from out-of-state.

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Just like in West Virginia, Ohio's legislature has a Republican Super Majority. So why is it so difficult to get medical freedom legislation passed in either state? Stephanie Stock with Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom talks about some of the battles in the Buckeye State. Her organization is working with the Ohio MAHA Caucus to pass important freedom bills in 2026. Stephanie explains the Right to Try Act, the Right to Refuse Act, and the Parental Choice Act.

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