Tom Susman has a conversation with Paula Smith of Tri River Transit, who is now offering free bus rides during the federal government shutdown and the cessation of SNAP Benefits in it's territory, including Mason County.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses Election Day in Ohio, Meigs County, Middleport and the Eastern Local School District.

Dave also promotes an upcoming food drive WMOV and WJEH will be taking part in on Saturday at the Mulberry Center Food Pantry in Pomeroy.

And Dave talks with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about what's happening in West Virginia with the SNAP Benefit crisis in the state, as well as what he's looking for over the next year before the Mid-term elections in West Virginia.

Open Enrollment is about to begin for Medicare and Medicare Advantage programs. Tom Susman talks with Andy Richardson about various programs and the process for seniors to go through to get benefits.

*This interview originally aired on the November 2 edition of Appalachia Matters. You can find the full interview in that podcast on this channel.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the West Virginia School Building Authority holding its annual hearings for NEEDS funding grants. Dave also discusses submissions of requests for Mason and Jackson County Schools.

Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on PEIA Public Hearings begin today in Wheeling and will take place throughout the state for the next three weeks.

As SNAP Benefits will not be available Saturday due to the government shutdown, Tom Susman has a pair of conversations with representatives of local food banks to gauge the impact and what food banks are doing to prepare for increased demand. Tom talks with Cyndi Kirkhardt of the Facing Hunger Food Bank about what they're doing to help in Mason County and with Kathy Garrett who volunteers with the No Hunger Food Bank in Ravenswood.

*Note: Interviews were recorded prior to Governor Patrick Morrisey's announcement of an additional $2.5 million for the state's food bank and two federal judges ruling that the Trump administration must distribute contengency money for SNAP as soon as possible.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the news of the bridge on Old Route 21 at Sycamore Creek in Ripley being closed due to a major sinkhole. He also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on a Kanawha County jury finding a man guilty of second degree murder and other charges related to the shooting death of a Jackson County woman in 2021.

Dave also talks with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his recent interview with West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin and his recent commentary on the elimination of the penny from circulation.

Due to the federal government shutdown, millions of Americans and thousands of West Virginians will not receive their SNAP Benefits on Saturday. Tom Susman has a conversation with Bridget Lambert of the West Virginia Retailers Association about the potential impact retailers and grocers may see starting this weekend.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he gets an update from Daniel Woods of Metro News on the trial of Michael Smith, who is accused of murdering a Jackson County woman in 2021, and the closing arguments set for this morning in Kanawha County Circuit Court.

Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts officially retiring Wednesday and West Virginia native Brian Sanson taking over the position.