Episodes

  • West Virginia House Health Committee Chair Evan Worrell

    West Virginia House Health Committee Chair Evan Worrell
    Feb 28 2026
    WV Delegate Evan Worrell shares some of the battles he's facing in the Finance Committee over the Hope Scholarship and what's coming out of his Health Committee.

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    27 mins
  • Southern Ohio Reps Give Legislative Updates

    Southern Ohio Reps Give Legislative Updates
    Feb 27 2026
    Two Ohio House Representatives appeared as recent guests on my morning talk radio show. Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) is from District 93 and Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto Co.) represents District 90. Both discuss various bills in the Ohio Legislative Session.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • WV House & Senate Legislative Update

    WV House & Senate Legislative Update
    Feb 25 2026
    Today on the Tom Roten Show, we dive deep into the West Virginia legislative session. With Crossover Day approaching, bills have to make their way to the Senate or House. Hear from Delegate Jim Butler and Senator Mark Maynard about the crucial updates that could shape our freedoms.
    From medical freedom to church disaffiliation, we’re addressing the real issues that matter. It’s time to reclaim our rights and have our voices heard.


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    56 mins
  • Benjamin Hurley Challenges 45-Year Incumbent Hal Rogers

    Benjamin Hurley Challenges 45-Year Incumbent Hal Rogers
    Feb 24 2026
    US Congressman Hal Rogers was first elected in 1981. Rogers is Kentucky's 5th District US Representative. He's being challenged in the May 19th Primary by 4 other Republcian candidates, including my guest Benjamin Hurley. Hurley was originally on my morning talk radio show based in Ashland, KY and heard on 6 stations in Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Listen live at YourTotalMedia.com/ 6-9am ET, Monday-Friday.

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    38 mins
  • Kentucky This Is For You

    Kentucky This Is For You
    Feb 22 2026
    Two guests from my morning talk show based in Ashland, KY - Eric Chaney, Boyd Co. Judge Executive and Jeremy Lowrance, candidate for Ashland City Commission.

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    51 mins
  • Republicans Attack Hope Scholarship

    Republicans Attack Hope Scholarship
    Feb 21 2026
    Finance Committee Chair Vernon Criss is leading the attack on school choice and the GOP-passed Hope Scholarship. WV Delegate Evan Worrell is on the committee and is defending the law that has helped several families make the right educational choice for their children. Worrell is also the Chair of the House Health Committee. He appeared on my morning radio show Friday. Listen that show live 6-9am, M-F on the Total Media app, click on The Eagle.

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    24 mins
  • Congressman Thomas Massie - "3rd Rate Grandstander"

    Congressman Thomas Massie - "3rd Rate Grandstander"
    Feb 19 2026
    He's been called a loser and 3rd rate grandstander by President Trump! US Rep. Thomas Massie from KY's 4th District was on The Tom Roten Morning Show from Total Media Radio (listen live at YourTotalMedia.com). Congressman Massie and I discussed his on-going battle to see and investigate unredacted Epstein files. We also talked about a possible US strike on Iran.

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    36 mins
  • Data Centers/Microgrids - Local Control/Property Rights

    Data Centers/Microgrids - Local Control/Property Rights
    Feb 18 2026
    In his weekly update, Delegate Jim Butler's insights into West Virginia's legislative session highlight the delicate balance between fostering industrial growth and protecting personal property. The Republican from Mason County talked about a rules bundle aimed at regulating data centers and their energy consumption. Butler explained that this framework will provide necessary guidelines for companies seeking to establish operations in West Virginia while ensuring community interests are prioritized.The discussion touched upon an amendment proposed by Delegates Chris Anders and Henry Dillon, which aimed to create buffer zones between data centers and residential areas. While Butler acknowledged the intention behind the amendment, he expressed concerns over its restrictive nature, stating, it went too far.

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    42 mins