It’s here: the West Virginia politics explainer episode.

This week’s interview is with West Virginia Delegate Kayla Young, and is the pod’s very first deep dive into WV politics. If you’ve been confused by Manchin the Menace, this eppy will help to clear it up. If you’re curious about how Jim Justice is not being served justice and is running for Senate while running his companies into the ground from the governor’s office, then yep – this episode is for you. If you’re curious about the child marriage debate that kicked up dust, debris, and debate this spring in the state and brought eyes to a practice that’s scarily legal in most states – you’re in luck. Also, to get you caught up, a quick 1-2-3 looksee at WV bill’s journey:

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#stitch with @drpepper_is_a_woman HB3018 is the bill im talking about & WV State Senator Robert Karnes is who wad removed from the Senate

If learning how funding childcare can change the course of investment and the economy is up your alley – again, you’re going to want to hit play. If getting to know the West Virginia electorate has been on your to-do list, again, this episode is made for you [and me], since it shares tidbits like this:

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Our latest podcast episode with @Kayla Young provides a look at WV politics, the electorate, and key issues facing WV #politicstiktok #pol... See more

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