The Tom Roten Show

Listen to my guests Daniel Cameron (GOP US Senate Candidate & former KY AG) and David Wright with Constitutional Kentucky. Both appeared on The Tom Roten Morning Show which can be heard live weekday mornings, 6-9, on the Total Media App, click on The Eagle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

US Rep. Thomas Massie is running for reelection in KY-4 against a Trump-backed opponent who is being supported by progressive billionaires. The latest allegations against Massie seem to be organized and promoted by three lawyers who are former Republican candidates that lost to Massie in prior elections. The 2026 Kentucky Primary is Tuesday, May 19th.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

S. Marshall Wilson previously served in the West Virginia House of Delegates as a Repubican. He has since become a member of the Constitution Party of WV. He announced on my mornng radio show his intention to run for US Senate in the Nov. 2026 election. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Ace Parsi is one of three Democrat candidates running for the US House in West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Several incumbent Republicans are being challenged by more conservative, liberty-minded candidates in House & Senate races. Gov. Patrick Morrisey has put his endorsement behind many challengers. Derin Stidd from the Make Liberty Win PAC and Young Americans for Liberty gives insight into important races in West Virginia and looks ahead to next week's Kentucky Primary.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Tom Willis had a huge election upset in 2024 when he knocked off then Senate President Craig Blair. Now he's looking to take down an even bigger political giant in US Sen. Shelley Moore Capito. Willis is currently the Judiciary Chairman in the WV state senate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

In this episode, you'll hear three first-time Republican candidates for the WV House of Delegates, all running against incumbants, and all have backing from Health Freedom PAC of WV. Listen to Andrew Lowry running in District 26, Cabell/Wayne, against Delegate Matt Rohrbach...Mark Caserta running against Ryan Browning in District 28, Wayne...and Justin Beanard in District 10, Wood, taking on Bill Anderson who has been in the legislature since 1992. All three guests were on my morning talk radio show which is heard on Total Media Radio stations (The Eagle) in WV, OH, and KY. Listen live 6-9 weekday mornings online at YourTotalMedia.com/.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Three Republican Senate candidates are running in the May12th West Virginia Primary. Sen. Mike Azinger is running for reelection in District 3. Former Delegate Chris Pritt is running in District 17. And Dr. Phillip Surface is a first time candidate in District 4. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Michael Faris is a candidate for US Senate in Kentucky, running for the position currently held by Mitch McConnell. Alexander Gaaserud is running for US Senate in West Virginia where the current office holder is Shelley Moore Capito. Both are considered "outsider" candidates and both are Republican.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Attorney Kevin Smith, Republican Candidate for Congress, Kentucky's 5th DistrictBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Today is Ohio's Primary Election Day. I talked with two GOP candidates for state-wide office on my morning radio show (Total Media app, click on The Eagle to listen live). Included in this podcast: former Ohio House Rep. Jay Edwards, candidate for Treasurer and Casey Putsch, candidate for Governor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Stephanie Stock is the President of Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom. Her organization has been scoring legislators on medical freedom issues for a long time. Now Stephanie herself is a candidate for the state house in District 31. She's a Republican running in an open seat. The Ohio Primary Election is May 5th.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Kristina Roegner is a state Senator from Ohio's 27th District. She's running for state Treasurer in the Republican Primary on May 7th.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Lt. Colonel Marcell Strbich served his country for 20 years as an Air Force Intelligence Officer. He's one of two Republican candidates seeking the nomination for Secretary of State in Ohio's May 5th Primary.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Fauci said 15 days. It was 2 years. The media called parents "conspiracy theorists" for demanding open schools. Dozens of interviews. Three years of filming. One documentary. "15 DAYS: THE REAL STORY OF AMERICA'S PANDEMIC SCHOOL CLOSURES" writer/director Natalya Murakhver talks about this insightful film.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Ohio State Representative Jason Stephens is a Republican seeking re-election to the District 93 post. He has served there since October of 2019 when he was appointed to the position. Stephens is the former Speaker of the House. The Ohio Primary is May 5th.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Stephen Ziegler is an outdoor writer with the Facebook page Rack Junkies. He reports how he asked a GOP candidate for Ohio Governor how he would govern hunting and fishing. Stephen is also the owner of DeLong Lures in Akron, OH.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

US Rep. Andy Barr has served in Kentucky's 6th congressional district since 2013. He is a GOP candidate for US Senate. The Kentucky Primary is May 19th.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

US Sen. Rand Paul says Section 702 of FISA, along with its predecessor programs, forms the most expansive unconstitutional mass surveillance system in American history. The Republican from Kentucky talked about that and more in this interview which was on my morning talk show. Listen live weekday mornings on The Total Media Radio App, click on The Eagle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Daniel Cameron was in the Total Media Radio studio this morning for a live appearance with The Tom Roten Morning Show on The Eagle. He's a former Attorney General and candidate for Governor in Kentucky. Daniel is a Republican candidate for US Senate in the GOP Primary. Election Day is May 19th.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

West Virginia Senator Tom Willis defeated then Senate President Craig Blair in the 2024 GOP Primary. On May 12, 2026, he looks to pull off an even bigger upset as he challenges Shelley Moore Capito in the Republican Primary for US Senate, a position she's held for 12 years. Willis currently serves as the Judiciary Chair in the WV Senate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Representative Steve Doan is a Republican running for re-election in KY-69. He recaps the recent legislative session and talks about the race for US Congress in Kentucky's 4th district where Rep. Thomas Massie has a tough battle to stay in office. Kentucky's Primary Election is May 19th.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Republican Larry Kidd is challenging State Representative Jason Stephens in Ohio's 93rd District which includes Jackson, Lawrence, and Gallia Counties. Ohio's Primary is May 5th.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

The local sheriff is the most important constitutional position for your county! Who will stand up for your rights to keep and bear arms when the Feds issue gun confiscation? I asked GOP candidate John Daniels the tough questions in this interview. Daniels is a 26 year law enforcement veteran and is running against the current sheriff of Boyd County, KY.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

The West Virginia First Energy Act (SB 420) passed out of the Senate but died in the House as the 2026 legislative session ended last month. David Holt, President of Consumer Energy Alliance, discusses the positives of that bill and other energy concerns such as AI Data Centers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

US Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) explains the FISA 702 program which allows warrantless surveillance of American citizens. President Trump had called for an end to this program two years ago, but has since pushed for a clean renewal. Massie also talks 2nd Amendment issues, data centers, and the PRIME Act. His Primary opponent has so far refused to debate and the election is May 19th.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

The growing MAHA movement is driving shifts in healthcare choices across the country. Dr. John Oertle, Chief Medial Officer for America's HealthShare and an expert in precision genomic medicine, discusses the impact of the MAHA movement, and a focus on a "root cause" approach in treating disease.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

West Virginia GOP Delegate Kathie Hess Crouse is getting a new neighbor and it's a big one. Google plans to build an AI data center in the county Crouse represents. Kathie discusses that and the controversial bill Raylee's Law that she viewed as an attack on homeschoolers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

His opposition to a DORA ordinance led to him leading a recovery ministry. Listen to Beau Miller talk about Gallia Strong Tower Ministries.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Michael Bowman is a digital content creator who shares stories of Appalachia in short form video and on his YouTube channel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

An upset listener gets his day in the radio studio! Michael Broyles sent an email calling me a "coward" due to my opposition  to the Iran war and Trump's presidency. We didn't come to an agreement necessarily, but we had a good discussion. Romans 12:18 tells us "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Mason County, WV is about ready to forever change with multiple companies investing billions of dollars. Fidelis New Energy (now Nscale) is developing a major multi-billion dollar project near Point Pleasant, focused on clean energy, AI data centers, and carbon capture. Because the data center issue has been particularly controversial, Delegate Jim Butler helped organize a summit to inform business leaders, elected officials, and the media of the company's agenda. I was the MC for the event. In this episode, Jim and I discuss some of the key issues that were covered.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

West Virginia Senate Education Chair Amy Grady (R-Mason) discusses data centers and Raylee's Law.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Dr. Sarah Outlaw's battle with Lyme Disease led her to want to help and educate others. She's the founder of Natural Health Improvement Center in Iowa. We discuss tick-borne illeness and how to treat it. Read her blog at RealLifeOutlaw.com/.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Chuck Ferguson, aka Big C, joined me in the radio studio today for interesting personal story of perseverance. Several years ago, Big C was suffering from a back injury that would require surgery and even after leave him in a wheelchair. Big C said NO. He learned about resistance band exercises and now, at 62, is a functional strenth coach. He's the owner of Band Monster Fitness in Morehead, KY.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Scott Sharp is a Kentucky State Representative in District 100 which includes all of Lawrence and part of Boyd Counties. He gives an update on the 2026 legislative session.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Former West Virginia GOP Lawmaker Mike Folk gives his take on data centers coming to the state. Also, Terri Goodnow has concern about the lack of women involved in Republican Party politics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Two candidates for the WV Supreme Court (Division1) requested to be on my show recently. Judge Todd Kirby and Judge Laura Faircloth both appeared on my morning radio show (Listen Live 6-9am Weekday Mornings at YourTotalMedia.com). Both interviews are included in this episode. Judicial races in WV are non-partisan and will be decided in the May 12th election.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

John Hart, CEO of OpenTheBooks.com, exposes some of the waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber was on my morning radio show. This episode also includes a recent interview with Ross County, OH Auditor Jeff Lehner.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

In a unique episode of the Tom Roten show, we explored the journey of Jason and Melissa McCrady, a husband and wife duo running for political offices in West Virginia. Jason is vying for a position on the Wood County Board of Education, while Melissa is a candidate for the House of Delegates. Their candidacy stems from a desire to advocate for school choice and parental rights in education.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

West Virginia Delegate Jim Butler shared his perspective on the legislative session's outcomes regarding data centers. A major focus has been on how these facilities will interact with the local energy grid. Butler attended community town hall meetings to hear the concerns of constituents about data centers and their implications. In the interview, Jim also recaps the 2026 Legislative Session which ended earlier this month.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

The tragic murder of correctional officer Andrew Lansing in December 2024 sparked a movement towards legislative change, culminating in the introduction of Andy's Law. The bill was introduced by Ohio Rep. Mark Johnson, a Republican from Chillicothe (District 92). Johnson and Darren Price (Chairperson of Andy's Law Coalition) joined me for an indepth discussion on the need for prison reform in Ohio.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

In a world where divorce is all too common, the stats are staggering: Couples that pray together have a divorce rate of just 1 in 1,152. Yet, only 5% of couples actively pray together. Why is this? Authors and marriage speakers, Heidi and Brad Mitchell, have guided hundreds of couples toward fulfilling, thriving marriages. On this episode, the Mitchell's discuss their latest book "Build Your Marriage with Praye". Discover 5 practical steps to build a stronger marriage through prayer. Learn how prayer can unite couples and create a lasting legacy of faith.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

A member of the West Virginia state Senate is looking to primary US Sen. Shelley Moore Capito. Tom Willis is Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. In this interview, he recaps the 2026 legislative session and discusses why he's running for the Republican nomination in the US Senate. Tom gives insight into what happend in the final hours of the session with regard to Raylee's Law and shares how good bills that passed the Senate ended up dying in the House.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

West Virginia GOP Delegate Evan Worrell, chairman of the Health Committee, joined me for a wrap-up of the Legislative Session. He gives an account of who, what, why, and how certain Republicans tried to usurp parental and homeschooling rights by pulling at heartstrings over Raylee's Law.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

WV Republican Delegate Chris Anders received a 100% score on the Freedom Index from The New American. Anders recaps the recently concluded 60-day legislative session and shares his frustration with fellow GOP lawmakers on issues such as medical freedom, CPS reform, and a 2nd Amendment vote.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

Some voters have accused US Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) of going against the Trump agenda. In this interview, Massie says he's actually standing for the issues that Trump campaigned on and that he votes with Trump and the Republicans 91% of the time. The times he votes against the party leadership is on FISA spying, increased spending, and pushing for the release of the Epstein Files. Massie also reveals that his Trump-backed Primary opponent in Kentucky's 4th district has actually left the Republican Party TWO different times - the last time in 2016 because he didn't like the fact that Trump was the presumptive GOP nominee.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

My guest Hans von Spakovsky is glad Joe Kent resigned as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center. Kent cited his opposition to the Iran War and said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation". Hans also comments on the Senate's inability to pass the SAVE Act. Hans is a Senior Legal Fellow with Advancing American Freedom. He was formerly with the Heritage Foundation and a former FEC Commissioner, DOJ lawyer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.

WV Sen. Ryan Weld may identify as a Republican, but it's obvious he was born a Democrat! My guest, Derin Stidd, and I talk about how Weld and other fake Republicans tried to usurp parental rights by passing Raylee's Law. Derin also explains how West Virginia still has a backdoor Red Flag-like system in place that could infringe on a law-abiding citizens 2nd Amendment rights. Derin also talks about issues in Ohio & Kentucky. Derin is the Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager of Young Americans for Liberty.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support.