We're back! And probably better than ever. Join us for some post-summer reflections on the terrible tragedies in TX and OH, along with our thoughts on keeping families together.

On Concentrations Camps, Supreme Court Rulings, and Wild, Wonderful West Virginia

Jul 3rd, 2019 41m 1s

We reflect on children STILL in camps at the border and provide some calls to action. Plus, the final Supreme Court rulings and why WV can be awesome.

The New Activists talk the Environment and Women's Health

Jun 5th, 2019 28m 55s

Join us as we reflect on how to protect our environment and women's health. TLDR: let's make some regulations to help keep WV clean and keep your hands off women's bodies.

Small City Revitalization and Preservation

May 8th, 2019 29m 23s

Join us as we reflect on how our small city - Morgantown, WV - has been addressing downtown revitalization and how we preserve our green spaces.

The activists, roads, and voting

May 1st, 2019 26m 37s

This week's pod is a delightfully meandering journey down pothole-filled roads and elections.

Musings by the Activists

Apr 9th, 2019 28m 27s

We're back with some musings on local goings on! And there's lots going!

The Activists Talk Food Insecurity

Mar 28th, 2019 30m 58s

Join the Activists and Roark Sizemore, founder of Pantry Plus More, a local nonprofit that addresses food insecurity in Monongalia County. Check out their innovative solutions. And how we can all help.

Bigotry and Hatred in WV and NZ

Mar 21st, 2019 31m 20s

We discuss hatred across borders and provide our few thoughts on how to do what we can to confront the prejudice and hatred in the U.S. and beyond.

Aaaand the campus carry bill is dead! For now

Mar 12th, 2019 32m 51s

We speak this week with one of the numerous activists who worked tirelessly to stop HB 2519 (Campus Carry) in the West Virginia Senate. The who, why, and how. Tune in.

Campus Carry and the Showdown in West Virginia

Mar 4th, 2019 39m 13s

Join the team plus Kendra Fershee as we discuss HB 2519, or the "Campus Carry" bill, which would enable people to conceal carry at the state's public institutions. Yet another wonderful bill solving a problem that doesn't exist -- and instead p

Guns? Not in schools, please

Feb 22nd, 2019 23m 15s

Guns at universities? Police officers in every school? No thanks! Tune in for our take on some pressing issues at the WV state legislature.

Education and Discrimination: The West Virginia Legislative Session

Feb 14th, 2019 33m 56s

West Virginia is in the midst of its legislative session. It's an even more wild though perhaps less wonderful time to be here. Join us for a rollicking conversation of what's up -- especially the bigot in the House and a crummy education bill

On News and Media Literacy

Feb 5th, 2019 52m 52s

Join us and WVU Journalism Professor Bob Britten as we discuss news, media literacy, and you! How we can all help stop the spread of fake news in a "post-truth" era.

Twofer: Kendra Fershee and our friendly government worker

Jan 30th, 2019 52m 1s

Join us and Kendra Fershee, former candidate for Congress from the WV-1. What is her vision for moving WV forward? Plus, the latest (and hopefully last) with our friendly government worker.

Twofer: Helping your Climate Depression & Ending the Shutdown

Jan 22nd, 2019 50m 4s

Need a way to help your climate change depression? Check out what the Citizens' Climate Lobby is up to (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/). Plus, double pod for you today as we interview a federal worker. Why the shutdown is shameful. And is

The Activists and the WolfPAC

Jan 15th, 2019 35m 20s

Micah and Sara interview Richard Saffle of WolfPAC about campaign finance. Plus, a quick chat about the shutdown and the West Virginia legislative session.

Reflections and Hope with Stephanie Zucker

Jan 8th, 2019 1h 4m

Join us with an in-depth conversation with Stephanie Zucker, former candidate for West Virginia Senate district 14. Though she didn't win, she came closer than past candidates, learned a ton in the process, and continues to fight for progress.

"Fake news," media literacy, and you

Dec 24th, 2018 46m 49s

We live in a time of "fake news" where journalists are attacked and tweets dominate the news. So how do we cope? Join us and WVU journalism professor Emily Corio as we dig into fake news (hint: it's not new) and what to do about it (hint: check

Interview with WV Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate - Stephen Smith

Dec 17th, 2018 34m 52s

Want a change in 2020 in West Virginia? Join us for an interview with Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Stephen Smith.

The gender wage gap in West Virginia

Dec 7th, 2018 39m 34s

Join us and Kelly Allen from the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy as we discuss the gender wage gap in West Virginia. Who does it affect? Why does it persist? What are policy solutions? Plus, open enrollment for the ACA lasts until D

An homage to a friend

Dec 3rd, 2018 31m 1s

Sara and Micah discuss a few tidbits in this weeks news but focus our discussion on the loss of a friend and activist, Jarred Parrott.

Midterms 2018: A West Virginia Recap and Reflection

Nov 13th, 2018 26m 41s

Our take on the 2018 midterms in West Virginia and Beyond.

Vote. And be nice.

Nov 5th, 2018 43m 33s

Our final podcast before the 2018 mid-terms. Take a listen for your last pep-talk and suggestions for how to make sure people turn out on Tuesday. We also go a bit deep and dark, but try to end on a positive note. Do your good in the world. A

Endorsement Edition

Oct 22nd, 2018 30m 9s

The New Activists have their endorsements out! Check us out to hear they who and why. Early voting in WV starts on October 24. So get informed and VOTE.