# West Virginia on The No Agenda Show

West Virginia comes up in 62 chapters across 58 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 62
- **Episodes:** 58
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Jim Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-justice.md), [Joe Manchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-manchin.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Breakthrough Cases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breakthrough-cases.md), [Charleston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charleston.md), [Coal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal.md), [Domain Names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), [Homeland Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 62

### Executive Producer Donations, JCD Tributes and Honey

- **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Time:** 2:15:14–2:21:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/executive-producer-donations-jcd-tributes-and-honey.md

Randy Filkins leads the donation segment with a $1,052.62 contribution and a prayer for the Dvorak family. Other significant donors include Baronet Surplus and Karen B, who share personal stories of how the show helped them during the pandemic. The segment also features a promotion for Manuka Gold honey, which was reportedly a favorite of John C. Dvorak.

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### Tim Pool's "Pool Water" Media Mail Controversy

- **Episode:** [1859: Splashdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-12
- **Time:** 1:29:59–1:31:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown/chapter/tim-pool-s-pool-water-media-mail-controversy.md

A controversy involving commentator Tim Pool emerged after his organization reportedly shipped cases of "pool water" using the U.S. Postal Service's Media Mail rate. The use of the discounted rate for non-media items led to a confrontation at a post office involving a host's wife. The incident was discussed as an example of "scams" being uncovered within the independent media landscape.

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### Legal Arguments on Medical Necessity and Parental Rights

- **Episode:** [1719: Pod Roll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-08
- **Time:** 2:22:07–2:26:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll/chapter/legal-arguments-on-medical-necessity-and-parental-rights.md

During the Supreme Court hearing, Justice Kavanaugh raised concerns about "detransitioning" and the impact on girls' sports. The debate centered on whether puberty blockers are medically necessary and if parents have the fundamental right to choose these treatments for their children.

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### Associate Executive Producer Donations and Meetups

- **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-01
- **Time:** 1:52:48–2:06:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/associate-executive-producer-donations-and-meetups.md

A series of Associate Executive Producers, including Dave Petran and Sir Fat Dad, contributed to the show's value-for-value model. Donations were accompanied by personal updates on moving to West Virginia, BMX racing at the Olympics, and local business promotions. A meetup was announced for Sunday, August 4, 2024, at The Vault Bistro and Wine Bar in Blaine, Washington.

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### Vaccine Mandate Resistance and Workplace Victories

- **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-18
- **Time:** 1:45:18–1:49:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/vaccine-mandate-resistance-and-workplace-victories.md

A listener from West Virginia shares how he and his colleagues successfully pressured their employer to eliminate a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. By presenting information gathered from the podcast, the group convinced management to reverse the termination policy for unvaccinated workers.

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### Biden Climate Executive Orders, Joe Manchin Opposition

- **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-21
- **Time:** 25:37–28:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/biden-climate-executive-orders-joe-manchin-opposition.md

President Biden declared climate change a "clear and present danger" while announcing $2.3 billion in infrastructure resilience funding. Senator Joe Manchin continues to block major climate legislation to protect West Virginia's coal and energy interests. Senator Kyrsten Sinema's recent absence from the public spotlight and her prior censure by the Arizona Democratic Party are also noted.

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### Meetup Reports, Upcoming Events

- **Episode:** [1457: MAGATARD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1457-magatard.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-05
- **Time:** 2:38:27–2:41:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1457-magatard/chapter/meetup-reports-upcoming-events.md

Reports from recent meetups in the Hudson Valley and Indianapolis are shared, featuring audio clips from attendees. Upcoming meetups are announced for New York City, Toronto, and Munich, Germany. The hosts encourage listeners to organize their own local events to foster community outside of digital platforms.

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### Listener Donations, West Virginia Meetups

- **Episode:** [1456: Verbate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-02
- **Time:** 1:50:54–1:58:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate/chapter/listener-donations-west-virginia-meetups.md

Donations from various regions are read, including a significant contribution from a Salem College alumnus in West Virginia. Another donor honors his grandfather, Bill Green Sr., a builder and author who writes about the parasitic role of elites. The segment also promotes upcoming listener meetups in Chicago, Indianapolis, and various locations in Washington state.

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### West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and "Baby Dog"

- **Episode:** [1421: Chuckle Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1421-chuckle-tell.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-30
- **Time:** 2:33:56–2:37:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1421-chuckle-tell/chapter/west-virginia-governor-jim-justice-and-baby-dog.md

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice made headlines by holding up his bulldog, "Baby Dog," and telling actress Bette Midler to "kiss her honey" during a state speech. This was a response to Midler's derogatory comments about West Virginians following Senator Joe Manchin's opposition to the Build Back Better plan. The incident highlighted the growing cultural divide between state leaders and Hollywood critics.

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### Joe Manchin, Build Back Better Opposition

- **Episode:** [1410: Spock Tiled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1410-spock-tiled.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-24
- **Time:** 2:42:58–2:48:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1410-spock-tiled/chapter/joe-manchin-build-back-better-opposition.md

Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced his opposition to the $1.7 trillion Build Back Better bill, effectively stalling the legislation in the evenly divided Senate. The move sparked a debate over democratic processes, with critics accusing a single senator of blocking the national agenda.

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### Joe Manchin vs. Pramila Jayapal, Congressional Spending Deadlock

- **Episode:** [1396: Flu Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-04
- **Time:** 29:57–33:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami/chapter/joe-manchin-vs-pramila-jayapal-congressional-spending-deadlock.md

Senator Joe Manchin and Representative Pramila Jayapal represent the internal divide within the Democratic Party over the infrastructure and Build Back Better bills. Manchin advocates for slowing down spending and focusing on inflation, while Jayapal's Progressive Caucus pushes for immediate passage of expanded social programs. The segment covers unresolved issues like paid family leave and immigration parole.

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### Henry Jones 60th Birthday, PC Magazine and MTV

- **Episode:** [1384: Code Red](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1384-code-red.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-23
- **Time:** 1:48:36–1:51:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1384-code-red/chapter/henry-jones-60th-birthday-pc-magazine-and-mtv.md

Henry Jones donated $333.33 for his 60th birthday, sharing how his son introduced him to the show after a family dispute. Jones reminisced about watching Adam Curry on MTV and reading John C. Dvorak's columns in PC Magazine. The hosts are praised for their long-term contributions to media and technology.

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### West Virginia Hospital Association CEO on Staffing Shortages

- **Episode:** [1383: Spook Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-19
- **Time:** 10:40–14:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/west-virginia-hospital-association-ceo-on-staffing-shortages.md

Jim Kaufman, CEO of the West Virginia Hospital Association, clarifies that current hospital capacity issues are driven by a national staffing crisis rather than a lack of physical ICU beds. He notes that 47,000 traveling nurse positions are vacant across the U.S., and vaccine mandates are further exacerbating the shortage by causing healthcare workers to resign or seek employment elsewhere.

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### West Virginia Breakthrough Cases, Governor Jim Justice

- **Episode:** [1379: Afghaniscam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1379-afghaniscam.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-06
- **Time:** 42:20–43:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1379-afghaniscam/chapter/west-virginia-breakthrough-cases-governor-jim-justice.md

Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia reported a 26% increase in positive COVID-19 cases among the fully vaccinated and a 25% increase in deaths within the same group over an eight-week period. These statistics highlight the rising number of breakthrough cases requiring hospitalization.

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### Associate Executive Producers, West Virginia Vibe

- **Episode:** [1379: Afghaniscam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1379-afghaniscam.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-06
- **Time:** 1:47:20–1:51:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1379-afghaniscam/chapter/associate-executive-producers-west-virginia-vibe.md

Associate Executive Producers Sir Otaku and Terry Knebling contributed significant amounts, with discussions touching on the "vibe" of West Virginia and Morgantown. The segment includes more "69 dudes" jingle requests and personal shout-outs to the "Tuesday crew."

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### Moderna Truck Crash, West Virginia Hazmat Response

- **Episode:** [1378: Yer Boy Amy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-02
- **Time:** 47:29–50:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy/chapter/moderna-truck-crash-west-virginia-hazmat-response.md

A truck carrying 1.3 million doses of the Moderna vaccine overturned in West Virginia, leading to a hazmat response and a temporary closure of the local airspace. The extreme security measures and airspace restrictions are questioned, with speculation regarding whether the response was a marketing tactic or a genuine safety concern regarding the vaccine's contents.

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### West Virginia Nursing Home Outbreak, Vaccinated Resident Infections

- **Episode:** [1372: Grope Line](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1372-grope-line.md)
- **Published:** 2021-08-12
- **Time:** 44:58–47:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1372-grope-line/chapter/west-virginia-nursing-home-outbreak-vaccinated-resident-infections.md

A whistleblower from a West Virginia healthcare company reports that a recent COVID-19 outbreak in a nursing home primarily affected vaccinated residents. The report also claims that the facility switched from PCR to antigen testing to manipulate case numbers during the vaccine rollout. The hosts use this to highlight the discrepancy between official narratives and on-the-ground realities.

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### Hurricane Preparedness, Vaccine Incentives

- **Episode:** [1360: Magnetofection](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection.md)
- **Published:** 2021-07-01
- **Time:** 51:10–53:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection/chapter/hurricane-preparedness-vaccine-incentives.md

The Governor of Louisiana suggests adding a COVID-19 vaccine to hurricane preparedness kits. Meanwhile, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice uses aggressive rhetoric, comparing the choice to remain unvaccinated to entering a "death drawing."

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### Sir Seth the Mountain Knight, Pappy Van Winkle

- **Episode:** [1358: Media Liescape](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1358-media-liescape.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-25
- **Time:** 1:53:09–1:56:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1358-media-liescape/chapter/sir-seth-the-mountain-knight-pappy-van-winkle.md

Seth Harper is dubbed "Sir Seth the Mountain Knight" following a significant donation. He references Adam Curry's past appearance on the Adam Carolla show and his time at Salem College in West Virginia. The hosts emphasize that their producer credits are legitimate for use on professional resumes.

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### West Virginia Vaccine Incentives, Governor Jim Justice

- **Episode:** [1351: Bug Appetit!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-01
- **Time:** 48:46–52:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit/chapter/west-virginia-vaccine-incentives-governor-jim-justice.md

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announces a series of "Vaccinillion" incentives, including college scholarships and custom Rocky Ridge F-150 pickup trucks. Justice uses his bulldog, "Baby Dog," as a mascot to encourage residents to register in the state's tracking system. The hosts mock the governor's approach as a desperate attempt to drive registration.

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