The Scoop Squad
The Scoop Squad Truth Squad is a weekly podcast presented by Charleston WV area commentators and pundits who investigate malfeasance, incompetence, and entrenched corruption, as well as other intriguing topics of interest to West Virginia. Your hosts are Ashley Switzer and executive producer Ron Hughes. Occasional panelists and contributors include Shari Johnson, JB Akers, Cathy Nutter, and Tristan Leavitt. Follow and message us on Facebook for updates between shows and to communicate with the hosts. Email us at scoopsquadwv@gmail.com. Please subscribe and share the podcast and our Facebook posts. *Production service from 580 WCHS Studios. Not affiliated with WVRC Media*
Episodes
We also received new information about the school bus wreck in Calhoun County...this podcast is the only place to get the latest scoop
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That is not the case, some were left in Afghanistan to be mutilated or turned loose in the wilderness.
We meet the administrators of a group that rescues thousands of these animals and finds them homes.
Also, The Scoop Squad talks about how the city administration has failed the businesses of Kanawha City who have been held hostage to a plodding road ...
Coverage of Charleston City Council has been silenced by the mayor so that members of the media are restricted with little access for news stories.
And now even council members are being silenced by the mayor . The new rule, as of this week's meeting,is that council members can only speak once during the meeting.
Meanwhile Charleston leads the nation in overdoses with no lea...
This is the only place to hear about the bill in such detail...
Also, why is the list of police chief candidates being kept a secret? Legally the list should be public-check it out on this week's episode.
This episode also sheds light on the startling admissions made by WV VOAD's Executive Director at the Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding. Don't miss this revealing session that...
We heard his insider perspective on the events in Gaza-some things are difficult to hear as they involve observations of rape, torture and murder.
If you want to know how the violence can end in Israel, listen to this podcast now!!
They express feelings of betrayal by the administration after previously giving their unwavering support to the mayor.
Join us as we interview a candidate for Lincoln County Commission, Jody Pistore, who wants to see his county get out from under the political machine and cronyism that has held the area back.
Also, another look at the opioid settlement money-is it being distributed equitably?
We return to the financial issues of a nonprofit that receives state and federal funding as well as donations from other agencies.
The more we dig into them the more irregularities we find.
We spoke with Crystal Good from Black by God, The West Virginia about how we are failing our babies and their mothers
Also, a look at Charleston City Council and the real reason that those in power want to reduce the number of council members.
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