Jean Dean welcomed last year's America's Got Talent winner, Logan County's own Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr., who has had quite a busy year and will be at the Keith Albee Theater for a concert tomorrow, May 17th. It's a fundraiser for the Golden Girls Group Home.
Huntington City Councilman Jim Insco joined Jean in the second half. They talked about this past Monday's session. They talked about the proposed skateboard and spray parks at Harris Riverfront Park. They discussed the floodwall, as well.

Paul Swann & Woody Woodrum live in studio!

Topic(s): Efforts to reopen Century Aluminum in Ravenswood,WV; Proposal to move health care for the elderly into managed care.

Guest(s):Byron Phillips, Director, Consumer Advocate Office, WV Public Service Commission; Delegate Don Perdue (D-Wayne), Chair, House Committee on Health and Human Resources.

Jean Dean welcomed noted author, West Virginian, Homer Hickam, who has new and exciting works in progress including Rocket Boys, the Musical which is a hit everywhere it's performed.
Jean's second guest was Stephanie Nielson, author of the inspirational memoir Heaven is Here, detailing her survival from a horrific plane crash and medical procedures which helped her return to everyday life.

Paul Swann & Woody Woodrum. Woody LIVE from The Union Pub & Grill.

Jean Dean's first half hour guests were Bos & Dottie Johnson. They talked about politics and education.
Jean was joined in the second half by Tina Cassidy, author of Jackie After O, one remarkable year when Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis defied expectations and rediscovered her dreams.
Noted author of WV native, Homer Hickam as well as Logan County native and America's Got Talent winner Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr., will join Jean this week.

Topic(s): Primary Election, Cabell County

Guest(s): Chuck Zerkle, David Ball, Danne Vance

Paul Swann & Woody Woodrum with a rare in studio appearance from Woody. Also Timothy Peters #17 in the camping world truck series.

Jean Dean's first half hour guest was Percy Smith, a former LAX security officer who dealt with the general public as well as celebrities. He has had a book published about his encounters: Celebrity Airport Encounters at LAX.
Jean was joined by the Chair of Huntington City Council, Mark Bates. They discussed a number of topics to be covered during Monday's council meeting including a proposed skateboard park, a spray park, last Tuesday's primary, League 3 field, a law enforcement grant, the new make-up of City Council come fall.

Paul Swann & Woody Woodrum talking about conference realignment and a whole lot more.

Topic(s): Convicted felon on WV Democrat Ballot; President Obama on same sex marriage.

Guest(s) Call in.

Jean Dean welcomed Dr. Joe Wyatt, clinical psychologist, Marshall University. They discussed President Obama's support of gay marriage and other political topics, health care, the coal industry. They took phone calls on a number of topics. Joe revealed his "liar of the week!"

Topic(s): WV Primary election, local and state races.

Jean Dean was joined by Dave Peyton. They rehashed yesterday's election results and took calls from listeners weighing in on the primary. We heard from a couple of successful candidates, both incumbents.

Paul Swann & Woody Woodrum. Woody is LIVE from the Union Pub & Grill getting ready to provide the tri-state with election coverage.

Topic(s): WV Supreme Court of Appeals; Cabell County Offices.

Guest(s): Tish Chafin; Portia Warner; Chuck Zerkle.

Jean Dean welcomed Dr. Marty Becker, veterinarian and author of several books, as her first guest, then Todd Gitlin, author of "Occupy Nation: The Rots, the Spirit, and the Promise of Occupy Wall Street."
Jean's second half guest was Sara Jones with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. They talked about the fact that MDA covers 43 diseases. The local association will have an inaugural walk/5K May 19 in Huntington's Ritter Park.

Paul & Woody Live from Superior Chrysler in Ashland for The Big Green Coaches Tour.

Topic(s): U.S. Senate and WV Commissioner of Agriculture.

Guest(s): Sheirl Fletcher, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate; Sally Shepherd, Democratic candidate for WV Commissioner of Agriculture.

Jean Dean's first guest didn't materialize, so she filled the first half with a number of topics. Jean talked about a Bill O'Reilly column, some of which she agreed and others not. Jean touched on party affiliation and sent congratulations to Citizen's Award winners.
Jean's second half guest was Nick Surgey, D.C., legal associate with Common Cause. They talked tax fraud, particularly against American Legislative Exchange Council which says it's a tax-exempt public charity. Check out commoncause.org for more.

Paul Swann & Woody Woodrum talk about conference expansion and other various news stories.

Topic(s): Huntington Mayoral Candidate.

Guest(s): City Councilman Steve Williams, candidate for Mayor of Huntington.

Jean Dean welcome every-other-Friday co-host Fred Kitchen of Henson Mortuary with Planning For Tomorrow. Make sure to check the website pftradio.com for much-needed information when facing end of life decisions. Henson Mortuary and HIMG will begin partnering quarterly for "Grief University," an informative, free, program beginning May 17. Ryan Lee, a mortuary consultant, joined the conversation from California. Ryan' book is titled "A Day in the Life of Death."

Paul Swann & Woody Woodrum talk about Ridpath's book, KY derby, NHL playoffs, bowl costs, Avengers, and concussions.

Topic(s): Candidate for Commissioner; Candidate for Mayor of Huntington.

Guest(s): State Senator Walt Helmick; Mayor Kim Wolfe.

Jean Dean was joined by regular Thursday guest Dr. Joe Wyatt, clinical psychologist, Marshall University. They discussed last night's program showing President Obama a year ago concerning the Osama bin Laden capture. They also discussed climate change, Senator Joe Manchin, the Ryan tax cut proposal, and Joe revealed his "liar of the week."

Paul Swann with special guests A.J. Good, Brandon Woolum, and Michelle Muth.

Topic(s): Candidate for Mayor of Huntington; Candidate for Cabell County Magistrate.

Topic(s): Stephen D.Anderson candidate for Mayor of Huntington; Mike Woelfel, candidate for reelection as Cabell County Magistrate.

Jean Dean was joined by Huntington Mayor Kim Wolfe in the first half, as well as Jim Johnson, constituent liaison for the City of Huntington. The Mayor talked of his accomplishments while in office, seeking another term, and the challenges which lie ahead.
Jean welcomed Emmy-winner Deborah Novak who came back from a Houston competition with "the big prize." Her documentary is about ballet dancing.

Paul Swann & Woody Woodrum talk to the tri-state about conference re-alignment, Vinny Curry, and more great sports talk.

Jean Dean welcomed Kevin Brady, Director, Greater Huntington Parks & Recreation and Charles Holley, Director of Huntington Planning & Development. They talked about the "greening" of Huntington and the impression left when they visited Chattanooga, Tennessee to see that city's turnaround. Delegate Kelli Sobonya called to tell them of a House bill that passed to help with the beautification of WV's park systems. In the first half, new Huntington tennis pro James Kent talked about the improvements to Ritter Park tennis courts.

Topic(s): Senator Jay Rockefeller; State Supreme Court; Cabell County Magistrate.

Guest(s): By phone: U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV); Circuit Judge James Rowe candidate for WV State Supreme Court of Appeals; Scott Bias, Democratic Candidate for Cabell County Magistrate.

Paul Swann & Woody Woodrum talk sports with the tri-state.

Topic(s): Project: Save Your Home; Cabell Assessor candidate.

Guest(s): WV Attorney General Darrell V. McGraw; Phyllis Kirtley Smith, Democratic candidate for Cabell County Assessor.