7 Generations Radio: Heroin Addiction, May 21, 2016

Host:  Joe Gray

Guests:  Cindy Koontz’ son is addicted to heroin and she started the Petition for the establishment of an addiction treatment center in Martinsburg.  She also has a blog that appears on the FB Group, Berkeley Heroin Epidemic Awareness.  Emily Drewry and Tim Payne are recovering addicts and have started an addiction recovery organization called Turning Point.

Discussion:  Cindy discusses her experience with heroin addiction from the perspective of a parent.  Emily and Tim speak about addiction and recovery from personal experience.  Their stories are very moving and informative.  I was impressed with their courage to come forward and their concern for and commitment to the community.

Originally broadcast on WSHC Shepherdstown, from the campus of Shepherd University on May 21, 2016.

The views expressed in the accompanying audio are mine or those of my guests and do not necessarily represent the views of the university or radio station.

7 Generations Radio: Erik Janus of Compassion WV–May 7, 2016

Host:  Joe Gray

Guest:  Erik Janus, Director of Business Operations, Compassion WV, Toxicologist and Lobbyist for Medical Cannabis.

Discussion:  Erik discusses his research into the effects of cannabinoids on the human body and its usefulness for a variety of medical purposes, including treating PTSD, cancer, epilepsy and various addictive substances, including heroin.

Originally broadcast on WSHC Shepherdstown, from the campus of Shepherd University on May 7, 2016.

The views presented herein are those of the host and guest alone and are not intended to represent the views of Shepherd University or the radio station.

7 Generations Radio: John and Jennifer Glymph–Jefferson County Teachers–5/7/2016

Host:  Joe Gray

Guests:  John and Jennifer Glymph, Teachers at Washington High School in Charles Town, WV.  John teaches History and Contemporary Studies.  Jennifer teaches English, Art and Special Ed and was recently voted Teacher of the Year.

Discussion:  John and Jennifer discuss what it is to be a high school teacher in today’s environment.  They discuss their degree of freedom in selecting classroom material and in conducting discussions.  They talk about the their approach to teaching a diverse population of students some of whom have special needs.  They address the drug epidemic and the role of schools in educating teens about it.  They also address budgetary issues facing WV schools.

This show was broadcast on WSHC Shepherdstown, from the campus of Shepherd University on May 7, 2016.

The views expressed herein are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily represent the views of Shepherd University or the radio station.

7 Generations Radio: Chris Hale, Fracking Effects on Water Quality–4/30/2016

Host:  Joe Gray

Guest:  Chris Hale, Founder, Friends of Water, Group Coordinator at Citizens Climate Lobby

Discussion:  Chris discusses efforts to identify the extent of water contamination due to fracking activities, waste injection and sedimentation effects, particularly Radium, water testing, political support, legal barriers to regulation, local vs state vs federal jurisdiction issues.

Originally broadcast on WSHC Shepherdstown from the campus of Shepherd University on April 30, 2016.

The views of the host and guest are theirs alone and are not intended to represent the views of Shepherd University or of WSHC radio.

 

7 Generations Radio: Laura Griffith and Mendy Hutton–Drug Addiction–4/30/2016

Host:  Joe Gray

Guests:  Laura Griffith and Mendy Hutton

Discussion:  Laura and Mendy have personal experience with drug addiction on the part of close relations.  They have established a social media presence called:  Berkeley County Heroin Epidemic and Awareness (Facebook page).  The discussion centers on the purpose of the social media site and the need for rehabilitation facilities and counseling in Berkeley County as well as the need for preventive measures to keep young people from falling into the addiction trap.

Originally broadcast on WSHC Shepherdstown, from the campus of Shepherd University on April 30, 2016.

The views expressed herein are those of the host and guests only and are not intended to represent the views of Shepherd University or WSHC radio.

7 Generations Radio: Ronda Lehman–Teen Court 4/16/16

Host:  Joe Gray

Guests:  Ronda Lehman, Jefferson County Teen Court Coordinator, Teen Court Participants:  Zach Poma, Samantha Mincin, Chloe Edwards and Tyler Edwards.

Discussion:  We discussed the structure, purpose and function of the Jefferson County Teen Court.  Teen participants discussed their experiences as defendants, attorneys, judge and jury for the Teen Court.  They described the operation of the court, the types of cases handled, how they felt about the court and how participation had affected them.

Originally broadcast on 89.7 FM, WSHC, from the campus of Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV.

7 Generations Radio: w/ Jan Hafer–Drug Addiction 4/16/16

Host:  Joe Gray

Guest:  Jan Hafer, Candidate for Jefferson County Commission

Discussion:  The conversation is about addiction to opioids such as heroin and their pharmaceutical counterparts, including  consequences, prevention and treatment.  Jan speaks from personal experience about the difficulty of recovering from addiction and the consequences for all around.

Broadcast on 89.7 FM, WSHC, from the campus of Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV on April 16, 2016.

7 Generations Radio: Hassan Rasheed, Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, Jefferson County, WV–April 2, 2016

Host:  Joe Gray

Guest:  Hassan Rasheed, Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, Jefferson County, WV

Discussion:  Hassan’s background and qualifications, how he perceives his job as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, types of cases he has handled, his views on the functioning of the criminal justice system, how poverty of the defendant affects the process, exoneration, drug court, teen court, custody of evidence, bail setting, plea bargaining, and other aspects of the process.

Broadcast on WSHC Shepherdstown, WV from the campus of Shepherd University on April 2, 2016.

7 Generations Radio: Sammi Brown, Candidate for WV Delegate, 65th District–March 9, 2016

Host:  Joe Gray

Guest:  Sammi Brown, Candidate for WV Delegate, 65th District

Discussion: What inspired Ms. Brown to run for delegate.  Issues confronting WV, including budget, priorities, drugs, jobs, lack of confidence or trust in government. Her approach to service, potential solutions.

Broadcast on WSHC Shepherdstown, from the Campus of Shepherd University on March 9, 2016.

7 Generations Radio: Drug Addiction and Treatment: Kevin Knowles, Dr. John Aldis and Dr. Zakee McGill–March 5, 2016

Host:  Joe Gray

Guests:  Kevin Knowles, Martinsburg, WV, City Councilman; Dr. John Aldis, Family Medical Doctor, Shepherdstown, WV; and Dr. Zakee McGill, Practicing Psychiatrist

Discussion:  Drug addiction and treatment, drug overdose, heroin, medical treatment, counseling, recidivism, incidence of overdose and deaths in Martinsburg, WV, alternative treatment modalities, proposed treatment facility for Berkeley County, WV, availability and administration of narcan and suboxone for treatment, needle exchange programs to minimize incidence of hepatitis and HIV.

Broadcast on WSHC Shepherdstown from the Campus of Shepherd University on March 5, 2016.