School Choice in the Mountain State – The Hope Scholarship Debate

Randy Unscripted · Jan 2, 2026 · 8m · transcript

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black takes a thoughtful, even-handed look at the growing school choice movement in West Virginia, with a particular focus on the Hope Scholarship Program. As the program expands toward universal eligibility, it has sparked intense debate among parents, educators, policymakers, and taxpayers. This episode breaks down what the Hope Scholarship is, how it works, and why it has quickly become one of the most talked-about education policies in the state.

Listeners will hear a clear explanation of the program’s growth, participation numbers, and funding…