The Dave Allen Show

The Dave Allen Show

Charleston's talk show 580 Live is the oldest daily current events show originating in West Virginia's Capitol City. Host Dave Allen present a lively show with news makers, politicians, and community leaders from diverse perspectives. 580 Live breaks news, covers what's happening, and has fun in the process. Live Monday through Friday mornings at 9 o'clock on 580 WCHS. The podcast drops at 10am daily.

Episodes

December 12, 2025 53 mins
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association, Coach Kidd as co-host, and people from the Southern WV Toy Ride.
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Jeff Martin from the Alban Theater in St. Albans, State Treasurer Larry Pack, and people from WV Symphony.
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Dave talks with Bob Thompson & Adam Harris about the Joy to the World concerts, Jason Huffman of Americans for Prosperity, Shawn Zuniga about the City of South Charleston's Chritmas events and Kerri Carte aobut the Breakfast with Santa at Camp Virgil Tate.
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Sierra Marling from the Clay Center, Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, and Dr. Paula Potter Kanawha County Schools Superintendent on school decisions due to weather.
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David Payne from Charleston Riverfront Watersports and members of the Charleston Police toy drive, Tom Susman on Kanawha County Ambulance, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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Tom Bragg on football championships, Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Susie Salisbury from the Charleston Area Alliance, and Joe Murphy who played on the Nitro state championship team in 1998. 
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Patty Swango and Tony Romeo on the St. Albans Christmas parade this Saturday, Shawn Hardman from Trojan Landing and Steve Animal on Saturday's giveaways with the Mountain at Trojan Landing.
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Steven Allen Adams from Ogden Newspapers, Margaret O'Neal of United Way of Central WV on release of names in this year's Dancing With The Stars, Charleston Police Chief Scott Dempsey on the anniversary of Cassie Johnson's murder.
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Sean Hill of KRT, Tim Brady from the Charleston CVB, and Clendenin Mayor Kay Summers.
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Dave talks with author Chad Story, former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones and Mayor Goodwin's Cheif of Staff Matt Sutton.
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On this pre-Thanksgiving edition of the Dave Allen Show on 580 Live, Dave welcomes three West Virginia State University students — Madeline Bailey, Kylie Hanna, and Tabby — who lay out plans for January’s WVSU Orchestra Masquerade Gala, complete with jazz performances, student ensembles, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. The group also talks communications careers, music at State, and building campus engagement. Later, Dave sh...
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Dave talked with students from West Virginia State University on the upcoming symphony concert, Tony the Tailor on Small Business Saturday and the New Capital Market Director Chuck McGill.
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On this edition of the Dave Allen Show on 580 Live, Dave welcomes Rich the Realtor for a Thanksgiving-week conversation that starts with baked beans, Cornish hens, and green bean casserole — and quickly shifts into the real estate realities facing West Virginians. Rich breaks down the holiday market slowdown, highlights several Charleston and Putnam County listings, and explains contingencies, financing traps, and why young buyers ...
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Dave talks with Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards on Small Business Saturday, Charleston Police Deputy Chief Jason Webb on their recruitment efforts and Danny Jones on his book signing.
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Dave talked with Chris Lawrence and Tom Bragg about High School Playoffs, Angie Gillenwater of the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association, Andy Shea, Jill Gearin and Ben Salango on Light the Night, and Logan Scott on V100 Christmas music.
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Dr. Casey Sacks from BridgeValley, Shawn Zuniga with the City of South Charleston on Christmas events, and this year's Turkey Drop.
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Dave talks with Jason Quintrell from the Union Mission and Tom Minturn from Chick Fil-A on next week's Drumstick Dash.  He also talks with Robb Reel and Steve Animal about the WVRC Turkey Drop that takes place tomorrow.  Dave then talks with Joe Stevens, from Nitro, about a Veteranss Outreach event in Nitro on Saturday.
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Attorney General JB McCuskey and Robb Reel on Turkey Drop.
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John Robertson on the Capital City Arts and Craft Show, Robb Reel on Turkey Drop, and Danny Jones on his new book.
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Dave talks with Tom Bragg, Chris Lawrence, Angie Gillenwater, Johnny Compton of Amos Steele Band, and Steve Cotton.
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