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.

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02/02/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Danny Jones, Mayor Amy Goodwin

February 2, 2026 • 52 mins
Former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones and current Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin.
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01/30/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Alaina Allen, Coach Travis Tarr, Senator Amy Grady, Licia Pannell, Chamear Davis

January 30, 2026 • 52 mins
Alaina Allen from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Winfield High Boys Basketball Coach Travis Tarr and Senator Amy Grady on their ongoing "feud" on social media, Licia Pannell and Chamear Davis on today's Feed and Seed event  in Charleston.
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01/29/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jason Moss, Bryan Hughes

January 29, 2026 • 53 mins
Jason Moss from Wonderschool, and Bryan Hughes on the weather, plus your calls and texts.
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01/28/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Senator Eric Tarr, John Hudson, Ashley Alford-Glance

January 28, 2026 • 52 mins
Senator Eric Tarr on the legislative session and re-election, Putnam County Schools Superintendent John Hudson on snow days vs NTI days, and Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Director Ashley Alford-Glance on Friday night chamber dinner.
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01/26/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Bryan Hughes, Dr. Casey Sacks, Shelene Shrewsbury, Danny Jones

January 26, 2026 • 52 mins
Bryan Hughes on the weather, Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, Shelene Shrewsbury of Consumer Credit Counseling Services, a new not-for-profit credit union opening in Charleston, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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01/23/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Bryan Hughes, Angie Gillenwater, Glenn Jarrell, Bradley Harris

January 23, 2026 • 52 mins
Bryan Hughes, the newest member of the MetroNews team, co-hosts the episode, Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Glen Jarrell on this weekend's Hunting and Fishing Show, and Bradley Harris on the Clay Center Carnival.
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The Dave Allen Show – Sock Drop Day, City Hall Momentum, and a Major Winter Storm Watch

January 22, 2026 • 52 mins
On this episode of The Dave Allen Show, Dave Allen broadcasts live from the WVRC Media Sock Drop benefiting Union Mission, joined by Rob Riel and Jason Quintrell to explain why socks are the most requested item for people in need and how the community once again shows up for West Virginians. Charleston City Councilman Emmett Pepper stops by to announce his re-election campaign, discuss redevelopment, parks, population growth, and t...
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01/21/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Millie Snyder, Robb Reel, Glen Jarrell

January 21, 2026 • 52 mins
Millie Snyder, Robb Reel on Sock Drop, and Glen Jarrel of WV Trophy Hunter's Association on this year's Hunting and Fishing Show.
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01/20/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Bryan Hughes, Robb Reel, Lance Wheeler

January 20, 2026 • 52 mins
Bryan Hughes on this week's weather, Robb Reel on Sock Drop, and Kanawha County Commissioner and WV State Senate Candidate Lance Wheeler.
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01/19/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Robb Reel, CD Caldwell, Danny Jones

January 19, 2026 • 52 mins
Robb Reel on Sock Drop, Candidate for House CD Caldwell, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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01/06/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Tom Willis

January 16, 2026 • 52 mins
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, and Candidate for US Senate Tom Willis.
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01/15/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Steve Animal, Ashley Alford-Glance, TJ Meadows, Dave Wilson

January 15, 2026 • 53 mins
Steve Animal on upcoming fundraisers for Mountain Stage, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Director Ashley Alford-Glance on upcoming Chamber dinner, Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows from the Capitol.
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01/14/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dr. Casey Sacks, Delbert Roush III, Dickinson Gould, Andy Shea, Jill Gearin

January 14, 2026 • 53 mins
Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, New Kanawha County Magistrate Delbert Roush III, Buzz Foods President Dickinson Gould on Charleston Restaurant Week, and Andy Shea and Jill Gearin of the Dirty Birds with a recap of Light the Night.
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1/13/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jessica Martin, Bryan Hughes and Chris Miller

January 13, 2026 • 49 mins
Dave talks with Jessica Martin, Bryan Hughes and Chris Miller.  The show starts part way through Jessica Martin's interview.
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01/12/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jared Page, Sierra Marling, Danny Jones

January 12, 2026 • 53 mins
Kanawha County Commission candidate Jared Page, Sierra Marling from the Clay Center, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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01/09/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Paula Potter, Greg Thomas

January 9, 2026 • 50 mins
Angie Gillenwater from Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Paula Potter on cell phones in schools, and political strategist Greg Thomas.

Producer's Note: Due to complications with our archiving software, part of this show was lost while recording.  We apologize for the inconvenience.  
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01/08/2026 580 Live with Dale Cooper - Steve Animal, Steven Allen Adams, Hoppy Kercheval

January 8, 2026 • 52 mins
Dale Cooper takes the place of Dave Allen as the host of 580 Live.  He talks with Steve Animal about Fife Street Brewing, Steven Allen Adams on the upcoming legislative session, and Hoppy Kercheval on the history of MetroNews coverage at the Capitol.
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01/07/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Girl Scouts, Delegate Hollis Lewis

January 7, 2026 • 52 mins
Representatives from the Girl Scouts on activities and new cookies, and Delegate Hollis Lewis on the upcoming legislative session.
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01/06/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Delegate Kayla Young, Mayor Amy Goodwin, Senator Tom Takubo

January 6, 2026 • 52 mins
Delegate Kayla Young on the upcoming legislative session, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin on the future of the Town Center, and State Senator Tom Takubo.
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01/05/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Danny Jones, Mayor Amy Goodwin

January 5, 2026 • 40 mins
Two Charleston Mayors on the show today.  Former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones and current Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin.

Producer's Note: Due to complications with our archiving software, part of this show was lost while recording.  We apologize for the inconvenience.  
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