MetroNews Talkline

MetroNews Talkline

Join Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows as they discuss news and issues from around the great state of West Virginia

Episodes

June 27, 2025 107 mins
The latest updates on stranded motorists on the WV Turnpike overnight. More flooding issues in Ohio County. Chris Stirewalt talks national politics. Plus, STEAM RELEASE. Your weekly chance to vent your frustrations. 
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June 25, 2025 107 mins
Roger Hanshaw,  WV House Speaker, talks a variety of topics. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins the show. How two judges got admonished for comments made on Talkline. Hoppy stops by. 
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June 24, 2025 107 mins
Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins the show to discuss Iran and the Big, Beautiful Bill. Fox's Jared Halpern has the latest from DC on Middle East ceasefire. Columnist Matt Lewis stops by  and Brad McElhinny has news on a lawsuit challenging the state's vaccination laws. 
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June 23, 2025 107 mins
Ret. Marine Col. William Dunn breaks down the airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. WV Political Strategist Greg Thomas talks about a lack of economic development. Washington Times Columnist Mike McKenna shares his thoughts on the airstrikes. Plus, Robert Bolton, Fairmont State Political Science Professor, examines the political implications to the airstrikes. 
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June 20, 2025 107 mins
Ohio County Sheriff Nelson Croft describes the last week for his department and the problem of looting. Chris Lawrence, Metronews Anchor, shares the stories of victims of the floods. Chris Stirewalt weighs in on the Trump Administration's handling of the Israel/Iran conflict. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!
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June 19, 2025 107 mins
WV Attorney General JB McCuskey, Congressman Riley Moore, and Host Emeritus Hoppy Kercheval are guests today. Topics range from the impact of the US Supreme Court upholding Tenneseess's ban on gender transitions for children, the latest on the Israel/Iran conflict and Hoppy's thoughts on a number of topics. 
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June 18, 2025 107 mins
Dave & TJ discuss their conversation with WVU BOG Chair Rusty Hutson. Brad McElhinny joins the conversation as well. Fairmont Sr. Football Coach Mark Lambert talks about his team helping in flood recovery efforts. Rio Phillips, an organizer for the 'No Kings' rally last weekend in Charleston explains the movement. Plus, Jared Halpern with an update from DC on the possibility of the US joining the fight in Iran. 
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June 17, 2025 107 mins
Rusty Hutson, new WVU BOG Chair, talks about the tension on the board recently and challenges ahead for new President Michael Benson. Fox News' Jonathan Savage and Ryan Schmelz have updates on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Plus, updates from Ohio and Marion Counties that were hit by flash flooding over the weekend. 
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June 16, 2025 107 mins
The latest on the flash flooding in Ohio that claimed multiple lives over the weekend. Ohio County EMA Director Lou Vargo has the latest. Marion County State Senator Joey Garcia checks in from Fairmont, which also experienced flash flooding. Plus, updates on power outages in the northern panhandle. WTOV9 Anchor Jamie Baker describes the devistation. 
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June 13, 2025 115 mins
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June 12, 2025 107 mins
Talking PEIA with Senate Finance Committee Chair Jason Barrett. Brad McElhinny details unrest among the members of the WVU Board of Governors. Hoppy stops by and WV School Board Member Paul Hardesty says schools should follow state law when it comes to vaccines. 
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June 11, 2025 107 mins
Brian Abraham, former Justice Administration Chief of Staff, pushes back on assertions made about the DOH. Former Senate President Mitch Carmichael explains why the president should continue energy tax credits. Dave and TJ dive into the great "license plate purge."
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June 10, 2025 107 mins
State Senator Ben Queen joined the show to talk roads and a shift in focus for the DOH. McDowell County Superintendent Inga Barker had an update on the challenges schools face going into the summer months. Greg Noone, Fairmont State University Political Science Professor, weighed in on the use of National Guard troops to quell violence in LA. Plus, Liberty Capito on anti-semitism and why she had to leave an organization her father ...
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June 9, 2025 107 mins
WVEA President Dale Lee discusses what still needs to be addressed with PEIA. Kristyn Burtt reports from LA on the ICE raid riots. New Sportsline host Kyle Wiggs stops by.  Plus, Ryan Schmelz with the latest from the White House. 
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June 6, 2025 82 mins
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June 5, 2025 81 mins
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June 3, 2025 107 mins
Fayette County Senator Brian Helton defends the GOP's record during the 2025 legislative session. Eric Nelson, WV Revenue Secretary, details the latest revenue figures. Sam Petsonk weighs in on the latest developments in the NIOSH lawsuit. House Judiciary Committee Chair JB Akers discusses state law and if a woman who miscarries could be criminally charged. 
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June 2, 2025 107 mins
Scott MacFarlane, CBS News Correspondent, recaps his recent trip to McDowell County to shed light on the continuing flood recovery. Details on exemption requests for school vaccines with Amanda Geduld, of The 74. Matt Lewis drops by to debate the demise of the Democrats. Joe Brocato talks baseball and softball. 
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May 30, 2025 113 mins
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