MetroNews Talkline

MetroNews Talkline

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

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Talkline | Dec. 23, 2025

December 23, 2025 • 94 mins
Dave & TJ discuss their favorite Christmas movies, break down "Christmas Vacation," and get your input on best Christmas movies. Hollywood Reporter Kristyn Burt weighs in. Bridge Lambert, President of the WV Retailers Association, talks about the holiday shopping season. Steven Allen Adams, of Ogden Newspapers, and Brad McElhinny drop by to talk news and politics.
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Talkline | Dec. 22, 2025

December 22, 2025 • 94 mins
The guys talk about the president's executive order for expediting the reclassification of marijuana. Erin DuLullo of The Poisoning podcast and Taylor Richmond, WV Chair of the Libertarian Party, weigh in. 
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Talkline | Dec. 19, 2025

December 19, 2025 • 94 mins
Jeff Jenkins has an update on power outage numbers. Brad McElhinny discusses Senator Capito's thoughts on Venezuela military strikes. Mon County Republicans want the state party to reopen the primary election to independent voters. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!!
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Talkline | Dec. 18, 2025

December 18, 2025 • 94 mins
Gov. Morrisey joins the show in the second hour. Reactions to President Trump's primetime address. State Senator Mike Oliverio stops by the studio. Hoppy provides commentary. 
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Talkline | Dec. 17, 2025

December 17, 2025 • 94 mins
Amelia Knisley, from WV Watch, breaks down the governor's proposal to bring foster kids placed outside the state back to WV. Fairmont State Political Science Professor Greg Noone discusses military operations in the Caribbean. State Senate Candidate John Williams joins the show. Plus, Chris Lawrence stops by to detail the low buck harvest. 
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Talkline | Dec. 16, 2025

December 16, 2025 • 94 mins
Brad McElhinny discusses Monday's interview with Shelley Moore Capito. Fox News' Tonya Powers has the latest on the Rob Reiner murder investigation. Erica Peterson, from Mountain State Spotlight, talks about her in-depth piece focused on the foster care system. Plus, Marshall VP Toney Stroud explains the IDEA District. Dave Allen stops by and is pessimistic about the future of media. 
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Talkline | Dec. 15, 2025

December 15, 2025 • 94 mins
Senator Shelley Moore Capito announces her re-election bid and discusses a number of topics. It's Bill of Rights Day and Beth White explains why the 7th Amendment is so consequentional. Tamaya Browder, with WV Center on Budget and Policy, offers her persepctive on Hope Scholarship funding. Plus, your calls and texgts. 
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Talkline | Dec. 12, 2025

December 12, 2025 • 94 mins
Dave & TJ discuss the Senate votes on ObamaCare subsidies with Fox News' Ryan Schmelz. Brad McElhinny offers the perspective of Senators Capito and Justice. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!!
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Talkline | Dec. 11, 2025

December 11, 2025 • 94 mins
Former Senator & Governor Joe Manchin discusses how he would handle the deployment of National Guard troops in DC. Brad McElhinny stops by. Hoppy is worried about social media's influence on how news is consumed. Why did WV get mentioned in the 2025 Judicial Hellhole Report. 
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Talkline | Dec. 10, 2025

December 10, 2025 • 94 mins
Roger Hanshaw, House Speaker, discusses the GOP House Priorities for 2026. Jim Kauffman, President of the WV Hospital Association, discusses the challenges hospitals face in the coming year. PSC Chair Charlotte Lane on keeping coal-fired power plants open. Metronews Sports' Joe Brocato announces the 2025 Metronews Football Player of the Year. 
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Talkline | Dec. 9, 2025

December 9, 2025 • 94 mins
Larry Pack, WV Treasurer, runs down a comprehensive report on the Hope Scholarship. Dave Allen, co-host of Metronews Midday, talks about Monday's snow and rants about new, trendy names. Berkeley County Commissioner John Hardy explains the challenges of growth. Senate Finance Committee Chair Jason Barrett shares his thoughts on PEIA and the spousal surcharge. Plus, listener calls and texts. 
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Talkline | Dec. 8, 2025

December 8, 2025 • 94 mins
Dr. Matthew Christiansen talks about Hep B vaccines. Chris Miller discusses the impact of rolling back CAFE standards. More on the judge's ruling on the charter school system. Plus, Kyle Wiggs stops by to recap the HS Football Championships. 
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Talkline | Dec. 5, 2025

December 5, 2025 • 92 mins
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Talkline | Dec. 4, 2025

December 4, 2025 • 94 mins
Dave & TJ have more questions about asking questions. Ashley Horst with the Stubblefield Institute weighs in. WV AG JB McCuskey discusses the National Guard deployment to DC. Kanawha County Delegate JB Akers thinks changes are needed for the high school athlete transfer rule. Plus, a preview of the High School Football Championships. 
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Talkline | Dec. 3, 2025

December 3, 2025 • 94 mins
Dave & TJ discuss the art of asking the question and why asking questions is considered to be criticism. Leann Ray, of WV Watch, says the governor has fumbled the response to the DC shooting. New Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Tom Willis joins the show and Howard Monroe stops by. 
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Talkline | Dec. 2, 2025

December 3, 2025 • 113 mins
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Talkline | Dec. 1, 2025

December 1, 2025 • 94 mins
Gabriel Markle, Webster County High School Principal, shares his thoughts on the life of Sarah Beckstrom. Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson rolls out November numbers. Hoppy weighs in on the tragic shooting last week involving WV National Guard members. Plus, your texts. 
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Talkline| Nov. 28, 2025

November 28, 2025 • 113 mins
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Talkline| Nov. 27, 2025

November 28, 2025 • 113 mins
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Talkline| Nov. 26, 2025

November 26, 2025 • 107 mins
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