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

Talkline | July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025 • 94 mins
Friday means Steam Release. Before that, Brad McElhinny recaps Sen. Capito's thoughts on the Epstein Files and the delayed disaster declaration for Ohio and Marion Counties. Del. Evan Worrell is thinking about legislation concerning ultra-processed foods. Diana Estep, from New Martinsville, shares her tragic experience with fentanyl. Plus, Chris Stirewalt stops by. 
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Talkline | July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025 • 94 mins
Listeners react to the Senate approving the $9 billion rescission bill. Eddie Isom, with WV Public Broadcasting talks about the possible impacts here. Brad Howe and Dave discuss the business of college sports. Tim Brady, of the Charleston CVB, previews the TBT and Holiday Hoops. 
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Talkline | July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025 • 94 mins
Loaded show. Senate Education Chair Amy Grady talks about issues surrounding public education. Del. Clay Riley weighs in on economic development. Dave talks baseball with Sportslines Host Kyle Wiggs. GOP Chair hopeful Josh Holestein explains why he wants the job. And St. Marys High Grad Dr. Jared Tice talks about being named the President of Capital University. 
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Talkline | July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025 • 95 mins
Brad McElhinny has details on the WV School Board challenging HB 2755, giving the legislature oversight of board policy. Steven Allen Adams drops by to talk economic development happening north of the border. Are WV's civics education standards getting the job done? Plus, an update on WV teachers attending the Ron Clark Academy. 
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Talkline | July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025 • 94 mins
Brad McElhinny has news & notes of the day. Hoppy discusses the legacy of retiring WVU President Gordon Gee. Steve Everley, an energy consultant, discusses the future of coal and natural gas. Plus, Morgantown resident Alex Solomon was in the crowd at the Trump Rally in Butler, Pa last year and recalls his experience. 
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Talkline | July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025 • 93 mins
Friday means STEAM RELEASE!! Chris Stirewalt stops by to talk conspiracy theories and human nature. Mon County Commissioner Tom Bloom discusses a public-private partnership for a major infrastructure project. And Kate White, member of the Kanawha County School Board, talks about developing a new cell phone policy to keep phones out of the classroom. 
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Talkline | July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025 • 94 mins
Paul Hardesty, WV School Board President, talks about the financial troubles of a number of school districts that have been taken over by the state. WV Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin stops by. Hoppy talks consipiracy theories. Plus, did the JIC error is adomonishing two judges? And State Parks are booming. 
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Talkline | July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025 • 95 mins
It was a tight show with Fox News' Ryan Schmelz describing the devistation in Texas from the flash flood. Jeff Jenkins had news & notes. Tony Caridi checked in from Big 12 Media Days. Bishop Mark Brennan discussed the issue of churches endorsing political candidates. And details on WV's expanded "move over" law. 
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Talkline | July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025 • 94 mins
Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about her support for the Big, Beautiful Bill. There's a new deadly opioid on the streets. Erin DeLullo of the Poisoning Podcast explains. Taylor Richmond, Chair of the WV Libertarian Party, talks about Elon Musk's attempt to create a new third party. And... Dave & TJ wade into weather modification. 
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Talkline | July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025 • 94 mins
Kelly Allen, Executive Director of the WV Center on Budget and Policy discusses impacts of the Big, Beautiful Bill being signed into law. Congressman Riley Moore weighs in on passage of the bill and a peace deal with Iran. Fox's Jared Halpern has latest from DC. And your reactions to the Big, Beautiful Bill. 
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Talkline | July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025 • 96 mins
WV Attorney General JB McCuskey announces the US Supreme Court will take up a WV case involving the law banning boys from playing girls' sports. Chris Stirewalt stops by. Plus, new WV Broadcasting Hall of Famer Bill Cornwell and info on a major Independence Day Celebration in Ripley. 
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Talkline | July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025 • 94 mins
Eric Nelson, WV Revenue Secretary, breaks down the end of the fiscal year. Jason Huffman, with Americans For Prosperity, discusses the Big, Beautiful Bill. Hoppy stops by and Brad McElhinny talks the news of the day. 
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Talkline | July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025 • 107 mins
Talking about the Big, Beautiful Bill that passed the Senate 51-50 on Tuesday. Mike Murphy, of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, calls the bill a "budget buster." Al Tomson, Mayor of Davis, describes a public hearing that drew 350 people on Monday night. Plus, your thoughts on the text line. 
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Talkline | June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025 • 107 mins
Elbert Lin, former WV Solicitor General, breaks down on last week's rulings from SCOTUS. Congressman Riley Moore discusses the Big, Beautiful Bill. Ryan Schmelz has an update from DC and You Gotta Regatta. 
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Talkline | June 27, 2025

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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Talkline for Thursday June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025 • 115 mins
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Talkline | June 25, 2025

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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Talkline | June 24, 2025

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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Talkline | June 23, 2025

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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Talkline | June 20, 2025

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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