MetroNews Talkline
Join Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows as they discuss news and issues from around the great state of West Virginia
Episodes
August 8, 2025 • 94 mins
Newly appointed WV Supreme Court Justice Thomas Ewing joins the show. Charleston Police Chief Scott Dempsey details a deadly incident at the CAMC Emergency Room. Also, Howard Monroe, host on WVLY Radio, discusses town halls and Bernie Sanders coming to WV. Chris Stirewalt stops by and STEAM RELEASE.
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August 7, 2025 • 93 mins
WV Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin weighs in on the Texas redistricting controversy. Info on the transmission line that is drawing opposition in northern WV. Marking the anniversary of the murder of Ellison Hatfield. WVAQ's Jack Logar discusses the possible end of Howard Stern's show on satellite radio. And Hoppy stops by.
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August 6, 2025 • 94 mins
Energy Policy Expert, Cathy Kunkel discusses the MARL transmission line. The State Fair ramps up on Thursday. Sam Petsonk discusses changes to the DNC nominating process and Bernie Sanders visting to WV. Plus, Attorney John Gianola details the lawsuit filed against the NCAA by four WVU football players.
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August 5, 2025 • 94 mins
Brad McElhinny detailed the grim financial picture of an electric bus manufacturer in WV. The WV Municipal League Conference is underway in Morgantown. St. Albans Mayor Scott James stopped by. Opposition is building to a transmission line proposed to traverse WV. Plus, SNAP benefits will no longer cover the purchase of pop and sugary drinks.
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August 4, 2025 • 94 mins
Cabell County Senator Mike Woelfel says legislators need to start working together. WVU Medicine President & CEO Albert Wright joins the show. Brad McElhinny discusses the financial issues for GreenPower Motors. And Joe Brocato talks the start of High School Football.
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August 1, 2025 • 94 mins
WV Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson has updated revenue numbers. Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, supports a bill promoting farm to school. Chris Stirewalt stops by. Dave & TJ discuss the sales tax holiday and politics. Plus, Steam Release!!
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July 31, 2025 • 96 mins
Talking Trump Tariffs with WVU Economist John Deskins. New Marshall AD Gerald Harrison joins the show in the second hour. Hoppy recaps his bike trip to Iowa. And Dave clears up a controversy on Metronews Midday.
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July 30, 2025 • 94 mins
WV Treasurer Larry Pack joins the show. Del. Marty Gearheart discusses plans to avoid another fiasco on the turnpike. The PSC has issued a ruling on who is responsible for replacing utility poles during broadband expansion. Mon County Commission has joined several other counties opposing the MARL transmission line.
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July 29, 2025 • 94 mins
Reactions to EPA plans to roll back how greenhouse gas emissions are regulated with the Coal Association's Chris Hamilton and Mon County Del. Evan Hansen. Democrat Strategist Mike Plante discusses the party's woeful polling numbers. Senator Eric Tarr talks economic development. Plus, Best Virginia is moving on in the TBT.
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July 28, 2025 • 107 mins
New WV GOP Chair Josh Holstein stops by. The latest on a new trade deal between the US and EU. Wood County Del. Scott Heckert says constituents are caught in a political crossfire. Ogden Newspapers' Steven Allen Adams talks state politics. Plus, WV Open Champ Christian Brand joins the show.
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July 25, 2025 • 94 mins
Chris Wiest, the attorney representing families in Raleigh County seeking religious exemptions for mandatory vaccine laws, explains their case. Hollywood Reporter Kristyn Burt talks about the deaths of four major figures this week. Brad McElhinny and Joe Brocato stop by. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!
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July 24, 2025 • 94 mins
New WVU President, Dr. Michael Benson, joins Dave and TJ in the studio for the entire second hour of the show. Before that, they discuss the latest in the Epstein Files saga.
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July 23, 2025 • 94 mins
Greg Thomas, GOP Consultant, discusses the challenges facing the GOP moving forward. Jonathan Board, WVFF, talks about opioid settlement spending. An update on flood recovery in Wheeling. Plus, Dr. James Moore, President of WV Wesleyan, gets a contract extension. Joe Brocato and Brad McElhinny stop by.
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July 22, 2025 • 94 mins
Dave & TJ get into the Epstein files discussion. Mike McKenna, Washington Times Columnist, joins the show. WV Auditor Mark Hunt and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones remember the late Tom McGee. Plus, a trucker who was tragically killed is being hailed as a hero.
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July 21, 2025 • 94 mins
GO-WV President Charlie Burd is retiring. What led to the fall of the late-night talk shows? Jack Logar stops by to discuss. Sen. Ben Queen is surprised by pay cuts in one agency. The latest details on a brutal beating that was captured on video and shared on social media. Plus, TBT talk with Brad Howe.
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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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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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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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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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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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