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 | Oct. 10, 2025

October 10, 2025 • 94 mins
Brad McElhinny recaps court proceedings regarding vaccination requirments and parents seeking religious exemptions. The latest on the government shutdown. Chris Stirewalt stops by and STEAM RELEASE!
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Talkline | Oct. 9, 2025

October 9, 2025 • 94 mins
Senator Shelley Moore Capito discusses the continued governement shutdown and the ceasefire deal in Gaza. Brad McElhinny has the latest from the courtroom in Raleigh County regarding the school vaccination exemptions case. Hoppy stops by as well. 
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Talkline | Oct. 8, 2025

October 8, 2025 • 94 mins
Wednesday was a full show with updates on WV's jails, the school vaccination lawsuits, tourism and a major crash on the WV Turnpike. Plus... the latest on the government shutdown and President Trump. 
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Talkline | Oct. 7, 2025

October 7, 2025 • 94 mins
Del. Matthew Rohrbach talks about changes to Medicaid. More discussion on education reform, the government shutdown and legal proceedings over vaccination requirements. 
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Talkline | Oct. 6, 2025

October 6, 2025 • 94 mins
More conversation about public education in West Virginia. Senate Education Committe Chair Amy  Grady discusses issues impacting schools, including the funding formula. Later, Jason Huffman with Americans for Prosperity WV, shares his thoughts. Plus, a recap of the weekend that was in football with Joe Brocato. Fox News' Ryan Schmelz and Jared Halpern have the latest frrom DC. 
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Talkline | Oct. 3, 2025

October 3, 2025 • 94 mins
Joe Statler, Vice-Chair of the House Education Committee, discusses the school aid formula and the challenges of making changes. Fox News' Jared Halpern has the latest on the government shutdown. Brad Howe previews WVU's trip to BYU. Chris Stirewalt rants on the ineptness of Congress. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!!
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Talkline | Oct. 2, 2025

October 2, 2025 • 94 mins
WV School Board President Paul Hardesty discusses what is holding public schools back. Dave & TJ weigh in. Fox's Ryan Schmelz has the latest on the federal government shutdown. Phamacueticals industry expert Krista Capehart explains what we know about TrumpRx. And Hoppy stops by. 
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Talkline | Oct. 1, 2025

October 1, 2025 • 94 mins
Dave & TJ discuss the federal government shutdown. Senator Jim Justice offers his thoughts. WV Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson has an update on September finances. Reaction to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's speech to top military brass. Brad McElhinny recaps some pointed remarks during the state School Board meeting. 
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Talkline | Sept. 30, 2025

September 30, 2025 • 94 mins
Sen. Shelly Moore Capito discusses the pending government shutdown. Progressive commentator Michael Tomasky joins the show. Plus, Del. Rick Hillenbrand talks about the impact of the MARL transmission line on Hampshire County. Treasurer Larry Pack proposes the legislature pass a bill for "no tax on tips."
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Talkline | Sept. 29, 2025

September 29, 2025 • 94 mins
Ryan Schmelz, with Fox News, has the latest on the pending government shutdown. Dave & TJ weigh in on the new "Hope Coliseum." WV Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin drops by. WVU AD Wren Baker joins the show. 
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Talkline | Friday, Sept. 26

September 29, 2025 • 94 mins
Kaitlin McCormick, with Next Era Transmission, discusses the proposed route for the MARL transmission line. Brad Howe previews WVU's matchup with Utah. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!
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Talkline | Sept. 25, 2025

September 25, 2025 • 94 mins
Kent Leonhardt, WV Ag Commissioner, joins the show. Wheeling Attorney Teresa Toriseva discusses a pending civil case involving a hidden cam in the women's locker room at the State Police Academy. Hoppy stops by to talk politics and religion. Plus, data centers are proposed for development in Mingo County. 
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Talkline | Sept. 24, 2025

September 24, 2025 • 94 mins
JB McCuskey, WV Attorney General, joins the show. Dave & TJ share their thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel's return to network television. What could the impact be if the ACA premium subsidies are not extended and why the Pentagon's new rules for journalists is bad policy. Plus, Jared Halpern and Ryan Schmelz of Fox News Radio stop by. 
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Talkline | Sept. 23, 2025

September 23, 2025 • 94 mins
Mon County Senator Mike Oliverio thinks the legislature will be able to protect the pensions of people working at state-run hospitals. Greg Thomas outlines a WVCALA report on who personal injury attorneys are backing. Dr. Clay Marsh explains the association between Tylonel and autism. Plus, comedy aficionado Jack Logar discusses Jimmy Kimmel's return to late-night TV. 
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Talkline | Sept. 22, 2025

September 22, 2025 • 94 mins
Amelia Ferrell Knisley, on loan from WV Watch, discusses the sale of four state-owned facilities. John Deskins, WVU Bureau of Business and Economic Research, breaks down the interest rate cut. House Judiciary Committee Chair JB Akers explains the complexities of proposals to increase minimum sentencing for 1st Degree Murder. Brad McElhinny has an update on more lawsuits filed over vaccine laws. Plus, Brad Howe rehashes the WVU loss...
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Talkline | Sept. 19, 2025

September 19, 2025 • 94 mins
Del. Jonathan Pinson joins the show after Thursday night's vigil for Charlie Kirk at the state capitol. More on the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and the 1st Amendment. Joe Brocato recaps a tremendous performance in HS football and previews this week's matchups. Chris Stirewalt stops by and STEAM RELEASE. 
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Talkline | Sept. 18, 2025

September 18, 2025 • 94 mins
Dave & TJ talk about Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. Hoppy stops by to discuss the First Amendment. Plus, details on the governor's energy plan with Nick Preservatti. And Schools Superintendent Michele Blatt reports some improvement in the balanced scorecard. 
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Talkline | Sept. 17, 2025

September 17, 2025 • 94 mins
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Talkline | Sept. 16, 2025

September 16, 2025 • 94 mins
Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango explains why it is time to increase the minimum penalty for 1st Degree Murder. Kristen Burt talks about the life and career of Robert Redford. The 1st Amendment and people losing their jobs over social media posts have been in the news. Robert Bolton, Fairmont State Political Science Professor, discusses. Plus, Mon County Delegate Geno Chiarelli describes the vigil held for Charlie Ki...
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Talkline | Sept. 15, 2025

September 15, 2025 • 94 mins
WVU Coach Rich Rodriguez joins the show in the second hour after the win over Pitt. WV Attorney General J.B. McCuskey stops by. WVU Board of Governors Chair Rusty Hutson talks campus security and supporting athletics. 
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