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MetroNews Talkline

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Episodes

1000

Latest episode

Oct 2026

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EN

About the show

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

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60 recent
October 16, 20261 hr 34 min

Talkline | Oct. 16, 2026

Larry Pack, WV Treasurer, details a financial analysis of the data center campuses in Mason County. Jared Halpern has an update from the White House. Joe Brocato sets the scene for college and high school football this weekend. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!!!

October 15, 20261 hr 34 min

Talkline | Oct. 15, 2026

It's Inauguration Day for WVU President Michael Benson. He stops by the studios to talk with the guys before the ceremony. Democrat for House of Representatives in the 2nd District Ace Parsi joins the show. JB McCuskey, WV Attorney General, discusses a multi-state lawsuit filed against OpenAI. An explanation of a proposed framework to alter the state school-aid formula.

October 14, 20261 hr 34 min

Talkline | Oct. 14, 2026

Talking elections and school funding. An emotional meeting in Taylor County about a proposed school closure. Jack Carlson recaps. Brad McElhinny is covering the state school board meeting. Also... PACs are spending money on the general election. GOP Strategist Greg Thomas weighs in on what to expect in WV in the election.

October 13, 20261 hr 34 min

Talkline | Oct. 13, 2026

Discussing the required drug tests for certain TANF recipients with Mon County Delegate Geno Chiarelli. School Administrator at Harmon School, Brad Spencer, talks about the success of the school so far. Jeff Jenkins has news & notes. Joey Garcia, Marion County Senator, talks about changes coming to psychiatric hospitals in the state. Secretary of State Kris Warner has election info. Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of WEPM Radio.

October 12, 20261 hr 34 min

Talkline | Oct. 12, 2026

Mike Pushkin, WV Democratic Party Chair, talks about positive polling data for the party. Retired Marshall AD Mike Hamrick remembers former broadcaster and administrator Frank Giardina. Tristan Leavit, Kanawha County Delegate, says Flock has more questions to answer. Brad Howe breaks down another WVU loss. Dave & TJ question whether the US should live stream a terrorist's execution.

October 9, 20261 hr 34 min

Talkline | Oct. 9, 2026

Senator Shelley Moore Capito does a deep dive on the permit reform bill introduced into the Senate. Pollster Celinda Lake details new polling data released by the WV Democratic Party. Bryan Hughes says the rain in coming. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And... STEAM RELEASE!!!

October 8, 20261 hr 34 min

Talkline | Oct. 8, 2026

Homer Hickam talks about the future Space Academy and the possibility of it being located in WV. Cardinal Institute has a new financial analysis of Hope Scholarship and its impact. Colyn Ritter breaks it down. Hoppy stops by. Steven Allen Adams, of Ogden Newspapers, discusses Senator Jim Justice's political plans. Joe Brocato previews weekend football.

October 7, 20261 hr 34 min

Talkline | Oct. 7, 2026

Brad McElhinny spoke with lawmakers about the future of nuclear development in WV. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw also weighed in on where WV goes after pulling out of consideration for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. FSU Political Science Professor Robert Bolton discusses the limited polling data out ahead of the midterms. US Attorney Moore Capito stops by.

October 6, 20261 hr 34 min

Talkline | Oct. 6, 2026

Brad McElhinny has an update on the legal proceeding challenging the state's school vaccination laws. New polling data is out looking at the governor's approval ratings and races in WV Senate Districts 1 & 8. Amelia Knisley drops by to explain. Dan McGinn talks about opposition to the Valley Link Transmission line. Liberty Capito, statistician with NewsNation, talks about the dangers of unregulated Kratom.

October 5, 20261 hr 34 min

Talkline | Oct. 5, 2026

Dave & TJ discuss financial incentives for immigration enforcement and if they are a good idea. Scott MacFarlane stops by. Marshall Chief Legal Counsel, Toney Stroud explains a victory in Marshall's lawsuit against Pitt. And Brad Howe offers his thoughts on WVU's loss to Iowa State. Second Hour... Congressman Riley Moore talks about Safe Disposal of Opioids Act and his thoughts on President Nixon. Charleston City Councilman Emmett Pepper is introducing an ordinance to regulate data centers. And Dave has an incident with law enforcement in Harrisonburg, VA.

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