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Join Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows as they discuss news and issues from around the great state of West Virginia
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Nov 3, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Nov. 3, 2025
 Congressman Riley Moore discusses the alleged atrosicities against Christians in Nigeria. Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson goes over October numbers. Metronews Sports' Brad Howe breaks down the WVU win over Houston and the start of basketball season. Judy Ball, League of Women Voters, on support for the WV School Board. And, how folks shopping the ACA Marketplace are reacting. 

Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 8min
Talkline| Oct. 30 2025

Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 48min
Talkline| Oct. 29, 2025

Oct 28, 2025 • 1h 37min
Talkline | Oct. 28, 2025
 Dave & TJ talk about the latest on the federal government shutdown. Dr. Gordon Gee stops by to talk about promoting diversity of thought on college campuses. Bill Bissett, with the WV Manufacturers' Association, joins the show. Plus, Tom Susman, former PEIA Director, talks about the rising costs of healthcare. 

Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Oct. 27, 2025
 Kelly Allen, Executive Director of WV Center on Budget and Policy, discusses SNAP benefits' funding running out this week and the impact on WV families. How could WV agencies be more efficient while implementing the Big, Beautiful Bill? Dale Lee, co-President of Education WV, talks about PEIA proposals for next year. Fox News' Jared Halpern has the latest on the President's trip to Asia. Metronews Sports' Joe Brocato talks about things sports. 

Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Oct. 24, 2025
 Brad Howe talks about the NBA gambling scandal. Chris Sitewalt stops by in the second hour. Author, Dr. Michael Price discusses his new book, recalling the Pleasants Power Station cooling tower collapse in 1978. And... It's STEAM RELEASE! 

Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Oct. 23, 2025
 Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the shutdown and why she doesn't favor blowing up the filabuster. Taylor Richmond, Chair of the WV Libertarian Party, weighs in on a number of issues. Hoppy shares his thoughts on the latest tax troubles for Senator Jim Justice. Plus, your calls and texts. 

Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 34min
Talkline | Oct. 22, 2025
 Eric Nelson, State Revenue Secretary, talks about the state's bond rating. Compound GLP-1s are concerning state attorneys general across the country. Steven Allen Adams drops by. Del. Tristian Leavitt discusses overpayments to medicaid providers. Mark Martin remembers the life and career of Kennie Bass. Plus, Dave just doesn't care about the East Wing. 

Oct 21, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Oct. 21, 2025
 Matt Lewis, political commentator, talks about his experience at a No Kings rally. Andrew Harding from the Heritage Foundation discusses the threat from China. Rob Larew shares some of the issues facing farmers during the shutdown. Plus, David McKinley Jr. shares his op-ed on the legislature spending too much time fighting the culture wars. 

Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Oct. 20, 2025
 Talking about the "No Kings" rallies held over the weekend. Coverage from differnent regions where rallies were held. Fairmont State Political Science Professor Greg Noone weighs in on the expanding power of the executive branch. Plus, Ben Beakes, President of the Metalurgical Coal Producers Association, talks about a recent trip to DC. 


