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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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Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Oct. 16, 2025
Rusty Hutson, CEO of Diversified Energy, discusses a new public-private partnership to retire oil and gas wells. Hoppy Kercheval stops by. Dr. Joseph Jones, WVU College of Media & Communications, talks about the Pentagon reporters walking out. Brad McElhinny stops by.

Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Oct. 15, 2025
Jim Kaufman, WV Hospitals Association President & CEO, discusses the Rural Health Transformation Program. Jim Thorton, the Voice of Wheel of Fortune, is in town for Marshall Homecoming festivities. Michael McKenna weighs in on the theatrics of the government shutdown. Plus, Steven Allen Adams, of Ogden Newspapers, stops by.

Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Oct. 14, 2025
The latest from Washington, DC. Congressman Riley Moore discusses the government shutdown. Fox News' Ryan Schmelz and Jared Halpern have the latest from the Capitol and White House. Fayette County Senator Brian Helton debates energy policy. Hope Scholarship families are frustrated with the purchasing process. Plus, you calls and texts.

Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Oct. 13, 2025
Talking about the historic Gaza peace deal with Fairmont State Political Science Professor Robert Bolton. Brad McElhinny explains why some Hope Scholarship families are frustrated and WV Treasurer Larry Pack explains how his office is addressing those issues. Plus, new U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of WV stops by. Joe Brocato recaps Week 7 of high school football.

Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 34min
Talkline | Oct. 10, 2025
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!

Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 34min
Talkline | Oct. 9, 2025
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.

Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Oct. 8, 2025
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.

Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Oct. 7, 2025
Del. Matthew Rohrbach talks about changes to Medicaid. More discussion on education reform, the government shutdown and legal proceedings over vaccination requirements.

Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Oct. 6, 2025
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.

Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Oct. 3, 2025
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!!!


