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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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Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 14, 2025
State Senator Joey Garcia is upset with the surprise sale of state-run hospitals. Information on a proposed Appalachian Power rate increase. Retired UHS Football Coach John Kelley weighs in on NIL for high school athletes. Steven Allen Adams, from Ogden Newspapers and Hoppy stop by in the second hour.

Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 13, 2025
Reactions to the sale of the state-run hospitals with State Senator Mike Oliverio and Cabell County Delegate Matthew Rohrbach. Senator Jason Barrett addresses funding issues with the family treatment court. Plus, Hans von Spakovsky discusses the president's take over the DC Police.

Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 12, 2025
Wayne Ryan, WVSSAC Executive Director, discusses the new NIL policy for HS athletes. WV Secretary of State Kris Warner stops by. Hall of Famer Kay Murray discusses the 40th anniversary of Metronews. Dale Miller talks about establishing the network. Fox News Ryan Schmelz with the latest from DC.

Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 34min
Talkline | August 11, 2025
WV Supreme Court Justice Haley Bunn discusses the role of the Family Treatment Court. Washington Times Columnist Michael McKenna weighs in on the dangers of gerrymandering. Robert Bolton, Fairmont State University, talks about Bernie Sanders' visit to WV. And more opposition to a transmission line going through WV.

Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 8, 2025
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.

Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 34min
Talkline | August 7, 2025
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.

Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 6, 2025
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.

Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 5, 2025
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.

Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 4, 2025
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.

Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 1
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!!


