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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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Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 37min
Talkline| July 31, 2025
Talking Trump Tariffs with WVU Economist John Deskins. New Marshall AD Gerald Harrison joins the show in the second hour. Hoppy recaps his bike trip to Iowa. And Dave clears up a controversy on Metronews Midday.

Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | July 30, 2025
WV Treasurer Larry Pack joins the show. Del. Marty Gearheart discusses plans to avoid another fiasco on the turnpike. The PSC has issued a ruling on who is responsible for replacing utility poles during broadband expansion. Mon County Commission has joined several other counties opposing the MARL transmission line.

Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | July 29, 2025
Reactions to EPA plans to roll back how greenhouse gas emissions are regulated with the Coal Association's Chris Hamilton and Mon County Del. Evan Hansen. Democrat Strategist Mike Plante discusses the party's woeful polling numbers. Senator Eric Tarr talks economic development. Plus, Best Virginia is moving on in the TBT.

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 47min
Talkline | July 28, 2025
New WV GOP Chair Josh Holstein stops by. The latest on a new trade deal between the US and EU. Wood County Del. Scott Heckert says constituents are caught in a political crossfire. Ogden Newspapers' Steven Allen Adams talks state politics. Plus, WV Open Champ Christian Brand joins the show.

Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | July 25, 2025
Chris Wiest, the attorney representing families in Raleigh County seeking religious exemptions for mandatory vaccine laws, explains their case. Hollywood Reporter Kristyn Burt talks about the deaths of four major figures this week. Brad McElhinny and Joe Brocato stop by. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!

Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | July 24, 2025
New WVU President, Dr. Michael Benson, joins Dave and TJ in the studio for the entire second hour of the show. Before that, they discuss the latest in the Epstein Files saga.

Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | July 23, 2025
Greg Thomas, GOP Consultant, discusses the challenges facing the GOP moving forward. Jonathan Board, WVFF, talks about opioid settlement spending. An update on flood recovery in Wheeling. Plus, Dr. James Moore, President of WV Wesleyan, gets a contract extension. Joe Brocato and Brad McElhinny stop by.

Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | July 22, 2025
Dave & TJ get into the Epstein files discussion. Mike McKenna, Washington Times Columnist, joins the show. WV Auditor Mark Hunt and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones remember the late Tom McGee. Plus, a trucker who was tragically killed is being hailed as a hero.

Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | July 21, 2025
GO-WV President Charlie Burd is retiring. What led to the fall of the late-night talk shows? Jack Logar stops by to discuss. Sen. Ben Queen is surprised by pay cuts in one agency. The latest details on a brutal beating that was captured on video and shared on social media. Plus, TBT talk with Brad Howe.

Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | July 18, 2025
Friday means Steam Release. Before that, Brad McElhinny recaps Sen. Capito's thoughts on the Epstein Files and the delayed disaster declaration for Ohio and Marion Counties. Del. Evan Worrell is thinking about legislation concerning ultra-processed foods. Diana Estep, from New Martinsville, shares her tragic experience with fentanyl. Plus, Chris Stirewalt stops by.


