MetroNews Talkline

Senators ShellyMoore Capito and Jim Justice are guests on the show following the restoration of jobs at NIOSH. Attorney Sam Petsonk weighs in on a judge's order to restore the black lung monitoring program. Plus, your comments on the text line.

Congressman Riley Moore talks potential cuts to Medicaid, and announces some jobs have been restored at NIOSH. Ohio County School Board President David Croft says they are asking for a legal opinion on vaccine exemption requests. Jim Kaufman, President & CEO of the WV Hospitals Association, stops by.

Jared Halpern, with Fox News, discusses the potential trade deal with China. More talk about vaccinations exemptions and guidance from the governor's office. Will WV receive the federal funding to expand broadband access? Plus your texts.

John Deskins, WVU Economist, breaks down the trade deal with the UK. Bishop Mark Brennan reacts to the election of the new pope. Chris Stirewalt stops by to talk politics. And STEAM RELEASE!

Chris Lawrence recaps arguments in a federal lawsuit to stop job cuts at NIOSH. WV Senator Ryan Weld discusses news that Cleveland Cliffs will not build a new manufacturing facility in Weirton. Hoppy Kerchval drops by and info on a new opportunity for girls to get involved in STEM.

Senator Jim Justice joins the show to discuss a variety of issues. Brad McElhinny breaks down a lawsuit aimed at preventing job cuts at NIOSH in Morgantown. How could Medicaid cuts impact West Virginians? Activists in Morgantown are upset that voters upheld a camping ban ordinance. WVSSAC Executive Director Wayne Ryan joins the show.

Pete Hollis, Chief Development Officer with Fidelis, discusses the company's investment in West Virginia. Amelia Knisley, reporter with WV watch, looks into whether or not private schools will comply with the governor's vaccine exemption executive order. Plus, why small business owners are struggling to find employees and possible tariffs in Hollywood.

Gat Caperton, President of Gat Creek, says President Trump's tariffs have had a positive impact on his industry. Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson details Aprils revenues. Columnist Steven Allen Adams visits. Jared Halpern, with Fox News, has the latest on the president. And details on a Huntington Bank partnership supporting education in WV.

is there tension in the Morrisey administration? Metronews Midday co-host Dave Allen discusses. Sydnei Tatum, a photographer, has been documenting the damange left behind by the February flood in McDowell County. Political Commentator Matt Lewis talks Trump.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins the show. Hoppy weighs in on the challenges of making actual cuts to governement programs. Governor Patrick Morrisey discusses bills he signed and vetoed. Delegate Geno Chiarelli, Monongalia-R, talks about homelessness issues.