MetroNews Talkline

The guys talk about the president's executive order for expediting the reclassification of marijuana. Erin DuLullo of The Poisoning podcast and Taylor Richmond, WV Chair of the Libertarian Party, weigh in.

Jeff Jenkins has an update on power outage numbers. Brad McElhinny discusses Senator Capito's thoughts on Venezuela military strikes. Mon County Republicans want the state party to reopen the primary election to independent voters. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!!

Gov. Morrisey joins the show in the second hour. Reactions to President Trump's primetime address. State Senator Mike Oliverio stops by the studio. Hoppy provides commentary.

Amelia Knisley, from WV Watch, breaks down the governor's proposal to bring foster kids placed outside the state back to WV. Fairmont State Political Science Professor Greg Noone discusses military operations in the Caribbean. State Senate Candidate John Williams joins the show. Plus, Chris Lawrence stops by to detail the low buck harvest.

Brad McElhinny discusses Monday's interview with Shelley Moore Capito. Fox News' Tonya Powers has the latest on the Rob Reiner murder investigation. Erica Peterson, from Mountain State Spotlight, talks about her in-depth piece focused on the foster care system. Plus, Marshall VP Toney Stroud explains the IDEA District. Dave Allen stops by and is pessimistic about the future of media.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito announces her re-election bid and discusses a number of topics. It's Bill of Rights Day and Beth White explains why the 7th Amendment is so consequentional. Tamaya Browder, with WV Center on Budget and Policy, offers her persepctive on Hope Scholarship funding. Plus, your calls and texgts.

Dave & TJ discuss the Senate votes on ObamaCare subsidies with Fox News' Ryan Schmelz. Brad McElhinny offers the perspective of Senators Capito and Justice. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!!

Former Senator & Governor Joe Manchin discusses how he would handle the deployment of National Guard troops in DC. Brad McElhinny stops by. Hoppy is worried about social media's influence on how news is consumed. Why did WV get mentioned in the 2025 Judicial Hellhole Report.

Roger Hanshaw, House Speaker, discusses the GOP House Priorities for 2026. Jim Kauffman, President of the WV Hospital Association, discusses the challenges hospitals face in the coming year. PSC Chair Charlotte Lane on keeping coal-fired power plants open. Metronews Sports' Joe Brocato announces the 2025 Metronews Football Player of the Year.

Larry Pack, WV Treasurer, runs down a comprehensive report on the Hope Scholarship. Dave Allen, co-host of Metronews Midday, talks about Monday's snow and rants about new, trendy names. Berkeley County Commissioner John Hardy explains the challenges of growth. Senate Finance Committee Chair Jason Barrett shares his thoughts on PEIA and the spousal surcharge. Plus, listener calls and texts.