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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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Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 19, 2025
 Del. Jonathan Pinson joins the show after Thursday night's vigil for Charlie Kirk at the state capitol. More on the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and the 1st Amendment. Joe Brocato recaps a tremendous performance in HS football and previews this week's matchups. Chris Stirewalt stops by and STEAM RELEASE. 

Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 18, 2025
 Dave & TJ talk about Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. Hoppy stops by to discuss the First Amendment. Plus, details on the governor's energy plan with Nick Preservatti. And Schools Superintendent Michele Blatt reports some improvement in the balanced scorecard. 

Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 17, 2025

Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 16, 2025
 Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango explains why it is time to increase the minimum penalty for 1st Degree Murder. Kristen Burt talks about the life and career of Robert Redford. The 1st Amendment and people losing their jobs over social media posts have been in the news. Robert Bolton, Fairmont State Political Science Professor, discusses. Plus, Mon County Delegate Geno Chiarelli describes the vigil held for Charlie Kirk on the WVU Campus Monday night. 

Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 15, 2025
 WVU Coach Rich Rodriguez joins the show in the second hour after the win over Pitt. WV Attorney General J.B. McCuskey stops by. WVU Board of Governors Chair Rusty Hutson talks campus security and supporting athletics. 

Sep 12, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 12, 2025
 Details on the arrest of the alleged assassin who killed Charlie Kirk. Steven Allen Adams, with Ogden Newspapers, talks vaccines. Chris Stirewalt stops by. Retired US Senator Joe Manchin discusses his new book and the problems in today's politics. 

Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 11, 2025
 Dave & TJ react to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They also get reactions from WV GOP Chair Josh Holstein & Congressman Riley Moore. Senator Jim Justice discusses vaccines, the government shutdown, and his political future. 

Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 10, 2025
 Hoppy stops by to discuss vaccine policy. The Teacher of the Year, Tiffany Barnes and Service Personnel of the Year, Brandon Kelley are in studio. Cabell County Delegate Dr. Matthew Rohrbach discusses possible improvements to PEIA. Brad McElhinny stops by. 

Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 9, 2025
 WV Treasurer Larry Pack discusses the revised budget proposal for the Hope Scholarship. Debra Rusnak, Kanawha County Prosecutor, details a murder case that involved three teens. Harrison County Senator Ben Queen believes the state's finances are in good shape. Secretary of State Kris Warner talks voter registration and Brad McElhinny stops by. 

Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 8, 2025
 Marshall President, Brad Smith, highlights the accomplishments of the Ascend WV program. The Cardinal Institute weighs in on possible improvements to PEIA. Brad Howe breaks down the Mountaineers' loss at Ohio and more information on Appalachian Power rate increases. 


