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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 21, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 21, 2025
Brad McElhinny has news on a reported plan to address PEIA. Talking Farm to School and complying with the new food dye ban with Cabell County Schools Director of Food Services, Travis Austin. Sportsline's Kyle Wiggs stops by to talk about WVU players getting their eligibility and former Martinsburg HS and Shepherd QB Tyson Bageant's contract extension with the Bears. Plus, info on the WVRC Media Cares for Kids Radiothon!

Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 20, 2025
WV Chamber of Commerce President Steve Roberts discusses concerning jobs numbers from July. Residents in Tucker County continue to oppose a planned power plant and data center. Hoppy Kercheval stops by and Brad McElhinny has the last on the vaccine exemption legal challenge

Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 19, 2025
Majestic Care CEO Paul Pruitt explains more about the acquisition of four state-run hospitals. The latest on the discussion on the war in Ukraine with Fox's Jared Halpern and Ryan Schmelz. WV Secretary of State Kris Warner addresses mail-in voting. Plus, a perspective on DC crime with Berkeley County Commissioner John Hardy.

Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 18, 2025
WV Attorney General JB McCuskey details a lawsuit filed over the opioid epidemic. CBS News Scott McFarlane is live from DC where WV National Guard troops are being deployed. The UMWA's Brian Sanson explains the dangers of delaying a rule aimed at reducing miners' exposure to silica dust. Fox's Jared Halpern has the latest on Ukrainian peace talks.

Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 15, 2025
Metronews' Jeff Jenkins discusses the governor's response to skepticism regarding the sale of state-run hospitals. Amelia Knisley, on loan from WV Watch drops by the studio. Chris Stirewalt explains why Washington, DC was designed to be disliked. Plus STEAM RELEASE!!

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.


