MetroNews Talkline

Kelly Allen, Executive Director of WV Center on Budget and Policy, discusses SNAP benefits' funding running out this week and the impact on WV families. How could WV agencies be more efficient while implementing the Big, Beautiful Bill? Dale Lee, co-President of Education WV, talks about PEIA proposals for next year. Fox News' Jared Halpern has the latest on the President's trip to Asia. Metronews Sports' Joe Brocato talks about things sports.

Brad Howe talks about the NBA gambling scandal. Chris Sitewalt stops by in the second hour. Author, Dr. Michael Price discusses his new book, recalling the Pleasants Power Station cooling tower collapse in 1978. And... It's STEAM RELEASE!

Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the shutdown and why she doesn't favor blowing up the filabuster. Taylor Richmond, Chair of the WV Libertarian Party, weighs in on a number of issues. Hoppy shares his thoughts on the latest tax troubles for Senator Jim Justice. Plus, your calls and texts.

Eric Nelson, State Revenue Secretary, talks about the state's bond rating. Compound GLP-1s are concerning state attorneys general across the country. Steven Allen Adams drops by. Del. Tristian Leavitt discusses overpayments to medicaid providers. Mark Martin remembers the life and career of Kennie Bass. Plus, Dave just doesn't care about the East Wing.

Matt Lewis, political commentator, talks about his experience at a No Kings rally. Andrew Harding from the Heritage Foundation discusses the threat from China. Rob Larew shares some of the issues facing farmers during the shutdown. Plus, David McKinley Jr. shares his op-ed on the legislature spending too much time fighting the culture wars.

Talking about the "No Kings" rallies held over the weekend. Coverage from differnent regions where rallies were held. Fairmont State Political Science Professor Greg Noone weighs in on the expanding power of the executive branch. Plus, Ben Beakes, President of the Metalurgical Coal Producers Association, talks about a recent trip to DC.

Rusty Hutson, CEO of Diversified Energy, discusses a new public-private partnership to retire oil and gas wells. Hoppy Kercheval stops by. Dr. Joseph Jones, WVU College of Media & Communications, talks about the Pentagon reporters walking out. Brad McElhinny stops by.

Jim Kaufman, WV Hospitals Association President & CEO, discusses the Rural Health Transformation Program. Jim Thorton, the Voice of Wheel of Fortune, is in town for Marshall Homecoming festivities. Michael McKenna weighs in on the theatrics of the government shutdown. Plus, Steven Allen Adams, of Ogden Newspapers, stops by.

The latest from Washington, DC. Congressman Riley Moore discusses the government shutdown. Fox News' Ryan Schmelz and Jared Halpern have the latest from the Capitol and White House. Fayette County Senator Brian Helton debates energy policy. Hope Scholarship families are frustrated with the purchasing process. Plus, you calls and texts.