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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 7, 2025 • 1h 34min
Talkline | August 7, 2025
WV Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin weighs in on the Texas redistricting controversy. Info on the transmission line that is drawing opposition in northern WV. Marking the anniversary of the murder of Ellison Hatfield. WVAQ's Jack Logar discusses the possible end of Howard Stern's show on satellite radio. And Hoppy stops by.

Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 6, 2025
Energy Policy Expert, Cathy Kunkel discusses the MARL transmission line. The State Fair ramps up on Thursday. Sam Petsonk discusses changes to the DNC nominating process and Bernie Sanders visting to WV. Plus, Attorney John Gianola details the lawsuit filed against the NCAA by four WVU football players.

Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 5, 2025
Brad McElhinny detailed the grim financial picture of an electric bus manufacturer in WV. The WV Municipal League Conference is underway in Morgantown. St. Albans Mayor Scott James stopped by. Opposition is building to a transmission line proposed to traverse WV. Plus, SNAP benefits will no longer cover the purchase of pop and sugary drinks.

Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 4, 2025
Cabell County Senator Mike Woelfel says legislators need to start working together. WVU Medicine President & CEO Albert Wright joins the show. Brad McElhinny discusses the financial issues for GreenPower Motors. And Joe Brocato talks the start of High School Football.

Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | August 1
WV Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson has updated revenue numbers. Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, supports a bill promoting farm to school. Chris Stirewalt stops by. Dave & TJ discuss the sales tax holiday and politics. Plus, Steam Release!!

Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 37min
Talkline| July 31, 2025
Talking Trump Tariffs with WVU Economist John Deskins. New Marshall AD Gerald Harrison joins the show in the second hour. Hoppy recaps his bike trip to Iowa. And Dave clears up a controversy on Metronews Midday.

Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | July 30, 2025
WV Treasurer Larry Pack joins the show. Del. Marty Gearheart discusses plans to avoid another fiasco on the turnpike. The PSC has issued a ruling on who is responsible for replacing utility poles during broadband expansion. Mon County Commission has joined several other counties opposing the MARL transmission line.

Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | July 29, 2025
Reactions to EPA plans to roll back how greenhouse gas emissions are regulated with the Coal Association's Chris Hamilton and Mon County Del. Evan Hansen. Democrat Strategist Mike Plante discusses the party's woeful polling numbers. Senator Eric Tarr talks economic development. Plus, Best Virginia is moving on in the TBT.

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 47min
Talkline | July 28, 2025
New WV GOP Chair Josh Holstein stops by. The latest on a new trade deal between the US and EU. Wood County Del. Scott Heckert says constituents are caught in a political crossfire. Ogden Newspapers' Steven Allen Adams talks state politics. Plus, WV Open Champ Christian Brand joins the show.

Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | July 25, 2025
Chris Wiest, the attorney representing families in Raleigh County seeking religious exemptions for mandatory vaccine laws, explains their case. Hollywood Reporter Kristyn Burt talks about the deaths of four major figures this week. Brad McElhinny and Joe Brocato stop by. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!


