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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 29, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 29, 2025
Ryan Schmelz, with Fox News, has the latest on the pending government shutdown. Dave & TJ weigh in on the new "Hope Coliseum." WV Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin drops by. WVU AD Wren Baker joins the show.

Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Friday, Sept. 26
Kaitlin McCormick, with Next Era Transmission, discusses the proposed route for the MARL transmission line. Brad Howe previews WVU's matchup with Utah. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!

Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 25, 2025
Kent Leonhardt, WV Ag Commissioner, joins the show. Wheeling Attorney Teresa Toriseva discusses a pending civil case involving a hidden cam in the women's locker room at the State Police Academy. Hoppy stops by to talk politics and religion. Plus, data centers are proposed for development in Mingo County.

Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 24, 2025
JB McCuskey, WV Attorney General, joins the show. Dave & TJ share their thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel's return to network television. What could the impact be if the ACA premium subsidies are not extended and why the Pentagon's new rules for journalists is bad policy. Plus, Jared Halpern and Ryan Schmelz of Fox News Radio stop by.

Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 23, 2025
Mon County Senator Mike Oliverio thinks the legislature will be able to protect the pensions of people working at state-run hospitals. Greg Thomas outlines a WVCALA report on who personal injury attorneys are backing. Dr. Clay Marsh explains the association between Tylonel and autism. Plus, comedy aficionado Jack Logar discusses Jimmy Kimmel's return to late-night TV.

Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 35min
Talkline | Sept. 22, 2025
Amelia Ferrell Knisley, on loan from WV Watch, discusses the sale of four state-owned facilities. John Deskins, WVU Bureau of Business and Economic Research, breaks down the interest rate cut. House Judiciary Committee Chair JB Akers explains the complexities of proposals to increase minimum sentencing for 1st Degree Murder. Brad McElhinny has an update on more lawsuits filed over vaccine laws. Plus, Brad Howe rehashes the WVU loss at Kansas.

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.


