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Mike Pushkin on Tax Cuts & Child Care
“We’ve got a whole lot of work to do when it comes to child care, and this barely scratches the surface.” Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin joined Talkline to look at the progress made during the special legislative session, but questions the impact it will have on West Virginians.
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Jeff Jenkins on East Bank Middle Closure
At last night’s meeting, the Kanawha County Board of Education voted to close East Bank Middle School and consolidate its students to Dupont Middle School. Jeff Jenkins was at this meeting and joined Talkline to detail the emotional reactions from the community.
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Brad McElhinny on PEIA
“That’s why we're talking about this story, it’s a significant number of West Virginians who are public employees and this is their insurance.” PEIA continues to be a contentious topic in West Virginia as Brad McElhinny joins Talkline to detail the continuing struggle for public employees’ insura...
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House Speaker on Tax Cuts
The Justice Administration has changed their proposal for a personal income tax cut of 5% to only 2% on Monday evening. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw joins Talkline to explain how this number was reached and what lies ahead for the proposed tax cuts.
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Brad McElhinny at Special Session
The special session continues today at the Capitol in Charleston, and MetroNews' Brad McElhinny joins Talkline to break down how Gov. Justice’s proposed tax cuts are moving forward but with a smaller number.
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Michael Folio on Healthcare Lawsuit
Michael Folio is the Legal Director for Disability Rights West Virginia. Michael joins Talkline to give details on their recently announced notice of intent to sue the state's Department of Health Facilities alleging failure to protect patient's rights.
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Neal Brown on Offensive performance
Tonight on Sportsline we hear clips from Neal Brown’s Monday press conference where he lauded the effort and execution from his offense.
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Neal Brown on Anthony & Rocco Becht
Tonight on Sportsline, we hear from Neal Brown’s Monday press conference where he looked ahead to the matchup against Iowa State where the Mountaineers will honor former Mountaineer Tight End Anthony Becht, while his son, Iowa State QB Rocco Becht, visits the Mountaineers.
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Neal Brown on Accountability
Tonight on Sportsline, we hear from Neal Brown as he shared his thoughts on the culture of accountability present in the Mountaineers locker room.
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Toby Rice on Natural Gas and Energy
Toby Rice is the President and CEO of EQT Natural Gas. Toby joined Talkine to have a discussion on the state of the energy market and what the future of natural energy looks like in West Virginia, and the world.
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Tony Caridi on WVU Win over Ok. State
“It’s about as complete of a game I can think of off the top of my head…” The Mountaineers earned one of their biggest road wins of the Neal Brown era beating Oklahoma State 38 to 14 this weekend. Tony Caridi joined Talkline to break down the big win, and look ahead to this Saturday’s coal rush g...
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Brad McElhinny on Special Session
The WV Special Legislative Session resumed on Sunday night where committees advanced multiple pieces of legislature, but one was apparently absent: Governor Justice’s proposed 5% tax cut. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Talkline to give the inside scoop of what’s being adva...
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Brad previews Ok. State Passing Attack
Tonight on Sportsline, Brad Howe and Greg Hunter look ahead to this weekend’s WVU Football matchup against Oklahoma State and ask What’s More Likely: WVU gives up more than 300 yards passing, or WVU gets 2 sacks on Oklahoma State?
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Brad previews WVU-Ok. State Ground Games
Tonight on Sportsline, Brad asks What’s more likely for this weekend’s WVU Football matchup against Oklahoma State: WVU holding Ollie Gordon to less than 100 yards rushing, or that WVU rushes for more than the 204 yards Oklahoma State gives up per game.”
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Darian DeVries Has High Praise for Amani Hansberry
Tonight on Sportsline Brad and Coach Hunter react to WVU Basketball coach Darian DeVries speaking very highly of Amani Hansberry and what he can bring to the team in the Frontcourt.
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Danny Jones on Tax Cut
Former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones joins Hoppy to discuss the difference of opinion between Justice and Morrisey on the tax cut.
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Tony Caridi on WVU Football vs Oklahoma State
Tony Caridi joins Hoppy to discuss WVU Football’s game at Oklahoma State. Tony says WVU’s biggest concern is their defensive pass coverage.
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Ray Mabus on Israel Conflict
“That's the power of the US Navy, is it can react to whatever comes over the horizon.” Ray Mabus is the former Secretary of the U.S. Navy under President Barack Obama. Mabus joined Talkline to give a Naval perspective on the current tensions surrounding Israel and other countries in the Middle East.
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Tom Takubo on Special Session
"Can it be done? Sure it can be done, but the question is 'at what price?'" The Special Legislative Session has adjourned until Sunday amidst discussions of Governor Jim Justice's proposed 5% tax cut. Senate Majority Leader Tom Takubo joins Talkline to give his thoughts on the session and the pro...
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Brad McElhinny on Special Session
MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Talkline to break down what was and wasn't accomplished at the first day of the special legislative session, and what's on the schedule for the week ahead.
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Jeff Jenkins on Pete Rose
Pete Rose, the polarizing Big Leaguer for the Cincinnati Reds who is the all-time MLB leader in hits passed away early Monday. MetroNews Statewide Reporter Jeff Jenkins is a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan and joined Talkline to dissect the complicated legacy of one of the greatest baseball players ...
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Roger Hanshaw on Proposed Tax Cuts
Roger Hanshaw is the House Speaker for the West Virginia House of Delegates and he joins Talkline to discuss the 5% tax cut proposed by Gov. Jim Justice, and what he wants to see before passing the cuts.
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Mike Woelfel on Justice's Proposed Tax Cuts
“This is not the way to do it, nor the time to do it.” Senator Mike Woelfel (D - Cabell) joins Talkline to discuss his opposition to Governor Justice's proposed 5% tax cuts, stating that other efforts need addressed first, such as childcare.
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Brad on Gov. Justice Tax Cuts
“The political gravity I think is very interesting.” A special session has been called for the West Virginia Legislature beginning Monday. Brad McElhinny joins Talkline to discuss the issues needing addressed at the special session, and the political ramifications of the session.