MetroNews Midday
20 Seasons
Join Amanda Barren and Dave Allen for Midday, live weekdays from 12:06 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern on MetroNews Television. From the headlines shaping West Virginia to the national stories hitting close to home, Midday brings you timely news, engaging discussion, and a Mountain State perspective on the issues that matter.
Be part of the conversation with your questions, opinions, and experiences. Call or text 304-TALK-304, or call 1-800-765-TALK, to connect with Amanda and Dave.
Stay informed, share your perspective, and spend your midday with MetroNews Television.
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New SNAP Rules & Regional Data Center Resolution in Putnam County! I 9/30/26
Episode 1
๐ณ Seth DiStefano, Senior Policy Outreach Director for the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, stops by to discuss the new SNAP rules taking effect tomorrow, October 1.
๐ฅ๏ธ Putnam County Commissioner Andy Skidmore drops in to recap last night's meeting on regional data centers and break do...
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MetroNews Midday with Amanda and Dave cover the news and issues of WV! I 9/29/26
Episode 2
Todayโs guests: Dr. Ron Stolling, Jill Scarbro, Dr. Josh McConkey, Shari Workman and Robyn Jones.
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WV Film Office Preview & Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards Voting! I 9/28/26
Episode 3
๐ฌ Director of the WV Film Office Dave Lavender stops by to give us the full scoop on all the upcoming local film events and movies shot right here in West Virginia!
๐ Jason Quintrell of the Union Mission drops in to share how you can vote for Union Mission in the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awa... -
Boone County Missing Person Search, & Dolly Parton Day Celebrations! I 9/25/26
Episode 4
๐ Boone County Sheriff Chad Barker updates Amanda and Dave on the ongoing search for 24-year-old Alexander Shear, an autistic man who has been missing since Tuesday.
๐ Dawn Miller, Director of Read Aloud West Virginia, drops in to talk about exciting events for Dolly Parton Day and how you can jo... -
Marshall Homecoming, Save the Children Literacy Report, & MetroNews! I 9/24/26
Episode 5
MetroNews Midday is live with Amanda & Dave, bringing you the latest news, and issues impacting West Virginia.
Todayโs guests:
๐ Melanie Pagliaro from the Marshall University Alumni Kanawha County Chapter stops by to chat about all the big events coming up for Marshallโs Homecoming this Satur...
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Midday bringing you the latest news & issues impacting West Virginia. I 9/23/26
Episode 6
MetroNews Midday is live with Amanda & Dave, bringing you the latest news, and issues impacting West Virginia.
Todayโs guests:
Jason Spears, Sarah Stone, Stephanie Hayes, Angie Settle & Fred Persinger -
Midday bringing you the latest news and issues impacting West Virginia I 9/22/26
Episode 7
MetroNews Midday is live with Amanda & Dave from Noon to 2pm, bringing you the latest news, and issues impacting West Virginia.
Todayโs guests:
Senator Mike Oliverio, Chris Dickerson, Delegate Mike Pushkin, WV Secretary of Tourism Kayla Kessinger, Teresa Morris, Will Thompson, David โD.J.โ We... -
Midday, bringing you the latest news and issues impacting WV. I 9/21/26
Episode 8
MetroNews Midday is live with Amanda & Dave, bringing you the latest news, and issues impacting West Virginia.
Todayโs guests:
Brent Walker, Dylan Hackworth, Ajit Pai, Jason Spears, Agnes Queen and Sean Hornbuckle. -
59:57Episode 9Daniel Woods & Open Line West Virginia
Episode 9
(9/18/26)
๐Daniel Woods joins Dave for the Weekend Sports Blitz to deliver all the football coverage you can handleโfrom local high school matchups to college gridiron and the NFL!
๐ Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know which... -
57:05Episode 10Kris Warner & Open Line West Virginia
Episode 10
๐๏ธ WV Secretary of State Kris Warner stops by to talk with Dave about the recent convictions of two Cabell County women for falsifying election documents.
๐ Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighbo... -
59:58Episode 11Shawn Fluharty & Open Line West Virginia
Episode 11
(9/16/26)
๐๏ธ Delegate Shawn Fluharty joins Dave to break down the latest legislative interim meetings and discuss the key topics brought to the table.
๐ Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhoo... -
Chris Tatum, Larry Pack & Open Line West Virginia
Episode 12
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Steve Roberts, Rick Handley & Open Line West Virginia
Episode 13
๐ผ Steve Roberts, President of the WV Chamber of Commerce, stops by to talk with Dave about key takeaways and highlights from the recent Business Summit.
๐ Mason County Commissioner Rick Handley drops in to share updates on the ongoing flooding situation impact and recovery efforts in Mason County... -
57:11Episode 14Jack Carlson & Open Line West Virginia
Episode 14
๐ Jack Carlson joins Dave for the Weekend Sports Blitz to deliver all the football coverage you can handleโfrom local high school matchups to college gridiron and the NFL!
๐ Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know which high sch... -
1:00:07Episode 15Bryan Hughes & Open Line West Virginia
Episode 15
(9/10/26)
๐ข MetroNews Meteorologist Bryan Hughes joins Dave live from aboard the Katie H. to preview all the excitement at the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in Marietta, OH, running all weekend long!
๐ Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to... -
Robert Matheny II, Moore Capito and Open Line West Virginia
Episode 16
โ๏ธ Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny II joins Dave to discuss a disturbing local case following the arrest of a couple accused of locking a child in a cage for hours at a time.
๐จ U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of WV Moore Capito drops by to break down "Operation Coal Country," a maj... -
56:23Episode 17Bryan Hughes, Speedy Bevins & Bob Brunner
Episode 17
๐ข MetroNews Meteorologist Bryan Hughes talks with Dave about his voyage aboard the Katie H. as he makes his way down the river to the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival!
๐ Broadcasting Legends Speedy Bevins and Bob Brunner stop by to talk with Dave about historic political campaigns and the infamous ... -
59:54Episode 18Daniel Woods & Open Line West Virginia
Episode 18
(9/4/26)
๐ Daniel Woods joins Dave for the Weekend Sports Blitz to talk about all the sporting events you can watch or attend over the next couple of daysโand get ready, because they are both fired up for football season!
๐๏ธ At 2:33 PM, the lines open up for Open Line West Virginia! Dave wants t... -
59:58Episode 19Kari Blankenship & Open Line West Virginia
Episode 19
๐๏ธ Kari Blankenship from the WV Lottery stops by to chat with Dave about the lottery's ongoing anniversary celebration and what's in store!
๐ Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share ... -
56:28Episode 20Jay Silverman & Open Line West Virginia
Episode 20
๐ Jay Silverman stops by to talk with Dave about all the fun events, activities, and local happenings featured on Have Fun WV!
๐ Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else... -
Secretary Kris Warner, Andrew Donaldson & Open Line West Virginia
Episode 21
(9/1/26)
๐ณ๏ธ WV Secretary of State Kris Warner joins Dave to talk about Voter Registration Month this September and how West Virginians can get ready to make their voices heard!
๐ก Writer and commentator Andrew Donaldson stops by to chat with Dave about the head-shaking issues, unexpected rules, an...