Talkline
47 Seasons
Talkline is a two hour call-in portrait of West Virginia, conducted by Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows. Through Talkline, MetroNews provides our listeners with unparalleled access to newsworthy figures and events, as well as the reactions and insight of neighbors across the state. The result is fine journalism and often great fun.
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Talkline: Death Penalty, WV Drug Czar Resignation, Kratom (9/3026)
Episode 1
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Amelia Ferrell Knisely, Jared Halpern, Brian Helton, Brad McElhinny, and David McCormick.
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Talkline: Capito, Department of Energy, Nuclear (9/29/26)
Episode 2
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Shelley Moore Capito, Eric Tarr, Brad McElhinny, and Audrey Robertson.
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Talkline: Jail Bill Reform, Energy Drama, WV Sports (9/28/26)
Episode 3
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Ben Salango, Mike McKenna, and Brad Howe.
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Talkline: Iced Coffee, Stirewalt, and Steam Release (9/25/26)
Episode 4
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Brad McElhinny, Chris Stirewalt, Aaron Ferguson, and Mike Nolting. Plus don't miss out on another Friday of Steam Release!
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Talkline: Riley Moore, Hoppy, John Williams (9/24/26)
Episode 5
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Riley Moore, Curt Coccodrilli, Hoppy Kercheval, and John Williams.
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Talkline: Trump at UN, WV Libertarian, Small Business in WV (9/23/26)
Episode 6
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Jared Halpern, Taylor Richmond, Tony Paranzino, and Brad McElhinny.
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Talkline: White House Coverage Ban, WV Auditors (9/22/26)
Episode 7
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Steven Allen Adams, Leslie Rubin, and Roger Hanshaw.
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Talkline: Oliverio on Flock, WV Weather, and WVU Football (9/21/26)
Episode 8
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Mike Oliverio, Brad McElhinny, Bryan Hughes, Eric Tarr, and Brad Howe.
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Talkline: AI, WV Manufacturing, This Weekend's Sports (09/18/26)
Episode 9
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Ed Ryan, Bill Bissett, Joe Brocato, and Chris Stirewalt. Plus more Steam Release in the last half hour!
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Talkline: Artificial Intelligence, Hoppy, and WV Chamber (9/17/26)
Episode 10
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Jared Halpern, David Wiley, Hoppy Kercheval, and Brian Dayton.
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Talkline: Homeschooling, Amendment 1, WV Energy (9/16/26)
Episode 11
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Adam Burkhammer, Eben Brown, Patricia Rucker, Nick Preservati, and Stephanie Hayes.
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Talkline: AI, Flock in Huntington, Raylee's Law (9/15/26)
Episode 12
Today Dave and TJ are joined by JB McCuskey, Mike McKenna, Jamie Baker, Jack Carlson, and Brad McElhinny.
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Talkline: AI, tech, and Football (9/14/26)
Episode 13
Today on MetroNews Talkline, Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows cover the latest news from West Virginia, with conversations spanning state politics, sports, national headlines, and energy research.
🔹 Brad McElhinny – MetroNews Statehouse Reporter, with the latest developments from West Virginia politic...
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Talkline: Remembering 9/11 & Its Lasting Impact (9/11/26)
Episode 14
Today on MetroNews Talkline, Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows devote much of the program to remembering September 11, 2001, reflecting on the events of 9/11 and the lasting impact of that day on America and the world.
Guests include:
🔹 Jeff Jenkins
🔹 Burke Allen
🔹 Chris StirewaltTwenty-five years...
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Talkline: WV Contractors, Trump's Speech, and Morrisey's shirt (9/10/26)
Episode 15
Today on MetroNews Talkline, Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows are joined by guests covering West Virginia's construction industry, elections, and the latest political headlines.
🔹 Jason Pizatella – WV Contractors Association, discussing the construction industry and issues affecting West Virginia cont...
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Talkline: Nuclear Energy + State and National News (9/9/26)
Episode 16
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Brad McElhinny, Eben Brown, Ryan Weld, and Kayla Young.
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Talkline: WV Schools, Tariffs, and Football Season (9/8/26)
Episode 17
Today Dave is joined by Amelia Ferrell Knisely, Scott MacFarlane, Greg Thomas, Jared Halpern, and Joe Brocato.
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Talkline: WV Energy, Business Summit Recap & Steam Release (9/4/26)
Episode 18
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Nick Preservati, Hoppy Kercheval, and Brian Abraham. Plus it's Friday, so that means another Steam Release!
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Talkline | 2026 West Virginia Business Summit: Day 2 | 9/3/26
Episode 19
Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows return to The Greenbrier for Day 2 of Talkline live from the 2026 West Virginia Chamber Annual Meeting & Business Summit in White Sulphur Springs.
Join Dave and TJ from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for conversations on the news, politics, business and issues shaping West Virgi...
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Talkline LIVE from The Greenbrier: Day 2 | 9/3/26
Episode 20
Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows return to The Greenbrier for Day 2 of Talkline live from the 2026 West Virginia Chamber Annual Meeting & Business Summit in White Sulphur Springs.
Join Dave and TJ from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for conversations on the news, politics, business and issues shaping West Virgi...
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Talkline LIVE from The Greenbrier: Day 1, 9/2/26
Episode 21
Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows take Talkline on the road for Day 1 of the 2026 West Virginia Chamber Annual Meeting & Business Summit, live from The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs.
Join Dave and TJ from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as they discuss the latest news and issues impacting West Virginia whil...
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Talkline: WV Revenue, JB McCuskey, CDLs, Larry Pack & Shawn Fluharty (9/1/26)
Episode 22
Today Dave and TJ are joined by Eric Nelson, JB McCuskey, Jeff Monosso, Larry Pack, and Shawn Fluharty.
