Talkline Tapes
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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Kelly Allen on the savings found in tax dollars
Kelly Allen, Director of WV Center on Budget & Policy, weighs in on the savings found in tax dollars.
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Mike McKenna on China
Are we at war with China?
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Brad McElhinny on House's Focus
What has the House been focused on?
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Jason Huffman on 2026 Primary
Jason Huffman shares his takeaways from last week's election.
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Greg Thomas on "Political Games"
Greg Thomas gets fired up talking about the "political games" that were played during the 2026 primary.
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Robert Bolton on WV Court Races
Did the various court races get "lost in the shuffle" during this election?
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Clay Riley on Primary Election
What are the takeaways from yesterday's election?
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Tom Willis on U.S. Senate Primary
Why does Tom Willis consider himself the "More Conservative Candidate" in this primary election?
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John Waltz on West Virginia Scholar Program
Deadline to apply for the West Virginia Scholar Program is Monday!
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Brad McElhinny on DoJ lawsuit against West Virginia
Brad McElhinny has the latest on the Department of Justice's lawsuit over unredacted voter information.
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Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Outside Interest Groups
What can be taken away from this year's primary?
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John Hardy on Data Center Questions
What kind of questions are the Berkeley County Commissioners asking?
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Gabby Hoffman on Natural Gas Producers
What kind of opportunity do United States based natural gas producers have right now?
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Congratulations Brad!
MetroNews Statewide Correspondent, Brad McElhinny will be inducted into the 2026 Marshall Journalism School Hall of Fame. Here is his reaction to the news, live on Talkline.
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Mark Blankenship and Craig Blair on West Virginia Energy Poll
What did polls find talking to West Virginians about grid reliability and elections?
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Larry Pack on Outside Money
Is there more outside money flowing into campaigns this year?
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Mike Oliverio on Republican Divide and Data Centers
Is there a divide right now in the West Virginia Republican Party?
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Rio Phillips on Running for U.S. Senate
Why is Rio seeking the Democrat Party nomination for U.S. Senate?
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Jason Pizatella on Gas Tax Holiday Issues
What could the long term consequences of a Gas Tax Holiday be?
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Josh Holstein on Growing Republican Party
What is the takeaway from the increasing numbers in the Republican Party from February to March?
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Greg Thomas on Campaign Endorsements and Special Interest Groups
Are the battle lines officially drawn?
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Meredith Maier and Peyton Ilderton on Winning WNIT
Marshall Women's Basketball players Meredith Maier and Peyton Ilderton reflect on their time playing at Marshall and winning the WNIT.
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Juli Fulks on WNIT
What is in store for the Marshall women's basketball team?
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Alex Demas on Prediction Markets
How integrated have prediction markets become?
