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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Erica Peterson on Foster Care Resources
Erica Peterson, Mountain State Spotlight, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss resources for foster care children that the children aren't being made aware of and the amount of money being sent back to the federal government because of it.
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Dave Allen on the Future of Journalism
Host of MetroNews Midday, Dave Allen talks with Dave Wilson about the future of journalism and some of the concerns he has because of social media.
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Chris Stirewalt on Political Dynamics and Healthcare Subsidies
Host of the Hill Sunday on NewsNation, Chris Stirewalt, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss political dynamics, focusing on healthcare subsidies, long-term effects, and the evolution of the Republican Party.
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Brad McElhinny on Jim Justice's Comments
Brad McElhinny, MetroNews Statewide Correspondent, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to go over some of Senator Jim Justice's comments on healthcare.
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Joe Manchin on Sarah Beckstrom passing
Joe Manchin gives his perspective on the National Guard members attacked and the passing of Spc. Sarah Beckstrom.
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Jim Kaufman on Legislative Agenda
Jim Kaufman, WV Hospitals Association, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss what the WV Hospital Association has on their legislative agenda for the upcoming 2026 session.
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Joe Brocato on MetroNews Player of the Year
Joe Brocato, MetroNews Sports, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to announce the 2025 MetroNews Player of the Year and explain the selection process.
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John Hardy on Berkeley County Growth
Berkeley County Commissioner, John Hardy, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline and explains some of the challenges the county is facing as it continues to grow.
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Larry Pack on Hope Scholarship Report
Larry Pack, West Virginia Treasurer, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the recent report detailing the numbers and information of the Hope Scholarship
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Nick Preservati on Data Centers
Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Nick Preservati, joins TJ on Talkline to discuss data centers and House Bill 2014.
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Ashley Horst on Questions
Ashley Horst, Stubblefield Institute, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss why it seems like asking questions is often taken as opposition.
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JB Akers on School Transfer Rule
Kanawha County Delegate, JB Akers, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the current school transfer rules and how they might be adjusted during the next session.
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Howard Monroe on Political Division and Social Media
Howard Monroe, Watchdog Radio Network, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the political divide, social media, and asking questions.
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Dave and TJ on Asking Questions
TJ wrote a commentary titled Asking Questions is Patriotic. Dave and TJ discuss the commentary and the need to be able to ask questions about our government.
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Isaac Saul on the DC shooting
Isaac Saul, Founder of Tangle News, gives perspective on the DC shooting.
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Rear Admiral Baumgartner on Hegseth's orders
William Baumgartner, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, joins Dave and TJ to discuss Hegseth's orders to use lethal force in the September boat strike.
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Jim Justice on Tragedy in D.C.
Senator Jim Justice joins TJ Meadows on Talkline to shares what is on his mind after the tragic attack on West Virginia National Guard members that occurred on Wednesday and his sympathies to those dealing with the aftermath.
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Matt Christiansen on ADHD medication
Former State Health Official, Dr. Matt Christiansen is on Talkline with TJ Meadows to discuss ADHD medication and the number of children being diagnosed.
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Joe Deacon on Health Insurance Costs
Joe Deacon with Deacon & Deacon joins TJ on Talkline to discuss rising health insurance costs and explain some of the reasons that might be causing this.
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Chris Lawrence on Buck Season
Chris Lawrence joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss the upcoming start to Buck Season and share some stories from his years in the woods.
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Steven Allen Adams on Morrisey Tax Plan
Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers, is on Talkline with Dave Wilson to discuss Governor Morrisey's Tax Plan and the possibility of a special session for the state legislature.
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Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Homeless Students
13,000 school age children are homeless. Amelia Ferrell Knisely, West Virginia Watch, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to shed some light on the issue
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Tamaya Browder on State School Aid Formula
Tamaya Browder, West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the State School Aid Formula and what the Center on Budget & Policy believes could help to fix it.
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Jared Halpern on Latest Epstein Files Developments
Jared Halpern, Fox News Radio, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss what happens next for the Epstein files after the House voted to have them released.