Best of Talkline
Talkline is a two hour call-in portrait of West Virginia, conducted by the states best known broadcaster. The Mountain States politics and history, prejudices and preferences are voiced by a native son and the people who phone in. Hoppy Kercheval often begins his discussion with an opening monologue or distinguished guest before opening up the phone lines. Since he is arguably as familiar to state lawmakers and members of the judiciary as they are to him, discussions can be both informative and highly entertaining. Through Talkline, Kercheval provides his 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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Chris Stirewalt on Taxes and Pepperoni Rolls
After a texter brought up the idea of "Tax-Free Pepperoni Rolls", Dave and TJ ask Host of the Hill Sunday on NewsNation, Chris Stirewalt, his stance on the idea.
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Rob Larew on Strengthening Local Food Security Act
Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the Strengthening Local Food Security Act.
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Eric Nelson on July Revenue Numbers
West Virginia Revenue Secretary, Eric Nelson, stops by Talkline with Dave and TJ to share the state's revenue numbers look at the end of July.
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Dave Wilson on Dave Allen
Yesterday on MetroNews Midday, host of the show, Dave Allen, said something that Dave Wilson found controversial. Today on Talkline, Dave shares the clip with TJ.
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Gerald Harrison on Becoming Marshall AD
Gerald Harrison, the new Athletic Director at Marshall University, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to share his story of how he got here.
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Hoppy on Iowa Bike Trip
Hoppy Kercheval recently took part in the RAGBRAI, a bike ride across the state of Iowa, he stops by Talkline to share his experience.
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John Deskins on Tariffs
John Deskins, WVU Bureau of Business and Economics, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the impacts tariffs have had over the past few months and look into what could happen in the coming months.
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Tom Bloom on Mid Atlantic Resiliency Link
Tom Bloom, Monongalia County Commissioner, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss why Monongalia County has announced they are against the MARL.
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Marty Gearheart on Turnpike Reflection
Mercer County Delegate, Marty Gearheart, joins Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows on MetroNews Talkline, and to give an update on the analysis of the Turnpike closure earlier this month due to flooding from the Parkways Authority.
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Larry Post on Closed Primaries
Larry Post, West Virginia Treasurer, joins Talkline with Dave and TJ to discuss the Republican primary becoming closed and only allowing registered Republicans to vote in it.
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Chris Hamilton on the EPA greenhouse gasses announcement
Chris Hamilton, President of WV Coal Association, joins Dave and TJ to talk about the effect the EPA greenhouse gasses announcement will have on coal in West Virginia.
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Christian Brand on Winning the WV Open
Christian Brand, winner of the WV Open this past weekend, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the tournament and his experience.
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Scot Heckert on Withheld Grant Money
Scot Heckert, Wood County Delegate, joins Talkline to discuss grant money from LEDA that he believes his constituents aren't able to get because of "political payback".
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Josh Holstein on Becoming GOP Chair
Josh Holstein, Boone County Delegate and new chair of the West Virginia Republican Party, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss what comes next.
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Michael Benson on the Board of Governors
President of WVU, Michael Benson, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss his first meeting with the Board of Governors and some of the plans that they have for the university moving forward.
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Michael Benson on College Athletics
New WVU President, Michael Benson, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss athletics and the growth and changes that have taken place over the past few years.
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Michael Benson on First Few Weeks
Michael Benson, the new President of West Virginia University, joined Dave and TJ on Talkline and shared what his experience has been his first few weeks in the area.
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Michael Benson Full Interview
Watch the entire interview of Dr. Michael T. Benson, new President of WVU, from Talkline on July 24th, 2025.
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Diana Estep on Fentanyl
Diana Estep was at the White House when President Trump signed a bill on Fentanyl the other day, she joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to share her story and experience.
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Dave Wilson on Public Broadcasting
Dave Wilson reflects on whether or not the government should be funding parts of the media during Talkline.
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Brad McElhinny on Shelley Moore Capito
Brad McElhinny sat in on Senator Shelley Moore Capito's media availability. He share what he heard with Dave Wilson on Talkline.
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Tim Brady on Upcoming Events in Charleston
Tim Brady, President and CEO of the Charleston CVB, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to share information on upcoming events taking place in Charleston including an upcoming basketball tournament.
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Brad Howe on College Athletics
Brad Howe, cohost of Sportsline and one of the three guys on 3 Guys Before the Game, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss the current landscape of college athletics and revenue sharing.
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Jared Tice on West Virginia
Jared Tice, the next president of Capital University, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss growing up and West Virginia and how it has got him to where he is today.