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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Mike Oliverio on WVU Board of Governors
Mike Oliverio, Monongalia County Senator and former Student Body President of the WVU Student Government Association, joins TJ on Talkline to discuss the unrest that is taking place withing the WVU Board of Governors.
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Larry Pack on Hope Scholarship and Road Maintenance
West Virginia Treasurer, Larry Pack joins Talkline to discuss the Hope Scholarship and maintaining roads in West Virginia.
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Chris Stirewalt on Padilla and Military in Politics
Chris Stirewalt, Host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation, joins TJ on Talkline to discuss the recent situation involving Alex Padilla as well as his stance on mixing the military with politics.
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Paul Hardesty on Immunization Laws
Paul Hardesty, member of the State School Board, joins Talkline to discuss Immunization Laws and how the School Board is following them.
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Hoppy on FTDR
Hoppy joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the problems with roads and fixing them.
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Brad McElhinny on WVU Board of Governors Drama
MetroNews Statewide Correspondent, Brad McElhinny, joins Talkline to unravel the currently heated situation between Bray Cary and other members of the WVU Board of Governors.
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Dave and TJ on "The Plate Purge"
TJ recently wrote a commentary on the Governor choosing not to renew some of the numbered plates. Dave weighs in on the subject and why people may or may not care about the situation.
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Doug Reynolds on Doug Skaff Passing
Doug Reynolds, Co-owner of HD Media, joins Talkline to reflect on and remember his friend, Doug Skaff, and all he has done for the state and community before his tragic passing yesterday.
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Mitch Carmichael on Tax Credits
Former West Virginia Senate President and West Virginia Secretary of Economic Development, Mitch Carmichael, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss why he believes tax credits are good for the economy.
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Luke Furbee on Prosecuting Miscarriages
Luke Furbee, Tyler County Prosecuting Attorney and President of the West Virginia Prosecuting Attorney Association, joins Talkline and discusses the statement put out today by the West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Association, regarding whether or not a woman who miscarries can be prosecuted an...
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Kristyn Burtt on LA Riots
Los Angeles based reporter, Kristyn Burtt, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the current situation with the riots in LA and what started them.
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Dale Lee on PEIA
President of the WVEA, Dale Lee, joins Talkline to discuss PEIA and where it sits currently.
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Hoppy Kercheval on Senator Capito's Comments
Hoppy Kercheval, semi retired, host emeritus of Talkline, joins the show to discuss Senator Shelley Moore Capito's recent comments on Trump's "Big, Beautiful" Bill.
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Eddie Isom on WV Public Broadcasting
Eddie Isom, Executive Director of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, joins Talkline to discuss what would happen at West Virginia Public Broadcasting if federal funding is cut.
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Dave and TJ on Remembering D-Day
A text about the anniversary of D-Day came into the show. Dave and TJ discuss D-Day and why it is important to remember the sacrifices that were made.
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Jason Pizatella on the Zipper Merge
TJ recently opened a can of worms by suggesting people "Zipper Merge" in construction zones. Today, Jason Pizatella, CEO of the WV Contractors Association, stops by to explain the Zipper Merge and why it is safer and more effective.
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David Kelly on New Position
David Kelly, the newly appointed Commissioner of Corrections & Rehabilitation in West Virginia, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss his new position.
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Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Hope Scholarship Requests
Amelia Ferrell Knisely, with West Virginia Watch, joins Talkline to discuss some of the things that people have requested through the Hope Scholarship Program.
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Brad McElhinny on Governor Morrisey's Appointments
MetroNews Statewide Correspondent, Brad McElhinny joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the people who Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed to various positions.
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Geno Chiarelli on Methadone
Monongalia County Delegate, Geno Chiarelli, joins Talkline to discuss the use of Methadone to treat addiction, and why he believes it is important.
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Doug Hess on Cuts to Medicaid
Doug Hess, Chief Operating Manager for The Arc of Mid Ohio Valley/The Arc of West Virginia, joins Talkline to discuss how the "Big, Beautiful" bill's proposed cuts to Medicaid would impact West Virginians and their healthcare.
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Sam Petsonk on Current State of NIOSH Lawsuit
Attorney Sam Petsonk joins Talkline to discuss the current situation with the NIOSH lawsuit, and how things have worked out to this point.
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JB Akers on Abortion Law/Miscarriages
JB Akers, Kanawha County Delegate and House Judiciary Committee Chairman, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss a recent event and why a woman should never be prosecuted for having a miscarriage.
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Eric Nelson on Upcoming End of Fiscal Year
West Virginia Revenue Secretary, Eric Nelson, stops by Talkline to discuss the upcoming end of the fiscal year and assess how the state's funds are looking.
