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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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?
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Tim Ferguson on FBI Center
How has the FBI been a major player in the West Virginia economy?
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George Pelletier on High School Basketball Tournaments
Thanks to all those who helped with the 2026 high school basketball championships.
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Shelley Moore Capito on DHS Shutdown
Shelley Moore Capito joins Talkline and talks DHS Shutdown amidst other ongoing issues.
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Dave, Dave, and TJ on Maryclaire Akers Hearing
Is this whole situation just a "meaningless crusade"?
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Eric Tarr on 60 Day Session
How does Eric Tarr feel the legislative session went?
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Mike Hornby on Legislative Session and Aviation
Were there a lot of missed opportunities at the end of this year's legislative session?
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Steven Allen Adams on End of Session
Was the 2026 Legislative Session "tame"?
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Geno Chiarelli gives perspective on Raylee's Law
Geno Chiarelli talks with Dave about Raylee's Law and the emotions driving it.
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Dave and TJ on Team West Virginia
Was not passing Team West Virginia a bad move for the state?
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Scott Heckert on the End of the Session
Scott Heckert shares what is happening as the 2026 Legislative Session comes to a close.
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Wayne Ryan on High School Transfer Bill
What happened with the High School Transfer Bill?
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Jack Detsch on U.S. Defense Strategy
Are the attacks on Venezuela and Iran the "Trump Doctorine"?
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Brian Helton on Coal Fired Power Plants and Utility Rates
Should Coal Fired Power Plants be running at 69% all the time?
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Jay Taylor on Senate Bills 502 and 929
Jay Taylor explains Senate Bills 502 and 929.
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Amy Nichole Grady on Raylee's Law
What is Raylee's Law?
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Joey Garcia on Reading Bills
Why was Joey slowing things down in the Senate?
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Ryan Weld on Senate Bill 1071
Ryan Weld talks Senate Bill 1071 and machine guns sales to citizens in WV.
Full Episode - www.wvmetronewstv.com
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Chris Stirewalt on DOJ suing West Virginia
Why is the DOJ suing West Virginia?
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Katie Switzer on Hope Scholarship
How does the Hope Scholarship help families?
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Dale Lee on Hope Scholarship Guardrails
What does Dale Lee think about putting guardrails on the Hope Scholarship?
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Larry Pack on Senate Budget
Why is Treasurer Larry Pack disappointed?
