Talkline Tapes

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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Talkline Tapes
  • Chris Stirewalt on Washington D.C.

    Host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation, Chris Stirewalt, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss Washington D.C., and how he currently feels about it.

  • Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Sale of State-Run Hospitals

    Amelia Ferrell Knisely, with West Virginia Watch, stops by the studio to discuss the recent sale of state-run hospitals to private organizations and the questions that have arisen from it.

  • Hoppy Kercheval on 40 Years of MetroNews

    Previous host of Talkline, Hoppy Kercheval, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to reminisce on the start of MetroNews 40 years ago.

  • John Kelley on Highschool NIL Deals

    The WVSSAC has opened the door for NIL deals for highschoolers. John Kelley, former football coach for University High and color analyst for WAJR, joins Dave and TJ to give his insight on the topic.

  • Joey Garcia on Sale of State-run Hospitals

    Joey Garcia, Marion County Senator, joins Talkline to discuss the sale of four state-run hospitals and how he learned of the news.

  • Mike Oliverio talks about the sale of long term living facilities.

    Mike Oliverio talks about the sale of long term living facilities.

  • Hans von Spakovsky on the National Guard deployed in DC

    Hans von Spakovsky talks about the deployment of the National Guard in DC by President Trump.

  • Howard Monroe on Bernie Sanders Visit

    With Bernie Sanders making stops in West Virginia, Howard Monroe, from the Watchdog, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to talk about Bernie and his message.

  • Chris Stirewalt on "The Good Old Days"

    Chris Stirewalt, Host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss what has changed in politics over the last few decades.

  • Mike Pushkin on Texas Redistrict Efforts

    Mike Pushkin, Democratic Party Chair in West Virginia, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss what is happening in Texas and why he believes everyone should be concerned by this.

  • Hoppy Kercheval on "Faith vs Public Safety"

    Pieces continue to move in the case of religious exemptions, vaccines, and public schools in West Virginia. Hoppy Kercheval shares the latest information on Talkline.

  • Hal Gorby on Ellison Hatfield Murder

    Hal Gorby, professor at WVU, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to give some insight into the Hatfield and McCoy feud and one of the the events that started it on this day in 1882.

  • Sam Brown Petsonk on Bernie Sanders Visit

    With Bernie Sanders preparing to visit the state of West Virginia, Sam Brown Petsonk, WV Representative for the DNC, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to explain why he thinks Bernie is making the trip.

  • John Gianola on WVU Football Players Lawsuit

    John Gianola, the attorney who is representing WVU football players who have a lawsuit against the NCAA, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to explain the situation and give some insight into the case.

  • Cathy Kunkel on the MARL

    Cathy Kunkel, Energy Policy Expert, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline after attending a meeting where residents brought up concerns about the MARL. She shares what she what she saw and heard at the meeting

  • Traci Nelson on Changes to SNAP Benefits

    Traci Nelson, President of WV Oil Marketers and Grocers Association, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the changes to SNAP benefits and what kind of impact that will have on local grocery stores.

  • Dave and TJ on Denmark Zoo

    Dave and TJ discuss an article Dave found about a zoo in Denmark that is offering to take unwanted pets.

  • Beth Ann Bossio on MARL

    Beth Ann Bossio, with Quarter Pine Tree Farm, joins Dave and TJ to explain why she is against the MARL and how it will impact her business and many others in the state of West Virginia.

  • Albert Wright on WVU Medicine

    Albert Wright, WVU Medicine President & CEO, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss WVU Medicine and some of the recent honors they have received

  • Charles "Dutch" Staggs on Healthcare Center Fire

    Dave and TJ are joined on Talkline by Charles "Dutch" Staggs, Mineral County Commissioner, talks how the community banded together after a healthcare facility caught fire over the weekend.

  • Mike Woelfel on Public Issues

    Cabell County Senator, Mike Woelfel, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss some of the issues he wants the state senate to fix this upcoming year.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.