Best of Talkline

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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Best of Talkline
  • Tim Sweeney on CPS Workers

    “Somebody needs to take a role as leader…” An order has been issued for numerous Department of Homeland Security workers to report as workers for Child Protective Services. Third Circuit Court Judge Tim Sweeney is the one who issued the order, and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to exp...

  • Steve Cotton on Marshall Matchup

    The Marshall Thundering Herd men’s basketball team tips off at 9PM tonight for a matchup against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Steve Cotton is the Voice of the Marshall Thundering Herd and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to preview the matchup.

  • Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Student Behavior

    Education continues to be a challenge in West Virginia with things like attendance, student behavior, and teacher pay playing a factor. Amelia Ferrell Knisely is a reporter from West Virginia Watch and she joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to detail these obstacles and how the legislature p...

  • Jason Huffman on Certificates of Need

    Jason Huffman from Americans for Prosperity joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for a conversation surrounding exemptions for vaccines and Certificates of Need.

  • Brad McElhinny on Newest Revenue Numbers

    The newest revenue numbers for the state were released today. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to break down the numbers and what they mean for the state moving forward.

  • John Deskins on Trump Tariffs

    Trump’s tariff plans for Canada and Mexico have made waves across North America. John Deskins is the Director of the WVU Bureau of Economic Research and he joins MetroNews Talkline to dissect how these tariffs can affect West Virginians.

  • Michele Blatt on State Test Scores

    Michele Blatt is the West Virginia Schools Superintendent, and she joins MetroNews Talkline with Daven & TJ to discuss recent testing scores released for students in the state, and how students in West Virginia have improved.

  • Matthew Christiansen on Vaccine Exemptions

    Vaccine exemptions for public school students has been a point of contention for residents all over the state. Matthew Christiansen is a doctor and the former WV Health Officer and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for a discussion on vaccine exemptions and Certificates of Need.

  • Brad McElhinny on WVU Ending DEI

    WVU is ending their division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a reaction to Governor Morrisey’s Executive Order. MetroNews statewide correspondent Brad McElhinny joins MetroNews Talkline to give the latest.

  • Mike Folk on Reagan Airport Collision

    Investigations are continuing following the collision of a commercial flight and a US Army helicopter in Washington D.C. Mike Folk is a professional pilot and former state delegate, and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to give a pilot’s perspective on the crash.

  • Chris Stirewalt on Trump’s First Days

    “You’ve got to pick your battles…” Chris Stirewalt is the host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to look at Donald Trump’s approach to his second presidential term compared to his first.

  • Kanawha Co. Sheriff & Prosecutor on Whitefeather Verdict

    Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz have been found guilty on charges of child abuse and neglect, forced labor and human trafficking. Debra Rusnak is the Kanawha County Prosecutor, and Joe Crawford is Kanawha County Sheriff, and they both joined MetoNews Talkline to discuss the troubling case.

  • Hoppy Kercheval on New Commentary

    Hoppy’s newest commentary “House of Delegates rule change makes for more public input, not less” is up on WVMetroNews.com. Hoppy joins Talkline to dive more into his commentary and explain why he sees the coming changes as good ones.

  • Ryan Schmelz on Reagan Airport Crash

    A US Army helicopter and a commercial airplane collided just outside of Reagan Airport in Washington D.C. Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave and TJ to give the latest details.

  • Brad McElhinny on Morrisey Reaction to Freeze

    Yesterday President Trump aimed to put a freeze on all federal spending, before Federal courts paused the freeze. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent joins Talkline to detail what happened, and how this could impact West Virginia in the future.

  • Erica Peterson on State Foster Care System

    Mountain State Spotlight is currently publishing their three-part series detailing the problems facing West Virginia’s foster care system. Erica Peterson is the Editor-at-Large for Mountain State Spotlight and she joins MetroNews Talkline to detail her reporting.

  • Mingo Co. Commissioner on Water Issues

    Mingo County is facing multiple issues with their water supply stemming from problems at a water treatment facility. Mingo County Commissioner Nathan Brown joins MetroNews Talkline to give an update on the ongoing issues.

  • Brad McElhinny on Morrisey Presser

    Governor Morrisey held a press conference Tuesday morning breaking down the state budget issues, complete with a whiteboard. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joined MetroNews Talkline to give the details on Morrisey’s press conference.

  • Riley Moore on New Bill

    Riley Moore has drafted his first bill as a member of Congress. Congressman Moore joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to give the details on the bill including what he’s hoping to accomplish through his legislation.

  • Will Thompson on Southern Regional Jail Conviction

    A conviction has been handed down for one of the correctional officers responsible for the death of inmate Quantez Burks at the Southern Regional Jail in Raleigh County. Will Thompson is the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of WV and he joined MetroNews Talkline to explain what led to this...

  • Steven Allen Adams on de Soto

    The plan to replace Joseph de Soto in the House of Delegates is under question with regards to what party gets to replace the position. Ogden Newspapers’ Steven Allen Adams has been following closely and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to give his perspective.

  • MetroNews Weekend Roundup

    This was an eventful news weekend in West Virginia with multiple big stories occurring. Dave and TJ are joined by MetroNews reporters from all around the state to get us caught up on the latest.

  • Shawn Fluharty on De Soto Replacement

    Shawn Fluharty (D - Ohio) joined MetroNews Talkline for a discussion on the replacement for Joseph de Soto in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Fluharty calls the current plan for replacement “blatantly unconstitutional.”

  • Brad McElhinny on de Soto Replacement

    Joseph de Soto, who won his seat in the House of Representatives as a Republican before switching parties to Democrat before terroristic threat charges stopped him from being sworn in. Brad McElhinny joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to explain where this leaves things regarding his replacement.