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 Trump’s First Days
Donald Trump has started his second presidency out with multiple executive orders, pardons, and appointments. NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to look at these actions and what the rest of Trump’s term could look like.
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Jeff Jenkins with Sissonville Trial Update
Testimony continues in the trial of Sissonville couple Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Jeff Jenkins joins Talkline to fill in the latest.
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Jeff Jenkins with Sissonville Trial Update
Testimony continues in the trial of Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz, the Sissonville couple accused of serious crimes against their adopted children. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Jeff Jenkins has been following the trial, and joins Talkline with the latest.
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Brad McElhinny on Morrisey Economic Plan
New WV Governor Patrick Morrisey has talked about his “Backyard Brawl” economic plan to be more competitive to states surrounding West Virginia. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to detail some of Governor Morrisey’s economic plan.
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Hoppy Kercheval on New Commentary
Former host of MetroNews Talkline Hoppy Kercheval released his newest commentary today titled “Trump’s Erosion of the Rule of Law.” Hoppy joins MetroNews Talkline from the Encova Insurance Studio to talk more about his commentary and reflect on the current political landscape.
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Kelly Allen on Budget Questions
Jim Justice and Patrick Morrisey have different stories on the status of the state budget inherited by Patrick Morrisey in January when Jim Justice left office. Kelly Allen is with the WV Center for Budget & Policy and she joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to discuss the budget and where it...
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Jeff Jenkins with Sissonville Couple Trial Update
The trial continues for Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz, the Sissonville couple on trial for the abuse of their adopted children. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Jeff Jenkins joins Talkline to give the latest.
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Shelley Moore Capito on Presidential Inauguration
Shelley Moore Capito was in DC for the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Senator Capito joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to talk inauguration, as well as preview the first 100 days of the new administration.
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Robert Bolton on Executive Orders
Robert Bolton is a Professor of Political Science at Fairmont State University and he joined MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for a conversation surrounding the Constitutional Legality of some of President Trump's executive orders.
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WV Coal Association President Chris Hamilton
Chris Hamilton is the President of the West Virginia Coal Association and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for a discussion on coal and its role in providing power during inclement winter weather.
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Brad McElhinny on Trump Exec. Orders
President Trump started his second presidency with an active day 1 passing numerous executive orders and pardons. MetroNews' Brad McElhinny joined Talkine with Dave and TJ to give details and the West Virginians this affects.
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Brad Howe on Thrilling Mountaineer Basketball Weekend
Both WVU Basketball teams were victorious this weekend including a monumental win over Number 2 ranked Iowa State in a packed Coliseum Saturday afternoon by Darian DeVries and the men’s team. MetroNews Sports’ Brad Howe joins Talkline to look back on the weekend and what it means for the teams’ m...
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Bob Thompson on TikTok Ban
TikTok had a very brief ban in the United States before legislative powers stepped in to save the Chinese social media app. Bob Thompson is the Director of the Bleier Center for Television & Pop Culture at Syracuse University, and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to discuss the ban bein...
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David Fryson on DEI
"Diversity means that we manage all the different attributes of our society." David Fryson is the Interim VP for Inclusive Excellence at Quinnipiac University and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows for a discussion on the misunderstandings of DEI, and what can be done mov...
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Jeff Jenkins on Sissonville Couple Trial
The trial continues for the Sissonville couple facing multiple charges after their adopted children were locked in a shed. MetroNews Statewide Reporter Jeff Jenkins has been following the trial, and joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave and TJ to give the latest updates.
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Chris Stirewalt on Biden's Legacy
"Sadly for Joe Biden, who wanted a Presidency about selflessness, it was a Presidency about selfishness." Chris Stirewalt is a West Virginia native and the host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation. Chris joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ during the last days of the Biden administration to look...
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Brad McElhinny on Budget Questions
Jim Justice claims he left the state budget in good standing, while Patrick Morrisey says he inherited a budget with a projected deficit of over $400 million. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Metronews Talkline to fill in the details.
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Hoppy Kercheval on Executive Orders
Hoppy Kercheval is back in the Encova Insurance Studios as he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to discuss his newest commentary “Morrisey’s week one overreach” where he questions Governor Morrisey’s executive orders passed in his first days in office.
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Joey Garcia on Executive Orders
“I’d have to throw my weight behind overreach.” Marion County Senator Joey Garcia joined MetroNews Talkline to discuss the numerous executive orders put in place soon after new Governor Patrick Morrisey took office, including nonmedical vaccine exemptions for public schools.
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Jeff Jenkins on Sissonville Couple’s Trial
The trial for a Sissonville couple charged with 20 counts of child trafficking, forced labor, civil rights violations, and gross child neglect after their adopted children were found locked in a shed resumed today. MetroNews’ Jeff Jenkins has been following the trial and joins Talkline with Dave ...
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Amanda Barren on Morrisey Inauguration
Patrick Morrisey was inaugurated as the newest West Virginia governor on Monday and in his inauguration speech laid out plans for his vision of the future in West Virginia. WOWK’s Amanda Barren joined Talkline with Dave & TJ to share what she learned from Morrisey’s speech.
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Brad McElhinny on Governor Morrisey Inauguration
Yesterday on the North side of the state capital, Patrick Morrisey was sworn in as the newest governor of West Virginia. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny was at the inauguration and he joined Talkline with Dave & TJ to share his thoughts from the event.
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The Hill’s Matt Lewis on Biden-Trump Piece
Matt Lewis recently compared the rivalry and legacy of Joe Biden and Donald Trump to Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in his new article Trump’s win made Biden’s historical legacy one of failure for The Hill. Matt Lewis joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to elaborate on the article.
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Brian Dayton on Governor Patrick Morrisey
Brian Dayton is the VP of Policy & Advocacy for the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Brian joins Dave & TJ on Talkline to discuss incoming governor Patrick Morrisey who was sworn in on Monday morning, and his affect on business in West Virginia.