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 McKenna on Governor Patrick Morrisey
"I think he's going to be a really really good Governor." Mike McKenna is a columnist for The Washington Times and knew Patrick Morrisey in Washington D.C. Mike joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to talk about Patrick Morrisey and what he expects for Governor Morrisey's tenure.
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Jim Justice Reflects on Tenure as Governor
Jim Justice is the outgoing Governor of West Virginia. After 8 years, Governor Justice is U.S. Senator-elect and will be sworn in later this month. Governor Justice joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows to reflect on his time serving the Mountain State.
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Joe Stevens with Ski Report
Winter weather has left many West Virginia counties covered in snow. Joe Stevens is from the West Virginia Ski Association and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows to give the conditions for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing all throughout the state.
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Jared Halpern on Presidents at Carter Funeral
Fox News Radio’s Jared Halpern has kept an eye on the funeral for Jimmy Carter, where all the living Presidents attended and conversed throughout. Jared joins MetroNews Talkline to share his takeaways from the presidential conversations.
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Kristyn Burtt on California Wildfires
Wildfires in Southern California continue to burn and cause immense damage as evacuation orders for some areas are in effect. Kristyn Burtt is an entertainment reporter who lives in Los Angeles, and she joins MetroNews Talkline to give an update in Southern California as emergency crews continue ...
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Roger Hanshaw on Del. Steele Incident
Just days after he was named Judiciary chairman, reporting by West Virginia Watch revealed an incident shortly before Christmas where police responded to the home of Delegate Brandon Steele where he was intoxicated, armed with a rifle, and described as “extremely paranoid.” Roger Hanshaw is the S...
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Hoppy Kercheval on Partrick Morrisey
Hoppy Kercheval returns to MetroNews Talkline in the Encova Insurance Studio, but this time as a guest! Hoppy’s newest commentary is on Patrick Morrisey’s 2025 plans as new West Virginia governor and he joins Talkline to detail his commentary and what he expects from Morrisey in 2025.
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Brad McElhinny Previews Legislative Session
The legislative session is fast approaching for West Virginia in 2025. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Talkline to look ahead at the session and what they’ll accomplish, as well as the tricky situation involving Joseph de Soto.
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Joe Brocato on High School Sportsline
With winter weather hopefully clearing, the High School sports winter season can continue. MetroNews will be covering the action starting with tonight’s episode of the MetroNews High School Sportsline from 7-9PM. MetroNews Sports’ Joe Brocato joins Dave in the Encova Insurance Studios to look ahe...
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Kelly Allen on Hope Scholarship Funds
"If we're going to have a program like this, we need to make sure parents have informed choice..." Reporting has revealed that $22 million in funds from the Hope Scholarship in West Virginia went to out-of-state schools, dance studios, and institutions. Kelly Allen is Executive Director of the W...
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Toney Stroud on Marshall-Pitt Legal Battle
A legal dispute has begun between Marshall University and the University of Pittsburgh over a contract agreeing for the two teams to play in football. Toney Stroud is the Chief Legal Officer for Marshall University and he joins Talkline to give the details.
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Transportation Secretary on Winter Roads
Winter Storm Blair left its mark on West Virginia with many roads still struggling with snow and ice accumulation. West Virginia Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston joins Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows on Talkline to give an update on the DOT’s efforts to clear the roadways.
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Brian Abraham on Winter Storm Blair
Brian Abraham is the Chief of Staff for the Governor Justice Administration and he joined MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows to assess the state’s response to Winter Storm Blair and how their recovery efforts will continue.
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Statewide Weather Roundup
With Winter Storm Blair falling on West Virginia overnight, Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows opened MetroNews Talkline with a rapid-fire check in with multiple reporters across the state.
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Debby Pannell Gives Power Outage Updates
Debby Pannell is a spokesperson for Appalachian Power and she joined MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows to give an update on power outages in the state and detail who has been most impacted by Winter Storm Blair.
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Joe Curtis gives Forecast Update
Winter Storm Blair left parts of West Virginia blanketed with snow and ice overnight. Joe Curtis is with the National Weather Service in Charleston and gives an update on areas impacted the most, and what the forecast going forward will look like.
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Dale Miller joins for Hoppy’s Last Show
Dale Miller is the retired President and General Manager of WVRC Media and longtime co-worker of Hoppy Kercheval. Dale Miller joins Hoppy’s final episode of Talkline to reflect on their work together and how the company grew from a modest two radio stations, to the statewide media outlet that it ...
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John Raese on Hoppy Kercheval
"How many people in the audience know that you get up at 3 o'clock in the morning, prepare your show, and have done that for close to 40 years?" John Raese is the current President & CEO of Greer Industries. Raese joins Hoppy’s final episode of Talkline to discuss the legacy of Hoppy in West Virg...
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Current WVRC Media President on Hoppy Kercheval
George Pelletier is the current President & CEO of WVRC Media and he joins Hoppy’s final episode of Talkline from the Encova Insurance Studios to thank Hoppy for his decades of dedication to the state of West Virginia.
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Tony Caridi on WVU Win over Kansas
The Mountaineers opened Big 12 play in a big way with a 62-61 win over #7 ranked Kansas Jayhawks. Tony Caridi was on the call in Lawrence, Kansas and he joined Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval this morning to recap what he said was “one of the most improbable wins I think WVU has ever had.”
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Darian DeVries on Win at Kansas - Full Interview
Darian DeVries has made an immediate impact on the Mountaineer basketball program, knocking off three ranked opponents in just the first 2 months of the season. The latest was the Mountaineers' first ever win at Allen Fieldhouse, a Big 12 opener against the #7 Kansas Jayhawks. Coach DeVries joine...
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Craig Blair on Senate Term
After over 2 decades in the West Virginia legislature, Outgoing Senate President Craig Blair joined Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval to look back at his time serving the state and talk what his next venture will be.
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EQT CEO on Energy Demands
Toby Rice is the President and CEO of EQT, the largest natural gas producer in the country. Toby joins Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval for a discussion on energy demands in the country as we prepare for a transition in leadership that will affect the energy sector.
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Tony Caridi Previews WVU-Kansas
The Mountaineers are on the road in Lawrence, Kansas to take on the Kansas Jayhawks in a 2pm matinee matchup. Mountaineer Play-by-Play Announcer Tony Caridi joins Talkline to preview the Big 12 matchup.