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 Trump's Handling of Epstein Conspiracy

    Host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation, Chris Stirewalt, joins Talkline to discuss how Trump handled the Epstein case and why people are continuing to believe there is a larger conspiracy.

  • Paul Hardesty on School Financial Issues

    Paul Hardesty, President of the West Virginia School Board of Education, joins Talkline to discuss some of the financial issues that many schools in West Virginia have been facing since COVID.

  • Mike Pushkin on the "Big, Beautiful Bill"

    West Virginia Democratic Party Chair, Mike Pushkin joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to share his opinion on the passing of Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill".

  • Hoppy on Conspiracy Theories

    Hoppy Kercheval, former Talkline Host, stops by the show to discuss his latest commentary on conspiracy theories, Trump, and Epstein.

  • Ryan Schmelz on Texas Flooding

    Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Radio, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to give the latest details on the horrific flooding that took place in Texas over the weekend.

  • Bishop Mark Brennan on Churches Supporting Political Candidates

    The IRS has stated that religious leaders are now able to support political candidates without losing their tax exempt status. Bishop Mark Brennan joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to give his insight into this decision.

  • Greg Noone on Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" Win

    Greg Noone, Political Science Professor at Fairmont State, joins Talkline to talk about Trump's recent streak of political victories up to the passing of the "Big, Beautiful Bill".

  • Taylor Richmond on a Third Political Party

    Taylor Richmond, Chair of the West Virginia Libertarian Party, joins Talkline to discuss how America would benefit from having a viable third political party as an option, days after Elon Musk announced he wanted to start one.

  • Shelley Moore Capito on the "Big, Beautiful Bill"

    U.S. Senator, Shelley Moore Capito, joins Talkline to share why she felt Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" was in the best interest for the people of West Virginia.

  • Erin DeLullo on Nitazenes

    Erin DeLullo, host of The Poisoning podcast, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss Nitazenes, an opioid much stronger than Fentanyl that is making it's way around the country.

  • Riley Moore on the "Big, Beautiful Bill"

    Riley Moore, 2nd District Congressman, was one of the congressman who voted to pass Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" over the weekend. Today, he joins Dave and TJ to discuss why he voted for it and what he likes about it.

  • Kelly Allen on "Big, Beautiful Bill" Concerns

    Kelly Allen, Executive Director of the West Virginia Center for Budget and Policy, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss her concerns with the "Big, Beautiful Bill".

  • Jason Huffman on the "Big, Beautiful Bill"

    Jason Huffman, with Americans for Prosperity, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the Senate's passing of the "Big, Beautiful Bill" and why he is a fan of it.

  • Hoppy on Independence Day

    Hoppy Kercheval, former Talkline host, joins Dave and TJ to discuss Independence Day and remind us why we celebrate it.

  • Eric Nelson on New Fiscal Year

    West Virginia Revenue Secretary, Eric Nelson, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the end of the fiscal year and where the money goes from here.

  • Mike Murphy on the "Big, Beautiful Bill"

    Mike Murphy, Chief of Staff for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the "Big, Beautiful Bill" and explain why he believes it is a "Big, Beautiful Budget Buster".

  • Al Tomson on Davis Data Center

    Mayor of Davis, West Virginia, Al Tomson, joins Talkline to discuss the plans for a data center in Davis, the meeting that was held last night, and why he is against it.

  • Jim Kaufman on the "Big, Beautiful" Bill

    President and CEO of the WV Hospital Association, Jim Kaufman, joins Talkline with Dave and TJ to discuss how the "Big, Beautiful" bill will effect the medical industry in its current state.

  • Amy Shuler Goodwin on Charleston Sternwheel Regatta

    Mayor of Charleston, Amy Shuler Goodwin, joins Talkline to discuss the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta and what is planned for the next couple of days in Charleston.

  • Riley Moore on Waiting Period

    2nd District Congressman, Riley Moore, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss what he is doing while waiting to hear what happens to the "Big, Beautiful" Bill as well as discuss the bill itself.

  • Philip Stahl on Second Batch of Flooding

    Philip Stahl, Public Information Officer for the Wheeling Police Department, joins the show to share how Wheeling was impacted after severe storms hit the area again last night, less than two weeks after the area was hit with major flooding.

  • Jeff Jenkins on Turnpike Flooding

    MetroNews' Jeff Jenkins, stops by on Talkline to explain the situation that occurred overnight on the West Virginia Turnpike and share some of what those who were stuck through the night had to say.

  • Chris Stirewalt on Trump's Week

    Chris Stirewalt, Host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the week that President Donald Trump has had and how good it has gone for him.

  • Steven Allen Adams on Governor Morrisey's Plan

    Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers, joins Talkline to discuss the possible reasons why Governor Patrick Morrisey is so set on the vaccine issue and what his long term goal may be.