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
  • Brad McElhinny on Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriation Subcommittee Hearing

    MetroNews Statewide Correspondent, Brad McElhinny, joins Talkline during a Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriation Subcommittee hearing to share some insight into what is taking place in the hearing.

  • Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad on Prostate Cancer

    Dr. Jaschar Shakrui-Rad, a Urologist and Robotic Surgeon with Mon Health, joins Talkline to discuss prostate cancer and what Joe Biden's recent diagnosis could mean.

  • Kelly Allen on Changes to Medicaid

    Kelly Allen with the West Virginia Center for Budget and Policy, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to talk about how the "Big Beautiful Bill" will impact West Virginians and Medicaid.

  • Ryan Schmelz on the Big Beautiful Bill

    Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins Talkline after the House Budget Committee held a late night vote which advanced the "Big Beautiful Bill".

  • Dave Allen on Joe Biden

    Dave Allen, host of MetroNews Midday, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the recent news that Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

  • Dr. Rebecca Bailey on Matewan Massacre

    Dr. Rebecca Bailey, an associate professor at Northern Kentucky University, joins Talkline to share information on the Matewan Massacre and what drew her to learn more about it.

  • Marty Brennaman talks about Pete Rose

  • Chris Stirewalt on the "Sensible Center"

    Chris Stirewalt, host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the "Sensible Center" ("Political Normies" as he calls them) and their impact on elections.

  • Bishop Mark Brennan on the New Pope

    Bishop Mark Brennan of the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese joins Talkline to discuss the naming of a new Pope and his reaction to the news.

  • Mike and Melissa Oliverio on the SpaceTrek Program

    Monongalia County Senator, Mike Oliverio and his wife Melissa join Talkline and share information about the SpaceTrek Program, which aims to give high school girls opportunities to learn about STEM fields.

  • Ryan Weld on Cleveland Cliffs

    Brooke County Senator, Ryan Weld, joins Talkline to tell how residents of Weirton, West Virginia have been impacted after Cleveland Cliffs announced they will no longer be putting a manufacturing facility in.

  • Chris Lawrence on Coal Miner Lawsuit

  • Wayne Ryan on becoming Executive Director of the WVSSAC

    Wayne Ryan was recently named to become the next Executive Director of the WVSSAC, he joins Talkline to tell why he took and is excited to be in the position.

  • Jim Justice on No Tax on Overtime

    Senator Jim Justice joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to share why he is supporting a bill aiming to get rid of taxes on overtime pay.

  • Brad McElhinny on NIOSH Lawsuit

    MetroNews Statewide Correspondent, Brad McElhinny, joins Talkline to give the latest insight on a lawsuit against the federal government because of the closing of NIOSH.

  • Steven Allen Adams on Governor and Superintendent Memos

    Ogden Newspapers' Steven Allen Adams joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss communications over the weekends between the Governor's Office and the State School Superintendent after they sent out differing memos.

  • Brant Standridge and Chad Prather on Ignite the Classroom

    Brant Standridge, President of Huntington Bank, and Chad Prather, President of Huntington Bank West Virginia, join Talkline to share information about Ignite the Classroom.

  • Gat Caperton on Tariff Impact

    Gat Caperton, ownere of Gat Creek, joins Talkline to tell how tariffs are positively effecting his business and why he is hopeful for the future.

  • Matt Lewis on Donald Trump

    Conservative Commentator, Matt Lewis, joins Talkline today to discuss and elaborate on a piece he wrote on Donald Trump.

  • Sydnei Tatum on McDowell County Flood

    Photographer in McDowell County, Sydnei Tatum, has been documenting the floods and assisting neighbors. Today, she joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to share what she has seen over the past few months since the flood.

  • Shelley Moore Capito on NIOSH

    Senator Shelley Moore Capito is on Talkline with Dave and TJ to discuss the current situation with NIOSH and how she is working to ensure something like this doesn't happen again.

  • Governor Patrick Morrisey on Bill Signings

    West Virginia Governor, Patrick Morrisey joins Talkline to share information on some of the bills he signed, vetoed, and let walk before the deadline last night.

  • Geno Chiarelli on Morgantown Camping Ban

    Monongalia County Delegate, Geno Chiarelli, joins Talkline to discuss the Camping Ban in the city of Morgantown and why he is in support of it.

  • Chris Miller on Automotive Tariffs

    Chris Miller, Owner of Dutch Miller Auto Group, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the tariffs on the automotive industry and why he thinks there is a bigger plan in place.