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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Hoppy Kercheval on New Commentary
Lawmakers have reacted strongly to Governor Patrick Morrisey’s tweet in which he called for more action from state lawmakers. Hoppy Kercheval shares his thoughts in his new commentary live at WVMetroNews.com “Morrisey’s political miscalculation” explores this, and he joins MetroNews Talkline with...
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David Graham on Marshall-Intuit Partnership
David Graham is the Senior VP of Intuit Expert Network, and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to talk about the recently announced partnership with Intuit and Marshall University aimed at advancing education and economic growth in the state.
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Jim Crews on Gas & Oil Day
It’s Gas and Oil Day at the State Legislature! Jim Crews is the Board Chair of GO West Virginia and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to talk all things energy in the Mountain State.
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Mike Stuart on Child Welfare in WV
Mike Stuart is a Senator from Kanawha County and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows for a conversation surrounding Senate Bill 727, which hopes to address child welfare and education in the state.
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Geno Chiarelli on Vaccine Bill
Senate Bill 460, aimed at loosening vaccine requirements in West Virginia was voted down by the West Virginia House of Delegates. Geno Chiarelli is a Republican Delegate from Monongalia County, and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to give his reactions to SB460 failing to...
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Mark Blankenship on Polling Data
Mark Blankenship is the CEO of MBE Research, a polling and research group who has recently been looking into the priorities that voters in West Virginia most care about. Mark joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to share what he found.
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Larry Pack on Term Limits
Larry Pack is the State Treasurer in West Virginia and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows for a conversation on term limits in office.
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Dr. Matthew Christiansen on West Virginia Senate Bill 460
After helping draft a letter urging lawmakers to reject Senate Bill 460, Dr. Matthew Christiansen joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss his reasonings as well as answer some vaccine related questions
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Daniel Woods on WVU Women's Basketball
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Joe Brocato on Boys High School Basketball Tournament
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Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Foster Care
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Dave Tallman & Dave Tallman on High School Basketball Championships
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Hoppy Kercheval on Darian DeVries Departure
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Jonathan Pinson on child welfare bills
Jonathan Pinson joins Dave and TJ in the Capitol Rotunda to talk about details behind the child welfare bills.
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Brad McElhinny on cellphone bans in schools
MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Dave and TJ at the Capitol and shares details on cellphone bans in schools.
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Mark Ferrell on the statue of Robert C. Byrd
Mark Ferrell, Former Press Secretary for Senator Byrd, speaks with Dave and TJ at the Capitol Rotunda about the bill proposed to remove the statue of Senator Byrd.
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Governor Morrisey on Microgrid Bill
Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law that would help attract data centers to West Virginia. Governor Morrisey joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows for a conversation surrounding the bill and economic policy in West Virginia.
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Brad Howe on DeVries Departure
News broke early Tuesday evening that WVU Mountaineers Men’s Basketball coach Darian DeVries will be leaving to take the head coaching job at Indiana. MetroNews Sports’ Brad Howe joins Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to share his reactions to DeVries’ short tenure and departure.
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Greg Hunter on Darian DeVries
Mountaineer Basketball fans continue to share their reactions to a tough week, with head coach Darian DeVries leaving to take the head coaching job at Indiana. MetroNews Sports’ Greg Hunter joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to share his thoughts and reactions on what the futu...
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Fred Persinger Previews HS Boys Tournament
The West Virginia High School Boys Basketball Championships are underway in Charleston. MetroNews Sports’ Fred Persinger joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to preview this week’s action.
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FEMA Officer on McDowell Co. Flooding
Mark O’Hanlon is the Federal Coordinating Officer for FEMA and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows from the Capitol Rotunda to talk the flooding in McDowell County and FEMA’s response in the southern part of the state.
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JB McCuskey on WVU Tournament Snub
Selection Sunday came and went, leaving the Mountaineers as one of the first four out and ending their season. WV Governor Patrick Morrisey announced he will have Attorney General J.B. McCuskey look into the NCAA’s decision. Attorney General J.B. McCuskey joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson...
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Brad Howe on WVU Tournament Snub
“I have not heard a good answer yet.” Mountaineers and sports fans everywhere were shocked to learn that WVU was left out of the NCAA Tournament. MetroNews Sports’ Brad Howe joins Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to share his reactions to WVU’s omission.
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Cecil Roberts on Retirement
Cecil Roberts is the President of the United Mine Workers Association and he recently announced his retirement for later this year after serving as President since 1995. Cecil joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to reflect on his time as UMWA President.