Best of Talkline

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.

Share
Best of Talkline
  • Clay Riley on "The Backyard Brawl"

    Harrison County Delegate, Clay Riley joins Talkline with Dave Wilson to discuss his feelings on Trump's announcements yesterday in Pennsylvania.

  • Josh Holstein on Republican Party Chair Opening

    Josh Holstein, Boone County Delegate, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to explain why he wants to become the next Republican Party chair in West Virginia.

  • Tiffany Hoben on Civics Classes in West Virginia

    Tiffany Hoben, Director of Education Partnerships and Strategy for the Cardinal Institute of West Virginia Policy, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to share what she believes is wrong with the current civics education in West Virginia schools.

  • Steven Allen Adams on WV School Board

    Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers, stops by Talkline with Dave Wilson to discuss all that is currently happening within the West Virginia State School Board.

  • Chad Prather and Dr. Paula Potter on Ignite the Classroom

    Chad Prather, with Huntington Bank, and Dr. Paula Potter, Superintendent for Kanawha County Schools, join Dave Wilson on Talkline to talk about Ignite the Classroom and what they have experienced at the event while in Atlanta this week.

  • Steve Everley on Energy Impacts of the "Big, Beautiful Bill"

    Steve Everley, Senior Managing Director in FTI Consulting’s Energy & Natural Resources practice, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss how energy will be impacted now that Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" has passed.

  • Hoppy Kercheval on Gordon Gee

    Hoppy Kercheval joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss the legacy E. Gordon Gee will leave after his time serving as president of West Virginia University.

  • Alex Solomon on 2024 Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

    One year ago yesterday, Donald Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, PA, when there was an attempt to take his life. Alex Solomon, was in attendance that day, he joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to share his experience.

  • 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".