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.

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  • Joe Brocato on John Lowery

    Joe Brocato, MetroNews Sports, makes a stop on Talkline to discuss Jefferson Baseball coach, John Lowery. Join Joe Brocato and Kyle Wiggs for a MetroNews exclusive interview with Coach Lowery, Friday, April 18!

  • Greg Noone on Common Law

    Dave and TJ are joined on Talkline by Greg Noone, Professor at Fairmont State, who discusses Common Law and how it is supposed to work in our country.

  • Adam Nedeff on Wink Martindale

    Wink Martindale passed away earlier this week at the age of 91. Adam Nedeff, an archivist and researcher for the National Archive of Game Show History, joins Talkline to discuss Wink and the impression he left on the game show industry.

  • Mike Pushkin on Passage of DEI Bill

    West Virginia Democratic Party Chair and Kanawha County Delegate, Mike Pushkin, is with Dave and TJ on Talkline and he tells of how the Democratic Party feels rules were broken in the passing of a DEI bill late in the legislative session.

  • Brian Dayton on West Virginia Legislative Session

    Brian Dayton, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, stops by Talkline to discuss what he felt the state needed during the legislative session that ended this past weekend as well as what bills he was glad did not make it through.

  • Bill Bissett on Senate and Tariffs

    President of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, Bill Bissett, joins Talkline to discuss the impact that the recent Senate session and tariffs have had on manufacturers in West Virginia.

  • Michael Brooks on Flood Relief

    Two months have passed since the devastating floods hit McDowell County. Michael Brooks, McDowell County Commissioner, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to share how relief efforts have been going since the flooding as well as the frustrations that have come along with it.

  • Eric Tarr on Senate Session and Taxes

  • Mayor Alan Tomson on Data Center

    After a community meeting Sunday, Davis Mayor, Alan Tomson joins Talkline to discuss the issues that the residents of Davis have with a data center in their neck of the woods.

  • Riley Moore on the 'Big Beautiful Budget Bill'

    2nd District Congressman, Riley Moore, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the 'Big Beautiful Budget Bill' and how it will impact the United States.

  • Joey Garcia on the Final Moments in the Senate

    Dave and TJ are joined by Marion County Senator, Joey Garcia, who provides insight into what took place during the last hour of the Senate session the other night.

  • Brad McElhinny on Bills that Passed

    After the end of the 60 day Senate session, Brad McElhinny joins Talkline to inform the people of West Virginia which bills ended up making it through the system.

  • Hoppy Kercheval on Tariffs

    Hoppy Kercheval makes an appearance on Talkline to discuss the current state of tariffs as well as his most recent commentary.

  • Dave & TJ on Laura Wakim-Chapman's comments

    Yesterday, Ohio County Senator, Laura Wakim-Chapman made comments on the Senate floor about the vaccine bill she had been pushing for. Today, Dave and TJ listen and respond to what she had to say.

  • Chris Stirewalt on the Tariff Situation

    Chris Stirewalt, Host of the Hill Sunday on Newsnation, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to try and help make sense of what is currently happening with tariffs between the U.S. and China.

  • Jay Powell on Microgrids

    Pleasants County Commision President, Jay Powell, joins Talkline to shares his thoughts on the Microgrids Bill as well as how he thinks it will help his county.

  • Dale Lee on PEIA

    Dave and TJ are joined on Talkline by Dale Lee, President of the West Virginia Education Association, who informs them about the outcomes he is looking for before the end of this session.

  • Brad McElhinny on Current Bills and Amendments

    Brad McElhinny makes a quick stop on Talkline to give an overview of what has been happening in the capital over the last day.

  • Cindy Chamberlin on Birth to Three Physical Therapy

    Cindy Chamberlin, who works as a Birth to Three Physical Therapist, joins Talkline to explain what Birth to Three does, why Birth to Three is important, and what outcome she is hoping for before the end of the session this Saturday.

  • Laura Wakim-Chapman on Vaccine Amendment

    Laura Wakim-Champan, Ohio County Senator, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline and explains her reasoning for pushing to add an amendment to House Bill 2776.

  • Governor Morrisey on Trump and the Coal Industry

    West Virginia Governor, Patrick Morrisey, joins Talkline and discusses President Trump's recent executive orders focusing on the coal industry.

  • Tom Takubo on Vaccine Amendment

    Dave and TJ are joined by Kanawha County Senator Tom Takubo after an amendment has revived the possibility of a change to vaccine policies in the state of West Virginia.

  • Vince Deeds on Session's Loss of Focus

    Vince Deeds, Greenbrier County Senator, told the Senate floor on April 7th that they need to "reflect back on what we've accomplished" and urged the group to get things done before the upcoming end of the session. He joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss what pushed him to speak up.

  • Sharon Covert on House Bill 2575

    Executive Director of West Virginia Alzheimer's Association, Sharon Covert, joins Talkline to explain House Bill 2575 and what she is hoping comes from it.