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
  • Amanda Barren from Gathering of the Mountain Eagles

    WOWK’s Amanda Barren was at the Gathering of the Mountain Eagles in Canaan Valley this morning, a charity event where veterans are treated to a mountain ski getaway. Amanda Barren joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ with more.

  • Chris Lawrence on Overnight Storms

    Training storm systems barraged areas all over the Mountain State early Thursday morning. MetroNews’ Chris Lawrence joins Talkline with Dave & TJ from Kanawha County where he’s been on the ground seeing the impact on local residents.

  • Kelly Allen on Potential Budget Fixes

    Multiple options are being considered to correct the state budget. Kelly Allen is the Executive Director of the WV Center for Budget & Policy and she joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to look at some possible solutions to get the state budget back on track.

  • Hoppy Kercheval on New Commentary

    Patrick Morrisey continues to assess the situation surrounding the state budget. Hoppy Kercheval’s newest commentary “Morrisey blames Justice, legislature for budget shortfall” is live at WVMetroNews.com and he joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to dive deeper into the challenges facing the state budget.

  • Kent Leonhardt on Bird Flu Impact

    The bird flu has caused egg prices to surge nationwide as multiple large poultry farms have been impacted. WV Agricultural Commissioner Kent Leonhardt joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to update how the bird flu is impacting West Virginia.

  • Tim Sweeney on CPS Workers

    “Somebody needs to take a role as leader…” An order has been issued for numerous Department of Homeland Security workers to report as workers for Child Protective Services. Third Circuit Court Judge Tim Sweeney is the one who issued the order, and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to exp...

  • Steve Cotton on Marshall Matchup

    The Marshall Thundering Herd men’s basketball team tips off at 9PM tonight for a matchup against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Steve Cotton is the Voice of the Marshall Thundering Herd and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to preview the matchup.

  • Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Student Behavior

    Education continues to be a challenge in West Virginia with things like attendance, student behavior, and teacher pay playing a factor. Amelia Ferrell Knisely is a reporter from West Virginia Watch and she joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to detail these obstacles and how the legislature p...

  • Jason Huffman on Certificates of Need

    Jason Huffman from Americans for Prosperity joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for a conversation surrounding exemptions for vaccines and Certificates of Need.

  • Brad McElhinny on Newest Revenue Numbers

    The newest revenue numbers for the state were released today. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to break down the numbers and what they mean for the state moving forward.

  • John Deskins on Trump Tariffs

    Trump’s tariff plans for Canada and Mexico have made waves across North America. John Deskins is the Director of the WVU Bureau of Economic Research and he joins MetroNews Talkline to dissect how these tariffs can affect West Virginians.

  • Michele Blatt on State Test Scores

    Michele Blatt is the West Virginia Schools Superintendent, and she joins MetroNews Talkline with Daven & TJ to discuss recent testing scores released for students in the state, and how students in West Virginia have improved.

  • Matthew Christiansen on Vaccine Exemptions

    Vaccine exemptions for public school students has been a point of contention for residents all over the state. Matthew Christiansen is a doctor and the former WV Health Officer and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for a discussion on vaccine exemptions and Certificates of Need.

  • Brad McElhinny on WVU Ending DEI

    WVU is ending their division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a reaction to Governor Morrisey’s Executive Order. MetroNews statewide correspondent Brad McElhinny joins MetroNews Talkline to give the latest.

  • Mike Folk on Reagan Airport Collision

    Investigations are continuing following the collision of a commercial flight and a US Army helicopter in Washington D.C. Mike Folk is a professional pilot and former state delegate, and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to give a pilot’s perspective on the crash.

  • Chris Stirewalt on Trump’s First Days

    “You’ve got to pick your battles…” Chris Stirewalt is the host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to look at Donald Trump’s approach to his second presidential term compared to his first.

  • Kanawha Co. Sheriff & Prosecutor on Whitefeather Verdict

    Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz have been found guilty on charges of child abuse and neglect, forced labor and human trafficking. Debra Rusnak is the Kanawha County Prosecutor, and Joe Crawford is Kanawha County Sheriff, and they both joined MetoNews Talkline to discuss the troubling case.

  • Hoppy Kercheval on New Commentary

    Hoppy’s newest commentary “House of Delegates rule change makes for more public input, not less” is up on WVMetroNews.com. Hoppy joins Talkline to dive more into his commentary and explain why he sees the coming changes as good ones.

  • Ryan Schmelz on Reagan Airport Crash

    A US Army helicopter and a commercial airplane collided just outside of Reagan Airport in Washington D.C. Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave and TJ to give the latest details.

  • Brad McElhinny on Morrisey Reaction to Freeze

    Yesterday President Trump aimed to put a freeze on all federal spending, before Federal courts paused the freeze. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent joins Talkline to detail what happened, and how this could impact West Virginia in the future.

  • Erica Peterson on State Foster Care System

    Mountain State Spotlight is currently publishing their three-part series detailing the problems facing West Virginia’s foster care system. Erica Peterson is the Editor-at-Large for Mountain State Spotlight and she joins MetroNews Talkline to detail her reporting.

  • Mingo Co. Commissioner on Water Issues

    Mingo County is facing multiple issues with their water supply stemming from problems at a water treatment facility. Mingo County Commissioner Nathan Brown joins MetroNews Talkline to give an update on the ongoing issues.

  • Brad McElhinny on Morrisey Presser

    Governor Morrisey held a press conference Tuesday morning breaking down the state budget issues, complete with a whiteboard. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joined MetroNews Talkline to give the details on Morrisey’s press conference.

  • Riley Moore on New Bill

    Riley Moore has drafted his first bill as a member of Congress. Congressman Moore joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to give the details on the bill including what he’s hoping to accomplish through his legislation.