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 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.

  • Will Thompson on Southern Regional Jail Conviction

    A conviction has been handed down for one of the correctional officers responsible for the death of inmate Quantez Burks at the Southern Regional Jail in Raleigh County. Will Thompson is the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of WV and he joined MetroNews Talkline to explain what led to this...

  • Steven Allen Adams on de Soto

    The plan to replace Joseph de Soto in the House of Delegates is under question with regards to what party gets to replace the position. Ogden Newspapers’ Steven Allen Adams has been following closely and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to give his perspective.

  • MetroNews Weekend Roundup

    This was an eventful news weekend in West Virginia with multiple big stories occurring. Dave and TJ are joined by MetroNews reporters from all around the state to get us caught up on the latest.

  • Shawn Fluharty on De Soto Replacement

    Shawn Fluharty (D - Ohio) joined MetroNews Talkline for a discussion on the replacement for Joseph de Soto in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Fluharty calls the current plan for replacement “blatantly unconstitutional.”

  • Brad McElhinny on de Soto Replacement

    Joseph de Soto, who won his seat in the House of Representatives as a Republican before switching parties to Democrat before terroristic threat charges stopped him from being sworn in. Brad McElhinny joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to explain where this leaves things regarding his replacement.

  • Chris Stirewalt on Trump’s First Days

    Donald Trump has started his second presidency out with multiple executive orders, pardons, and appointments. NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to look at these actions and what the rest of Trump’s term could look like.

  • Jeff Jenkins with Sissonville Trial Update

    Testimony continues in the trial of Sissonville couple Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Jeff Jenkins joins Talkline to fill in the latest.

  • Jeff Jenkins with Sissonville Trial Update

    Testimony continues in the trial of Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz, the Sissonville couple accused of serious crimes against their adopted children. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Jeff Jenkins has been following the trial, and joins Talkline with the latest.

  • Brad McElhinny on Morrisey Economic Plan

    New WV Governor Patrick Morrisey has talked about his “Backyard Brawl” economic plan to be more competitive to states surrounding West Virginia. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to detail some of Governor Morrisey’s economic plan.

  • Hoppy Kercheval on New Commentary

    Former host of MetroNews Talkline Hoppy Kercheval released his newest commentary today titled “Trump’s Erosion of the Rule of Law.” Hoppy joins MetroNews Talkline from the Encova Insurance Studio to talk more about his commentary and reflect on the current political landscape.

  • Kelly Allen on Budget Questions

    Jim Justice and Patrick Morrisey have different stories on the status of the state budget inherited by Patrick Morrisey in January when Jim Justice left office. Kelly Allen is with the WV Center for Budget & Policy and she joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to discuss the budget and where it...

  • Jeff Jenkins with Sissonville Couple Trial Update

    The trial continues for Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz, the Sissonville couple on trial for the abuse of their adopted children. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Jeff Jenkins joins Talkline to give the latest.

  • Shelley Moore Capito on Presidential Inauguration

    Shelley Moore Capito was in DC for the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Senator Capito joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to talk inauguration, as well as preview the first 100 days of the new administration.

  • Robert Bolton on Executive Orders

    Robert Bolton is a Professor of Political Science at Fairmont State University and he joined MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for a conversation surrounding the Constitutional Legality of some of President Trump's executive orders.

  • WV Coal Association President Chris Hamilton

    Chris Hamilton is the President of the West Virginia Coal Association and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for a discussion on coal and its role in providing power during inclement winter weather.

  • Brad McElhinny on Trump Exec. Orders

    President Trump started his second presidency with an active day 1 passing numerous executive orders and pardons. MetroNews' Brad McElhinny joined Talkine with Dave and TJ to give details and the West Virginians this affects.

  • Brad Howe on Thrilling Mountaineer Basketball Weekend

    Both WVU Basketball teams were victorious this weekend including a monumental win over Number 2 ranked Iowa State in a packed Coliseum Saturday afternoon by Darian DeVries and the men’s team. MetroNews Sports’ Brad Howe joins Talkline to look back on the weekend and what it means for the teams’ m...

  • Bob Thompson on TikTok Ban

    TikTok had a very brief ban in the United States before legislative powers stepped in to save the Chinese social media app. Bob Thompson is the Director of the Bleier Center for Television & Pop Culture at Syracuse University, and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to discuss the ban bein...

  • David Fryson on DEI

    "Diversity means that we manage all the different attributes of our society." David Fryson is the Interim VP for Inclusive Excellence at Quinnipiac University and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows for a discussion on the misunderstandings of DEI, and what can be done mov...

  • Jeff Jenkins on Sissonville Couple Trial

    The trial continues for the Sissonville couple facing multiple charges after their adopted children were locked in a shed. MetroNews Statewide Reporter Jeff Jenkins has been following the trial, and joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave and TJ to give the latest updates.

  • Chris Stirewalt on Biden's Legacy

    "Sadly for Joe Biden, who wanted a Presidency about selflessness, it was a Presidency about selfishness." Chris Stirewalt is a West Virginia native and the host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation. Chris joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ during the last days of the Biden administration to look...

  • Brad McElhinny on Budget Questions

    Jim Justice claims he left the state budget in good standing, while Patrick Morrisey says he inherited a budget with a projected deficit of over $400 million. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Metronews Talkline to fill in the details.