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
  • 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.

  • Hoppy Kercheval on Executive Orders

    Hoppy Kercheval is back in the Encova Insurance Studios as he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to discuss his newest commentary “Morrisey’s week one overreach” where he questions Governor Morrisey’s executive orders passed in his first days in office.

  • Joey Garcia on Executive Orders

    “I’d have to throw my weight behind overreach.” Marion County Senator Joey Garcia joined MetroNews Talkline to discuss the numerous executive orders put in place soon after new Governor Patrick Morrisey took office, including nonmedical vaccine exemptions for public schools.

  • Jeff Jenkins on Sissonville Couple’s Trial

    The trial for a Sissonville couple charged with 20 counts of child trafficking, forced labor, civil rights violations, and gross child neglect after their adopted children were found locked in a shed resumed today. MetroNews’ Jeff Jenkins has been following the trial and joins Talkline with Dave ...

  • Amanda Barren on Morrisey Inauguration

    Patrick Morrisey was inaugurated as the newest West Virginia governor on Monday and in his inauguration speech laid out plans for his vision of the future in West Virginia. WOWK’s Amanda Barren joined Talkline with Dave & TJ to share what she learned from Morrisey’s speech.

  • Brad McElhinny on Governor Morrisey Inauguration

    Yesterday on the North side of the state capital, Patrick Morrisey was sworn in as the newest governor of West Virginia. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny was at the inauguration and he joined Talkline with Dave & TJ to share his thoughts from the event.

  • The Hill’s Matt Lewis on Biden-Trump Piece

    Matt Lewis recently compared the rivalry and legacy of Joe Biden and Donald Trump to Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in his new article Trump’s win made Biden’s historical legacy one of failure for The Hill. Matt Lewis joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to elaborate on the article.

  • Brian Dayton on Governor Patrick Morrisey

    Brian Dayton is the VP of Policy & Advocacy for the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Brian joins Dave & TJ on Talkline to discuss incoming governor Patrick Morrisey who was sworn in on Monday morning, and his affect on business in West Virginia.

  • Mike McKenna on Governor Patrick Morrisey

    "I think he's going to be a really really good Governor." Mike McKenna is a columnist for The Washington Times and knew Patrick Morrisey in Washington D.C. Mike joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to talk about Patrick Morrisey and what he expects for Governor Morrisey's tenure.

  • Jim Justice Reflects on Tenure as Governor

    Jim Justice is the outgoing Governor of West Virginia. After 8 years, Governor Justice is U.S. Senator-elect and will be sworn in later this month. Governor Justice joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows to reflect on his time serving the Mountain State.

  • Joe Stevens with Ski Report

    Winter weather has left many West Virginia counties covered in snow. Joe Stevens is from the West Virginia Ski Association and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows to give the conditions for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing all throughout the state.

  • Jared Halpern on Presidents at Carter Funeral

    Fox News Radio’s Jared Halpern has kept an eye on the funeral for Jimmy Carter, where all the living Presidents attended and conversed throughout. Jared joins MetroNews Talkline to share his takeaways from the presidential conversations.

  • Kristyn Burtt on California Wildfires

    Wildfires in Southern California continue to burn and cause immense damage as evacuation orders for some areas are in effect. Kristyn Burtt is an entertainment reporter who lives in Los Angeles, and she joins MetroNews Talkline to give an update in Southern California as emergency crews continue ...

  • Roger Hanshaw on Del. Steele Incident

    Just days after he was named Judiciary chairman, reporting by West Virginia Watch revealed an incident shortly before Christmas where police responded to the home of Delegate Brandon Steele where he was intoxicated, armed with a rifle, and described as “extremely paranoid.” Roger Hanshaw is the S...

  • Hoppy Kercheval on Partrick Morrisey

    Hoppy Kercheval returns to MetroNews Talkline in the Encova Insurance Studio, but this time as a guest! Hoppy’s newest commentary is on Patrick Morrisey’s 2025 plans as new West Virginia governor and he joins Talkline to detail his commentary and what he expects from Morrisey in 2025.

  • Brad McElhinny Previews Legislative Session

    The legislative session is fast approaching for West Virginia in 2025. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Talkline to look ahead at the session and what they’ll accomplish, as well as the tricky situation involving Joseph de Soto.

  • Joe Brocato on High School Sportsline

    With winter weather hopefully clearing, the High School sports winter season can continue. MetroNews will be covering the action starting with tonight’s episode of the MetroNews High School Sportsline from 7-9PM. MetroNews Sports’ Joe Brocato joins Dave in the Encova Insurance Studios to look ahe...

  • Kelly Allen on Hope Scholarship Funds

    "If we're going to have a program like this, we need to make sure parents have informed choice..." Reporting has revealed that $22 million in funds from the Hope Scholarship in West Virginia went to out-of-state schools, dance studios, and institutions. Kelly Allen is Executive Director of the W...

  • Toney Stroud on Marshall-Pitt Legal Battle

    A legal dispute has begun between Marshall University and the University of Pittsburgh over a contract agreeing for the two teams to play in football. Toney Stroud is the Chief Legal Officer for Marshall University and he joins Talkline to give the details.

  • Transportation Secretary on Winter Roads

    Winter Storm Blair left its mark on West Virginia with many roads still struggling with snow and ice accumulation. West Virginia Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston joins Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows on Talkline to give an update on the DOT’s efforts to clear the roadways.

  • Brian Abraham on Winter Storm Blair

    Brian Abraham is the Chief of Staff for the Governor Justice Administration and he joined MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows to assess the state’s response to Winter Storm Blair and how their recovery efforts will continue.

  • Statewide Weather Roundup

    With Winter Storm Blair falling on West Virginia overnight, Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows opened MetroNews Talkline with a rapid-fire check in with multiple reporters across the state.

  • Debby Pannell Gives Power Outage Updates

    Debby Pannell is a spokesperson for Appalachian Power and she joined MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows to give an update on power outages in the state and detail who has been most impacted by Winter Storm Blair.