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
  • Larry Pack on Legislative Session

    Larry Pack is the West Virginia Treasurer and he joins Dave & TJ on MetroNews Talkline from the Capitol Rotunda to review Governor Morrisey’s State of the State address and talk about the 2025 legislative session.

  • Governor Morrisey joins from Capitol

    Governor Morrisey gave his first State of the State address as West Virginia Governor last night. Governor Morrisey joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to talk his State of the State address and look ahead at the 2025 legislative session.

  • Randy Smith from the Capitol

    Randy Smith is the current Senate President and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ from the Capitol Rotunda to preview the 2025 legislative session and talk policy that Republicans will focus on in 2025.

  • Monongalia County Senator on Trump Tariffs

    Chris Rose is a State Senator from Monongalia County and the Chair of the Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee. Chris Rose joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for a conversation surrounding tariffs and their impacts on West Virginia and the coal industry.

  • Amelia Ferrell Knisely on WV Education Challenges

    West Virginia Watch’s Amelia Ferrell Knisely has a new piece detailing the struggles of education in the West Virginia legislature with things like teacher pay, student discipline, and school choice at the forefront. Amelia joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to dive into what she learned in ...

  • Gaylene Miller on 2025 Legislative Session

    Tomorrow begins the 2025 West Virginia State Legislative session. Gaylene Miller is the State Director for AARP West Virginia, and she joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to look ahead to the legislative session and their focus for the year.

  • Amanda Barren on Governor Morrisey

    WOWK 13 News’ Amanda Barren recently sat down with Governor Patrick Morrisey for a long interview about his work ahead as Governor. Amanda Barren joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to dissect her interview with Governor Morrisey.

  • Mitch Carmichael on Legislative Session

    The 2025 West Virginia legislative session begins this week at the state capitol. Mitch Carmichael is the former Senate President, and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to look ahead to the session, and share his expectations for this year.

  • Joe Brocato with HS Basketball Update

    Winter weather is threatening the Snyder of Berlin Utz Snacks Shootout in Institute, WV. MetroNews Sports’ Joe Brocato joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to give the latest on winter weather and its impact on the popular high school basketball event.

  • WV Attorney General on NY Lawsuit

    West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York regarding climate change laws. JB McCuskey joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to explain why this suit was filed and what they hope to accomplish.

  • Chris Stirewalt on Media Coverage of Trump

    Donald Trump and Elon Musk have had an immediate effect on the Federal Government. NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to look at the Trump Administration’s use of executive power, and the media’s coverage of the “shock and awe” of Trump’s presidency.

  • 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.