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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Tony Caridi Previews Battle 4 Atlantis
The Mountaineers are in the Bahamas playing against top flight opponents like Gonzaga and Indiana in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. Tony Caridi joins Talkline to preview the tournament and set the scene for this week’s matchups.
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Brad McElhinny on PEIA Rates
An increase in PEIA rates continues to be a hot-button topic in West Virginia. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joined Talkine to give the latest including his thoughts on Senate Finance Committee Chairman Eric Tarr’s comments earlier with Hoppy on Talkline.
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WaPo's Dan Diamond on Biden Ozempic Proposal
A new proposal by the Biden administration is looking to make costly weight loss drugs like Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Washington Post National Health Reporter Dan Diamond joined Talkline for a discussion on the proposal and the intentions and background behind it.
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Eric Tarr on PEIA Rate Increases
"The broader picture needs looked at. PEIA is just part of the compensation plan..." Senate Finance Committee Chariman Eric Tarr joined Talkline to discuss the expected PEIA rate increases and give a legislative perspective on how to compensate state employees.
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Emily Calandrelli on Her Journey to Space
Emily Calandrelli "The Space Gal", joins Talkline to tell of her recent experience in space.
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Sean Cleary on WVU Women's Cross Country's 2nd Place finish
WVU Women's Cross Country Head Coach Sean Cleary discusses the team's second place finish at the NCAA Championship this past weekend.
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Chris Lawrence on Deer Season
MetroNews' Chris Lawrence joins the show to give the lay of the land for this year's Deer Season.
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Brad Howe Previews UCF-WVU
The Mountaineers will host UCF in their final homestand of the season on Saturday. MetroNews Sports’ Brad Howe joins Talkline to preview the matchup, and emphasize the importance of a win for Neal Brown’s future.
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Mike Pushkin on PEIA Meetings
The latest in a series of public hearings hosted by the PEIA Committee took place last night in Charleston. WV Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin was at the event and he joined Talkline to share his thoughts on the meeting and the future of PEIA.
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Mike Stuart on School Consolidation
Public school consolidation continues to impact West Virginia communities as more counties have voted to close schools and consolidate with others. State Senator Mike Stuart joins Talkline to discuss the future of education in the state and what he sees as the best path forward.
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Brad McElhinny on Jerry West Sporting Club Home
A home formerly owned by basketball great Jerry West at the Greenbrier's Sporting Club is set to be auctioned off due to debt. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joined Talkline with the latest.
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Michele Blatt on WV Education
School consolidation is an emotional subject in West Virginia, but as more public schools are shuttered and consolidated, concern grows among citizens. State School Superintendent Michele Blatt joins Talkline to give her outlook on the future of state education.
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Simone Lewis on Winter Weather
Winter weather systems are moving into parts of West Virginia to end the week. Simone Lewis of the National Weather Service joins Talkline to give the latest forecast and share what parts of the state could experience the heaviest snow accumulation.
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Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Vaccine Exemptions
Amelia Ferrell Knisely is a reporter for West Virginia Watch and her most recent reporting highlighted vaccine exemptions and the easier pathway through legislature they could have under Patrcik Morrisey. Amelia joins Talkline to discuss her reporting and what it could mean for the future of the ...
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WVEA President on PEIA Public Hearings
President of the WV Education Association Dale Lee was one of the 100+ attendees at a public hearing regarding an expected hike in PEIA rates. Dale joins Talkline from the Encova Insurance Studio to dissect the meeting and the stories they heard from the community.
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Joe Brocato on HS Football Legal Resolution
A resolution was finally reached late Tuesday afternoon and the High School Football Playoffs can commence this Friday. MetroNews Sports' Joe Brocato joins Talkline to explain how the resolution was reached and give the lowdown on the beginning of the playoffs.
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Brad McElhinny with PEIA Update
The latest in a series of PEIA public hearings will be in Morgantown tonight, and high tensions are expected with 3 different unions that represent public workers holding a rally beforehand. MetroNews Brad McElhinny has been following the story, and joined Talkline to set the scene of what you ca...
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Marshall Soccer Coach on Postseason
Marshall Thundering Herd Men's Soccer Coach Chris Grassie has his team in the NCAA tournament as a 13-seed. Coach Grassie joins Talkline to discuss his team's seeding and what they're hoping to accomplish in the postseason.
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Joe Brocato on HS Football Legal Proceedings
Legal injunctions continue to delay the start of the WV High School Football Playoffs. MetroNews Sports' Joe Brocato joins Talkline to give an update on how close to a resolution we could be, and how soon after a resolution will we see kickoffs.
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Tony Caridi on WVU-Baylor
“It was a really odd game.” The Mountaineers were dealt a crushing blow in a home loss to Big 12 opponent Baylor Bears on Saturday. Mountaineer Play-by-Play Announcer Tony Caridid joins Talkline to try and make sense of a contest that Tony says was out of the ordinary.
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Travis Jones on HS Football Playoffs
A resolution is nearing for the legal challenges halting the start of the WV High School Football Playoffs. MetroNews Sports’ Travis Jones joins Talkline to give the latest update and provide when we can hopefully expect the first kickoff.
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Sarah Foster on National Credit Card Debt
National credit card debt has hit record numbers in 2024 with costs for everyday goods like gas and groceries increasing. Sarah Foster is an analyst with Bankrate, and she joins Talkline for a discussion on how credit card debt has accumulated to this record-breaking point.
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Chris Stirewalt on Trump Appointments
Donald Trump has begun his presidential appointments with selections that some are considering controversial such as Robert Kennedy Jr. and Matt Gaetz. NewsNation's Chris Stirewalt joins Talkline to dissect these appointments and what the underlying theme could be.
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Fred Persinger on HS Playoff Updates
The start of the West Virginia High School Playoffs has been delayed, but the path forward is becoming clearer by the day. MetroNews Sports’ Fred Persinger joins Talkline to give an update on all of the legal proceedings surrounding the state’s High School Football Playoffs.