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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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...
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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.
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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.