With Neal Brown now out at the helm of WVU Football, the coaching search has officially commenced by WVU Athletic Director Wren Baker. Greg Hunter of Blue and Gold News joined Talkline to discuss the coaching search, and the hope to unite the fanbase with whoever is chosen.

The City of Charleston has begun discussions on a proposed draft bill that would prohibit panhandling in the city, an ordinance mirroring ones established in Wheeling and Morgantown. Dave Allen is the host of 580 Live on WCHS and he joined Talkline to discuss the proposal and a Charleston perspec...

"...not the patient dead on the table, not rolling in surpluses, it's about even." MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joined Talkline this morning to discuss the recently announced state revenue numbers and his view of the state budget.

"...every step of the way erodes public confidence in the system." President Joe Biden announced a pardon for his son Hunter Biden on Sunday, much to the chagrin of Republican lawmakers nationwide. NewsNation's Chris Stirewalt joins Talkline to give his take on the pardon.

“At this point in time you just had to rip the band-aid off and move on.” Greg Hunter of Blue and Gold News joined Talkline to discuss and give his reaction to Wren Baker’s dismissal of Neal Brown as WVU Football head coach.

News broke Sunday that WVU Athletic Director Wren Baker had made the decision to relieve Neal Brown of his duties. MetroNews Sports’ Brad Howe joins Talkline to look back at Neal Brown’s tenure and what went wrong to lead to his firing following the regular season.

Victoria West, the Parkersburg woman who was a balloon handler in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, joins Hoppy to share her experience getting to march in the parade.

Dr. Laura Davisson, Professor and Director of Medical Weight Management at WVU, comes into the studio to talk with Hoppy about all things associated with the weight loss drugs issue.

Tony Caridi joins Hoppy to talk about the WVU basketball team in the Battle for Atlantis basketball tournament in the Bahamas with the upset against Gonzaga and the following loss to Louisville

The Pride of West Virginia will be marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday. WVU Band Director Keith Jackson joined Talkline to discuss the opportunity and what it means to the program.

This Thanksgiving weekend will bring a rapid increase in travelers on the roadways in West Virginia. The state’s recent $25 million upgrades to state turnpikes will be tested with the large amount of traffic. MetroNews’ Jeff Jenkins joins Talkline to give some pointers for holiday travel in the M...

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.

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.

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.

"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.

Emily Calandrelli "The Space Gal", joins Talkline to tell of her recent experience in space.

WVU Women's Cross Country Head Coach Sean Cleary discusses the team's second place finish at the NCAA Championship this past weekend.

MetroNews' Chris Lawrence joins the show to give the lay of the land for this year's Deer Season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.