Best of Talkline
Talkline is a two hour call-in portrait of West Virginia, conducted by the states best known broadcaster. The Mountain States politics and history, prejudices and preferences are voiced by a native son and the people who phone in. Hoppy Kercheval often begins his discussion with an opening monologue or distinguished guest before opening up the phone lines. Since he is arguably as familiar to state lawmakers and members of the judiciary as they are to him, discussions can be both informative and highly entertaining. Through Talkline, Kercheval provides his 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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Ryan Schmelz on the Big Beautiful Bill
Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins Talkline after the House Budget Committee held a late night vote which advanced the "Big Beautiful Bill".
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Dave Allen on Joe Biden
Dave Allen, host of MetroNews Midday, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the recent news that Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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Dr. Rebecca Bailey on Matewan Massacre
Dr. Rebecca Bailey, an associate professor at Northern Kentucky University, joins Talkline to share information on the Matewan Massacre and what drew her to learn more about it.
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Marty Brennaman talks about Pete Rose
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Chris Stirewalt on the "Sensible Center"
Chris Stirewalt, host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the "Sensible Center" ("Political Normies" as he calls them) and their impact on elections.
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Bishop Mark Brennan on the New Pope
Bishop Mark Brennan of the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese joins Talkline to discuss the naming of a new Pope and his reaction to the news.
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Mike and Melissa Oliverio on the SpaceTrek Program
Monongalia County Senator, Mike Oliverio and his wife Melissa join Talkline and share information about the SpaceTrek Program, which aims to give high school girls opportunities to learn about STEM fields.
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Ryan Weld on Cleveland Cliffs
Brooke County Senator, Ryan Weld, joins Talkline to tell how residents of Weirton, West Virginia have been impacted after Cleveland Cliffs announced they will no longer be putting a manufacturing facility in.
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Chris Lawrence on Coal Miner Lawsuit
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Wayne Ryan on becoming Executive Director of the WVSSAC
Wayne Ryan was recently named to become the next Executive Director of the WVSSAC, he joins Talkline to tell why he took and is excited to be in the position.
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Jim Justice on No Tax on Overtime
Senator Jim Justice joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to share why he is supporting a bill aiming to get rid of taxes on overtime pay.
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Brad McElhinny on NIOSH Lawsuit
MetroNews Statewide Correspondent, Brad McElhinny, joins Talkline to give the latest insight on a lawsuit against the federal government because of the closing of NIOSH.
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Steven Allen Adams on Governor and Superintendent Memos
Ogden Newspapers' Steven Allen Adams joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss communications over the weekends between the Governor's Office and the State School Superintendent after they sent out differing memos.
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Brant Standridge and Chad Prather on Ignite the Classroom
Brant Standridge, President of Huntington Bank, and Chad Prather, President of Huntington Bank West Virginia, join Talkline to share information about Ignite the Classroom.
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Gat Caperton on Tariff Impact
Gat Caperton, ownere of Gat Creek, joins Talkline to tell how tariffs are positively effecting his business and why he is hopeful for the future.
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Matt Lewis on Donald Trump
Conservative Commentator, Matt Lewis, joins Talkline today to discuss and elaborate on a piece he wrote on Donald Trump.
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Sydnei Tatum on McDowell County Flood
Photographer in McDowell County, Sydnei Tatum, has been documenting the floods and assisting neighbors. Today, she joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to share what she has seen over the past few months since the flood.
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Shelley Moore Capito on NIOSH
Senator Shelley Moore Capito is on Talkline with Dave and TJ to discuss the current situation with NIOSH and how she is working to ensure something like this doesn't happen again.
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Governor Patrick Morrisey on Bill Signings
West Virginia Governor, Patrick Morrisey joins Talkline to share information on some of the bills he signed, vetoed, and let walk before the deadline last night.
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Geno Chiarelli on Morgantown Camping Ban
Monongalia County Delegate, Geno Chiarelli, joins Talkline to discuss the Camping Ban in the city of Morgantown and why he is in support of it.
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Chris Miller on Automotive Tariffs
Chris Miller, Owner of Dutch Miller Auto Group, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the tariffs on the automotive industry and why he thinks there is a bigger plan in place.
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Liberty Vittert Capito on Coal and Climate Change
Liberty Vittert Capito, Professor of Data Science and on-air statistician for NewsNation, joins Talkline to talk coal and why she believes it is not impacting climate change.
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Mike Nolting on Morgantown Camping Ban
WAJR's Mike Nolting joins Dave and TJ to discuss the recent passing of a Camping Ban in the city of Morgantown.
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Taylor Richmond on the Libertarian Party
Taylor Richmond, West Virginia Libertarian Party Chair, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to share the message and political beliefs of the Libertarian Party.