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
  • Phil Cunningham Shares His Story

    Phil Cunningham, Former Track Coach at Liberty High, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to share his story and how he became the track coach without legs.

  • Amelia Ferrell Knisely on 2025 News Stories

    Amelia Ferrell Knisely, West Virginia Watch, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss some of her top stories from 2025.

  • Matt Lewis on Trump in 2025

    Conservative Commentator, Matt Lewis, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss Trump in 2025 and affordability.

  • David Hoyt on Country Roads

    David Hoyt joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to share the story of the time he "broke" the song Take Me Home, Country Roads in America.

  • Daniel Woods on Top Sports Stories of 2025

    Daniel Woods, MetroNews, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss Joe Brocato's list of the Top WV Sports Stories of 2025.

  • Jeff Jenkins On Christmas

    Jeff Jenkins, MetroNews, joins the show to continue a Talkline tradition as he reads from Luke Chapter 2 and explain what it means to him.

  • Brooke Bias on Dave Wilson

    Brooke Bias, sister of Dave Wilson and Physical Education Teacher of the Year, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to continue a Christmas tradition and reminisce on their memories of past Christmases.

  • Steven Allen Adams on Governor Morrisey's First Year

    Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline and gives a rundown of Governor Morrisey's first year in office.

  • Kristyn Burtt on Christmas Movies

    Kristyn Burtt, Hollywood Reporter, joins Dave and TJ to discuss Christmas movies and if people still go to the box office on Christmas.

  • Taylor Richmond on Marijuana Reclassification

    WV Libertarian Party Chair, Taylor Richmond, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss Trump's recent request to expedite the reclassification of Marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 and why he believes this is "A small victory".

  • Dale Sparks on calling for an open primary

    Monongalia County Republican Executive Committee Chair Dale Sparks talks about the call for an open primary in May 2026.

  • Mike Oliverio on Re-Election

    State Senator Mike Oliverio joins Dave on set to talk about running for re-election.

  • Chris Lawrence on Buck Harvest Numbers

    Chris Lawrence, MetroNews Outdoors, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss the drops in numbers for this year's Buck Harvest and explain some of the reasoning behind this.

  • Greg Noone on Venezuela

    Greg Noone, Political Science professor at Fairmont State, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss the current affairs between the U.S. and Venezuela.

  • Erica Peterson on Foster Care Resources

    Erica Peterson, Mountain State Spotlight, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss resources for foster care children that the children aren't being made aware of and the amount of money being sent back to the federal government because of it.

  • Dave Allen on the Future of Journalism

    Host of MetroNews Midday, Dave Allen talks with Dave Wilson about the future of journalism and some of the concerns he has because of social media.

  • Chris Stirewalt on Political Dynamics and Healthcare Subsidies

    Host of the Hill Sunday on NewsNation, Chris Stirewalt, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss political dynamics, focusing on healthcare subsidies, long-term effects, and the evolution of the Republican Party.

  • Brad McElhinny on Jim Justice's Comments

    Brad McElhinny, MetroNews Statewide Correspondent, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to go over some of Senator Jim Justice's comments on healthcare.

  • Joe Manchin on Sarah Beckstrom passing

    Joe Manchin gives his perspective on the National Guard members attacked and the passing of Spc. Sarah Beckstrom.

  • Jim Kaufman on Legislative Agenda

    Jim Kaufman, WV Hospitals Association, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss what the WV Hospital Association has on their legislative agenda for the upcoming 2026 session.

  • Joe Brocato on MetroNews Player of the Year

    Joe Brocato, MetroNews Sports, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to announce the 2025 MetroNews Player of the Year and explain the selection process.

  • John Hardy on Berkeley County Growth

    Berkeley County Commissioner, John Hardy, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline and explains some of the challenges the county is facing as it continues to grow.

  • Larry Pack on Hope Scholarship Report

    Larry Pack, West Virginia Treasurer, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the recent report detailing the numbers and information of the Hope Scholarship

  • Nick Preservati on Data Centers

    Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Nick Preservati, joins TJ on Talkline to discuss data centers and House Bill 2014.