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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Ashley Horst on Questions
Ashley Horst, Stubblefield Institute, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss why it seems like asking questions is often taken as opposition.
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JB Akers on School Transfer Rule
Kanawha County Delegate, JB Akers, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the current school transfer rules and how they might be adjusted during the next session.
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Howard Monroe on Political Division and Social Media
Howard Monroe, Watchdog Radio Network, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the political divide, social media, and asking questions.
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Dave and TJ on Asking Questions
TJ wrote a commentary titled Asking Questions is Patriotic. Dave and TJ discuss the commentary and the need to be able to ask questions about our government.
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Isaac Saul on the DC shooting
Isaac Saul, Founder of Tangle News, gives perspective on the DC shooting.
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Rear Admiral Baumgartner on Hegseth's orders
William Baumgartner, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, joins Dave and TJ to discuss Hegseth's orders to use lethal force in the September boat strike.
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Jim Justice on Tragedy in D.C.
Senator Jim Justice joins TJ Meadows on Talkline to shares what is on his mind after the tragic attack on West Virginia National Guard members that occurred on Wednesday and his sympathies to those dealing with the aftermath.
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Matt Christiansen on ADHD medication
Former State Health Official, Dr. Matt Christiansen is on Talkline with TJ Meadows to discuss ADHD medication and the number of children being diagnosed.
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Joe Deacon on Health Insurance Costs
Joe Deacon with Deacon & Deacon joins TJ on Talkline to discuss rising health insurance costs and explain some of the reasons that might be causing this.
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Chris Lawrence on Buck Season
Chris Lawrence joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss the upcoming start to Buck Season and share some stories from his years in the woods.
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Steven Allen Adams on Morrisey Tax Plan
Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers, is on Talkline with Dave Wilson to discuss Governor Morrisey's Tax Plan and the possibility of a special session for the state legislature.
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Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Homeless Students
13,000 school age children are homeless. Amelia Ferrell Knisely, West Virginia Watch, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to shed some light on the issue
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Tamaya Browder on State School Aid Formula
Tamaya Browder, West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the State School Aid Formula and what the Center on Budget & Policy believes could help to fix it.
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Jared Halpern on Latest Epstein Files Developments
Jared Halpern, Fox News Radio, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss what happens next for the Epstein files after the House voted to have them released.
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Tiffany Hoben on School Aid Formula
Tiffany Hoben, Cardinal Institute, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the School Aid Formula and the difficulties schools are currently facing.
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Jared Halpern on Epstein Files
Jared Halpern, Fox News Radio, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to explain the latest with the Epstein files and Trump's recent push to have them released.
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Chris Stirewalt on the Epstein Files
Chris Stirewalt, Host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the Epstein files and why he feels the situation has been mishandled.
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Nick Preservati on Governor's "50 by 50" Plan
Nick Preservati, Deputy Secretary of Commerce, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss some of the Governor's energy announcements and why it matters to West Virginians.
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Mike Murphy on Tariff Dividends
President Trump brought up the idea of sending $2,000 of tariff revenue to American citizens. Mike Murphy, Chief of Staff of the Committee for Responsible Budget, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to explain what this could mean and how it could happen.
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Michael Benson on the Future of WVU
President of West Virginia University, Michael T. Benson, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss his vision for the future of WVU.
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John Burdette on 50 Year Mortgage
John Burdette, Fourth Avenue Financial, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss a 50 year mortgage and why it is not a good option.
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Steven Allen Adams on Washington Center of Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship
Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers, joins Dave and TJ to share information on the new Washington Center of Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at WVU.
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Veteran Stories and Shoutouts
Dave, TJ, and our listeners share stories and appreciation for those who’ve served.
Happy Veterans Day to all who have served, thank you for your service!
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JB McCuskey on National Guard Ruling
West Virginia Attorney General, JB McCuskey, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss yesterday's ruling that Governor Morrisey and President Trump's use of the West Virginia National Guard was constitutional.