Best of Talkline

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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Best of Talkline
  • Jason Pizatella on the Zipper Merge

    TJ recently opened a can of worms by suggesting people "Zipper Merge" in construction zones. Today, Jason Pizatella, CEO of the WV Contractors Association, stops by to explain the Zipper Merge and why it is safer and more effective.

  • David Kelly on New Position

    David Kelly, the newly appointed Commissioner of Corrections & Rehabilitation in West Virginia, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss his new position.

  • Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Hope Scholarship Requests

    Amelia Ferrell Knisely, with West Virginia Watch, joins Talkline to discuss some of the things that people have requested through the Hope Scholarship Program.

  • Brad McElhinny on Governor Morrisey's Appointments

    MetroNews Statewide Correspondent, Brad McElhinny joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the people who Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed to various positions.

  • Geno Chiarelli on Methadone

    Monongalia County Delegate, Geno Chiarelli, joins Talkline to discuss the use of Methadone to treat addiction, and why he believes it is important.

  • Doug Hess on Cuts to Medicaid

    Doug Hess, Chief Operating Manager for The Arc of Mid Ohio Valley/The Arc of West Virginia, joins Talkline to discuss how the "Big, Beautiful" bill's proposed cuts to Medicaid would impact West Virginians and their healthcare.

  • Sam Petsonk on Current State of NIOSH Lawsuit

    Attorney Sam Petsonk joins Talkline to discuss the current situation with the NIOSH lawsuit, and how things have worked out to this point.

  • JB Akers on Abortion Law/Miscarriages

    JB Akers, Kanawha County Delegate and House Judiciary Committee Chairman, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss a recent event and why a woman should never be prosecuted for having a miscarriage.

  • Eric Nelson on Upcoming End of Fiscal Year

    West Virginia Revenue Secretary, Eric Nelson, stops by Talkline to discuss the upcoming end of the fiscal year and assess how the state's funds are looking.

  • Scott MacFarlane on McDowell County

    Scott MacFarlane, CBS Correspondent, was recently in McDowell County working on a story covering the flood and the people who were impacted by it. He joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to share what he saw while he was down there.

  • Matt Lewis on the Democratic Party

    Conservative Commentator, Matt Lewis, joins Talkline to talk about the current lack of leadership for Democrats and how this kind of thing has happened before.

  • Joe Brocato on Mountaineer Baseball in Super Regionals

    Over the weekend, the WVU baseball team beat Kentucky 13-12 and advanced to the super regionals. MetroNews Sports' Joe Brocato joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss what comes next for the team and what would need to happen for the Mountaineers to host their next game.

  • Chris Stirewalt on Presidential Egos

    Earlier in the week, Dave and TJ discussed which U.S. Presidents had the biggest egos, now Chris Stirewalt, host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation, joins Talkline to share his thoughts on the subject.

  • Governor Morrisey on Changes to Child Welfare

    Governor of West Virginia, Patrick Morrisey, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to explain the recent changes to child welfare he recently announced and the reasonings behind them.

  • Governor Morrisey on Religious Exemptions

    Patrick Morrisey, Governor of West Virginia, joins Talkline and defends his case for religious exemptions to vaccines and explains his reasoning behind signing the executive order allowing it.

  • Steven Allen Adams on Governor Morrisey's Child Welfare Changes

    Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers, joins Talkline to discuss the recent changes that Governor Patrick Morrisey announced for the Child Welfare system.

  • Hoppy Kercheval on Changes to Child Welfare System

    Hoppy Kercheval joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss Governor Patrick Morrisey's recent announcement to changes in the Child Welfare system.

  • Debra Rusnak on New Evidence in Kanawha Manslaughter Case

    Debra Rusnak, Kanawha County Prosecutor, joins Talkline to discuss new evidence which has upgraded a manslaughter case in Kanawha County to first-degree murder charges.

  • Brad McElhinny on Social Media

    MetroNews Statewide Correspondent, Brad McElhinny, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline and the three discuss social media, their struggles with it, and how government officials are using it.

  • Mitch Carmichael on Green Power and Economic Development

    Mitch Carmichael, former Senate President and Secretary of Economic Development for West Virginia, joins Talkline to share his knowledge on economic development, Green Power, and what companies look for in the state.

  • Eli Baumwell on ACLU Lawsuit

    Eli Baumwell, Executive Director for the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia, joins Talkline to shed some light on the reasonings behind the ACLUWV filing a lawsuit against the Governor.

  • Dan Greear on Running for Intermediate Court of Appeals

    Dan Greear, West Virginia Judiciary, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to announce he is running for reelection.

  • Craig Blair on Eliminating Certificate of Need

    Craig Blair, former State Senate President, joins Talkline to discuss eliminating Certificate of Need on Healthcare and why he thinks eliminating it will be bad for West Virginia.

  • Chris Stirewalt on Journalism

    Chris Stirewalt, Host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss journalism and the importance of having many people with differing opinions.