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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Brad McElhinny on Shelley Moore Capito and the "Big Beautiful" Bill
With Trump's "Big Beautiful" Bill being passed into the Senate, Brad McElhinny, MetroNews Statewide Correspondent, joins Talkline to share what Senator Shelley Moore Capito had to say about the bill.
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Greg Thomas on Shelley Moore Capito Reelection
Republican Strategist, Greg Thomas, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss Shelley Moore Capito's opposition for reelection and why he doesn't believe any of them are a concern.
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Barbara Evans Fleischauer on Executive Authority
Former Monongalia County Delegate, Barbara Evans Fleischauer, joins Talkline to share what the laws state about Executive Authorities and the powers of Executive Orders.
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Michael Tomasky on the "Big Beautiful" Bill
Michael Tomasky, editor for The New Republic, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to share his thoughts on the "Big Beautiful" Bill and why he thinks it is a "bad piece of legislation".
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Matthew McCullough on High School Track Petition
Matthew McCullough, a concerned parent in Bridgeport, started a petition to allow an extra girl to qualify for the shotput and discus events at this year's state Track & Field competition. He joins Talkline to explain why.
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Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Foster Care System
Amelia Ferrell Knisely, WV Watch, joins Talkline to discuss the foster care system and the current problems it is facing.
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Brad McElhinny on Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriation Subcommittee Hearing
MetroNews Statewide Correspondent, Brad McElhinny, joins Talkline during a Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriation Subcommittee hearing to share some insight into what is taking place in the hearing.
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Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad on Prostate Cancer
Dr. Jaschar Shakrui-Rad, a Urologist and Robotic Surgeon with Mon Health, joins Talkline to discuss prostate cancer and what Joe Biden's recent diagnosis could mean.
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Kelly Allen on Changes to Medicaid
Kelly Allen with the West Virginia Center for Budget and Policy, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to talk about how the "Big Beautiful Bill" will impact West Virginians and Medicaid.
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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.
