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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Brad Howe Recaps WVU vs UCF
Brad Howe, from MetroNews Sports and 3 Guys Before the Game, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss WVU football's performance in their game against UCF over the weekend.
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Greg Noone on No Kings Protests
Greg Noone, Political Science Professor at Fairmont State, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the No Kings Protests that occurred over the weekend and share why people should be focusing more blame on Congress.
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Grayson Logue on Earning Back Trust in the Health Field
In recent years, many people have lost faith in doctors and medical experts. Grayson Logue, The Dispatch, joins Dave and TJ to talk about what is causing that and what some practices are doing to try and earn that trust back.
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Hoppy Kercheval on Updates on Vaccine Exemptions
Hoppy Kercheval joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the continuing changes and cases of religious exemptions to vaccines.
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Dr. Joseph Jones on Pentagon Press Rules
Dr. Joesph Jones, WVU College of Creative Arts & Media, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the recent changes to press rules in the pentagon that has left only one news outlet signed on.
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Rusty Hutson on Retiring Oil & Gas Wells
Rusty Hutson, CEO of Diversified Energy, stops by Talkline with Dave and TJ to discuss a first of it's kind partnership between Diversified Energy and the State.
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Jim Thornton talks Marshall Homecoming and life experiences
Voice of Wheel of Fortune, and Marshall Homecoming Grand Marshall, Jim Thornton joins talkline to share his feelings being the Grand Marshall and some life experiences of his.
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Riley Moore on Government Shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, Congressman Riley Moore, joins Dave and TJ to discuss if anything has changed.
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Brian Helton and TJ Meadows Debate on Energy
Brian Helton, Fayette County Senator, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss energy sources and rates.
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Larry Pack on Hope Scholarship Frustrations
Homeschool parents and families aren't happy with the current state of the Hope Scholarship's online purchasing system for school supplies. Larry Pack, West Virginia Treasurer, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to explain the issue and what they're doing to try and fix it.
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Matt Harvey on Becoming Northern District Attorney
Matt Harvey, New US Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss his appointment.
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Robert Bolton on Peace in Gaza
Fairmont State Political Science Professor, Robert Bolton, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss the events of the last few days in Gaza.
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Brad McElhinny Shares Why Parents are Upset with the Hope Scholarship System
Homeschool parents and families aren't happy with the current state of the online purchasing system for school supplies for the Hope Scholarship. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent, Brad McElhinny, shares insight into some of the issues that parents are having.
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Dave Wilson on Hobbies
Dave Wilson takes a look at hobbies and why he believes people don't have them anymore.
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Chris Stirewalt on Separation of Powers
Chris Stirewalt, Host of the Hill Sunday on NewsNation, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss the impact of Trump sending troops to cities like Chicago.
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Marty Roth on UC Enrollment
President of the University of Charleston, Marty Roth, joins Dave on Talkline to discuss the university's recent increase in enrollment.
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Chelsea Ruby on Fall Tourism
Chelsea Ruby, Tourism Secretary, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to discuss fall tourism in West Virginia.
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Amelia Knisely on School Choice, ICE Jail Beds, and more
Amelia Knisely of WV Watch weighs in on Hardesty and School Choice, ICE jail beds, and more.
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Joe Statler talks about BOE, Hardesty, and School Choice
Joe Statler, Mon County Delegate, joins Dave and TJ to give his perspective on the BOE discussions, Paul Hardesty's comments, and the ongoing issues surrounding School Choice.
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Hoppy on "Level Playing Field" between School Choice and Public Schools
Hoppy comments on what Paul Hardesty said both at the State School Board meeting yesterday, and on Talkline this morning.
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Dave and TJ on Paul Hardesty's Comments
Dave and TJ had State Board of Education President, Paul Hardesty on the show earlier, now the two discuss what they got out of the conversation.
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Paul Hardesty on State School Board Meeting
Paul Hardesty, President of the West Virginia Board of Education, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the School Board meeting that took place yesterday and some of the comments that Hardesty made at the meeting.
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Michael Tomasky on Government Shutdown
With a government shutdown looming once again, Editor of The New Republic, Michael Tomasky, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the shutdown and try to determine who is to blame.
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Shelley Moore Capito on Impending Government Shutdown
U.S. Senator, Shelley Moore Capito, joins Dave and TJ on Talkline to discuss the upcoming government shutdown and her lack of optimism that they will reach a solution before the end of the day.