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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Daniel Woods on WVU Women's Basketball
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Joe Brocato on Boys High School Basketball Tournament
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Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Foster Care
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Dave Tallman & Dave Tallman on High School Basketball Championships
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Hoppy Kercheval on Darian DeVries Departure
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Jonathan Pinson on child welfare bills
Jonathan Pinson joins Dave and TJ in the Capitol Rotunda to talk about details behind the child welfare bills.
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Brad McElhinny on cellphone bans in schools
MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Dave and TJ at the Capitol and shares details on cellphone bans in schools.
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Mark Ferrell on the statue of Robert C. Byrd
Mark Ferrell, Former Press Secretary for Senator Byrd, speaks with Dave and TJ at the Capitol Rotunda about the bill proposed to remove the statue of Senator Byrd.
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Governor Morrisey on Microgrid Bill
Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law that would help attract data centers to West Virginia. Governor Morrisey joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows for a conversation surrounding the bill and economic policy in West Virginia.
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Brad Howe on DeVries Departure
News broke early Tuesday evening that WVU Mountaineers Men’s Basketball coach Darian DeVries will be leaving to take the head coaching job at Indiana. MetroNews Sports’ Brad Howe joins Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to share his reactions to DeVries’ short tenure and departure.
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Greg Hunter on Darian DeVries
Mountaineer Basketball fans continue to share their reactions to a tough week, with head coach Darian DeVries leaving to take the head coaching job at Indiana. MetroNews Sports’ Greg Hunter joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to share his thoughts and reactions on what the futu...
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Fred Persinger Previews HS Boys Tournament
The West Virginia High School Boys Basketball Championships are underway in Charleston. MetroNews Sports’ Fred Persinger joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to preview this week’s action.
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FEMA Officer on McDowell Co. Flooding
Mark O’Hanlon is the Federal Coordinating Officer for FEMA and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows from the Capitol Rotunda to talk the flooding in McDowell County and FEMA’s response in the southern part of the state.
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JB McCuskey on WVU Tournament Snub
Selection Sunday came and went, leaving the Mountaineers as one of the first four out and ending their season. WV Governor Patrick Morrisey announced he will have Attorney General J.B. McCuskey look into the NCAA’s decision. Attorney General J.B. McCuskey joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson...
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Brad Howe on WVU Tournament Snub
“I have not heard a good answer yet.” Mountaineers and sports fans everywhere were shocked to learn that WVU was left out of the NCAA Tournament. MetroNews Sports’ Brad Howe joins Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to share his reactions to WVU’s omission.
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Cecil Roberts on Retirement
Cecil Roberts is the President of the United Mine Workers Association and he recently announced his retirement for later this year after serving as President since 1995. Cecil joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to reflect on his time as UMWA President.
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Brad McElhinny from the Capitol
Brad McElhinny joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to talk about what is happening at the Capitol this week, but as Dave points out, the real story may be what is not happening at the Capitol this week.
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Dave Sits Down With First All-Women Officiating Crew
During this week’s Girls High School Basketball Championships, the WVSSAC had their first all-women officiating crew in the tournament with LaKeisha Barron-Brown, Stephanie Broker, and Lexi Miller. Dave sat down with the crew for an extended interview for MetroNews Talkline.
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Hoppy Kercheval Joins from the Capitol
MetroNews Talkline Host Emeritus Hoppy Kercheval makes a special guest appearance at the capitol. Hoppy joins Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows from the AARP Broadcast Location for a conversation surrounding the foster care system in West Virginia.
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Brad McElhinny with Capitol Update
MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny has been busy covering the legislative session. Brad joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows for an update on what he’s watching going into the second half of the session.
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Roger Hanshaw on Legislative Session
Roger Hanshaw is the House Speaker and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows from the State Capitol Rotunda to reflect on the legislative session so far at the halfway mark and talk the current status of the state budget.
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Fred Persinger on Girls Basketball Tournament
The Girls High School Basketball Tournament is underway in Charleston this week. MetroNews Sports’ Fred Persinger joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to recap last night’s action, and look ahead to the semifinals.
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Michele Blatt on Education Challenges
Michele Blatt is the State School Superintendent in West Virginia. Michele joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to talk about the state Board of Education intervening in Mingo County after numerous concerns about student education.
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Fred Persinger on Girls Basketball Tournament
The Girls High School Basketball State Championship began today in Charleston. MetroNews Sports’ Fred Persinger joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to preview the action and share what matchups he’s most excited for.
