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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  • David Green on Flood Response

  • Aaron Sporck on Huntington Bank's Support Efforts

    Aaron Sporck, Senior Vice President of Huntington Bank, joins Talkine from the Armory Building in Welch, to share how Huntington Bank is currently working to help the community.

  • Ryan Weld on Vaccine Bill

    Ryan Weld is a Republican Delegate from Brooke County, and an attorney in West Virginia. Ryan joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows for a discussion on the legal concerns he has with the vaccine exemption bill.

  • Shawn Fluharty on Current Legislation

    “So can we get some adults in the room and start talking about policy?” Shawn Fluharty is a Democratic Delegate from Ohio County and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows for a conversation on legislative priorities in West Virginia.

  • AFL-CIO President on PEIA

    West Virginia’s Public Employee Insurance Agency has been at the forefront of budget struggles in the state. Josh Sword is the President of the AFL-CIO of West Virginia and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows for a discussion around PEIA and its importance to West Virginia’s...

  • Joe Ellington on Student Discipline Bill

    Student discipline is among the leading topics for lawmakers in Charleston this year. Joe Ellington is a Republican delegate from Mercer County and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to discuss student discipline.

  • Brad McElhinny on Lawmakers’ Focus

    Brad McElhinny has been following the legislative session closely, and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows to give the latest updates on what legislation lawmakers are focusing on.

  • Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Student Discipline

    Lawmakers in Charleston are trying to find a solution to the student discipline issue in West Virginia schools. Amelia Ferrell Knisely is a reporter for West Virginia Watch and she attended the House Education Committee meetings before joining Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows on MetroNews Talkline to cat...

  • Brad McElhinny with Legislative Session Update

    The 2025 Legislative session continues at the West Virginia Capital with education, DEI, and more up for discussion. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for an update on the happenings this week in Charleston.

  • Tom Takubo on Vaccine Bill

    Senate Bill 460 would loosen vaccine exemptions for West Virginia students. Senator Tom Takubo joins MetroNew Talkline with Dave & TJ to discuss Senate Bill 460 and why he voted against the passage of the bill.

  • Senator Capito on DOGE in WV

    Elon Musk's DOGE showed up in Parkersburg, WV last week as they continue to assess federal government jobs. Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to talk about the impact of DOGE and the Trump Administration on West Virginia.

  • Brad McElhinny with Legislation Update

    Senate Bill 460, which would loosen exemptions from vaccines for public school children, was one of the main topics of discussion among lawmakers Friday morning. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinn joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to fill in the latest.

  • Dr. Dan Breece on Certificate of Need

    Certificate of Need and access to healthcare has been up for discussion among lawmakers in Charleston. Dr. Dan Breece is VP of Physician Services & Chief Medical Officer for Memorial Health Systems and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for a conversation surrounding Certificate of Need.

  • Chris Stirewalt on DC and WV Politics

    Chris Stirewalt is a Wheeling native, long-time political columnist, and current host of The Hill on Sunday on Newsnation. Chris joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for a discussion on DC and state politics and how they have changed over the years.

  • Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Child Care

    Amelia Ferrell Knisely is a reporter for West Virginia Watch covering the legislative session. She joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ from the Capitol rotunda to discuss legislation surrounding child care.

  • Jeff Jenkins with Flooding Latest

    Jeff Jenkins was on the ground in McDowell County in areas heavily impacted by recent flooding. Jeff joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to give the latest updates.

  • Hoppy Kercheval on New Commentary

    Hoppy Kercheval’s newest commentary “Legislature prepares to roll back progress on childhood immunizations” is on WVMetroNews.com. Hoppy joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for a discussion on HB 5106 which would allow more vaccine exemptions for students.

  • Brad McElhinny on Trans Legislature Meeting

    A new Senate Bill would close a loophole for hormone treatment for transgender minors in West Virginia. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to detail the issue and the testimony shared during the committee meeting.

  • Eli Baumwell on ACLU Day

    It is ACLU day at the West Virginia Capital. Eli Baumwell is the Executive Director of ACLU West Virginia and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ for a discussion on the legislative session, and ACLU’s impact on legislation nationwide.

  • Jeff Jenkins with Flooding Update

    Rescue efforts following flooding in the southern part of the state have been complicated with snowfall in the area. MetroNews’ Jeff Jenkins joins Talkline to give the latest updates.

  • Mark Manchin on Glenville State Day

    Today is Glenville State University day at the Capitol in Charleston. Glenville State University’s President Mark Manchin joined MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to discuss the University’s past, present, and future.

  • Mike Pushkin on Legislative Session

    It’s early in the days of the legislative session, but lawmakers are already hard at working introducing new bills. Mike Pushkin is the WV Democratic Party Chair and he joins MetroNews Talkline with Dave & TJ to discuss the legislative session so far.

  • Chris Lawrence with Flooding Update

    Rescue and cleanup efforts are still ongoing after flooding ravaged some of the state’s southern counties. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Chris Lawrence joins MetroNews Talkline to give the latest on the affected areas.

  • Jeff Jenkins with Flood Update

    Multiple counties in West Virginia are under a State of Emergency due to flooding conditions from the weekend’s weather. MetroNews’ Jeff Jenkins joins Talkline with Dave & TJ to give the latest update on damages and power outages in the state.