MetroNews Hotline

Hotline Feature - Buy or Sell: Digital Wallets, AI Audio, and Record-Breaking Robots 16.05.2025 9:55 ↓

In this fast-moving edition of Buy or Sell on Hotline, Dave, Coop, and Matt Guitar Murphy explore the week’s biggest tech and culture questions. Is it time to fully embrace digital wallets? Should we be concerned or excited about AI narrating audiobooks? And is a Rubik’s Cube-solving robot in 0.1 seconds impressive or just a novelty? The trio debates convenience versus security, creativity versus...

Hotline Feature - Mission Confusion, Final Destination Thrills & a New Superman? Germain Lussier Breaks It Down 15.05.2025 8:46 ↓

Germain Lussier from Gizmodo joins Dave to dive into Hollywood’s latest hits and misses. They discuss why the newest Mission: Impossible may feature killer action but fails on clarity, while Final Destination: Bloodlines delivers gruesome fun and fresh storytelling. Plus, thoughts on the new Superman trailer, Nolan’s next IMAX epic, and whether Tenet or Dunkirk deserves a second watch. Bonus: Germ...

Hotline Feature - Chef Paul's Campfire Favorites, Seafood Boil Tips & Taco Talk 12.05.2025 11:27 ↓

Chef Paul Smith joins Dave to talk campfire meals, seafood boil secrets, and taco shell debates. From Appalachian trout over open flame to low-country boils done right, Chef Paul shares expert tips for outdoor cooking. He also breaks down the differences between white and yellow corn tortillas, previews the new South Charleston farmers market, and shares plans for his upcoming wood-fired pizza cla...

Hotline Feature - Pick One: Farewell Tours, Foodie Road Trips & Knicks vs. Celtics 08.05.2025 12:26 ↓

Dave and Coop dive into another spirited edition of Pick One, debating whether The Who’s latest “farewell” tour is truly their last, and comparing iconic anthems "Enter Sandman" and "Country Roads." They imagine road-tripping with Alton Brown or Guy Fieri, make tough calls on Knicks-Celtics playoff predictions, and settle on their favorite Law & Order series. Plus, wild cards like receiving my...

Hotline Feature - Mountain Stage Preview with Kathy Mattea: Summer Lineup & Rising Stars 08.05.2025 10:52 ↓

Kathy Mattea joins Dave to preview upcoming Mountain Stage shows, including the highly anticipated August 24 performance by Robert Randolph at the Robinson Grand in Clarksburg. Kathy shares behind-the-scenes stories about featured artists like Susan Werner, Them Cooley Boys, The Arcadian Wild, Maya DeVitry, and rising star Medium Build. They also chat about the evolution of the Nashville music sce...

Hotline Feature: Conclave Surprise: Bishop Mark Brennan on Pope Leo the 14th's Election 08.05.2025 10:09 ↓

In this exclusive MetroNews Hotline segment, Bishop Mark Brennan of the Wheeling Charleston Diocese provides unique insights into the surprising and swift election of Pope Leo the 14th. Discussing the significance of the first American Pope, Bishop Brennan offers a nuanced perspective on the Catholic Church's global unity, the legacy of Pope Francis, and the challenges facing the new pontiff. Key...