MetroNews Talkline

Roger Hanshaw, House Speaker, discusses the GOP House Priorities for 2026. Jim Kauffman, President of the WV Hospital Association, discusses the challenges hospitals face in the coming year. PSC Chair Charlotte Lane on keeping coal-fired power plants open. Metronews Sports' Joe Brocato announces the 2025 Metronews Football Player of the Year. 

Larry Pack, WV Treasurer, runs down a comprehensive report on the Hope Scholarship. Dave Allen, co-host of Metronews Midday, talks about Monday's snow and rants about new, trendy names. Berkeley County Commissioner John Hardy explains the challenges of growth. Senate Finance Committee Chair Jason Barrett shares his thoughts on PEIA and the spousal surcharge. Plus, listener calls and texts. 

Dr. Matthew Christiansen talks about Hep B vaccines. Chris Miller discusses the impact of rolling back CAFE standards. More on the judge's ruling on the charter school system. Plus, Kyle Wiggs stops by to recap the HS Football Championships. 

Dave & TJ have more questions about asking questions. Ashley Horst with the Stubblefield Institute weighs in. WV AG JB McCuskey discusses the National Guard deployment to DC. Kanawha County Delegate JB Akers thinks changes are needed for the high school athlete transfer rule. Plus, a preview of the High School Football Championships. 

Dave & TJ discuss the art of asking the question and why asking questions is considered to be criticism. Leann Ray, of WV Watch, says the governor has fumbled the response to the DC shooting. New Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Tom Willis joins the show and Howard Monroe stops by. 

Gabriel Markle, Webster County High School Principal, shares his thoughts on the life of Sarah Beckstrom. Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson rolls out November numbers. Hoppy weighs in on the tragic shooting last week involving WV National Guard members. Plus, your texts. 

Steven Allen Adams, with Ogden Newspapers, reports on a possible Morrisey Tax Reform plan. Gov. Morrisey talks about the approval of the state's BEAD application and the possible tax plan. Chris Stirewalt stops by to talk politics. Chris Lawrence talks the start of deer season. Joe Brocato sets up the quarterfinal round of the HS Football Playoffs. 

Albert Wright, President & CEO of WVU Medicine, talks about expanding into southwestern PA. Amelia Knisley, from WV Watch, discusses her story about the 13,000 students who are homeless. Later, Cabell County Senator Mike Woelfel talks about how to address the students' needs. Plus, Hoppy stops by the studios. 

Dave & TJ discuss the vote in the House to release the Epstein files. Brad McElhinny explains how the WV delegation voted. Fox News' Jared Halpern has more reactions from DC. Also... more discuss on the state school aid formula. Roane County Superintendent Michelle Stellato discusses ways to tweak the formula. Also, Tamaya Browder, with the WV Center on Budget and Policy, offers insights on th...

Larry Pack, WV Treasurer, lays out his legislative priorities for 2026. Dave & TJ talk education, Hope Scholarship and visit with Milken Award Winning Teacher Brooke Bailey. The Mullens Elementary Teacher was surprised with the award during an assembly this morning. Mon County Del Geno Chiarelli shares his thoughts on the audit report into CPS. And Toyota WV President David Rosier details a ne...

Jared Halpern, Fox News, talks about the president's reversal on the Epstein Files. New US Attorney for the Southern District Moore Capito joins the show. Tiffany Hoben with Cardinal Institute discusses the school aid formula and Joe Brocato recaps a busy weekend in sports. 

Michele Craig, the keynote speaker of the Marshall Fountain Ceremony, shares her experiences following the Marshall Football plane crash in 1970. Nick Preservati talks energy policy. Chris Stirewalt stops by to chop up politics and the mishandling of the Epstein Files. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!!

WVU President Dr. Michael Benson joins the show. Fox News Ryan Schmelz talks about the end of the government shutdown. Dave & TJ dig into declining enrollment numbers with WV Asst. Superintendent Jeff Kelley. Mike Murphy, with the Committee for Responsible Budgeting, explains what tariff dividend payouts would actually cost and the mounting national debt. 

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin & Senator Shelley Moore Capito join the show. Talking about the salary of the new Washington Center Director with Steven Allen Adams. 50-year Mortgages? Dave and TJ discuss with financial advisor John Burdette. Brad McElhinny has details on declining student enrollment in public schools. 

A judge denied a request for an injunction regarding the National Guard's deployment to DC. Brad McElhinny explains the decision. WV AG JB McCuskey also weighs in on the decision. Congressman Riley Moore talks about reopening the federal government. Barbour County Schools Superintendent Eddie Vincent talks about the decision to consolidate middle schools and the need to address rural schools. 

The latest on the search for a miner missing in a flooded coal mine in Nicholas County. Amanda Barren reports. Gov. Morrisey discusses the latest in the search. Nicholas County Commissioner Garrett Cole talks about the community impact. Also, Fox News' Ryan Schmelz with the latest on the government shutdown deal. Brad McElhinny and Joe Brocato stop by. 

Was the Omnis $50 million EDA loan a good deal? Former Senate President Craig Blair discusses. Joe Brocato sets up the final week of HS football. Chris Stirewalt weighs in on the politics of the day. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!!

Hope Gas President & CEO Morgan O'Brien talks about a settlement on its rate increase case. WV Secretary of State Kris Warner stops by the studio. Brad Howe previews WVU Basketball and Football. Howard Monroe, from WVLY Radio, talks about a homeless camp being closed in Wheeling and his takeaways from Tuesday's elections. Mon County Delegate John Williams weighs in on funding SNAP benefits for...