MetroNews Talkline

Sen. Shelly Moore Capito discusses the pending government shutdown. Progressive commentator Michael Tomasky joins the show. Plus, Del. Rick Hillenbrand talks about the impact of the MARL transmission line on Hampshire County. Treasurer Larry Pack proposes the legislature pass a bill for "no tax on tips."

Ryan Schmelz, with Fox News, has the latest on the pending government shutdown. Dave & TJ weigh in on the new "Hope Coliseum." WV Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin drops by. WVU AD Wren Baker joins the show. 

Kaitlin McCormick, with Next Era Transmission, discusses the proposed route for the MARL transmission line. Brad Howe previews WVU's matchup with Utah. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!

Kent Leonhardt, WV Ag Commissioner, joins the show. Wheeling Attorney Teresa Toriseva discusses a pending civil case involving a hidden cam in the women's locker room at the State Police Academy. Hoppy stops by to talk politics and religion. Plus, data centers are proposed for development in Mingo County. 

JB McCuskey, WV Attorney General, joins the show. Dave & TJ share their thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel's return to network television. What could the impact be if the ACA premium subsidies are not extended and why the Pentagon's new rules for journalists is bad policy. Plus, Jared Halpern and Ryan Schmelz of Fox News Radio stop by. 

Mon County Senator Mike Oliverio thinks the legislature will be able to protect the pensions of people working at state-run hospitals. Greg Thomas outlines a WVCALA report on who personal injury attorneys are backing. Dr. Clay Marsh explains the association between Tylonel and autism. Plus, comedy aficionado Jack Logar discusses Jimmy Kimmel's return to late-night TV. 

Amelia Ferrell Knisley, on loan from WV Watch, discusses the sale of four state-owned facilities. John Deskins, WVU Bureau of Business and Economic Research, breaks down the interest rate cut. House Judiciary Committee Chair JB Akers explains the complexities of proposals to increase minimum sentencing for 1st Degree Murder. Brad McElhinny has an update on more lawsuits filed over vaccine laws. Pl...

Del. Jonathan Pinson joins the show after Thursday night's vigil for Charlie Kirk at the state capitol. More on the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and the 1st Amendment. Joe Brocato recaps a tremendous performance in HS football and previews this week's matchups. Chris Stirewalt stops by and STEAM RELEASE. 

Dave & TJ talk about Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. Hoppy stops by to discuss the First Amendment. Plus, details on the governor's energy plan with Nick Preservatti. And Schools Superintendent Michele Blatt reports some improvement in the balanced scorecard. 

Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango explains why it is time to increase the minimum penalty for 1st Degree Murder. Kristen Burt talks about the life and career of Robert Redford. The 1st Amendment and people losing their jobs over social media posts have been in the news. Robert Bolton, Fairmont State Political Science Professor, discusses. Plus, Mon County Delegate Geno Chiarelli desc...

WVU Coach Rich Rodriguez joins the show in the second hour after the win over Pitt. WV Attorney General J.B. McCuskey stops by. WVU Board of Governors Chair Rusty Hutson talks campus security and supporting athletics. 

Details on the arrest of the alleged assassin who killed Charlie Kirk. Steven Allen Adams, with Ogden Newspapers, talks vaccines. Chris Stirewalt stops by. Retired US Senator Joe Manchin discusses his new book and the problems in today's politics. 

Dave & TJ react to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They also get reactions from WV GOP Chair Josh Holstein & Congressman Riley Moore. Senator Jim Justice discusses vaccines, the government shutdown, and his political future. 

Hoppy stops by to discuss vaccine policy. The Teacher of the Year, Tiffany Barnes and Service Personnel of the Year, Brandon Kelley are in studio. Cabell County Delegate Dr. Matthew Rohrbach discusses possible improvements to PEIA. Brad McElhinny stops by. 

WV Treasurer Larry Pack discusses the revised budget proposal for the Hope Scholarship. Debra Rusnak, Kanawha County Prosecutor, details a murder case that involved three teens. Harrison County Senator Ben Queen believes the state's finances are in good shape. Secretary of State Kris Warner talks voter registration and Brad McElhinny stops by. 

Marshall President, Brad Smith, highlights the accomplishments of the Ascend WV program. The Cardinal Institute weighs in on possible improvements to PEIA. Brad Howe breaks down the Mountaineers' loss at Ohio and more information on Appalachian Power rate increases. 

Hoppy stops by. Marshall AD Gerald Harrison joins the show and is excited about the first home weekend. Brad McElhinny has a news update and Chris Stirewalt weighs in on the latest politics in Washington. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!

The final findings of the Metronews WV Poll. Fox's Ryan Schmelz has an update from Washington. Dr. Lisa Costello and Dr. James McJunkins discuss questions concerning childhood vaccinations. A data center could be built in Mingo County. Plus, previewing the weekend in college and high school football with Joe Brocato. 

New polling numbers on President Trump's approval ratings in West Virginia. Consumers scored a win in a power rate increase request. A new documentary debuts tonight detailing the story of Blair Mountain. Plus... you comments on the text line. 

Rex Repass has info on the latest Metronews WV Poll regarding what voters think about vaccine requirements and the quality of schools. WV Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson has numbers from August. Josh Sword, President of the WV AFL-CIO stops by. Plus, Brian Dayton with the WV Chamber of Commerce. 

Brad McElhinny has the latest on the vaccine exemptions legal battle. Information on how a man and a young boy helped save the life of a woman in Boone County. WVU appears to have been the victim of a swatting incident. Plus, Political Science Professor Greg Noone stops by and Howard Monroe stirred up trouble on social media. 

Brad McElhinny stops by. Dr. Jarvier Cardenas talks about a new initiative with Marion County Schools aimed at making football safer. Jared Halpern has the latest from DC. Brad Howe talks about the opening week of football.