MetroNews Hotline

Hotline Feature – Video Game Report: Musk Misfires, Xbox Shakeup, and Pokémon at 30 26.02.2026 6:24 ↓

Dave Weekly and Coop welcome Ryan for a Video Game Report covering Elon Musk’s attempts to use AI tools to improve his play in Baldur’s Gate 3 and Diablo 4, along with backlash from the gaming community. The segment also examines major leadership changes at Xbox, concerns about AI’s role in game development, and what the future could hold for consoles. Plus, a look at Pokémon’s 30th anniversary an...

Hotline Feature – Rock Hall 2026 Debate with Logan Scott and Shockley 25.02.2026 13:59 ↓

Dave Weekley and Dale Cooper welcome Logan Scott of V100 and “Shockley” of 98.7 The Mountain for a spirited roundtable on the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. The group debates whether the Hall has drifted beyond rock, weighs first-time nominees like Phil Collins and Pink, and argues over legacy acts including Iron Maiden, Oasis, Mariah Carey, and Wu-Tang Clan. From one-album cases like J...

Hotline Feature – Jason Williams: DuPont Roots, NBA Memories, and White Chocolate Stories 24.02.2026 13:42 ↓

Dave Weekly welcomes DuPont High School legend and former NBA star Jason “White Chocolate” Williams ahead of his St. Albans Q&A event. Williams reflects on his Sacramento days, winning a championship with the Miami Heat, and his breakout performance at Florida against Kentucky. He discusses wearing No. 55 at Marshall, his respect for Jason Kidd and Russell Westbrook, and life after basketball,...

Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: AI Afterlife, Apple’s Event, and Smart Glasses Privacy 19.02.2026 9:18 ↓

Dave Weekly talks with CNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti about a Meta patent that could allow AI to continue posting on someone’s social media account after death, raising ethical and privacy concerns. They preview Apple’s upcoming March event and what to expect from more affordable iPhones and MacBooks. The conversation also examines the growing difficulty of spotting AI-generated content online and the pote...

Hotline Feature – Germain Lussier: Shrinking Easter Eggs, YouTube Filmmaking, and Predator’s Resurgence 19.02.2026 5:27 ↓

Dave Weekly talks with entertainment journalist Germain Lussier about a fun pop culture wrinkle involving Indiana Jones references inside Shrinking and what it means for shared universes. They discuss the theatrical success of the YouTuber-made horror film Iron Lung and whether online creators can break into the traditional studio system. The segment also covers Martin Scorsese’s cameo in the Star...