MetroNews Hotline

Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: ChatGPT Atlas, Amazon’s Robot Workforce, and the Rise of Robo-Deliveries 22.10.2025 10:20 ↓

CNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti joins Dave Weekly on Hotline for a fast-paced dive into the latest tech headlines. They discuss OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT Atlas, a browser that could challenge Google Chrome; Amazon’s plan to replace half a million warehouse jobs with robots; and a new Waymo–DoorDash partnership bringing food via self-driving cars. The conversation also touches on AI deepfakes in Hollywood a...

Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: Kimmel Controversy, Carson’s Legacy, and the Early Arrival of Christmas Movies 20.10.2025 13:12 ↓

Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to break down the surprising fallout from the Jimmy Kimmel suspension, as Disney and Hulu lose millions of subscribers before bringing him back. The two also mark Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday with a look at late-night nostalgia, reveal the casting of Coleman Domingo as the Cowardly Lion in Wicked for Good, and laugh about how Ha...

Hotline Feature – Chef Paul Smith: Leaving “The Pitch,” The Diner Debate, and Pasta Prep Tips 20.10.2025 10:48 ↓

Chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to reveal that he’s stepping away from his role at The Pitch to focus full-time on 1010 Bridge and Pauly’s. The James Beard–nominated chef also dives into Charleston’s missing 24-hour diner culture — reflecting on the city’s late-night past, shifting demographics, and why the modern restaurant landscape makes round-the-clock service nearly impossible. P...

Hotline Feature – Beer Friday with Pat Strader: Fresh IPAs, Camden Clouds, and West Virginia Craft Pride 17.10.2025 12:09 ↓

It’s Beer Friday on Hotline as craft beer columnist Pat Strader joins Dave Weekly to pour through what’s new across West Virginia’s brewing scene. Pat spotlights Bad Shepherd’s freshly tapped Electric Petting Zoo IPA, Corber’s whimsical Camden Clouds Hefeweizen inspired by Camden Park, and Bridge Brew Works’ upcoming Halloween Bash. They also toast to Short Story’s expansion, Weathered Ground’s pa...

Hotline Feature – Buy or Sell: Cold Calls, Haunted Houses, and Extra Sauce Fees 17.10.2025 11:54 ↓

Dave Weekly, Coop, Matt, and Ryan go all in for another round of Buy or Sell, weighing in on everything from creative show ideas to paranormal adventures and pizza sauce justice. The crew debates Matt’s pitch for a new MetroNews “Cold Call” concept, Ryan’s Incan beef jerky history lesson, Coop’s ghost story from Kansas, and Dave’s take on Little Caesars’ $1 sauce scandal. Equal parts sharp, funny,...

Hotline Feature – Kathy Mattea: Grand Ole Opry Induction, Friendship, and Full-Circle Moments 16.10.2025 10:38 ↓

Country music icon and Mountain Stage host Kathy Mattea joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to reflect on her emotional induction into the Grand Ole Opry, a career milestone shared with close friends Trisha Yearwood, Terry Clark, and Susie Bogguss. Mattea shares heartfelt memories from the ceremony, the story behind surprising Bogguss with her own Opry invitation, and what it means to join a century-old...

Hotline Feature – Germain Lussier: The Running Man Reboot, Tron’s Troubles, and Streaming’s Sci-Fi Future 16.10.2025 8:40 ↓

Gizmodo’s Germain Lussier joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to talk about the buzz surrounding Edgar Wright’s reboot of The Running Man — and why this update could finally capture the dystopian edge of modern reality TV. They also unpack the disappointing box office fate of Tron: Ares, Jared Leto’s polarizing role, and whether Disney’s long-running franchise has finally flatlined. The conversation wrap...