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Hotline Feature – Christy Martin: Coal Miner’s Daughter to Boxing Pioneer 26.02.2026 13:11 ↓

Dave Weekly welcomes former boxing champion Christy Martin for an in-studio conversation about her groundbreaking career and being honored at the West Virginia Legislature. Martin reflects on fighting under Don King, her signature pink gear, the 1996 bout that helped elevate women’s boxing, and overcoming life-threatening violence outside the ring. She also discusses the long journey to bring her...

Hotline Feature – Kathy Mattea Previews Mountain Stage in Athens 26.02.2026 8:54 ↓

Dave Weekly talks with Kathy Mattea about Mountain Stage heading to Athens, Ohio for a live show at the Memorial Auditorium. Mattea reflects on the program’s regional reach across Appalachia and previews the lineup, including Peter Holsapple, The Steel Wheels, Lily Thomas, Russell Best, and Sam Weber. The conversation also revisits R.E.M.’s memorable 1991 Charleston appearance and highlights how M...

Hotline Feature – Germain Lussier: Contact Revisited and Scream’s Price Tag 26.02.2026 7:55 ↓

Dave Weekly and Coop talk with Germain Lussier of Gizmodo about Jodie Foster’s Contact and why the 1997 sci-fi film may be more appreciated now than when it was released. Lussier shares his personal connection to the movie and reflects on how science fiction has changed over the past three decades. The conversation also dives into the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding the latest Scream installme...

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...