MetroNews Hotline

Hotline Feature – Chef Paul: Coffee Costs, Charleston Eats, and the Power of Salt 17.02.2026 11:48 ↓

Dave Weekly checks in with Chef Paul Smith from Charleston, South Carolina, discussing rising coffee prices and how restaurants are handling higher costs without passing them along to guests. Chef Paul shares details about Bad Happy Burrito’s opening in Hurricane, including the popular street tacos and the “Big Papa” burrito challenge. The conversation also explores specialty salts, Dickinson’s Sa...

Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: Robert Duvall, Reality TV Reckoning, and AI Controversy 17.02.2026 10:19 ↓

Dave Weekly talks with entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt about the passing of Robert Duvall and the legendary actor’s lasting impact on film and television. They also dive into Netflix’s new docuseries examining America’s Next Top Model and Tyra Banks’ leadership, plus the controversy surrounding AI-generated fight footage featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. The segment wraps with updates on...

Hotline Feature – Germain Lussier: Project Hail Mary Preview, Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, and Space Movie Season 12.02.2026 6:40 ↓

Film journalist Germain Lussier joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for a deep dive into upcoming sci-fi blockbusters. Germain shares early impressions from seeing footage of Project Hail Mary, the adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel starring Ryan Gosling, and explains why its emotional human-alien dynamic could make it the next great space film. The conversation then shifts to Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure...

Hotline Feature – Chef Paul Smith: Weeknight Wins, Kitchen Shortcuts, and Cooking with Confidence 10.02.2026 11:37 ↓

Chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for a practical, no-nonsense food conversation focused on cooking smarter, not harder. Paul shares real-world kitchen strategies for busy weeknights, breaking down how to build flavor quickly, avoid common home-cooking mistakes, and stay flexible when plans change. The discussion blends technique, timing, and mindset — emphasizing confidence in the kit...

Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: Hollywood Watch, Streaming Shifts 10.02.2026 10:09 ↓

Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline with a sharp breakdown of the latest moves shaping Hollywood and television. The conversation covers evolving studio strategies, streaming trends, and how audience habits continue to influence what gets greenlit. Kristyn offers industry context behind the headlines, separating real momentum from noise and explaining what these de...