MetroNews Hotline

Hotline Feature – Kathy Mattea: Don Was, Bob Weir’s Legacy, and Mountain Stage’s 43rd Year 15.01.2026 10:09 ↓

Kathy Mattea joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to preview a special Mountain Stage show in Morgantown as the program kicks off its 43rd year. Kathy reflects on her WVU days, unforgettable Coliseum concerts, and the passing of Bob Weir, whose influence looms large over this weekend’s headliner Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble. The conversation highlights the ensemble’s Detroit roots, a powerful con...

Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Waymo Close Calls, CES Robots, and Apple’s Billion-Dollar AI Bet 14.01.2026 12:44 ↓

Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET rejoins Dave Weekley on Hotline for her first tech report of 2026, tackling a week packed with eye-opening developments. The conversation opens with a frightening Waymo self-driving car incident in Phoenix and why highly publicized mistakes may actually be part of the path toward safer autonomous travel. Abrar then recaps a full-scale return to CES, highlighting humanoid rob...

Hotline Feature – Dave Bryan: Mike Tomlin Steps Away, Steelers at a Crossroads, and What Comes Next 13.01.2026 31:19 ↓

Dave Bryan of Steelers Depot joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to break down the seismic news rocking Pittsburgh: Mike Tomlin stepping away after 19 seasons as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bryan explains why Tomlin was not fired, how his remaining contract complicates any return to coaching, and why sitting out a season — or moving into television — makes sense. The discussion explores wheth...

Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: Golden Globes Fallout, Nikki Glaser’s Future, and Yellowstone’s Expanding Universe 13.01.2026 11:59 ↓

Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to break down a busy Hollywood week led by the Golden Globe Awards. The two recap Nikki Glaser’s hosting performance, debate whether she’s headed toward acting or a larger TV role, and look at early Oscar momentum, including Timothée Chalamet’s growing frontrunner status. Kristyn also dives into surprise wins for Teyana Taylor, t...

Hotline Feature – Germain Lussier: Stranger Things Conspiracy, Nolan’s Odyssey, and Hollywood’s 2026 Power Plays 09.01.2026 5:41 ↓

Germain Lussier of Gizmodo joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to unpack one of the strangest pop-culture reactions in recent memory — the belief among some fans that Stranger Things’ finale was fake, sparking elaborate conspiracy theories and online sleuthing dubbed “ConformityGate.” Germain explains why the ending was definitive, what Netflix actually has planned next, and how fandom expectations spir...

Hotline Feature – Larry Groce: Tour Life Meltdowns, Mountain Stage in Morgantown, and the Pressure of a Bond Song 09.01.2026 13:07 ↓

Larry Groce, former longtime host of Mountain Stage, joins Dave Weekley and Coop on Hotline for a wide-ranging conversation that blends music, psychology, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Larry reflects on witnessing tour-life blowups and why on-the-road pressure can push artists past their limits, while also stressing empathy for performers having their worst day. He previews the upcoming Moun...

Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: New Year’s TV Ratings, Awards Season Kickoff, and the End of Stranger Things 07.01.2026 9:04 ↓

Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to kick off the new year with a wide-ranging look at television and Hollywood trends. The two break down why ABC dominated New Year’s Eve ratings, whether the CNN Anderson Cooper–Andy Cohen format is losing momentum, and how live events continue to outperform scripted programming. Kristyn also recaps the Critics’ Choice Awards, i...