MetroNews Talkline

Will the US Senate pass permit reform or the Ratepayer Protection Act? Brad McElhinny shares thoughts from Senator Shelley Moore Capito.  Dave, TJ and Chris Stirewalt weigh in on the great "Iced Coffee Debate."  Aaron Ferguson, Marshall Hall of Famer and All-American Football Player, reminisces about the 1996 National Champion Thundering Herd.  And... STEAM RELEASE!!

Rep. Riley Moore is introducing a bill to expand a national historic district into the eastern panhandle.  Curt Coccodrilli, with the US Department of Energy, is in Morgantown and joins the show to talk about national energy policy.  Things get spicy when Hoppy joins the show to discuss the Trump White House media ban.  John Williams, a Democrat running for the WV Senate 13th District, is in the s...

Dave & TJ discuss the controversial remarks made by a candidate for House of Delegates in Berkeley County. Later, they break down the chances of an AOC presidential run.  Fox News' Jared Halpern recaps the president's speech to the UN General Assembly.  Taylor Richmond, Libertarian Candidate for WV Senate 13th District, offers his views on Flock Cameras, school funding and his approach if elec...

Discussion about a legislative audit with Steven Allen Adams of Ogden Newspapers. Talk about the national debt and media coverage. WVBA Executive Director Leslie Rubin stops by the studio. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw reacts to controversial comments by a GOP House candidate in Berkeley County and Black Diamond Power operations. 

Mon County Senator Mike Oliverio explains why he believes there need to be restrictions on Flock camera use. Brad McElhinny talks about nuclear. Putnam County Senator Eric Tarr explains the need and the complications of laws protecting kids being pulled from public schools. Brad Howe shares his thoughts on the WVU victory against UVA. 

Dr. David Wiley, Academic AI Officer at Marshall, talks about the concerns surrounding AI development and its benefits.  Hoppy has new figures on poverty in WV. Brian Dayton with the WV Chamber of Commerce dives into the chambers new report on jobs and workforce in WV. 

Del. Adam Burkhammer discusses proposed legislation to prevent children in abuse cases from being pulled from school. More on the AI debate in Congress.  Sen. Patricia Rucker explains a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November.  Nick Preservati talks energy.  Plus, details on an education conference next week in Charleston. 

WV Attorney General JB McCuskey weighs in on the EPA rollback of greenhouse gas emissions. Columnist Mike McKenna says the rollback is a positive step and is skeptical of the urgent need to regulate AI.  WTOV9 Anchor Jamie Baker has details on new charges filed against the former Brooke High School Principal. MetroNews' Jack Carlson and Brad McElhinny stop by with updates on Huntington City Counci...

Remembering the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Jeff Jenkins shares coverage from 25 years ago. Burke Allen talks about the media coverage then & now. Chris Stirewalt also shares his memories of the 2001 attacks. Plus... your memories. 

Jason Pizatella talks about the potential for major building projects. WV Secretary of State Kris Warner reviews the 2026 Primary Election. Hoppy stops by and Political Commentary Andrew Donaldson joins the show to discuss the possible Morrisey vs. Justice campaign. 

Brad McElhinny explains the governor's announcement regarding nuclear power in WV. Dave & TJ talk about the potential 2028 race for governor. Sen. Ryan Weld wants to strengthen laws regarding secretly recording individuals. Del. Kayala Young believes WV can be a nuclear state. 

Amelia Knisely explains a lawsuit that was filed by parents in Mingo County regarding the Hope Scholarship. Scott MacFarlane stops by. GOP Consultant Greg Thomas speculates on what a Morrisey vs. Justice race for governor could look like. Joe Bro recaps the weekend that was in football. 

Nick Preservatti, Director of the State Office on Energy, discusses the Starwood investment in Mason County. Brian Abraham joins the show in the 2nd hour. Dave, TJ, & Hoppy talk about a possible Jim Justice run for governor. Plus... STEAM RELEASE!!!!

New revenue numbers for the month of August. WV Attorney General J.B. McCuskey explains a federal court decision in New York impacting WV. Treasurer Larry Pack does a deep dive on potential data center impacts. Del. Shawn Fluharty believes WV is leaving too much on the table with data center tax incentives. 

Dave & TJ talk data centers. WAJR's Mike Nolting recaps craziness at the Mon County Commission meeting. Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango explains an awkward situation filling an open seat on the commission. Fred Persinger previews the 25th season of GameNight. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!!!

Dr. Joseph Jones, from WVU, discusses the potential impact of the $17.1 billion Meta settlement. Gov. Morrisey and Senator Justice get into a social media spat. Rob Larew, with the National Farmers Union, weighs in on the Trump Beef policy. Entrepenuer and author John Hope Bryant talks about his book  Capitalism For All.  Plus, Hoppy stops by. 

Amelia Knisley, of WV Watch, has an update on the school clothing voucher program. Kathy Mattea shares her memories of Dolly Parton. Nscale is making an impact in Mason County. Details on how people impacted by the July floods and tornadoes can apply for an SBA loan. 

Brad McElhinny explores what happened to the "hot food" waiver for SNAP. Scott MacFarlane says the costs of school lunches illustrate concerns about rising costs. Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers, breaks down a complicated relationship with the owners of Pleasants Power Station. And Dave Allen stops by after attending the wake for Willie Akers in Logan. 

Details on a major drug bust in Morgantown. David H. McKinley discusses job creation and economic development. Chris Stirewalt is grumpy about the national debt. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!

The $40 trillion national debt has TJ's blood boiling. Brad McElhinny has news and notes. New heart treatment device being developed here in WV. Hoppy stops by and columnist Matt Lewis.