MetroNews Talkline

Brad McElhinny details his report on incentives for local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE. Dave Allen, of Metronews Midday, comments on the halftime show on Sunday. Tiffany Hoben, Cardinal Institute, breaks down deficiencies in the school-aid formula. Taylor Richmond, Libertarian Party Chair, shares his thoughts on the legislative session so far. 

Dave & TJ discuss the "Rupie Amendment" and other topics from the legislative session. Brad McElhinny stops by. Chris Stirewalt weighs in on the latest national issues. Steve Cotton previews Marshall's big match-up with Miami, OH. 

Jeff Kessler, former WV Senate President, discusses running for the Democrat nomination for US Senate. WV Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin is pleased with the party's slate of candidates heading into the primary election. ICE Philadelphia Field Office Director Michael Rose details an immigration enforcement operation in West Virginia. Eric Nelson, WV Revenue Secretary, details January collectio...

Amy Nicole Grady, Senate Education Committee Chair, talks about several bills regarding education and education funding. Chris Stirewalt weighs in on national politics. Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, joins the show after an appearance in Parkersburg with Gov. Morrisey. Brad McElhinny has an update on the WV Legislature. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!

Senator Shelley Moore Capito discusses the contention over DHS Funding and a possible shutdown. Del. JB Akers discusses a bill passed this week dealing with human trafficking. Brad McElhinny has an update from the capital. Hoppy Kercheval looks ahead to the May Republican Primary. GOP Strategist Greg Thomas on his thoughts on the upcoming primary. 

Sen. Eric Tarr talks about public education funding. Can private and public education co-exist in WV? Sen. Jay Taylor is calling for major reforms for CPS. The pressures on high school student athletes. Brad McElhinny reports from the state capitol. 

Steven Allen Adams, of Ogden Newspapers, drops by. Mon County Del. Geno Chiarelli discusses a pair of bills dealing with economic development. Toby Rice, CEO of EQT, explains what it takes to keep energy flowing during the extreme cold. Brad McElhinny has the latest from the state capitol on Day 14 of the Legislative Session. 

Dave & TJ recap the winter storm that impacted the entire state over the weekend. Plus, WVU President Michael Benson and WVU Medicine President & CEO Albert Wright detail a comprehensive study on the economic impact of the university and health system. 

Meteorologist Bryan Hughes has the latest on the pending winter storm impacting millions of people across the country. WVDOT Spokesman Brent Walker on road crews' preparation for the storm. Hoppy Kercheval, Brad McElhinny and Chris Stirewalt weigh in on the news of the day. 

Dave & TJ share their thoughts about the first week of the legislative session. Ethan Howland, of Utility Drive, discusses the complexities of adding data centers to the grid. David Goldberg, Chair of the WV Hospitals Association, weighs in on the healthcare industry's economic impact. Brad McElhinny has the latest from the legislative session. 

Paul Hardest, WV BOE President, details the takeover of Hancock County Schools. He also discusses what aspects of the school aid formula he wants lawmakers to examine. Howard Monroe stops by. Chris Stirewalt weighs in on the news of the day. Brad McElhinny has an update from the Capitol. 

Del. Mike Pushkin outlines the Democrats' legislative agenda. Amelia Courts, from the Education Alliance, discusses school-business partnerships. Brad McElhinny and Hoppy Kercheval have an update from the Capitol and Del. JB Akers talks about data centers. 

WV Attorney General JB McCuskey discusses the Save Women's Sports Act and the case his office will make defending it at the US Supreme Court. Senator Eric Tarr discusses the lack of direction in the state senate. WV GOP Chair Josh Holestein talks about the decision to close the party's primary elections. Plus, Brad McElhinny stops by with an update at the Capitol ahead of the legislative session. 

Rob Cornelius, Republican Strategist, argues that the party should keep its primary election closed. Ryan Schmelz has an update from Capitol Hill. Chris Stirewalt stops by. Plus, STEAM RELEASE! 

WVU President Dr. Michael Benson introduces new provost Beverly Wendland. GOP Strategist Greg Thomas has polling data on closed primaries. Hoppy stops by. Joe Manchin weighs in on excluding independents from party primary elections. 

US Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins the show following a briefing on the operation in Venezuela. Amelia Knisely discusses the governor's plans to address the child welfare system. The dim financial picture for school systems across the state. P