MetroNews Midday

Dave talks with WV State Democratic Chair Mike Pushkin, then he opens up the phone/text lines on Open Line West Virginia.

Amanda and Dave talked with Ambassedor Francis Rooney, Joe Fitzwater, Mark Lillly, and Will Thompson.

Amanda and Dave talk with Chris Lawrence, Dave Wilson, Dr. Jenee Walker, and Delegate Evan Hansen.

Dave talks with Eleanor Mayor Cam Clendenin on this week's Mayor Monday, then he opens the phone/text lines on Open Line West Virginia.

Amanda and Dave talk with Dr. Matthew Weimer, Julie Britton and Rosemary Ketchum.

Amanda and Dave talk with Chris Lawrence, TJ Meadows, Joe Fitzwater and Dr. Jesse Fallon.

Jeff Jenkins talks with Jess Miers and Aaron Parker on Weekend Sports Blitz.

Amanda and Jeff Jenkins talk with William Marshall, Pastor Matthew Decker and Mark Curtis.

Amanda and Jeff Jenkins talk with TJ Meadows, Seth Skiles and William Marshall.

Dave talks with Robb Reel, Tracy Hannah, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Dave Weekley and Stephanie Pauley.

Dave talks with Santa/Robb Reel our Wonderful West Virginian for this week, Scotty Dingess and Colonel William "Bunner" Dunn.

Dave talks with Jeff Jenkins and Burke Allen.

The final hour highlights rural health care and workforce development as James Nemitz, President of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, joins the show to explain why the school leads the state in producing physicians who stay and practice in West Virginia. Dr. Nemitz discusses osteopathic medicine, rural training, physician retention, and incentives that keep graduates in underserved...

The 1 o’clock hour focuses on health care affordability and economic pressure facing West Virginians as Kelly Allen, Executive Director of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, breaks down the expiration of ACA tax credits and what rising premiums could mean for families, retirees, and small business owners. The discussion examines real-world consequences, uncertainty heading into the new...

The noon hour of MetroNews Midday opens with Jeff Jenkins delivering the day’s top headlines, including breaking news, public safety updates, and statewide developments. TJ Meadows returns with pointed commentary reflecting on the year’s most debated policy issues and outside influence on West Virginia decision-making. The hour also features newsmaker context from the MetroNews newsroom and sets t...

Dave Allen talks with Aaron Parker during this week's Weekend Sports Blitz, plus your calls and texts on Open Line WV.

Amanda Barren and Dave Allen highlight this week's Lunch Spot, Sarah's Bakery in Charleston.  Also they are joined by Logan County Emergency Services Director Roger Bryant on recent damages caused by severe weather, Pastor Charlie Mays talks about the spirit of Christmas, and political columnist Mark Curtis discusses recent national news.

Amanda Barren and Dave Allen Speak with Jeff Jenkins covering local news, Dave Wilson on his new commentary, Chris Hamilton, the WV Coal Association President and CEO, talks about a mining accident in Wyoming County, and Secretary of State Kris Warner. 

Dave Allen talks with Brad McElhinny about state and local news stories, plus your calls and texts on Open Line WV.

Dave Allen talks with State Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin on possible federal reclassification of marijuana, Hoppy Kercheval on State of Minds, and Joe Fitzwater on the weather.

Dave Allen talks with Andrew Donaldson from West Virginia Watch, Rodney Holbert, co-chair of WV Infrastructure Report Card, and Putnam County Sheriff Bobby Eggleton on high-end thefts at grocery stores.

Amanda and Dave talk with our Wonderful West Virginian Durand Warren, Dr. Lisa Costello, Mitch Carmichael and Mike Nolting.