MetroNews Talkline

Dave & TJ talk about the latest on the federal government shutdown. Dr. Gordon Gee stops by to talk about promoting diversity of thought on college campuses. Bill Bissett, with the WV Manufacturers' Association, joins the show. Plus, Tom Susman, former PEIA Director, talks about the rising costs of healthcare. 

Kelly Allen, Executive Director of WV Center on Budget and Policy, discusses SNAP benefits' funding running out this week and the impact on WV families. How could WV agencies be more efficient while implementing the Big, Beautiful Bill? Dale Lee, co-President of Education WV, talks about PEIA proposals for next year. Fox News' Jared Halpern has the latest on the President's trip to Asia. Metronews...

Brad Howe talks about the NBA gambling scandal. Chris Sitewalt stops by in the second hour. Author, Dr. Michael Price discusses his new book, recalling the Pleasants Power Station cooling tower collapse in 1978. And... It's STEAM RELEASE!

Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the shutdown and why she doesn't favor blowing up the filabuster. Taylor Richmond, Chair of the WV Libertarian Party, weighs in on a number of issues. Hoppy shares his thoughts on the latest tax troubles for Senator Jim Justice. Plus, your calls and texts. 

Eric Nelson, State Revenue Secretary, talks about the state's bond rating. Compound GLP-1s are concerning state attorneys general across the country. Steven Allen Adams drops by. Del. Tristian Leavitt discusses overpayments to medicaid providers. Mark Martin remembers the life and career of Kennie Bass. Plus, Dave just doesn't care about the East Wing. 

Matt Lewis, political commentator, talks about his experience at a No Kings rally. Andrew Harding from the Heritage Foundation discusses the threat from China. Rob Larew shares some of the issues facing farmers during the shutdown. Plus, David McKinley Jr. shares his op-ed on the legislature spending too much time fighting the culture wars. 

Talking about the "No Kings" rallies held over the weekend. Coverage from differnent regions where rallies were held. Fairmont State Political Science Professor Greg Noone weighs in on the expanding power of the executive branch. Plus, Ben Beakes, President of the Metalurgical Coal Producers Association, talks about a recent trip to DC. 

Rusty Hutson, CEO of Diversified Energy, discusses a new public-private partnership to retire oil and gas wells. Hoppy Kercheval stops by. Dr. Joseph Jones, WVU College of Media & Communications, talks about the Pentagon reporters walking out. Brad McElhinny stops by. 

Jim Kaufman, WV Hospitals Association President & CEO, discusses the Rural Health Transformation Program. Jim Thorton, the Voice of Wheel of Fortune, is in town for Marshall Homecoming festivities. Michael McKenna weighs in on the theatrics of the government shutdown. Plus, Steven Allen Adams, of Ogden Newspapers, stops by. 

The latest from Washington, DC. Congressman Riley Moore discusses the government shutdown. Fox News' Ryan Schmelz and Jared Halpern have the latest from the Capitol and White House. Fayette County Senator Brian Helton debates energy policy. Hope Scholarship families are frustrated with the purchasing process. Plus, you calls and texts. 

Talking about the historic Gaza peace deal with Fairmont State Political Science Professor Robert Bolton. Brad McElhinny explains why some Hope Scholarship families are frustrated and WV Treasurer Larry Pack explains how his office is addressing those issues. Plus, new U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of WV stops by. Joe Brocato recaps Week 7 of high school football. 

Brad McElhinny recaps court proceedings regarding vaccination requirments and parents seeking religious exemptions. The latest on the government shutdown. Chris Stirewalt stops by and STEAM RELEASE!

Senator Shelley Moore Capito discusses the continued governement shutdown and the ceasefire deal in Gaza. Brad McElhinny has the latest from the courtroom in Raleigh County regarding the school vaccination exemptions case. Hoppy stops by as well. 

Wednesday was a full show with updates on WV's jails, the school vaccination lawsuits, tourism and a major crash on the WV Turnpike. Plus... the latest on the government shutdown and President Trump. 

Del. Matthew Rohrbach talks about changes to Medicaid. More discussion on education reform, the government shutdown and legal proceedings over vaccination requirements. 

More conversation about public education in West Virginia. Senate Education Committe Chair Amy  Grady discusses issues impacting schools, including the funding formula. Later, Jason Huffman with Americans for Prosperity WV, shares his thoughts. Plus, a recap of the weekend that was in football with Joe Brocato. Fox News' Ryan Schmelz and Jared Halpern have the latest frrom DC. 

Joe Statler, Vice-Chair of the House Education Committee, discusses the school aid formula and the challenges of making changes. Fox News' Jared Halpern has the latest on the government shutdown. Brad Howe previews WVU's trip to BYU. Chris Stirewalt rants on the ineptness of Congress. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!!

WV School Board President Paul Hardesty discusses what is holding public schools back. Dave & TJ weigh in. Fox's Ryan Schmelz has the latest on the federal government shutdown. Phamacueticals industry expert Krista Capehart explains what we know about TrumpRx. And Hoppy stops by. 

Dave & TJ discuss the federal government shutdown. Senator Jim Justice offers his thoughts. WV Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson has an update on September finances. Reaction to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's speech to top military brass. Brad McElhinny recaps some pointed remarks during the state School Board meeting. 

Sen. Shelly Moore Capito discusses the pending government shutdown. Progressive commentator Michael Tomasky joins the show. Plus, Del. Rick Hillenbrand talks about the impact of the MARL transmission line on Hampshire County. Treasurer Larry Pack proposes the legislature pass a bill for "no tax on tips."

Ryan Schmelz, with Fox News, has the latest on the pending government shutdown. Dave & TJ weigh in on the new "Hope Coliseum." WV Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin drops by. WVU AD Wren Baker joins the show. 

Kaitlin McCormick, with Next Era Transmission, discusses the proposed route for the MARL transmission line. Brad Howe previews WVU's matchup with Utah. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!

Kent Leonhardt, WV Ag Commissioner, joins the show. Wheeling Attorney Teresa Toriseva discusses a pending civil case involving a hidden cam in the women's locker room at the State Police Academy. Hoppy stops by to talk politics and religion. Plus, data centers are proposed for development in Mingo County.