The Dave Allen Show

Robb Reel checks in for 96.1 KWS with his walk to Morgantown for the WVU Medicine Children's Hospital. Tom Bragg talks high school football as Herbert Hoover takes on the Ripley Vikings. Fred Albert of the American Federation of Teachers is in to talk PEIA rate increases, as well as consolidation in Kanawha County Schools.  Plus, Dave Allen waxes poetic about fake news on social media. 

Robb Reel is off and….walking….on his walk from Charleston to Morgantown for WVU Children’s, plus more on the Pumpkin Drop and author/actress Dreama Denver. Oh, and a couple of Dave rants, too.

Millie Snyder talks all things health and wellness at The Shape Shop. Sharon Covert of the Alzheimer's Association of WV comes in to discuss the latest with their organization. Then Robb Reel of 96.1 KWS stops by to talk about his walk to Morgantown to deliver a check for the WVU Medicine Children's Hospital.

More on this weekend’s We Care WV event, plus State Revenue Secretary Larry Pack and is Robb Reel of 96.1 KWS really walking from Charleston to Morgantown?

Coming up this morning (and from our brand new studios, no less) the folks from Scareview are here, plus Danny Jones and Tony Hodge.

Chris Lawrence with a preview of tonight’s Capital/Hurricane football game, plus Hannah Gardner from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with the story of Mischief, our “Adopt Me Please” Pet of the Week. Andy Blackwood is here to talk about an upcoming fundraiser for Habitat For Humanity and Greg Thomas from West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse.

On this episode of 580 Live, Tom Bragg joins us to break down tonight’s Wayne vs. Herbert Hoover football matchup. Then, we’re joined by Alexander Gaaserud, who’s already gearing up for his 2026 Senate campaign against Shelley Moore Capito. Finally, Amelia Knisely from West Virginia Watch shares her insights on the latest state news and developments

Joelle Gates of the Girl Scouts is in to discuss the latest things going on with the Girl Scouts in the Kanawha Valley. Senate Finance Chairman Eric Tarr stops by to discuss the WV Legislature special session, taxes, and more in WV politics. Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango comes in to discuss issues with the judicial annex and Kanawha County politics.

Secretary of State Mac Warner on the need for poll workers in West Virginia for the upcoming November general election, plus Brad McElhinny and Delegate Kayla Young weigh in on the special session.

Author Phillip Eil, Independent candidate for Congress Wes Holden and Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin.

Dale Cooper hosts with guests Chris Lawrence, Tom Bragg, Hannah Gardner, Andrew Donaldson, and Del. Mike Pushkin

Senator Shelley Moore Capito is in the Par Mar Stores Studio, plus Kanawha County Commission President Lance Wheeler is here. I’ve got info on an event for veterans Saturday in Nitro and several downtown Charleston restaurants are teaming up to help Hurricane victims.

John Roberts stops by to discuss the Christmas help programs at the Mountain Mission. Steven Allen Adams of Ogden Newspapers discusses the WV Legislature Special Session and WV politics. Jeff Jenkins and Woody Woods, inducted this year into the WV Broadcaster's Hall of Fame, come in to talk about their induction, and a special proclamation by Senator Joe Manchin, presented by staffer Jim Strawn.

More on the Goodwill Night in Monte Carlo event, plus Delegate JB Akers, Brad McElhinny and more on the death of Pete Rose.

Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango, Dr. Angie Settle and Chef Paul Smith and a Steve Animal rant.

Chris Lawrence and Tom Bragg talk HS football, Then, Hannah Gardner of the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association talks the pet of the week and the overflow conditions at the humane association. Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley calls in to talk about the Ascend Program. Sean Hill of KRT talks about their decision to end Sunday service, and Jill Gearin of the Dirty Birds talks about their run in the...

We are talking national debt with Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, plus Brian Dayton of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Rusty Webb on the Thunder in the Mountains tennis event and more on the Dirty Birds run for a championship.

Millie Snyder of The Shape Shop discusses the latest in her shop and health trends. John Jarrett, namesake of Jarrett Construction, stops by to talk about his company. Mayor David Fletcher of Belle calls in to talk about his town events this fall. Jill Gearin, representative of the Charleston Dirty Birds, talks the Atlantic League Championship.

This morning on The Dave Allen Show, we cover a range of important topics. First, we discuss a child abuse case in Charleston. Then, Josh Boehm of Joot joins us in the studio, followed by Ric Cavender of Charleston Urban Works to preview Saturday’s OktoberWest event—plus, we’re giving away a set of tickets! Jill Gearin of the Dirty Birds will call in to talk about tonight's league championship gam...

Members of the Kanawha Garden Club on their upcoming show at the Clay Center, plus University of Charleston President Dr. Marty Roth and the Dirty Birds are in the championship series. Jill Gearin of the Birds will join us to discuss.

Hannah Gardner from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with Agent Beef, our “Adopt Me Please” Pet of the Week, plus Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards on the Hurricane Harvest Festival, more on Sunday’s “Leah’s Legacy” event, and its playoff time for the Dirty Birds.

Kanawha County Commission President Lance Wheeler, U.S. candidate Glenn Elliott and Jill Gearin from the Dirty Birds.

Brad McElhinny with the latest political buzz, plus Deputy Secretary for Homeland Security Rob Cunningham and Kanawha County Prosecutor Debra Rusnak talk school threats, plus Dr. Casey Sacks from BridgeValley.

I’ll talk with the folks from the Salvation Army about their upcoming golf tournament, plus Delegate Kayla Young and Charleston Police Chief Scott Dempsey on getting the go-ahead to build a new police headquarters.

We will get into the latest Trump assassination attempt, plus more on this Saturday’s “WeCANClimb” event from the CAMC Foundation, Jill Gearin from the Dirty Birds on their playoff run and State Reputation Party Vice Chair Tony Hodge discusses his new podcast.