The Talk of the Town

Children's author/illustrator Ashley Belote talks about her new book. Metronews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny stops by.

Metronews Sports' Kyle Wiggs is in studio to remember the life of Sam Huff, talk WVU Football and HS playoffs. Sarah Biller with Vantage Venture has an update on the hyperloop project.

It's Anything Goes Friday! Dave takes calls and texts on any topic you want. Plus, Metronews Sports Fred Persigner sets the table for the first round of the High School Football Playoffs.

Mon County Schools Deputy Superintendent Donna Talerico has an update on managing the pandemic in schools. County Commissioner Sean Sikora talks re-election in 2022.

Charter Schools was the topic. Brad McElhinny has an update on the Charter School Board approving brick-and-mortar charter schools. WV Academy President John Treu reacts to the school's charter being authorized.

Mon County Del. Evan Hansen discusses the upcoming forum on revitalizing coal communities in WV. Dave talks about issues with the magistrate's court and Dr. Gee's advisory role.

Morgantown High Boys' Soccer Coach Sam Snider talks about his team's State Championship over the weekend. Deputy Mayor Danielle Trumble joins the show to talk downtown economic development.

Mon County Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer announces she is running for the WV Senate in the 13th District. Secretary of State Mac Warner discusses his "See Something, Text Something" election fraud campaign.

Morgantown Mayor Jenny Selin has an update on the progress of a renovated ice arena. Dave points to one accusation that should warrant some action by the Westover City Council.

Mike Nolting recaps a drama filled Westover City City Council meeting. Plus, details of a CDC study looking at vaccines vs. natural immunity.

On Monday, Morgantown High Cross Country Coach Mike Ryan talked about the girls' team winning their third consecutive state title. Joe Brocato shared some football playoff scenarios. And, some context as to why COVID tests numbers have increased in Mon County.

Dave talks with the co-founder of WV Paranormal Investigations, Jonathan Johnson about some of his experience while investigating the paranormal. Morgantown Ubran Deer Hunt's Rick Bebout highlights a milestone reached by the archery hunt program.

WVU Bureau of Business and Economics Research Director John Deskins joins the show to talk about unemployment rate vs. labor force participation rates in WV.

It was a full show with Homer Hickman talking about his new book: "Don't Blow Yourself Up." Mon County Democratic Executive Committee Chair Shane Assazandi discusses U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and Mon County Delegate John Williams announces his 2022 election plans.

Loaded Friday Show with WVU Esports Director Josh Steger, WV Auditor JB McCuskey and Joe Brocato.

Information on Drug Take Back Day coming up on Saturday. Mon County Del. Evan Hansen reacts to the special session, redistricting and the vaccine exemption bill.

Marion County Senator Mike Caputo reacts to the senate map finally passed this week and legislation requiring medical and religious exemptions for COVID vaccine mandates.

WV Treasurer Riley Moore talks about his opposition to a proposal in the Build Back Better bill that would track transactions over $600. Westover City Councilman Ralph Mullins calls in to explain his motion requesting an investigation into the mayor.

Redistricting continues with the Senate unable to agree on boundaries for the 17 state senate districts. Metronews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny attempts to break down what the hold up is.

Fairmont Deputy Mayor Donna Blood talks about the need to censure Mayor Tom Mainella. Brad McElhinny with the latest on redistricting.

Talking redistricting on Tuesday. Mon County Senator Bob Beach announces he won't run for re-election in 2022 and his thoughts on the new state senate district map. Harrison County Delegate Ben Queen weighs in on the map passed out of the House Redistricting Committee.

Details on the return of the Morgantown Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Brad Howe tries to explain the collapse of the Mountaineers in Waco.

Kyle Wiggs stops by to set the scene for High School Football Friday night. Brad McElhinny dives into the governor's comments regarding Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler-Goodwin.

Mike Nolting recaps a busy Morgantown City Council meeting and a plea deal in a Mon County murder case. Plus, Del. Joe Statler talks redistricting.

WAJR's Mike Nolting recaps a drama filled Westover City Council meeting. Metonews Sports' Joe Brocato offers his thoughts as we're reached the halfway point of the high school football season.