Talkline | August 19, 2025 - MetroNews Talkline

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Majestic Care CEO Paul Pruitt explains more about the acquisition of four state-run hospitals. The latest on the discussion on the war in Ukraine with Fox's Jared Halpern and Ryan Schmelz. WV Secretary of State Kris Warner addresses mail-in voting. Plus, a perspective on DC crime with Berkeley County Commissioner John Hardy.

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This episode was published on August 19, 2025.

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Majestic Care CEO Paul Pruitt explains more about the acquisition of four state-run hospitals. The latest on the discussion on the war in Ukraine with Fox's Jared Halpern and Ryan Schmelz. WV Secretary of State Kris Warner addresses mail-in voting....

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