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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 1H 34M

Talkline | Jan. 8, 2026

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WVU President Dr. Michael Benson introduces new provost Beverly Wendland. GOP Strategist Greg Thomas has polling data on closed primaries. Hoppy stops by. Joe Manchin weighs in on excluding independents from party primary elections. 

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WVU President Dr. Michael Benson introduces new provost Beverly Wendland. GOP Strategist Greg Thomas has polling data on closed primaries. Hoppy stops by. Joe Manchin weighs in on excluding independents from party primary elections.

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Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval - Audio West Virginia MetroNews Network Talkline is a two hour call-in portrait of West Virginia, conducted by the state's best known broadcaster. Friday Free For All MetroNews The Football Friday Free For All is a long running show about high school football in West Virginia, originally hosted by Mike King and Chris Johnson and now by Alex Wiederspiel and Chris Johnson. The show focuses much of its time on the North Central West Virginia region, while also taking a look at statewide stories, players, and storylines. New episodes every Friday during football season. Hoppy's Commentary Hoppy Kercheval Hoppy Kercheval is a well-known commentator whose insightful and engaging commentary can be found on MetroNews and wvmetronews.com. With his years of experience and extensive knowledge of West Virginia's political, social, and economic landscape, Hoppy brings a unique perspective to his analysis.Hoppy's commentary is characterized by its depth and thoroughness. Whether discussing local politics, statewide issues, or national events with a West Virginia angle, he presents a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. His ability to break down complex topics into easily understandable segments is one of his greatest strengths, allowing his audience to grasp the nuances of the issues at hand.One notable aspect of Hoppy's commentary is his unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity. He strives to provide unbiased and objective analysis, basing his opinions on well-researched facts rather than personal biases. This dedication to presenting the truth, even MetroNews This Morning MetroNews This quick, easy-to-digest newscast brings you the top headlines daily from West Virginia’s most trusted news team. Just 15 minutes a day keeps you informed of all the latest developments in the stories that shape our state and the nation.MetroNews is the only true statewide medium. We are West Virginia’s only news, talk and sports network providing you the ability to reach nearly all of West Virginia through a single source. MetroNews and wvmetronews.com is where West Virginians tune for compelling news and information, statewide talk programming, high school sports, Mountaineer sports and much more.

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This episode was published on January 8, 2026.

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WVU President Dr. Michael Benson introduces new provost Beverly Wendland. GOP Strategist Greg Thomas has polling data on closed primaries. Hoppy stops by. Joe Manchin weighs in on excluding independents from party primary elections. 

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