MetroNews Talkline

Jason Pizatella talks about the potential for major building projects. WV Secretary of State Kris Warner reviews the 2026 Primary Election. Hoppy stops by and Political Commentary Andrew Donaldson joins the show to discuss the possible Morrisey vs. Justice campaign. 

Brad McElhinny explains the governor's announcement regarding nuclear power in WV. Dave & TJ talk about the potential 2028 race for governor. Sen. Ryan Weld wants to strengthen laws regarding secretly recording individuals. Del. Kayala Young believes WV can be a nuclear state. 

Amelia Knisely explains a lawsuit that was filed by parents in Mingo County regarding the Hope Scholarship. Scott MacFarlane stops by. GOP Consultant Greg Thomas speculates on what a Morrisey vs. Justice race for governor could look like. Joe Bro recaps the weekend that was in football. 

Nick Preservatti, Director of the State Office on Energy, discusses the Starwood investment in Mason County. Brian Abraham joins the show in the 2nd hour. Dave, TJ, & Hoppy talk about a possible Jim Justice run for governor. Plus... STEAM RELEASE!!!!

New revenue numbers for the month of August. WV Attorney General J.B. McCuskey explains a federal court decision in New York impacting WV. Treasurer Larry Pack does a deep dive on potential data center impacts. Del. Shawn Fluharty believes WV is leaving too much on the table with data center tax incentives. 

Dave & TJ talk data centers. WAJR's Mike Nolting recaps craziness at the Mon County Commission meeting. Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango explains an awkward situation filling an open seat on the commission. Fred Persinger previews the 25th season of GameNight. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!!!

Dr. Joseph Jones, from WVU, discusses the potential impact of the $17.1 billion Meta settlement. Gov. Morrisey and Senator Justice get into a social media spat. Rob Larew, with the National Farmers Union, weighs in on the Trump Beef policy. Entrepenuer and author John Hope Bryant talks about his book Capitalism For All. Plus, Hoppy stops by. 

Amelia Knisley, of WV Watch, has an update on the school clothing voucher program. Kathy Mattea shares her memories of Dolly Parton. Nscale is making an impact in Mason County. Details on how people impacted by the July floods and tornadoes can apply for an SBA loan. 

Brad McElhinny explores what happened to the "hot food" waiver for SNAP. Scott MacFarlane says the costs of school lunches illustrate concerns about rising costs. Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers, breaks down a complicated relationship with the owners of Pleasants Power Station. And Dave Allen stops by after attending the wake for Willie Akers in Logan. 

Details on a major drug bust in Morgantown. David H. McKinley discusses job creation and economic development. Chris Stirewalt is grumpy about the national debt. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!

The $40 trillion national debt has TJ's blood boiling. Brad McElhinny has news and notes. New heart treatment device being developed here in WV. Hoppy stops by and columnist Matt Lewis. 

Remembering legend Willie Akers who died at the age of 89. Current Logan Basketball Coach Mark Hatcher shares his memories. We hear from Senator Justice about the Greenbrier. Attorney and FSU Professor Robert Bolton says there are other factors limiting court-appointed attorneys. ACLU-WV's Aubrey Sparks explains a coming lawsuit over the school-aid formula. Scott MacFarlane explains PA Gov. Josh Shapiro's data center restrictions. 

Dave & TJ discuss the ACLU's intent to sue over the school aid formula. Dr. Vauhn Rhudy, with the WVDE, talks about student assessments. Harrison County Commissioner Patsy Trecost has an update on flash flooding. John Hirshta, Senior VP with AARP discusses the challenges facing the future of social security. 

More flash flooding in WV. Meteorologist Bryan Hughes has the latest. Later, C.W. Sigman has an update from hard-hit Kanawha County. Brad McElhinny breaks down the Greenbrier financing deal. Ret. US Navy Admiral Michael Smith adds some perspective to the stress on the USS Abraham Lincoln. 

The latest on the Greenbrier ownership saga with Brad McElhinny. Tom Susman offers some context on the issue. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!!

Brad McElhinny has the latest on the Greenbrier ownership legal wranglings. Delegates Kayla Young and Geno Chiarelli stop by. Dave & TJ talk Flock Cams and having serious conversations on the issue. Plus, your comments and thoughts. 

Del. Adam Burkhammer was disappointed with a DoHS report on child deaths within the foster care system. Several states are holding primary elections today. Fox's Jeff Monosso has details. Ag Commissioner Kent Leonhardt previews the State Fair. Meteorologist Bryan Hughes has an update on more severe weather headed our way. Second hour... Del. Vernon Criss explains why he's mounting a write-in campaign in the 12th District. Alasadair Whitney, with the Institute for Justice, breaks down proposed guard rails for Flock cameras. 

Busy show. Starting with Marshall University Chief Legal Officer Toney Stroud talking about the IDEA District. Fox's Jonathan Savage has the latest on the Iran War. Scott MacFarlane has an update from DC. Then the guys talk Flock Cameras with Kanawha County Delegate Tristian Leavitt. Brad McElhinny wonders what happened to hot & ready meals for SNAP recipients. Tad DeHaven, of the Cato Institute, questions the Trump Administration purchasing stock in companies. 

Reporter Roundtable with Amelia Knisley and Steven Allen Adams. Kelly Allen, WV Center on Budget and Policy, weighs in TANF funding. WAJR's Mike Nolting explains a couple of strange stories out of Marion County. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!

More on TANF discussions and how much of the clothing voucher program is being used at the ATM. Del. John Williams and Senator Eric Tarr weigh in. Brad McElhinny has the latest on the Greenbrier ownership saga. Plus, your calls and texts. 

WVU AD Wren Baker talks about the business of college athletics. David Cook, WV Deputy Secretary of State explains what happens now that Elliot Pritt has withdrawn from the race. WV Senator Mike Oliverio discusses the ongoing controversy over TANF spending. Plus, open phones and texts. 

Antero Resources is partnering with WVU as the jersey patch sponsor. House Finance Committee Chairman Vernon Criss says the governor's math on TANF does not add up. Brian Abraham details AEP's acquisition of the Longview Power Plant. Plus your texts and comments. 

WV GOP Chair Josh Holstein discusses the decision to disavow former Fayette County Del. Elliot Pritt and a change to the bylaws. Amelia Knisely, from WV Watch, with insight into the school clothing voucher program. Brad Howe on a court ruling that could shake college rosters. Eric Nelson, WV Revenue Secretary recaps July collections. 

Larry Pack, WV Treasurer, questions why the child clothing assistance program has already exhausted its funds. State Senator Ben Queen has an update on the flood recovery efforts in Weston. Joe Brocato is at the 93rd WV Open. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!!

Del. Kayla Young wonders why the school clothing voucher program is out of money. Del Chris Phillips discusses getting a grocery store reopened after floods in Lewis County. Details on a new gas-fired power plant in Grant County. Hoppy stops by. Are the machines taking over? Author Guy Morris weighs in. 

Deputy Secretary of State David Cook tries to clarify the candidacy of former Del. Elliott Pritt. Uriah Cummings, with the WVDE, discusses the size and cost of education administrations. First Energy President for WV & MD, Chris Beam, breaks down the proposed natural gas-fired power plant in Mon County. Jared Halper with an update from the White House and Amelia Courts from the Education Alliance. 

Full show with an update on former Del. Elliot Pritt's criminal charges. Omnis has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. More severe weather possible. Retired Police Chief Ed Preston discusses Flock cameras and AI technology. US Attorney Moore Capito discusses the charges against Pritt. 

Updates on the recovery efforts from last week's floods and tornadoes. Jeff Jenkins was on the ground in Upshur and Lewis Counties. Pleasants County Commissioner Mike Smith has an update on the tornado cleanup there. Randy Sanders with the latest from Buckhannon. Plus, Chris Hamilton, WV Coal Association President, discusses a proposed natural gas-fired power plant. 

Continuing to cover the disaster relief in West Virginia. Metorologist Bryan Hughes and Metronews' Jeff Jenkins have updates. Plus details on how you can help through donations. Brad McElhinny explains a GOP ballot quagmire. Chris Stirewalt talks about the latest data on 2028 Presidential candidates. And... STEAM RELEASE!!!

Continuing coverage of the aftermath of Tuesday's storms and flooding. 

Coverage of the storms that spawned tornadoes and caused extensive flooding in central WV. 

Bryan Hughes has details on a stormy forecast. Fox News Jared Halpern checks in from the White House. Brad Mc with the latest on the Greenbrier's legal issues. Doddridge County Schools Superintendent Adam Cheeseman announces a new partnership. Columnist Michael McKenna weighs in on term limits. 

Brad McElhinny has the latest on the legal troubles with the Greenbrier Hotel. State Senator Eric Tarr discusses the Chinese and Russian influence on the data center debate. Dr. James Paul, a member of the state school board, asks how the board can make changes without the state legislature. Mon County Deputy Mark Ralston explains the use of Flock cameras in the county. 

Kelli Talbott, General Counsel for the WVDE talks accountability. WV Secretary of State Kris Warner weighs in on election security. Rebecca McPhail, GO-WV President and Chris Stirewalt are guests. 

Talking about Flock Cameras with Huntington City Councilor Tia Rumbaugh. Fox News Tonya Powers previews the president's upcoming address. Hoppy stops by. Putnam County Commissioner President Andy Skidmore shares what he learned touring a Google data center. Plus your calls and texts. 

WVU President Michael Benson & Dr. Erinne Olesh discuss the historic $321 million grant.  Jenny McArdle with Helsing talks about the investment in Berkeley County. Jeff Jenkings with news and notes. Mike Nolting on the latest on the contested 71st District House of Delegates race. 

Talking about the DOJ lawsuit demanding voter information that was dismissed. Sen. Capito talks about the career of Sen. Lindsey Graham and the latest issues facing the Senate. The guys talk about the toxic social media environment. An update on the Teamsters beverage strike in Kanawha County.

Amelia Knisley, on loan from WV Watch, talks about the state's clothing voucher program opening up to needy families as the lack of interest in the Washington Center at WVU. Scott MacFarlane checks in from Washington, DC. Roane County Schools Superintendent Michelle Stellato explains why the county could be penalized for reducing operationals costs. Brad McElhinny explains a new economic develoment announcement in Berkeley County. 

Guests include: Frank Devono, Jr, President of Harrison County Schools. Chris Stirewalt and STEAM RELEASE!!

Uriah Cummings, with the WVDE, explains why another school system is now under state control. Congressman Riley Moore discusses strong borders and strong labor unions. FSU President Mike Davis is going on the road. Jessica Dorbinsky, with the Cardinal Institute, examines the impacts of CON laws on hospice, nursing homes and home care. Plus, Dave & TJ talk about the struggles of county school systems. 

Wood County Commission President David Blair Couch has an update on the warehouse fire that was burning since Sunday. Jonathan Savage is at the NATO Summit in Turkey. WAJR's Mike Nolting has details on the Barrackville Police Department being fired and "hostile infrastructure" in Morgantown. How old is too old to serve in elected office? FSU Political Science Professor Robert Bolton weighs in. WV Rivers Coalition Than Witt discusses potential water quality issues. Plus, your calls and texts. 

US Attorney Matt Harvey walks through the indictment against former WVU Basketball player Kerr Kriisa. Brad McElhinny drops by. Will Hosaflook, Jackson County Superintendent & President of the WV Association of School Administrators, talks about the new "I Love WV Public Schools" campaign. JB Akers discusses the challenges of legislation involving religious denominations. 

Updates on the massive warehouse fire in Parkersburg with Jeff Jenkins, Chris Lawrence and Wood County Commission President David Blair Couch. Del. Adam Burkhammer discusses the need to address the state's foster care system. Producer Ethan previews the upcoming World Cup Match between USA vs. Belgium. 

Happy Independence Day! Brad McElhinny recaps news & notes. Amelia Knisley, from WV Watch, has details on fireworks taxes and veterans. Also, she discusses public education funding. Gov. Morrisey talks about the 250th celebration. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!

Kelsey Dallas, managing editor for SCOTUS Blog, breaks down the recently concluded court term. WVU History Professor Hal Gorby talks about appalachia's impact on America's history. Ethan with a World Cup update. Dave Croft, Ohio County School Board President, talks education funding. It's UFO Day! Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin is ready to Regatta. Plus, your calls and texts. 

Linnea Saltz, a former D1 track athlete and Ambassador for Independent Women's Forum, discusses the SCOTUS decision upholding WV's ban on boys in girls' sports. Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder talks about development. Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson recaps FY26. And a big announcement for the WVRC Media family of radio stations.