580 Live with Dave Allen

On this episode, it's the 2025 Jewish Christmas Spectacular featuring Mike Pushkin, Amos Steel, Alasha AI-Qudwah, Judge Richard Lindsay, Tony the Tailor, Lisa Otey, Ray Whiting and more!

Rusty Webb on foster care and Delegate Andy Shamblin on Cross Lanes traffic.

Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin on opioid settlement money and Christmas festivities, Joe Stevens from the City of Nitro on a water main break yesterday, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Dr. Casey Sacks from BridgeValley, Delegate JB Akers, and Susie Salisbury from the Charleston Area Alliance on the Christmas window decorating contest.

People from Spa Bliss, and Chris Pritt announcing his next political plans.

Dave talks with Millie Snider about the Mediterainian Diet and the classes then he talks with Democratic candidate for House Michael Mosteller.

Attorney General JB McCuskey and State Senate Candidate in District 17 Wesley Holden.

Taylor Gue from the Clay Center, Amelia Knisley from WV Watch, and meteorologist Bryan Hughes on the weather.

Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association, Coach Kidd as co-host, and people from the Southern WV Toy Ride.

Jeff Martin from the Alban Theater in St. Albans, State Treasurer Larry Pack, and people from WV Symphony.

Dave talks with Bob Thompson & Adam Harris about the Joy to the World concerts, Jason Huffman of Americans for Prosperity, Shawn Zuniga about the City of South Charleston's Chritmas events and Kerri Carte aobut the Breakfast with Santa at Camp Virgil Tate.

Sierra Marling from the Clay Center, Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, and Dr. Paula Potter Kanawha County Schools Superintendent on school decisions due to weather.

David Payne from Charleston Riverfront Watersports and members of the Charleston Police toy drive, Tom Susman on Kanawha County Ambulance, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Tom Bragg on football championships, Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Susie Salisbury from the Charleston Area Alliance, and Joe Murphy who played on the Nitro state championship team in 1998. 

Patty Swango and Tony Romeo on the St. Albans Christmas parade this Saturday, Shawn Hardman from Trojan Landing and Steve Animal on Saturday's giveaways with the Mountain at Trojan Landing.

Steven Allen Adams from Ogden Newspapers, Margaret O'Neal of United Way of Central WV on release of names in this year's Dancing With The Stars, Charleston Police Chief Scott Dempsey on the anniversary of Cassie Johnson's murder.

Sean Hill of KRT, Tim Brady from the Charleston CVB, and Clendenin Mayor Kay Summers.

Dave talks with author Chad Story, former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones and Mayor Goodwin's Cheif of Staff Matt Sutton.

On this pre-Thanksgiving edition of the Dave Allen Show on 580 Live, Dave welcomes three West Virginia State University students — Madeline Bailey, Kylie Hanna, and Tabby — who lay out plans for January's WVSU Orchestra Masquerade Gala, complete with jazz performances, student ensembles, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. The group also talks communications careers, music at State, and building campus engagement. Later, Dave shifts to the retail front with Tony the Taylor, who breaks down Small Business Saturday, Charleston shopping trends, online-to-store buying habits, mall decline, and why local retail continues to grow. A lively holiday-week show loaded with community updates, local business insights, and a whole lot of laughter.

Dave talked with students from West Virginia State University on the upcoming symphony concert, Tony the Tailor on Small Business Saturday and the New Capital Market Director Chuck McGill.

On this edition of the Dave Allen Show on 580 Live, Dave welcomes Rich the Realtor for a Thanksgiving-week conversation that starts with baked beans, Cornish hens, and green bean casserole — and quickly shifts into the real estate realities facing West Virginians. Rich breaks down the holiday market slowdown, highlights several Charleston and Putnam County listings, and explains contingencies, financing traps, and why young buyers struggle with debt-to-income barriers. The show then pivots to tax questions, 50-year mortgages, property ownership frustrations, and a lively segment with Greg Thomas on political recruiting, statehouse dysfunction, and the 2026 governor rumors swirling around Jim Justice and Patrick Morrissey. Small Business Saturday previews and Rick Cavender's downtown shop-local push close out the hour.

Dave talks with Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards on Small Business Saturday, Charleston Police Deputy Chief Jason Webb on their recruitment efforts and Danny Jones on his book signing.

Dave talked with Chris Lawrence and Tom Bragg about High School Playoffs, Angie Gillenwater of the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association, Andy Shea, Jill Gearin and Ben Salango on Light the Night, and Logan Scott on V100 Christmas music.

Dr. Casey Sacks from BridgeValley, Shawn Zuniga with the City of South Charleston on Christmas events, and this year's Turkey Drop.

Dave talks with Jason Quintrell from the Union Mission and Tom Minturn from Chick Fil-A on next week's Drumstick Dash.  He also talks with Robb Reel and Steve Animal about the WVRC Turkey Drop that takes place tomorrow.  Dave then talks with Joe Stevens, from Nitro, about a Veteranss Outreach event in Nitro on Saturday.

Attorney General JB McCuskey and Robb Reel on Turkey Drop.

John Robertson on the Capital City Arts and Craft Show, Robb Reel on Turkey Drop, and Danny Jones on his new book.

Dave talks with Tom Bragg, Chris Lawrence, Angie Gillenwater, Johnny Compton of Amos Steele Band, and Steve Cotton.

South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens on growth there, State Democratic Party Chair and Delegate Mike Pushkin, and Robb Reel from KWS on Turkey Drop.

Dave talks with Jason Quintrell from the Union Mission, WV State Basketball Coach Bryan Poore and Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango.

Dave talks with Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, Dr. Craig Glover of Family Healthcare Centers and Ric Canvender of Charleston Urban works.

Mara Boggs from Charleston Area Alliance on Charleston's Veterans Day, Bryan Hughes from StormTracker 13, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Dave talks with Chris Lawrence, Angie Gillenwater, Melanie Pagliaro, Tom McVey & Joanna Romeo.

People from the upcoming Esports Tournament "Over the Edge," Joe Stevens on Saturday's Waggin' Tales and Nitro Ales Chili and Beerfest, Delegate Hollis Lewis on the state of the Democratic party, and Corey Shamblin of Gaming Paradise on their food collection.

Dave talks with Millie Snider, Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler and Real Estate Developer Duke Jordan.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Delford Chafin on West Virginia International Film Festival, and Steve Bishop on his 45th anniversary here.

Dave talks with Former Mayor Danny Jones and Mayor Amy Goodwin.

Dave talks with Chris Lawrence, Tom Bragg, Rachel Cope, Dr. Casey Sacks, Tom Susman and New State Senator Zack Maynard.

Goodwin Chief of Staff Matt Sutton on Christmas parade application, Independent candidate for House in District 54 Tara Martinez, and Rusty Webb on Cabell Opioids.

Dave talks with Ben Salango, The Ronald McDonald House, and Steve Allen Adams.

Rich the Realtor, Delegate Tristan Leavitt on development in Eastern Kanawha County, Megan Cutlip on Saturday's Mac and Cheese Cookoff at the Capitol Market, and Charleston City Councilman Emmett Pepper on Charleston Land Reuse Agency Roundtable Meeting today.

G Money on this year's Trick or Beat, Delegate Kayla Young on SNAP Benefits, Democratic Kitchen Table events, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.