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Charleston's talk show 580 Live is the oldest daily current events show originating in West Virginia's Capitol City. Host Dave Allen present a lively show with news makers, politicians, and community leaders from diverse perspectives. 580 Live breaks news

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    • Jun 22, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    06/22/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Sean Hill, Rusty Webb, Danny Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 52:11 Transcription Available


    Sean Hill of KRT, Rusty Webb on the World Cup, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

    06/19/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Bryan Hughes, Nitro Fireworks, Taylor Gue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 52:15 Transcription Available


    Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Bryan Hughes on Live on the Levee, Ron Hughes talks about Nitro Fireworks, and Taylor Gue from the Clay Center talks about upcoming events.

    06-18-2026 The Dave Allen Show – Severe Storms Across WV, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson on Juneteenth, and USA Cycling Road Closures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 52:09 Transcription Available


    Dave Allen opens a stormy Thursday with Metro News Meteorologist Brian Hughes, who reports over 30,000 customers without power statewide after morning tornado warnings swept through Mason County and southern Logan and Mingo counties, with another severe weather window expected between 4 and 6 p.m. Sean Zuniga and Michael Lipton preview Sunday's West Virginia Music Hall of Fame benefit concert at the South Charleston Farmers Market, featuring Bill Withers' daughter Corey Withers among the lineup. Author and commentator Dr. Michael Eric Dyson joins for an extended conversation tied to Charleston's Juneteenth festivities, discussing race, history, and politics in America, followed by listener pushback addressed directly by Allen. Charleston Mayor's Chief of Staff Matt Sutton closes the show with road closure details for the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships running through the weekend.

    06/17/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Millie Snyder, Joe Stevens, Jim Workman, Taylor Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 52:30 Transcription Available


    Friend of the show Millie Snyder, Joe Stevens on opening of Ridenour Lake, Jim Workman of Wally and Wimpy's and WV Sports Writers Association on WVU Baseball, and Taylor Kennedy of HD Media about out of control high school athletics.

    06/16/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - JB McCuskey, Ashley Alford Glance, Matt Sutton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 52:15 Transcription Available


    Attorney General JB McCuskey, Ashley Alford Glance from Putnam County Chamber of Commerce on golf tournament, and Goodwin Chief of Staff Matt Sutton on bikes.

    06/15/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dave Rucker, Danny Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 52:46 Transcription Available


    Dave Rucker from YakFest, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

    06/12/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Jim Strawn, Tony the Tailor, Jessica Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 52:17 Transcription Available


    Angie Gillenwater with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Jim Strawn on Live on the Levee, Tony the Tailor on Father's Day, and a discussion of hospice care in West Virginia with Jessica Hall.

    06/10/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Bryan Hughes, Sonya Hairston, Delaney Wells

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 52:17 Transcription Available


    Bryan Hughes on inclement weather, Executive Director of YWCA Charleston Sonya Hairston, and Delaney Wells, Miss Capital City and running for Miss West Virginia.

    06/09/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Randy Sutton, Ben Blum, Lance Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 52:48 Transcription Available


    Randy Sutton, "The Voice of American Law Enforcement," Ben Blum of the Dirty Birds on their week-long homestand, and Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler.

    06-08-2026 The Dave Allen Show - WVU Baseball, Mike Pushkin, Danny Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 52:25 Transcription Available


    -Daniel Woods on WVU, high school baseball etc-Delegate/State Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin on being re-elected-Danny Jones

    Data Centers in Putnam County, Live on the Levee, and WV Symphony Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 52:29 Transcription Available


    Dave Allen opens a Friday edition of 580 Live with the weekly Adopt Me Please Pet of the Week from Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association — Fozzie, an 85-pound dog surrendered after his owner passed away, available for free adoption. Amy Rain fills in for Jim Strawn to preview the evening's Live on the Levee concert at Haddad Riverfront Park, featuring Jocelyn and the Sweet Compression and Low Cut Connie. Delegate J.B. Akers then joins for a lengthy conversation on data center development in Putnam County — including Google's planned facility near the Kanawha River — addressing community concerns about water use, transparency, economic benefits, and House Bill 2014's protections for ratepayers. Akers also shares personal good news, including his cancer treatment update and upcoming induction into the West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Amanda McDonald of the West Virginia Symphony closes the show previewing the free Symphony Sunday season finale at the University of Charleston lawn, featuring community bands, food vendors, and fireworks.

    06/04/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Robb Reel, Jason Quintrell, Morganne Tenney, Tim Brady

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 52:28 Transcription Available


    Robb Reel and Jason Quintrell from Union Mission on Drop Your Snacks, Morganne Tenney from Putnam County Development Authority on Buffalo Data Center, and Tim Brady from Charleston CVB on upcoming Pro Road National Championships and need for volunteers.

    06/03/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jill Scarbro, Michael Mosteller, Robb Reel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 52:25 Transcription Available


    Jill Scarbro from Brighter Futures Learning Center on the Sensory Circus, Michael Mosteller of the Putnam United Anti-Data Center Group, and Robb Reel on Drop Your Snacks.

    06/02/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jamon Schmidt, Senator Eric Tarr, Bruce McGrew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 52:21 Transcription Available


    Jamon Schmidt from Goodwill on the opening of their new store, Senator Eric Tarr, and new Putnam County Schools Superintendent Bruce McGrew.

    06/01/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Andrew Donaldson, Danny Jones, Mayor Amy Goodwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 52:58 Transcription Available


    Andrew Donaldson on Trump's America 250, former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones, and current Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin.

    05/29/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Amie Breedlove, Angie Gillenwater, Jim Strawn, Zack Harold

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 52:21 Transcription Available


    Dave Allen is joined by guest co-host Amie Breedlove, Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Jim Strawn on Live on the Levee, and Zack Harold on FestivAll.

    05/28/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dawn Miller, Doug Erwin, Rita Meadows

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 52:24 Transcription Available


    Dawn Miller of Read Aloud West Virginia, Doug Erwin of Backpack Buddies, and Rita Meadows of Valley Park on tonight's Night Market.

    05/26/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Mayor Randy Barrett, Robb Reel, Danny Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 52:31 Transcription Available


    Winfield Mayor Randy Barrett on the Winfield Car Show, Robb Reel from 96.1KWS on Drop Your Snacks, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

    045/21/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Kevin Jennings, Cody Tomblin & Vincente Cruz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 51:40 Transcription Available


    05/20/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Guest Host Natalie Tennant, Millie Snyder, Eric Larch, Chris Ingram, Everett Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 52:29 Transcription Available


    Guest Host Natalie Tennant discusses the Mediterranean diet with Millie Snyder, Eric Larch and Chris Ingram from the Appalachian Outlaw Trails, and Everett Johnson, the Director of Apprenticeships for the Carpenters Union.

    05/19/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Guest Host Dale Cooper, JB McCuskey, Joe Stevens, Danny Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 52:59 Transcription Available


    Guest Host Dale Cooper talks with Attorney General JB McCuskey about recent developments in AI, Joe Stevens from the city of Nitro, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

    05/18/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Guest Host Dale Cooper, Greg Carey, Hollis Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 52:28 Transcription Available


    Guest Host Dale Cooper talks sports with Greg Carey from Metronews, and Hollis Lewis discusses recent kid's activities that are concerning local parents.

    05/15/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - with Natalie Tennant, Angie Gillenwater, Taylor Gue, Michael Perry & Aaron Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 53:05 Transcription Available


     with Natalie Tennant, Angie Gillenwater, Taylor Gue, Michael Perry & Aaron Wood 

    05/14/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live -Lisa Otey, Shawn Zuniga & Dylan Hackworth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 52:47 Transcription Available


    Lisa Otey, Shawn Zuniga & Dylan Hackworth

    05/13/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Brad McElninny, Amelia Knisley Steven Allen Adams & Amy Goodwin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 52:22 Transcription Available


    Brad McElninny, Amelia Knisley Steven Allen Adams & Amy Goodwin

    05/12/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Hollis Lewis, David Mincer, Kris Warner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 52:39 Transcription Available


    Delegate Hollis Lewis on issues with the Dunbar Kroger closing, David Mincer from Charley West BBQ Fest, and Secretary of State Kris Warner on the Primary Election.

    05/11/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Bolts Willis, Dawn Ashworth, Alania Schwechler, Danny Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 52:28 Transcription Available


    Candidate for Magistrate in Kanawha County William "Bolts" Willis, Charleston City Council candidate Dawn Ashworth, House candidate Alania Schwechler, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

    05/08/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Deb Rusnak, Angie Gillenwater, Steve Bishop, Jenny Murray, Sarah Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 52:26 Transcription Available


    Kanawha County Prosecutor Deb Rusnak on the John Lucas case, Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Steve Bishop and Jenny Murray on the V100 Yard Sale, candidate for Putnam County BOE Sarah Brown, Ric Cavender and Lauren Hatcher from Charleston Urban Works on Foam at the Dome.

    05/07/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Harry Carpenter, Jared Page, Sean Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 52:29 Transcription Available


    Kanawha County Magistrate Harry Carpenter, Kanawha County Commission candidate Jared Page, and Sean Hill of KRT.

    05/06/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Marisa Jackson, Zach Crede, Dr. Steven Eshenaur, Ric Cavender

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 52:28 Transcription Available


    Democratic candidate for House Marisa Jackson, Republican candidate Putnam County Commission Zach Crede, Republican candidate for State Senate Dr. Steven Eshenaur, and Ric Cavender from Charleston Urban Works on Foam at the Dome.

    05/05/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Guest Host Dale Cooper, Aaron Wood, Justice Gerald Titus, John Burdette

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 52:59 Transcription Available


    Guest Host Dale Cooper talks with Aaron Wood about this weekend's Ribfest, Justice Gerald Titus highlights his relection campaign for Supreme Court of Appeals, and John Burdette from Fourth Avenue Financial discusses the state of the economy.

    05/04/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Mike Arbogast, Sophia Wigal, Mayor Amy Goodwin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 52:37 Transcription Available


    Kanawha Board of Education member/candidate Mike Arbogast, Sophia Wigal from the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, and Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin.

    05/01/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Delbert Roush, Pat Moyers, Josh Higginbotham, Mayor Scott Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 52:25 Transcription Available


    Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Kanawha County Magistrate Delbert Roush, Pat Moyers and Josh Higginbotham from the Craik-Patton House on their America 250 event, Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards and Amanda Smith-Ramey on tomorrow's Hurricane Spring Fest.

    04/30/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Guest Host Dale Cooper, Charles Belcher, Bill Coyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 52:59 Transcription Available


    Guest host Dale Cooper talks with Charles Belcher from Almost Heaven Interiors, and Bill Coyle talks about the St. Baldrick's Head Shaving event.

    04/29/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Anne Charnock, Michael Karr & Shelley Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 52:55 Transcription Available


    State Senator Anne Charnock,  State Senate candidate Michael Karr & Senator Shelley Moore

    04/28/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Guest Host Dale Cooper, Bryan Hughes, Brad McElhinny

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 52:56 Transcription Available


    Guest Host Dale Cooper talks with Bryan Hughes about upcoming Regatta festivities, and Brad McElhinny on state issues and the status of the Greenbrier's ownership.

    04/27/2024 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Michael Kidd, Josh Stowers, Danny Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 52:58 Transcription Available


    Republican candidate for house Michael Kidd, Josh Stowers of Guaranty Bank, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

    04/24/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Chase Linko-Looper, Delegate Hollis Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 52:58 Transcription Available


    Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, candidate for Kanawha County Magistrate Chase Linko-Looper, and Delegate Hollis Lewis on efforts to fill the gap left by Kroger leaving Dunbar.

    04/23/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Beth Scohy, John Ingraham, Jeff Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 52:04 Transcription Available


    Guest Host Dale Cooper interviews Beth Scohy with Daymark Inc. on their youth fundraiser, Musician John Ingraham of Fletchers Grove on concert this weekend and Billy Strings aftershow, and Jeff Jenkins recapping a busy day yesterday with chemical tragedy.

    04/22/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Johnny Rutherford, Tom Takubo & Margaret Leaf

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 52:59 Transcription Available


     Johnny Rutherford on Recovery Point Pickleball tournament, State Senator Tom Takubo & Margaret Leaf of Appalachian Spring Project

    04/21/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - JB McCuskey, Andy Shea, PJ Phillips, Ben Blum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 52:58 Transcription Available


    Attorney General JB McCuskey, Dirty Birds owner Andy Shea, Manager PJ Phillips, and Ben Blum on opening day.

    04/20/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jason Quintrell, Lisa Pack, Jennifer Pharr, Danny Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 52:36 Transcription Available


    Jason Quintrell and Lisa Pack from Union Mission, Charleston City Councilwoman Jennifer Pharr, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

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