MetroNews Hotline

Dave Weekly and Dale Cooper run through another round of Pick One, forcing tough choices across food, sports, music, and pop culture. Topics include the better $5 McDonald's item, Olympic hockey versus basketball gold medal games, Springsteen or Rage Against the Machine, and the best Robin Hood portrayal. The segment also tackles William Shatner versus Leonard Nimoy for a road trip, hypothetical athlete marketing flops, quiet rock legends, food delivery mashups, MVP versus Medal of Freedom, and Dallas versus Magnum P.I.

Dave Weekley and Dale Cooper welcome Logan Scott of V100 and “Shockley” of 98.7 The Mountain for a spirited roundtable on the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. The group debates whether the Hall has drifted beyond rock, weighs first-time nominees like Phil Collins and Pink, and argues over legacy acts including Iron Maiden, Oasis, Mariah Carey, and Wu-Tang Clan. From one-album cases like Jeff Buckley to genre-crossing artists like Shakira and Sade, the panel narrows their personal ballots to five picks.

Dave Weekly welcomes DuPont High School legend and former NBA star Jason “White Chocolate” Williams ahead of his St. Albans Q&A event. Williams reflects on his Sacramento days, winning a championship with the Miami Heat, and his breakout performance at Florida against Kentucky. He discusses wearing No. 55 at Marshall, his respect for Jason Kidd and Russell Westbrook, and life after basketball, including Barstool appearances and raising his son. The segment blends Kanawha Valley pride with NBA stories and fan questions.

Dave Weekly talks with CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti about a Meta patent that could allow AI to continue posting on someone's social media account after death, raising ethical and privacy concerns. They preview Apple's upcoming March event and what to expect from more affordable iPhones and MacBooks. The conversation also examines the growing difficulty of spotting AI-generated content online and the potential privacy risks of Meta's smart glasses adding facial recognition features.

Dave Weekly talks with entertainment journalist Germain Lussier about a fun pop culture wrinkle involving Indiana Jones references inside Shrinking and what it means for shared universes. They discuss the theatrical success of the YouTuber-made horror film Iron Lung and whether online creators can break into the traditional studio system. The segment also covers Martin Scorsese's cameo in the Star Wars universe and the strong streaming performance of Predator: Badlands on Hulu, signaling renewed momentum for the franchise.

Dave Weekly is joined by Dave Bryan of Steelers Depot to break down the growing offseason drama involving Joey Porter, Ben Roethlisberger, Mike Tomlin, and former Steelers weighing in via podcasts. They discuss Chris Carter's comments questioning Hines Ward's Hall of Fame credentials and the ripple effects inside the fan base. The segment also shifts to draft strategy, including whether Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson fits Pittsburgh's plans and how the Steelers should approach the position in 2026.

Dave Weekly checks in with Chef Paul Smith from Charleston, South Carolina, discussing rising coffee prices and how restaurants are handling higher costs without passing them along to guests. Chef Paul shares details about Bad Happy Burrito's opening in Hurricane, including the popular street tacos and the “Big Papa” burrito challenge. The conversation also explores specialty salts, Dickinson's Salt Works in West Virginia, and how different salts enhance flavor and presentation in both savory dishes and desserts.

Dave Weekly talks with entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt about the passing of Robert Duvall and the legendary actor's lasting impact on film and television. They also dive into Netflix's new docuseries examining America's Next Top Model and Tyra Banks' leadership, plus the controversy surrounding AI-generated fight footage featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. The segment wraps with updates on Dancing with the Stars spinoffs and the latest developments involving Savannah Guthrie's extended absence from Today.

Film journalist Germain Lussier joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for a deep dive into upcoming sci-fi blockbusters. Germain shares early impressions from seeing footage of Project Hail Mary, the adaptation of Andy Weir's novel starring Ryan Gosling, and explains why its emotional human-alien dynamic could make it the next great space film. The conversation then shifts to Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, a cryptic summer release centered on revealing that aliens may already be among us. From Gosling's career momentum to Spielberg's blockbuster instincts, it's a wide-ranging look at Hollywood's next big swing at the stars.