Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval

Rusty Hutson, CEO of Diversified Energy, discusses a new public-private partnership to retire oil and gas wells. Hoppy Kercheval stops by. Dr. Joseph Jones, WVU College of Media & Communications, talks about the Pentagon reporters walking out. Brad McElhinny stops by. 

Jim Kaufman, WV Hospitals Association President & CEO, discusses the Rural Health Transformation Program. Jim Thorton, the Voice of Wheel of Fortune, is in town for Marshall Homecoming festivities. Michael McKenna weighs in on the theatrics of the government shutdown. Plus, Steven Allen Adams, of Ogden Newspapers, stops by. 

The latest from Washington, DC. Congressman Riley Moore discusses the government shutdown. Fox News' Ryan Schmelz and Jared Halpern have the latest from the Capitol and White House. Fayette County Senator Brian Helton debates energy policy. Hope Scholarship families are frustrated with the purchasing process. Plus, you calls and texts. 

Talking about the historic Gaza peace deal with Fairmont State Political Science Professor Robert Bolton. Brad McElhinny explains why some Hope Scholarship families are frustrated and WV Treasurer Larry Pack explains how his office is addressing those issues. Plus, new U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of WV stops by. Joe Brocato recaps Week 7 of high school football. 

Brad McElhinny recaps court proceedings regarding vaccination requirments and parents seeking religious exemptions. The latest on the government shutdown. Chris Stirewalt stops by and STEAM RELEASE!

Senator Shelley Moore Capito discusses the continued governement shutdown and the ceasefire deal in Gaza. Brad McElhinny has the latest from the courtroom in Raleigh County regarding the school vaccination exemptions case. Hoppy stops by as well. 

Wednesday was a full show with updates on WV's jails, the school vaccination lawsuits, tourism and a major crash on the WV Turnpike. Plus... the latest on the government shutdown and President Trump. 

Del. Matthew Rohrbach talks about changes to Medicaid. More discussion on education reform, the government shutdown and legal proceedings over vaccination requirements. 

More conversation about public education in West Virginia. Senate Education Committe Chair Amy  Grady discusses issues impacting schools, including the funding formula. Later, Jason Huffman with Americans for Prosperity WV, shares his thoughts. Plus, a recap of the weekend that was in football with Joe Brocato. Fox News' Ryan Schmelz and Jared Halpern have the latest frrom DC. 

Joe Statler, Vice-Chair of the House Education Committee, discusses the school aid formula and the challenges of making changes. Fox News' Jared Halpern has the latest on the government shutdown. Brad Howe previews WVU's trip to BYU. Chris Stirewalt rants on the ineptness of Congress. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!!

WV School Board President Paul Hardesty discusses what is holding public schools back. Dave & TJ weigh in. Fox's Ryan Schmelz has the latest on the federal government shutdown. Phamacueticals industry expert Krista Capehart explains what we know about TrumpRx. And Hoppy stops by. 

Dave & TJ discuss the federal government shutdown. Senator Jim Justice offers his thoughts. WV Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson has an update on September finances. Reaction to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's speech to top military brass. Brad McElhinny recaps some pointed remarks during the state School Board meeting. 

Sen. Shelly Moore Capito discusses the pending government shutdown. Progressive commentator Michael Tomasky joins the show. Plus, Del. Rick Hillenbrand talks about the impact of the MARL transmission line on Hampshire County. Treasurer Larry Pack proposes the legislature pass a bill for "no tax on tips."

Ryan Schmelz, with Fox News, has the latest on the pending government shutdown. Dave & TJ weigh in on the new "Hope Coliseum." WV Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin drops by. WVU AD Wren Baker joins the show. 

Kaitlin McCormick, with Next Era Transmission, discusses the proposed route for the MARL transmission line. Brad Howe previews WVU's matchup with Utah. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!

Kent Leonhardt, WV Ag Commissioner, joins the show. Wheeling Attorney Teresa Toriseva discusses a pending civil case involving a hidden cam in the women's locker room at the State Police Academy. Hoppy stops by to talk politics and religion. Plus, data centers are proposed for development in Mingo County. 

JB McCuskey, WV Attorney General, joins the show. Dave & TJ share their thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel's return to network television. What could the impact be if the ACA premium subsidies are not extended and why the Pentagon's new rules for journalists is bad policy. Plus, Jared Halpern and Ryan Schmelz of Fox News Radio stop by. 

Mon County Senator Mike Oliverio thinks the legislature will be able to protect the pensions of people working at state-run hospitals. Greg Thomas outlines a WVCALA report on who personal injury attorneys are backing. Dr. Clay Marsh explains the association between Tylonel and autism. Plus, comedy aficionado Jack Logar discusses Jimmy Kimmel's return to late-night TV. 

Amelia Ferrell Knisley, on loan from WV Watch, discusses the sale of four state-owned facilities. John Deskins, WVU Bureau of Business and Economic Research, breaks down the interest rate cut. House Judiciary Committee Chair JB Akers explains the complexities of proposals to increase minimum sentencing for 1st Degree Murder. Brad McElhinny has an update on more lawsuits filed over vaccine laws. Plus, Brad Howe rehashes the WVU loss at Kansas. 

Del. Jonathan Pinson joins the show after Thursday night's vigil for Charlie Kirk at the state capitol. More on the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and the 1st Amendment. Joe Brocato recaps a tremendous performance in HS football and previews this week's matchups. Chris Stirewalt stops by and STEAM RELEASE. 

Dave & TJ talk about Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. Hoppy stops by to discuss the First Amendment. Plus, details on the governor's energy plan with Nick Preservatti. And Schools Superintendent Michele Blatt reports some improvement in the balanced scorecard. 

Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango explains why it is time to increase the minimum penalty for 1st Degree Murder. Kristen Burt talks about the life and career of Robert Redford. The 1st Amendment and people losing their jobs over social media posts have been in the news. Robert Bolton, Fairmont State Political Science Professor, discusses. Plus, Mon County Delegate Geno Chiarelli describes the vigil held for Charlie Kirk on the WVU Campus Monday night. 

WVU Coach Rich Rodriguez joins the show in the second hour after the win over Pitt. WV Attorney General J.B. McCuskey stops by. WVU Board of Governors Chair Rusty Hutson talks campus security and supporting athletics. 

Details on the arrest of the alleged assassin who killed Charlie Kirk. Steven Allen Adams, with Ogden Newspapers, talks vaccines. Chris Stirewalt stops by. Retired US Senator Joe Manchin discusses his new book and the problems in today's politics. 

Dave & TJ react to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They also get reactions from WV GOP Chair Josh Holstein & Congressman Riley Moore. Senator Jim Justice discusses vaccines, the government shutdown, and his political future. 

Hoppy stops by to discuss vaccine policy. The Teacher of the Year, Tiffany Barnes and Service Personnel of the Year, Brandon Kelley are in studio. Cabell County Delegate Dr. Matthew Rohrbach discusses possible improvements to PEIA. Brad McElhinny stops by. 

WV Treasurer Larry Pack discusses the revised budget proposal for the Hope Scholarship. Debra Rusnak, Kanawha County Prosecutor, details a murder case that involved three teens. Harrison County Senator Ben Queen believes the state's finances are in good shape. Secretary of State Kris Warner talks voter registration and Brad McElhinny stops by. 

Marshall President, Brad Smith, highlights the accomplishments of the Ascend WV program. The Cardinal Institute weighs in on possible improvements to PEIA. Brad Howe breaks down the Mountaineers' loss at Ohio and more information on Appalachian Power rate increases. 

Hoppy stops by. Marshall AD Gerald Harrison joins the show and is excited about the first home weekend. Brad McElhinny has a news update and Chris Stirewalt weighs in on the latest politics in Washington. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!

The final findings of the Metronews WV Poll. Fox's Ryan Schmelz has an update from Washington. Dr. Lisa Costello and Dr. James McJunkins discuss questions concerning childhood vaccinations. A data center could be built in Mingo County. Plus, previewing the weekend in college and high school football with Joe Brocato. 

New polling numbers on President Trump's approval ratings in West Virginia. Consumers scored a win in a power rate increase request. A new documentary debuts tonight detailing the story of Blair Mountain. Plus... you comments on the text line. 

Rex Repass has info on the latest Metronews WV Poll regarding what voters think about vaccine requirements and the quality of schools. WV Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson has numbers from August. Josh Sword, President of the WV AFL-CIO stops by. Plus, Brian Dayton with the WV Chamber of Commerce. 

Brad McElhinny has the latest on the vaccine exemptions legal battle. Information on how a man and a young boy helped save the life of a woman in Boone County. WVU appears to have been the victim of a swatting incident. Plus, Political Science Professor Greg Noone stops by and Howard Monroe stirred up trouble on social media. 

Brad McElhinny stops by. Dr. Jarvier Cardenas talks about a new initiative with Marion County Schools aimed at making football safer. Jared Halpern has the latest from DC. Brad Howe talks about the opening week of football. 

Senator Shelley Moore Capito discusses a number of issues, including crime in DC. Ryan Schmelz with Fox News, has an update on the FBI showing up to John Bolton's house. Chris Stirewalt stops by and STEAM RELEASE!

Brad McElhinny has news on a reported plan to address PEIA. Talking Farm to School and complying with the new food dye ban with Cabell County Schools Director of Food Services, Travis Austin. Sportsline's Kyle Wiggs stops by to talk about WVU players getting their eligibility and former Martinsburg HS and Shepherd QB Tyson Bageant's contract extension with the Bears. Plus, info on the WVRC Media Cares for Kids Radiothon!

WV Chamber of Commerce President Steve Roberts discusses concerning jobs numbers from July. Residents in Tucker County continue to oppose a planned power plant and data center. Hoppy Kercheval stops by and Brad McElhinny has the last on the vaccine exemption legal challenge

Majestic Care CEO Paul Pruitt explains more about the acquisition of four state-run hospitals. The latest on the discussion on the war in Ukraine with Fox's Jared Halpern and Ryan Schmelz. WV Secretary of State Kris Warner addresses mail-in voting. Plus, a perspective on DC crime with Berkeley County Commissioner John Hardy. 

WV Attorney General JB McCuskey details a lawsuit filed over the opioid epidemic. CBS News Scott McFarlane is live from DC where WV National Guard troops are being deployed. The UMWA's Brian Sanson explains the dangers of delaying a rule aimed at reducing miners' exposure to silica dust. Fox's Jared Halpern has the latest on Ukrainian peace talks.