Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval

Scott MacFarlane, former CBS News Correspondent, talks about the demise of CBS Radio. Jeff Jenkins has details on Google coming to Putnam County. Nick Preservati talks more about economic development. Chris Stirewalt gets worked up about political primaries. Plus... STEAM RELEASE!!

Senator Shelley Moore Capito discusses the DHS shutdown, the Save America Act and Iran. Amelia Knisley, of WV Watch stops by. Chad Prather, of Huntington Banks and Steve Farmer, with the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust, talk about the 2026 Ignite the Classroom Program. 

Dave & TJ discuss an attack ad that has been released showing the fracture in the GOP in the state senate. Marshall AD Gerald Harrison talks about the decision to reinstate the Swimming and Diving program. Dominique Ranieri, Director of WV International Yeager Airport, outlines how the airport is dealing with the DHS shutdown. Jeff Jenkins has details on the restructuring at Vandalia Health. 

Berkeley County Commissioner John Hardy discusses data centers and the proposed project to construct a new complex near Spring Mills. Del. Shawn Fluharty talks about sports betting. Also, Jason Pizatella has details on the WV Construction & Design EXPO. Filmmaker Jeff Tinnell talks about shooting films in WV that are climbing the charts on Netflix. 

Dan Parks, of Country Roads News, discusses the optics of House Speaker Roger Hanshaw representing a firm pursuing a data center in Tucker County. Former Supreme Court Justice Margert Workman weighs in on a case involving Judge Maryclaire Akers. Plus, nurses at CAMC are honored, and Marshall is hosting a training event on Cyber Security. Joe Brocato stops by to wrap up the Boys' Basketball Tournament and preview WVU Women's Basketball in the NCAA Tournament. 

Hoppy Kercheval takes a deep dive into the military operations in Iran with historical context, impact on energy prices and reasons for and against the conflict. 

Del. Kayla Young provides a Democrat perspective on the compromise budget approved by the legislature and what was left out. Dave & TJ discuss the impact of social media posts by the governor urging for a larger tax reduction. Brad McElhinny stops by. And misconceptions around artifical food dyes. 

Jason Barrett, WV Senate Finance Committee Chair, discusses the budget compromise approved by the legislature. Brad McElhinny explains what happened to the controversial machine gun bill. Dale Lee, co-President of Education WV stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!!

Robert Bolton, FSU Political Science Professor, puts the military operations in Iran in context. Fox News' Jonathan Savage has the latest details. Brooke County Senator Ryan Weld explains opposition to multiple bills in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Brad McElhinny has the latest from the Capitol. Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson reviews February collections. Plus, details on the Outdoor Show in Morgantown on Friday and Saturday. 

Talking about the data center announcement with Chris Morris, who worked on the project for the Morrisey administration. Brad McElhinny with the latest from the capital. Chris Stirewalt talks national politics. And... STEAM RELEASE!!!

Talking Hope Scholarship from a couple of perspectives. Katie Switzer, a homeschool mom, explains how the program has been successful and benefited her family. Kelly Allen, with WV Center on Budget and Policy, talks about the financial impact of the program. Brad McElhinny stops by with the latest from the capitol. Plus, details on the 2026 WV Scholar Program and Fairmont State's Day of Giving coming up this week. 

Dave & TJ discuss possible changes to the Hope Scholarship and get your thoughts. Dale Lee, Co-President of Education WV, weighs in. Brad McElhinny has the latest from the state capitol. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!!

Dave & TJ recap the week at the legislature. WV Attorney General JB McCuskey talks about the EPA rollback of climate findings. Ryan Schmelz stops by on his last day with Fox News. Chris Stirewalt weighs in on the Trump administration. Brad McElhinny has an update from the state legislature. 

Brad McElhinny details his report on incentives for local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE. Dave Allen, of Metronews Midday, comments on the halftime show on Sunday. Tiffany Hoben, Cardinal Institute, breaks down deficiencies in the school-aid formula. Taylor Richmond, Libertarian Party Chair, shares his thoughts on the legislative session so far. 

Dave & TJ discuss the "Rupie Amendment" and other topics from the legislative session. Brad McElhinny stops by. Chris Stirewalt weighs in on the latest national issues. Steve Cotton previews Marshall's big match-up with Miami, OH. 

Jeff Kessler, former WV Senate President, discusses running for the Democrat nomination for US Senate. WV Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin is pleased with the party's slate of candidates heading into the primary election. ICE Philadelphia Field Office Director Michael Rose details an immigration enforcement operation in West Virginia. Eric Nelson, WV Revenue Secretary, details January collections. Brad McElhinny has the latest from the legislative session. 

Amy Nicole Grady, Senate Education Committee Chair, talks about several bills regarding education and education funding. Chris Stirewalt weighs in on national politics. Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, joins the show after an appearance in Parkersburg with Gov. Morrisey. Brad McElhinny has an update on the WV Legislature. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!

Senator Shelley Moore Capito discusses the contention over DHS Funding and a possible shutdown. Del. JB Akers discusses a bill passed this week dealing with human trafficking. Brad McElhinny has an update from the capital. Hoppy Kercheval looks ahead to the May Republican Primary. GOP Strategist Greg Thomas on his thoughts on the upcoming primary.