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Join Hoppy as he discusses news and issues from around the state of West Virginia

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    Talkline | April 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 94:48 Transcription Available


    Full show on Monday. Greenbrier County Senator Vince Deeds talks about his re-election campaign. Remembering the late Congressman David McKinley. Justice Gerald Titus stops by the studio, running for WV Supreme Court. Brad McElhinny has the latest update on the Greenbrier Resort saga. In the second hour, a new survey on voters' impressions of grid reliability. Vince George, a Democrat running for the US House of Representatives in District 1, joins the show. 

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    Talkline | April 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 94:39 Transcription Available


    Brad McElhinny has the latest in the saga for control of the Greenbrier. Jeff Jenkins and Mike Nolting have updates on a busy news day. Democrat Jeff Kessler talks about his bid for the US Senate. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!!

    Talkline | April 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 94:32 Transcription Available


    Larry Pack, WV Treasurer, stops by to talk politics. WVU Health System CEO Albert Wright has an update. Brad Mc with the latest on the Greenbrier Saga. Isaac Saul, with Tangle News, discusses the war in Iran. Hoppy weighs in on the Greenbrier's future. Chris Dickerson, WV Record, has details on more support for Judge Maryclaire Akers. Laura Faircloth, candidate for the WV Supreme Court, joins the show. 

    Talkline | April 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 94:48 Transcription Available


    Brad Mc has the latest in the Greenbrier Resort saga. Mon County Senator Mike Oliverio stops by to talk politics. Bryan McKinney, Republican for US Senate, introduces himself. Michelle Blatt, WV School Superintendent, & Steve Roberts, President of the WV Chamber of Commerce, announce a new partnership to recognize education personnel. Bill Flannigan, candidate for the WV Supreme Court, joins the show. 

    Talkline | April 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 95:00 Transcription Available


    Lots of ground covered on Tuesday's show. Brad McElhinny has the latest on the Greenbrier ownership saga. Jonathan Savage with an update on the president's remarks on social media. Jason Pizatella with the Contractors' Association of WV, argues against suspending the state gas tax. US Navy Rear Admiral Michael Smith breaks down the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Rio Phillips, a Democrat running for US Senate, joins the show. 

    Talkline | April 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 94:47 Transcription Available


    Stephanie Spears Tomana, Democrat Candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, discusses her campaign. Brad McElhinny has the latest on the Greenbrier saga. Dave Allen, from Metronews Midday, stops by to talk Trump, endorsements and share his unmatched knowledge. 

    Talkline | April 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 94:46 Transcription Available


    GOP Chairman Josh Holestein joins the show to discuss registration numbers and the upcoming primary election. A lawsuit has been filed over unreliable mammography results at the Greenbrier Clinic. Jeff Monosso with an update on the Artemis II mission. Chris Stirewalt stops by. Plus... STEAM RELEASE!!

    Talkline | April 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 94:50 Transcription Available


    Greg Thomas, GOP Strategist, talks about the upcoming primary election. Jonathan Savage has the latest on the Iran War. Mary White, with the Children's Home Society, discusses the foster care bill vetoed by Gov. Morrisey. Brad McElhinny has details on a court decision regarding mandatory vaccines. Democrats are pushing a gas tax holiday. And Hoppy stops by. 

    Talkline | April 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 94:47 Transcription Available


    Rep. Riley Moore discusses Iran, the DHS shutdown and his bill to denaturalize. Dave & TJ discuss Gov. Morrisey endorsing candidates in the primary election. Chris Beam, with First Energy, talks about a new facility in Maidsville and Brad McElhinny stops by. 

    Talkline | April 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 94:36 Transcription Available


    Talking about the President's 8 pm deadline for Iran to accept a peace deal with Fox News' Jared Halpern and Washington Times Columnist Mike McKenna. Brad McElhinny untangles a web of donors attempting to influence the makeup of the State Senate. Plus, friends from the WV Lottery stop by the studio. 

    Talkline | April 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 94:48 Transcription Available


    Jam-packed show. George Carenbauer explains a proposed resolution before the State Bar Association. US Senator Candidate Tom Willis talks about his campaign. David Hodges, Incident Commander at UBB, remembers the tragedy 16 years later. Marshall Women's Basketball Players Meredith Maier and Peyton Ilderton join the show after the WNIT Championship.

    Talkline | April 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 94:48 Transcription Available


    Cara Keys, Jefferson County Commissioner, discusses the lack of local control in data center development. Fox's Jared Halpern with the latest on Pam Bondi's departure as Attorney General. Marshall Women's Basketball Coach Juli Fulks joins the show ahead of tomorrow's WNIT Championship. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!

    Talkline | April 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 94:47 Transcription Available


    A loaded show. Brad McElhinny explains what's happening with debt owed by Senator Jim Justice. FSU Professor Robert Bolton helps break down arguments at the US Supreme Court over birthright citizenship. Steven Allen Adams helps sort through the governor's actions on completed bills. Plus, the guys dive into prediction markets with Alex Demas from The Dispatch. Brad Howe checks in with the Mountaineers in Las Vegas. And TJ describes his experience at the FBI Citizens' Academy. 

    Talkline | April 1, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 94:47 Transcription Available


    Jeff Jenkins stops by to help keep track of the bills the governor needs to take action on today. Tim George, Spring Valley AD, weighs in on the new transfer rule. Brad McElhinny recaps a panel discussion on data centers. Astronaut Chris Sembroski on the challenge of the Artemis II mission. Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson has the March revenue collection figures. Plus, Hoppy Kercheval creates a unique political candidate. 

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    Talkline | March 31, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 94:47 Transcription Available


    A lot of Data Center talk. Jim Estep, with the High Technology Foundation, discusses their impact and Agentic AI. Fox News' Jeff Monosso explains why some voters in Ohio want to stop data center development. A recap of the Marshall Women's Basketball Team's win in the WNIT. Plus, talk about the jobs of the future. 

    Talkline | March 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 94:47 Transcription Available


    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!!

    Talkline | March 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 94:47 Transcription Available


    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. 

    Talkline | March 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 94:41 Transcription Available


    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. 

    Talkline | March 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 94:47 Transcription Available


    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. 

    Talkline | March 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 94:47 Transcription Available


    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. 

    Talkline| Friday March 20th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 108:25 Transcription Available


    Talkline| Thursday March 19th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 108:02 Transcription Available


    Talkline| Wednesday March 18th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 108:27 Transcription Available


    Talkline| March 17th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 108:13 Transcription Available


    Talkline | March 16th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 114:03 Transcription Available


    Talkline| March 13th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 114:01 Transcription Available


    Talkline| Thursday March 12th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 108:25 Transcription Available


    Talkline| March 11th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 108:47 Transcription Available


    Talkline| March 10th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 108:22 Transcription Available


    Talkline Special: War in Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 47:27 Transcription Available


    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. 

    Talkline | March 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 47:28 Transcription Available


    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. 

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    Talkline | March 6, 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 94:49 Transcription Available


    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!!!

    Talkline for Thursday, March 5, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 104:43 Transcription Available


    Talkline | March 4, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 115:03 Transcription Available


    Talkline| March 3rd, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 106:38 Transcription Available


    Talkline | March 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 94:47 Transcription Available


    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. 

    Talkline | Feb. 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 94:47 Transcription Available


    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!!!

    Talkline| Feb. 26th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 108:21 Transcription Available


    Talkline | Feb. 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 113:59 Transcription Available


    Talkline| Feb. 24th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 107:32 Transcription Available


    Talkline | Feb. 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 93:59 Transcription Available


    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. 

    Talkline | Feb. 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 94:46 Transcription Available


    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!!!

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