Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval

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. 

Sen. Eric Tarr talks about public education funding. Can private and public education co-exist in WV? Sen. Jay Taylor is calling for major reforms for CPS. The pressures on high school student athletes. Brad McElhinny reports from the state capitol. 

Steven Allen Adams, of Ogden Newspapers, drops by. Mon County Del. Geno Chiarelli discusses a pair of bills dealing with economic development. Toby Rice, CEO of EQT, explains what it takes to keep energy flowing during the extreme cold. Brad McElhinny has the latest from the state capitol on Day 14 of the Legislative Session. 

Dave & TJ recap the winter storm that impacted the entire state over the weekend. Plus, WVU President Michael Benson and WVU Medicine President & CEO Albert Wright detail a comprehensive study on the economic impact of the university and health system. 

Meteorologist Bryan Hughes has the latest on the pending winter storm impacting millions of people across the country. WVDOT Spokesman Brent Walker on road crews' preparation for the storm. Hoppy Kercheval, Brad McElhinny and Chris Stirewalt weigh in on the news of the day. 

Dave & TJ share their thoughts about the first week of the legislative session. Ethan Howland, of Utility Drive, discusses the complexities of adding data centers to the grid. David Goldberg, Chair of the WV Hospitals Association, weighs in on the healthcare industry's economic impact. Brad McElhinny has the latest from the legislative session. 

Paul Hardest, WV BOE President, details the takeover of Hancock County Schools. He also discusses what aspects of the school aid formula he wants lawmakers to examine. Howard Monroe stops by. Chris Stirewalt weighs in on the news of the day. Brad McElhinny has an update from the Capitol. 

Del. Mike Pushkin outlines the Democrats' legislative agenda. Amelia Courts, from the Education Alliance, discusses school-business partnerships. Brad McElhinny and Hoppy Kercheval have an update from the Capitol and Del. JB Akers talks about data centers. 

WV Attorney General JB McCuskey discusses the Save Women's Sports Act and the case his office will make defending it at the US Supreme Court. Senator Eric Tarr discusses the lack of direction in the state senate. WV GOP Chair Josh Holestein talks about the decision to close the party's primary elections. Plus, Brad McElhinny stops by with an update at the Capitol ahead of the legislative session. 

Rob Cornelius, Republican Strategist, argues that the party should keep its primary election closed. Ryan Schmelz has an update from Capitol Hill. Chris Stirewalt stops by. Plus, STEAM RELEASE! 

WVU President Dr. Michael Benson introduces new provost Beverly Wendland. GOP Strategist Greg Thomas has polling data on closed primaries. Hoppy stops by. Joe Manchin weighs in on excluding independents from party primary elections. 

US Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins the show following a briefing on the operation in Venezuela. Amelia Knisely discusses the governor's plans to address the child welfare system. The dim financial picture for school systems across the state. P

Talking taxes... the governor is proposing further reductions to the personal income tax. Steven Allen Adams with Ogden Newspapers stops by to discuss. Later, Senator Eric Tarr weighs in. Oil man Jim Crews talks about petroleum in Venezuela. Dave Allen on the future of the Charleston Town Centre Mall. Del. Pat McGeehan untangles the mess that is Hancock County Schools' finances. 

Dave & TJ discuss the op to arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicholas Maduro. Fairmont State's Robert Bolton talks about the legal questions. WV Senator Patricia Rucker, who was born in Venezuela, shares her reactions to the news. Also, WVU is competing for a major grant from the National Science Foundation and WV Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson has December numbers. 

Chris Lawrence remembers the 20th anniversary of the Sago Mine disaster. Hoppy Kercheval stops by. Ryan Schmelz gloats about his Ole Miss Rebels. Chris Stirewalt weighs in on a number of subjects. 

Recapping the top moments from 2025 with Brad McElhinny, Jared Halpern, Brad Howe and Jack Logar. Plus, what's going on with the squirrels at the state capitol? 

Jim Kaufman, WV Hospitals Association President, discusses the impact of the $199 million Rural Healthcare Transformation Fund award. Amelia Knisely, on loan of WV Watch talks about the top stories of 2025. US Senate Candidate Alex Gaaserud outlines his platform. Phil Cunningham, former track coach at Liberty High and a double amputee, talks about his career as an elite athlete and perseverance.