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The Talk of the Town with Dave Wilson and Sarah Giosi airs each weekday morning at 9:06 and features discussions about current events around north central West Virginia.

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    Talk of the Town November 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 37:58 Transcription Available


    Nutcracker Ballet Sales director Bobbie Christopolis on the show coming to Morgantown December 1. Aaron and Toni Marko on the Arise, Tree of Hope event at the Cavalry Chapel in Morgantown December 6. Morgantown High School Athletics Director John Bowers on signing day, a volleyball championship, and the start of high school playoff action. 

    Talk of the Town November 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 38:13 Transcription Available


    Monongalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell on the drop in enrollment. Attorney General J.B. McCusky on advising the Trump Administration not to attend the COP 30 Climate Summit, and the upcoming case defending the Save Women's Sports Act in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. 

    Talk of the Town November 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 40:49 Transcription Available


    Executive Director of National Security and Cyberspace Programs at West Virginia University Bill Walker on the Mountain State Cyber Summit in Morgantown today. Morgantown Police Department Chief Eric Powell and Sgt. Tyler Bradford, Field Training Officer on recruiting efforts. Voice of the Clay Battelle High School Football Team- Ethan Collins on their record season and playoff game this weekend.  

    Talk of the Town November 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 38:10 Transcription Available


    Lt. Gen. Bob Caslen, (Ret), member of the Board of Trsutees at Salem University, former Commandant of the West Point Military Academy, Marshal of the Clarksburg Veteran's Day Parade on his service and importance of this day. State Senator Joey Garcia, D, Marion, 13, on the future of thre four state-run health care facilities that were recently sold.  

    Talk of the Town November 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 36:08 Transcription Available


    Mon County Delegate David McCormick, R, District 82 announced a plan to distribute 100 turkeys through the Scott's Run Settlement House for those not receiving SNAP banafits or federal workers that are not being paid due to the government shutdown. Assistant Dean of the Assistant Dean of Production, Presentation, Operations, and Cultural Engagement Jamie Whoolery on holiday programing at the Creative Arts Center. Executive Director and Monongalia County commissioner Tom Bloom on local food distribution efforts. 

    Talk of the Town November 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 37:45 Transcription Available


    Talk of the Town November 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 43:52 Transcription Available


    Talk of the Town November 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 37:43 Transcription Available


    Talk of the Town November 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 33:38 Transcription Available


    Marisa Clemente, VP of Philanthropy at Undue Medical Debt on how the program works. Coordinator of the Morgantown Urban Archery Deer Hunt program on donations to food pantries in the federal government shutdown. James Sanders, Titan Roofing on "Cans for Community coming up Friday and the $1,000 cash prize that will be awarded. 

    Talk of the Town October 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 39:27 Transcription Available


    Kathy Morris from the Action Network on the chances of seeing a ghost in West Virginia on Halloween. Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, on his appointment to be Vice Chairman of the Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism Committee. Delegate George Street, R, Preston, 83, on the proposed Bradonville Solar project. Director of Child Nutrition for the West Virginia Department of Education on the inaugural Farm to School conference in Morgantown next week 

    Talk of the Town October 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 35:59 Transcription Available


    West Virginia State Police 1st Sgt Kyle Totten on Halloween safety. University High School Athletics Director Jeff Bailey on the Mohawk Bowl. Voise of the University Hawks Kyle Wiggs with a preview of the Mohawk Bowl.

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    Talk of the Town October 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 37:37 Transcription Available


    Talk of the Town October 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 36:26 Transcription Available


    Arts and Culture Director for the city of Morgantown Vincent Kitch on Halloween activities in the city Terry Vance, Veteran Partnership Coordinator with Valley HealthCare System and Penny Lipscomb, Director of the Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs on a free Veteran's Day Breakfast at Diversified Energy Terrace on November 11 

    Talk of the Town October 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 37:40 Transcription Available


    Talk of the Town October 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 41:37 Transcription Available


    Talk of the Town October 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 37:36 Transcription Available


    Talk of the Town October 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 35:46 Transcription Available


    Shannon Everett from American Truckers United on the recent hit-and-run case involving a big rig in Monongalia County. Vice President of Alumni Relations wvu, Kevin Berry on Homecoming weekend on the WVU campus. 

    Talk of the Town October 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 36:30 Transcription Available


    Monongalia Democrat Party Executive Committee Chairman Cal Carlson with reaction to the No Kings protest this weekend,. The host talks about Morgantown housing and hmeless issues. 

    Talk of the Town October 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 37:22 Transcription Available


    Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble talks about affordable housing, the warming shelter, and the Morgantown Municipal Airport Michelle Risor from Wheeling for Hope- about how they use motorsports to deal with mental health challengesMonongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom on the Morgantown Municipal Airport

    Talk of the Town October 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 37:19 Transcription Available


    Director of the West Virginia Office of Emergency Services on record EMT certification scores Canaan Valley Spa and Wellness Shamanic Practicianer Angie Shockey on their grand opening and Shamanism 

    Talk of the Town October 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 32:17 Transcription Available


    Mountantop Beverage People Team Leader Beth Pratt on operations in the Morgantown Industrial Park and their community enrichment efforts. University High School Principal Kime Greene and Teacher Suzane Ernstes on the 100th graduating class and the Homecoming this weekend. 

    Talk of the Town October 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 39:31 Transcription Available


    Ken Hacker from the Morgantown Utility Board with a project update. Martin Howe from the United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties on their campaign kickoff and "Plane Pull.Morgantown Fire Department Chief Gary Freshour and Fire Marshal Jason Quinn on Fire Prevention Week. 

    Talk of the Town October 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 35:47 Transcription Available


    Eleanor Reigal, Chief Executive Officer · Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, Inc.on celebrating 35 years in Morgantown and the ribbon cutting for their new expansion.Visit Mountaineer Country CVB President and CEO Susan Riddle on awards won at the recent state conference and the state of tourism.  

    Talk of the Town October 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 37:56 Transcription Available


    Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on the interstate crash, school safety threat, and emergency aircraft landing from the day prior. Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble with a warming shelter and first responder pension update

    Talk of the Town October 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 36:31 Transcription Available


    Monongalia County Delegate Joe Statler discusses upcoming interim meetings. United Way MPC Board Member Steven Saab hypes up the Spooky Sprint

    Talk of the Town September 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 40:53 Transcription Available


    Barbour County Schools Sperintendent Eddie Vincent on their district consolidation plans.Dale Lee, co-president of Education West Virginia on school choice and the state funding formula

    Talk of the Town Monday, September 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 36:43 Transcription Available


    Director of Arts and Culture for the city of Morgantown with a recap of the 2025 Ruby Summer Concert Series. Richard Judy from the Young Eagles Chapter on the Morgantown event Saturday. 

    Talk of the Town September 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 36:14 Transcription Available


    Dr. Janet Rorrer from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission on Vision 2030: West Virginia Science & Technology Plan (Vision 2030)UPD Chief Sherry St. Clair on the 2024 Clery Act Report and campus safety.  

    Talk of the Town September 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 37:50 Transcription Available


    Executive Director of the West Virginia First Foundation Jonathan Board on the Momentum Grant Cycle Monongalia County Republican Party Executive Committee Chairman Dale Sparks on the 15th Regan Dinner in October Secretary of State Kris Warner with a recap of the state Economic Developemnt Conference held in Bridgeport. 

    Talk of the Town September 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 36:28 Transcription Available


    Director of the WVU Purpose Center Cate Schlobohm with an update from the Week of Purpose Monongalia County Delegate Anitra Hamilton on social media posts made after the assassination of Charlie KirkMorgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble and Walk Sarkeys on the Greatful Dead tribute appreciation concert along Deckers Creek this weekend.

    Talk of the Town September 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 36:52 Transcription Available


    Joe Klass and Brittany Irrick on Free Naloxone Day later this week. Monongalia County Delegate Evan Hansen on the Hour Democrat Kitchen Table Tour State Economic Council Chairman David Lieving on the Annual Economic Conference in Bridgeport this week

    Talk of the Town September 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 36:51 Transcription Available


    Mon Health President and CEO David Golgberg on advancements across the Mon Health/Vandalia Health network Thoughts from the host on the Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board

    Talk of the Town September 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 34:57 Transcription Available


    Director at the WVU Purpose Center Cate Schlobohm joins the program to talk about the 4th Annual Week of Purpose.President of Turning Point USA at WVU Will Kozma discusses the current state of the student organization a week after Charlie Kirk's assassination.

    Talk of the Town September 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 37:50 Transcription Available


    Monongalia County Health Officer Dr. Brian Huggins on tick-related illnessStar City Mayor Sharon Doyle on calls from Morgantown for area municipalities to be more active in assisting the homeless. The 83rd Buckwheat Festival Sept. 28 through 28 with Chase Thomas and Harry Hayes

    Talk of the Town September 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 36:46 Transcription Available


    Monongalia County commissioner Tom Bloom on the difference between protests in the 1970's and the 2020'sMorgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble on the warming shelter and the possibility of othermunicipalities in the county helping with the effort

    Talk of the Town September 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 35:41 Transcription Available


    U.S. Senator Shelley Moore capito on academy appointments, the continuing resolution to fund the federal government, Senate rules changes to approve more Trump nominees, and political violencePresident of the West Virginia Coal Association Chris Hamilton on the new comprehensive energy plan announced by the governor  

    Talk of the Town September 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 37:14 Transcription Available


    Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, on comments made by fellow Delegate Anitra Hamilton on the assasination of Charlie Kirk Thoughts on the Backyard Brawl Nancy Walker on the Monongalia and Preston County United Way Spice of Life dinner on Thursday. 

    Talk of the Town September 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 35:43 Transcription Available


    State Senator Ben Queen, R, Harrison, on the budget presentation from Legislative Interim Meetings. Morgantown Fire Chief Gary Freshour and Fire Marshal Jason Quinn on the ATF canine they will be receiving. Maggie Blankenship with the state Department of Agriculture on the West Virginia Grown program. 

    Talk of the Town September 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 37:11 Transcription Available


    Caitlyn Lewis- Community Development Services Coordinator for the city of Morgantown on the Mountaineer Mission: Clean and Gold clean up this Sunday.John Frederick with the Small Business Administration with an update on disaster applications in Marion County. .

    Talk of the Town September 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 36:15 Transcription Available


    Morgantown Sixth Ward Councilor Mark Downs of safe and affordable housing and the camping ban. Morgantown Police Department Deputy Chief Chris Ruehmer on the "Beard it up" campaing to support The Cure Starts Now Foundation, which funds pediatric cancer research. 

    Talk of the Town September 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 36:25 Transcription Available


    Keryn Newman from West Virginians Against Tramsmission Line Injustice MTECH welding teacher Don Robinette on the car show supporting Skills USA this weekend Mike on homeless issues in the city of Morgantown 

    Talk of the Town September 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 36:32 Transcription Available


    Terry Vance from Valley Health System on the September 11 Vetran and First Responder Fair in MorgantownJaura Blankenship from the Better Business Bureau Vice President of the Economic Innovation for WVU Liz Vitulo on the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond District Dialogue in Morgantown

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