The Talk of the Town

Co-founder and CEO of Diversified Energy, Rusty Hutson on natural gas markets and the future of price Toby Heaney, Republican candidate for state Senate District 2Michael Grace, president and CEO of WVU Hospitals and COO of the WVU Health System. 

Delegate John Williams, D, Monongalia, 80, and candidate for the state senate seat in District 13Cheat Lake Volunteer Fire Department chief Samantha Bice on the Lakeside Drive fire response Director of Arts and Culture with the city of Morgantown, Voncent Kitch on their USA Today nomination of the Ruby Summer Concert Series as one of the top 10 summer concert series in the nation. 

Tony Campbell with West Virginians Against Transmission Line Injustice with an updaye on MARL project that willimpact Monongalia, Mineral, Hampshire, and Preston Counties. Martin Hunt, president and CEO of Shopgarage.com- a clearinghouse for municipalities to sell good used fire service equipment. Letter carrier Just Jarman on the largest one day food drive in the nation, Stamp Out Hunger Day May 9, 2026

Taylor Helms from Mon County Parks on the Ramp Dinner coming up at Mason Dixon Park A conversation with Attorney General J.B. McCuskey Ashok Argarwal and Mike Green on the reboot of 100 people That Care and their meeting coming up April 27 Cambrie Gerdes on the Morgantown Theater Company production of Sweeney Todd to be presented at the Met in downtown Morgantown in May 

Terry Vance, Veterans Partnership Coordinator at Valley Halth Care System and Rebecca Flanagan From Stars and Strides on "The Night at the Races" at the Bridgeport Conference Center this Saturday. State Senate Tom Willis, R, Berkeley, 15, on his run in the Republican primary against Senator Shelley Moore Capito for the U.S. Senate Maddie Wis on the 19th Mohigan Idol this weekend. 

Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble on budget, taxes, sales taxes, the Safe Streets & Safe Community Service Fee, and East End VillagePresident and CEO of the Morgantown Area Partnership on the status of the East End Village redevelopment project. 

Taylor Richardson, Libertarian candidate for the state Senate seat in District 13 Executive Director of the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative Donna Peduto on Focus Forward: Minds and Machines held in MorgantownShawn Welsh- host of the Vet SOS podcast

Director of Arts and Culture for the city of Morgantown Vincent Kitch with 2026 Ruby Summer Concert Series lineup. Senator Mike Oliverio, R, 13, of the remaining bills to be approved by the governorFairmont city manager Travis Blosser on the Kibar Americas purchase of the former Novelis facility. 

Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble Blurgrass legend Tim O'Brien on his Morgantown show April 1, 2026 Delegate John Williams, D, Monongalia, on child care legislation yet to be signed by the governor. 

Jonell Strough and Mark Brazaitis on the Touch the Earth Festival April 18Secretary of State Kris Warner on the new Office of Entrepreneurship to open July 1, 2026. State EMS Coalition Executive Director Chris Hall on the bill that would provide permanent funding for EMS units across the state.

Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker, Chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission on the incentive-based higher education funding formula.Delegate Evan Hansen, D, Monongalia, 79, reflecting on the legislative session. 

Capaign Director for Moms Rising West Virginia Amy Jo Hutchinson on waiting for the governor to sign House Bill 4191 providing child care supports and tax credits.Vice President of Government Affairs and Collaboration from WVU Travis Molohan on state investment in higher education during the most recent legislative session. 

Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, 78, on the camping ban that failed. Two aerospace initiatives fail and a recap of economic development issues from the session. WILL Greene on the WVU Day of GivingMonongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom on the future of Mon Health following the Vandalia Health reorganization and release of David Goldberg. 

Former prison union official Jose Rojas on the difficult conditions and recent inmate deaths at USP Hazelton Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, on the Vape Safety Act and a recap of the legislative session. Kyle Wiggs deconstructs the WVU, Kentucky women's basketball NCAA regional champuionship 

Jetinnell from the Allegheny Image Factory. He and his brother, Robert run the successful movie production business in Fairmont and have scored two films in the Netflix top five this year. David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, on the Vape Safety Act and the legislative session. Kyle Wiggs with a preview of the WVU-Kentucky tournament game to be played in Morgantown tonight. 

Kaitlyn Wilson- How to help a Blacksville family who has lost everything in a fire. Marion County Schools superintendent Dr. Donna Heston on their enrollment challenges ans consolidation possibilities. John Williams, D, Monongalia, 80, and candidate for the state senate on tax cuts versus school funding Mary Buchanan on the 28th Annual Rose Dinner presented by West Virginians for life. 

Marion County Senator Joey Garcia recaps the legislative sessionVisit Mountaineer Country President and CEO Susan Riddle talks about the upcoming NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament games being hosted in Morgantown.Mon County Commission President Tom Bloom discusses updates on road improvements taking place around the county.

State Senator Mike Oliverio with his take from the 60-day legislative session. Democrat candidate for U.S. Congress in the Second District Ace Parsi Delegate Joe Statler, R, Momonongalia, 77, and Chairman of the House Education Committee reflects on the legislative session.   

Senator Tom Willis, R, Berkeley, 15, on the legislative session Mon County Sheriff Todd Forbes on motor vehicle safety around school zones and school buses Senator Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13, on the legislative session so far. 

Delegate Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, with an update from Charleston Delegate Evan Hansen, D, Momongalia, 79, with an update from Charleston State Department of Highways District 4 Manager Earl Gaskins with an update on the pothole at mile marker 148.5 and road safety 

Deb Mullens, President of the Daughter of the King Ministries, Inc. on the Journey to the Cross coming to the Met in downtown Morgantown March 20 and March 21. Terry Vance, Valley Heathcare on his veterans column in the Dominion Post. Jina Belcher, Executive Director of the New River Gourge Economic Development Authority on aviation economic development bills in the state legislature. 

Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on the MONSTER pothole on I-79 southbound at MM 148.5Josh Brady and John Helmick from the Department of Mining and Industrial Extension on theirlatest competition in Canada, training the U.S. Border Patrol, and the future of the program. The 72nd Mountaineer Reese Allen Marion County Schools superintendent Donna Heston on her contract situation. 

Senator Mike Olivero, R, Monongalia, 13, with an update from the legislative sessiom.Clair Titley and Eric Finch on the Hulu docuseries about the Skylar Neese series entitled Friends like These: The Murder of Skylar NeeseSarah Fox from the Mountaineer Council of Scouting America on Egg Quest coming April 11Heath Cale on the Morgantown Theater Company production of James and the Gian Peach Jr. 

Mon County Delegate Joe Statler on the final ten days of the legislative session. Secretary of State Kris Warner on the I Voted Sticker Contest and registering young people to voteHeath from the Morgantown Theater Company on their production of James and the Giant Peach Jr. Sarah Fox from the Mountaineer Area Council of Scouting America on Egg Quest set for April 11 at Camp Mountaneer . 

Dr. Matt Johnson with REPATH- Recovery Empowerment through Policy, Advocacy, Transformation, and Hope, a new nonprofit meant to amplify recovery voices and strengthen substance use disorder support systems statewide.Joey Garcia, D, Marion, 13, on Raylee's Law and the state budget processHope Gas President and CEO Morgan O'Brien on the grand opening of Safety City in Clarksburg. 

Kelly Ayersman and Rachille Beatty on the 26th Annual Fishing, Hunting, and Outdoor Sports Show at Mylan Park. MikeOliverio, R, Monongalia, 13, on the $70,000 for the University High School Sports Complex and the state legislative session. 

Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82 on the Vape Safety Act and the possibility of an additional cut to the personal income taxDirector of Foster Care at the Chestnut Mountain Ranch, Greg Clutter on Foster Care day at the legislature and the introduction of CarePortal in Marion County. Deputy Director of Athletics at WVU on Premium seating at the Coliseum for the 2026-27 season Ed McDonald with information about the Gardner Winter Music Festival at the South Middle School in Morgantown this weekend

Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia 78, joins the show to discuss the legislative session.Mon County Child Advocacy Center Director of Development and Administrative Services Taylor Schultz talks about the new Barbara Myers Ambassador Program.

Olivia Miller, Democrat candidate for the House of Delegates District 80Kristen Nelson, Democrat candidate for the House of Delegates District 80Delegate John Williams, D, Monongalia, 80, on activities in the legislative session 

Executive Director of Mon EMS, Forest Weyen on the Citizens Academy coming in April. Amber Ravenscroft, Co-Chair of the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem on the Bridging Innovation event in the city of Morgantown April 27 through May 1. Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, on the EMS funding bill, athletic transfer legislation, and proposed Hope Scholarship changes  

Terry Vance- Veterans Partnership Coordinator with Valley Health Care and Matthew Higgins with Project Lean Nation. The CASA forKids 2026 Diamonds & Denim Gala with executive director Leah Turner and board chairperson Brandi WolfeNational Weather Service Meterologist David Shallenberger 

Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, on the Hope Scholarship and the budget Current Marion County Schools superintendent Donna Heston on her contract situation with the board and the future of education. Executive Director of the United Way of Mon and Preston Counties on the Give to Win Raffle and Auction 

Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on the 14th anniversary of the death of Sgt. Todd May in the line of duty. Fairmont State University President Mike Davis on their day in Charleston and the Day of Giving on Feb. 26- ThursdayState Senator Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 12, on the state budget, tax cut, and school bills Justice Thomas Ewing, running for reelection to the State Supreme Court of Appeals 

State Senator Tom Willis, R, Berkeley, 15, and candidate for the U.S. Seanate on his campaign and legislative activity in Charleston. Keith Heasley from the Heasley Homestead about Mountain State Maple Days. State Senator Ben Queen, R, Harrison, 12, on the state budget and cut to the personal inccome tax. 

WVU Director of Transportation, Parking, and Mail Jeremy Evans on the federally funded repairs to the PRT Republican candidate for the Eastern District of Monongalia County Ron LytleWill Boye from FirstEnergy on their plans to build a natural gas fired power plant at the Fort Martin Pwer Station. 

United Bank Morgantown Market President Randy Williams and President and CEO of Pace Enterprises Reggie Williams on the Laurle Leadership Gala coming up in March. State Senator Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13, on edication finance bills moving through the legislature 

Fairmont city manager Travis Blosser on a $1.5 million Congressionally Directed Spending Grant for renovations to the Watson Fire Station and the Facade Program. President and CEO of WVU Medicine United Hospital Center on their $48 million surgical expansion 

Colin Street- President of the WVU Student Government Association (SGA; Logan Pierce- External Chief of Staff and State Government Liaison on legislative issues they are following. Executive director of the Mon River Trails Conservancy Ella Belling on a P@P public engagement session at the Wiles Hill Community Center. Veterans relationship coordinator with Valley HealthCare Sytem with the "Veterans Corner"

Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, 78, on House Bill 5203 and his observations from Charleston MetroNews AccuWeather meteorologist Dan Pydynowski on the approaching winter storm and totals todate. 

State Senator Joey Garcia, D, Marion, 13, on bills to restore board of governors voting rights for students and faculty and his observations from Charleston. Dr. Youseph Kassar, DDS from the Mon County Health Department on Give Kids a Smile Day. State Senator Mike Oliverio, R Monongalia, 13, on the Child Care Workforce Scholarship Act and his observations for Charleston.