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Brad McElhinny detailed the grim financial picture of an electric bus manufacturer in WV. The WV Municipal League Conference is underway in Morgantown. St. Albans Mayor Scott James stopped by. Opposition is building to a transmission line proposed to traverse WV. Plus, SNAP benefits will no longer cover the purchase of pop and sugary drinks.
Cabell County Senator Mike Woelfel says legislators need to start working together. WVU Medicine President & CEO Albert Wright joins the show. Brad McElhinny discusses the financial issues for GreenPower Motors. And Joe Brocato talks the start of High School Football.
Chris Wiest, the attorney representing families in Raleigh County seeking religious exemptions for mandatory vaccine laws, explains their case. Hollywood Reporter Kristyn Burt talks about the deaths of four major figures this week. Brad McElhinny and Joe Brocato stop by. Plus, STEAM RELEASE!!
Greg Thomas, GOP Consultant, discusses the challenges facing the GOP moving forward. Jonathan Board, WVFF, talks about opioid settlement spending. An update on flood recovery in Wheeling. Plus, Dr. James Moore, President of WV Wesleyan, gets a contract extension. Joe Brocato and Brad McElhinny stop by.
Friday means Steam Release. Before that, Brad McElhinny recaps Sen. Capito's thoughts on the Epstein Files and the delayed disaster declaration for Ohio and Marion Counties. Del. Evan Worrell is thinking about legislation concerning ultra-processed foods. Diana Estep, from New Martinsville, shares her tragic experience with fentanyl. Plus, Chris Stirewalt stops by.
Brad McElhinny has details on the WV School Board challenging HB 2755, giving the legislature oversight of board policy. Steven Allen Adams drops by to talk economic development happening north of the border. Are WV's civics education standards getting the job done? Plus, an update on WV teachers attending the Ron Clark Academy.
Brad McElhinny has news & notes of the day. Hoppy discusses the legacy of retiring WVU President Gordon Gee. Steve Everley, an energy consultant, discusses the future of coal and natural gas. Plus, Morgantown resident Alex Solomon was in the crowd at the Trump Rally in Butler, Pa last year and recalls his experience.
Eric Nelson, WV Revenue Secretary, breaks down the end of the fiscal year. Jason Huffman, with Americans For Prosperity, discusses the Big, Beautiful Bill. Hoppy stops by and Brad McElhinny talks the news of the day.
Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins the show to discuss Iran and the Big, Beautiful Bill. Fox's Jared Halpern has the latest from DC on Middle East ceasefire. Columnist Matt Lewis stops by and Brad McElhinny has news on a lawsuit challenging the state's vaccination laws.
Dave & TJ discuss their conversation with WVU BOG Chair Rusty Hutson. Brad McElhinny joins the conversation as well. Fairmont Sr. Football Coach Mark Lambert talks about his team helping in flood recovery efforts. Rio Phillips, an organizer for the 'No Kings' rally last weekend in Charleston explains the movement. Plus, Jared Halpern with an update from DC on the possibility of the US joining the fight in Iran.
Talking PEIA with Senate Finance Committee Chair Jason Barrett. Brad McElhinny details unrest among the members of the WVU Board of Governors. Hoppy stops by and WV School Board Member Paul Hardesty says schools should follow state law when it comes to vaccines.
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Dick Daughtry from the Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home and Brad McElhinny.
Josh Boehm of Joot Security is here as well as Brad McElhinny.
Michelle Blatt, WV School Superintendent, discusses a busy school board meeting that included talk of vaccine exemptions, litigation and taking over two school districts. Mike Pushkin, WV Democratic Party Chair, stops by. Plus, Hoppy and Brad McElhinny weigh in on a number of topics.
The Charley West BBQ Fest, Mountaineer Food Bank and Brad McElhinny on NIOSH coming up.
Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler, Brad McElhinny and Charleston is about to become Bike Town.
Senator Jim Justice joins the show to discuss a variety of issues. Brad McElhinny breaks down a lawsuit aimed at preventing job cuts at NIOSH in Morgantown. How could Medicaid cuts impact West Virginians? Activists in Morgantown are upset that voters upheld a camping ban ordinance. WVSSAC Executive Director Wayne Ryan joins the show.
Justice Beth Walker, who announced her retirement last week, joins the show. Harrison County Senator Ben Queen stops by. Brad McElhinny has an update on Green Power's lack of progress at its South Charleston plant. And Howard Monroe joins the discussion.
Michael Cole, whose daughter died from Fentanyl, discusses Lauren's Law and efforts to help people dealing with addiction. Dan Diorio with the Data Center Coalition offers his insights. Toyota making a signficant investment in its plant in Putnam County. Plus, Brad McElhinny stops by and Steam Release!
Dave, TJ & Brad McElhinny discuss the governor's first 100 days in office. Chris Towner, of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, warns congress could add significantly to the national debt. Hoppy Kercheval and Joe Brocato also stop by.
WV Senator Jason Barrett discusses the effort to remove petroleum based dyes from the food supply. Brad McElhinny drops by. John Antonik remembers the life and career of ESPN Announcer and Clarksburg native, Mike Patrick.
Congressman Riley Moore discussed budget talks, tariffs and DOGE cuts. Marion County Senator Joey Garcia explained his frustrations with the end of the legislative session. Brad McElhinny recaps the final hours of the legislature. Plus, more thoughts on the 60-day session.
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Today Dave & TJ are joined by Valeriya Gritsenko, Brad McElhinny, Duke Bloom, Dr. Shanequa Smith, and Joe Brocato.
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Today Dave & TJ are joined by Roger Hanshaw, Jason Sorens, Thomas Savidge, Brad McElhinny, Jay Taylor, Clinton Burch, and it's Friday so we finish with Steam Release!
Today Dave & TJ are joined LIVE from the Capitol Rotunda by Patrick Morrisey, Randy Smith, Hoppy Kercheval, Larry Pack, Mike Davis, and Brad McElhinny.
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Guests include: Brad McElhinny, Mike Pushkin, Amanda Barren, Matt Lewis and Aubry Sparks
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Today Hoppy is joined by Kyle Wiggs, Jared Halpern, Chris Lawrence, Brad McElhinny, Howard Monroe, Ryan Schmelz, Tony Caridi, Fred Persinger, and Jeff Jenkins.
Today Hoppy is joined by Rich Rodriguez, Steven Allen Adams, Will Thompson, Brad McElhinny, and Jared Halpern. And it's Friday, so we end with Steam Release!
Brad McElhinny stops by. Morgantown Basketball Coach Dave Tallman previews the Little General Holiday Classic at Morgantown High this weekend.
Today Hoppy is joined by Shelley Moore Capito, Tonya J. Powers, Todd Snitchler, Danny Jones, Jon Decker, and Brad McElhinny.
Today Hoppy is joined by Joe Manchin, Jared Halpern, Bill Ihlenfeld, Brad McElhinny, Brad Howe, and Mike Pushkin.
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Today Hoppy is joined by Roger Hanshaw, Jeff Monosso, Tony Caridi, Keith Morehouse, Brad McElhinny, Ryan Schmelz, Adam Wolfe, and Gordon Merry.
Today Hoppy is joined by Brad McElhinny, Chris Stirewalt, Wayne Clark, Wren Baker, and Jonathan Savage.
Dave Wilson & TJ Meadows are filling in for Hoppy. Guests include Bill Bissett, WV Manufacturers Association, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin, & Brad McElhinny. Also... Dave & TJ debate sequels.
Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows are filling in for Hoppy. Guests include WV Senator Randy Smith, Brad McElhinny, Brian Abraham and Paul Swann.
Today Hoppy is joined by Neal Brown, Brad McElhinny, Tony Caridi, Steven Allen Adams, and Ryan Schmelz. And it's Friday, so we finish with Steam Release!
Today Hoppy is joined by Brad McElhinny, Chris Lawrence, Dr. Patrice Harris, Mark Gavin, Dr. Alison Wilson, and Dave Wilson.
Today Hoppy is joined by Brad McElhinny, Ryan Schmelz, Wren Baker, Amanda Carpenter, Jonathan Savage, Jared Halpern, and John Peck.
Today Hoppy is joined by Brad McElhinny, Jared Halpern, Haley Bemiller, Greg Hunter, Dave Allen, Ryan Schmelz, Joe Stevens, and Chris Lawrence.
Today Hoppy is joined by Brad McElhinny, Fred Persinger, Tony Caridi, Victoria West, Dr. Laura Davisson, and it's Friday, which means Steam Release to wrap up!
Brad McElhinny and Dave talk about the ramifications of Tuesday's Election. Dave recaps Morgantown's City Council meeting.
Dave and Brad McElhinny react to Tuesday's gubernatorial debate.
Dave reports on campaign financing for local races ahead of Tuesday's election. There are questions about the city charter. Brad McElhinny previews tonight's debate between the candidates for governor.
Brad McElhinny stops by to talk about the election and upcoming gubernatorial debate.