Podcast appearances and mentions of brad mcelhinny

In the first hour, Brad McElhinny drops by and Ogden Newspaper's Steven Allen Adams talks WV politics. Fox News' Jared Halpern describes the new Air Force One. Second hour, Jason Pizatella, CEO of the Contractors Association, weighs in on a bill that passed US House that could impact labor negotiations. US Attorney Matt Harvey details embezzlement allegations in Berkeley County. 

Morning Show 06-10-26 Hour 2 Victoria Jones on Democracy poll--Brad McElhinny on Greenbrier by The Watchdog

Reacting to the NCAA Baseball Regional in Morgantown on Monday night. Del. David Greene has an update on the future of the community hospital in Welch. Brad McElhinny has an update on the Greenbrier. WV Treasurer Larry Pack weighs in on the national debt and factions in the GOP. Plus, Producer Ethan on his experience on "Randy's Ridge."

Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin explains why he's optimistic about the general election. Daniel Woods has an update from the Softball State Tournament. Hoppy stops by. Counties are having issues with rising jail bills. Brad McElhinny details a story about WVU's new Chief Financial Officer coming to Morgantown with baggage.

Del. Evan Worrell has questions about a possible funding deficit for TANF. Bryan Hughs has an update on severe weather around WV. Jimmy Keady, consultant for the WV Republican Senate Caucus, offers his take on the primary election results earlier this month. Brad McElhinny has an update on the Greenbrier ownership saga. 

Morning Show 05-27-26 Victoria Jones, concerts, AI--Brad Mcelhinny on Greenbrier by The Watchdog

Dave weighs in on misinformation swirling online about the AAA Girls' Track Meet. Superintendent Michele Blatt has details on gains in Math and Reading. Tonya Powers previewed the runoff Senate election in Texas. An update on damages caused by runoff from a construction site in Mason County. Brad McElhinny has the latest on the Greenbrier saga. Brad Howe is talking NCAA Baseball. Jared Halpern checks in from the White House. 

Mon County Delegate and Chair of the House Education Committee, Joe Statler, discusses the ongoing efforts to address the school-aid formula and special education funding. Brad McElhinny has the latest on the Greenbrier Hotel saga. Hoppy stops by and has issues with President Trump's slush fund. Jennifer Smith, Executive Director for the Berkeley County Development Authority, joins the show. 

Amelia Knisely, from WV Watch, talks about the House only interim meetings. Matt Pawloski, VP with NextEra Energy has more details on the MARL project.  Kanawha County Delegate Tristan Leavitt talks about the impacts of data centers. Brad McElhinny stops by. 

Recapping the Primary Election results. Primary winners Rachel Fetty Anderson, Clay Riley, Vince Deeds & Lance Wheeler join the show. Brad McElhinny stops by to offer his thoughts. 

It's Primary Election Eve! WV Secretary of State Kris Warner has an update on early voting numbers. Brad McElhinny profiles the State Supreme Court Justice races. An update on PAC spending in the final days of the campaign. Steve Roberts, President of the WV Chamber of Commerce, calls for higher campaign standards. Plus, Jim Kauffman, President & CEO of the WV Hospital Association, joins the show for National Hospitals Week. 

Brad McElhinny joins the show recapping a legal challenge to a WV Senate candidate's residency. Kasey Russell, with WV Strong, weighs in on the PAC money flowing into the WV Primary. The latest on the ethics investigation into Judge Maryclaire Akers. Thornton Cooper, Democrat running for US Senate, joins the show. 

Jefferson County Sheriff Tom Hansen and other deputies join the show to breakdown the response to Wildwood Middle School on Thursday following a suspected threat. WV Senator Tom Takubo talks about his re-election campaign. Hoppy stops by and Brad McElhinny has the latest on the Greenbrier saga. Judge Todd Kirby is running for State Supreme Court and introduces himself. 

Guest Host Dale Cooper talks with Bryan Hughes about upcoming Regatta festivities, and Brad McElhinny on state issues and the status of the Greenbrier's ownership.

Brad McElhinny reports on questions being asked by the Berkeley County Commission regarding data centers. Plus, Berkeley County Commissioner John Hardy. Judge Kirk Kirkpatrick talks about running for the State Supreme Court. Meridith McGraw, WSJ White House Reporter, describes what she saw when chaos broke out at the White House Correspendents Dinner. 

Brad McElhinny details PAC spending in the GOP Primary. Janet McNulty, a challenger in the Republican Primary for US Senate, introduces herself to the state. Chris Stirewalt stops by to talk politics. And STEAM RELEASE!!!!

Talking GOP Politics with former Senate President Mitch Carmichael. A surprise announcement for Metronews' Brad McElhinny. Mike Nolting has the latest on a Mon County murder trial with a weird twist. Rachel Fetty Anderson, Democrat for US Senate, visits the show. 

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. 

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!!!

Morning Show 04-17-26 Hour 2 Brad McElhinny--Travel, Disney by The Watchdog

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Morning Show 03-10-26 Hour 2 Brad McElhinny-John McCabe on Charlie Ballouz by The Watchdog

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. 

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!!!

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. 

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. 

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. 

Morning Show 01-13-26 Hour 1 Brad McElhinny on legislature--Rant on Trump by The Watchdog

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. 

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? 

Brad McElhinny describes a makeshift tribute to WV National Guard soldiers who were shot in an attack in DC before Thanksgiving. Former Senate President Jeff Kessler remembers late Senator Larry Edgell. Metronews Sports' Daniel Woods recaps the top sports stories in 2025. Plus... the final STEAM RELEASE of 2025.