MetroNews Talkline

Talkline | May 22, 2026

Kelly Allen, from the Center on Budget and Policy, weighs in on the potential $168 million in state savings. Andrew Donaldson opines on who is really in charge of the GOP in West Virginia. Jason Toy, MRN Announcer, talks about the life of NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!!!

Talkline | May 21, 2026

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.

Talkline | May 20, 2026

Friend of the show, Steven Allen Adams stops by to talk WV Politics. Eben Brown, Fox News, recaps primaries in Kentucky and other states. Brian Abraham, President of Appalachian Power, defends an inflationary rate increase. Washington Times columnist Mike McKenna weighs in on China. Mat Cloak, with Country Roads News, has the latest on the proposed data center project in Tucker County.

Talkline | May 19, 2026

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.

Talkline | May 18, 2026

Dave & TJ react to Gov. Morrisey's presser announcing the findings of a recent audit of major departments. Parkersburg Police Chief Matthew Board discusses the recent developments in the disappearance of Gretchen Fleming. Washington, DC Correspondent Scott McFarlane checks in. Summers County Senator Jack David Woodrum discusses the current political climate. Jason Huffman, AFP-WV, offers his take on the primary election results.