Dave talks with Jeff Jenkins and Burke Allen.

The final hour highlights rural health care and workforce development as James Nemitz, President of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, joins the show to explain why the school leads the state in producing physicians who stay and practice in West Virginia. Dr. Nemitz discusses osteopathic medicine, rural training, physician retention, and incentives that keep graduates in underserved communities. The hour wraps with additional news updates, sports headlines, and statewide perspective to close out the program.

The 1 o’clock hour focuses on health care affordability and economic pressure facing West Virginians as Kelly Allen, Executive Director of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, breaks down the expiration of ACA tax credits and what rising premiums could mean for families, retirees, and small business owners. The discussion examines real-world consequences, uncertainty heading into the new year, and the ripple effects on employment and entrepreneurship. The hour also includes cultural and seasonal features, blending policy discussion with holiday-themed conversation and community voices.

The noon hour of MetroNews Midday opens with Jeff Jenkins delivering the day’s top headlines, including breaking news, public safety updates, and statewide developments. TJ Meadows returns with pointed commentary reflecting on the year’s most debated policy issues and outside influence on West Virginia decision-making. The hour also features newsmaker context from the MetroNews newsroom and sets the table for deeper conversations ahead, blending hard news with perspective as the week begins.

Dave Allen talks with Aaron Parker during this week's Weekend Sports Blitz, plus your calls and texts on Open Line WV.

Amanda Barren and Dave Allen highlight this week's Lunch Spot, Sarah's Bakery in Charleston.  Also they are joined by Logan County Emergency Services Director Roger Bryant on recent damages caused by severe weather, Pastor Charlie Mays talks about the spirit of Christmas, and political columnist Mark Curtis discusses recent national news.

Amanda Barren and Dave Allen Speak with Jeff Jenkins covering local news, Dave Wilson on his new commentary, Chris Hamilton, the WV Coal Association President and CEO, talks about a mining accident in Wyoming County, and Secretary of State Kris Warner.