MetroNews Talkline

Dave & TJ discuss school funding and the impacts of Hope Scholarship. A review of the WV Senate 13th District Debate in Mon County. Joe Brocato previews the football weekend. Jared Halpern, Fox News, has an update on the president's campaign tour. Chris Stirewalt stops by and STEAM RELEASE!!!

Scott MacFarlane has an update on national politics. Daniel Hall, with the WV Truckers Association, discusses the impact of using off-road diesel on the road. Hoppy stops by and Kanawha County Delegate J.B. Akers explains a new commission to deal with foster care cases.

Talking public school enrollment and red-dyed diesel. Dave & TJ do a deep dive on the steep decline in public school enrollment and discuss the numbers with Roane County Superintendent Michelle Stellato. 

Brad McElhinny explains the governor's off-road diesel executive order. Dave & TJ try to figure out if there is any impact. 

Chris Lawrence stops by after winning a Marconi Award in New York City!

Charlie Burd, President Emeritus of GO-WV, remembers the life of Waco Oil and Gas founder Ike Morris. 

Stephane Catarino Wissman, with the American Petroleum Institute, discusses the permitting reform bill currently with the US Senate. 

Brad Howe breaks down the WVU win over Cincinnati. 

Brad McElhinny has more reactions to Ike Morris's death. Plus, the PSC clarifies a power generation rule. 

Darren Grubb with Medicare Advantage Majority explains a survey of seniors across the country.

Larry Pack, WV Treasurer, details a financial analysis of the data center campuses in Mason County. 

Jared Halpern has an update from the White House. Joe Brocato sets the scene for college and high school football this weekend. Chris Stirewalt stops by. 

And STEAM RELEASE!!!!

It's Inauguration Day for WVU President Michael Benson. He stops by the studios to talk with the guys before the ceremony. 

Democrat for House of Representatives in the 2nd District Ace Parsi joins the show. 

JB McCuskey, WV Attorney General, discusses a multi-state lawsuit filed against OpenAI. 

An explanation of a proposed framework to alter the state school-aid formula.

Talking elections and school funding. An emotional meeting in Taylor County about a proposed school closure. Jack Carlson recaps. Brad McElhinny is covering the state school board meeting. 

Also... PACs are spending money on the general election. GOP Strategist Greg Thomas weighs in on what to expect in WV in the election.

Discussing the required drug tests for certain TANF recipients with Mon County Delegate Geno Chiarelli. 

School Administrator at Harmon School, Brad Spencer, talks about the success of the school so far. 

Jeff Jenkins has news & notes. 

Joey Garcia, Marion County Senator, talks about changes coming to psychiatric hospitals in the state. 

Secretary of State Kris Warner has election info. 

Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of WEPM Radio.

Mike Pushkin, WV Democratic Party Chair, talks about positive polling data for the party. Retired Marshall AD Mike Hamrick remembers former broadcaster and administrator Frank Giardina. 

Tristan Leavit, Kanawha County Delegate, says Flock has more questions to answer. Brad Howe breaks down another WVU loss. 

Dave & TJ question whether the US should live stream a terrorist's execution.