A concerned father in Bridgeport has a petition asking the WVSSAC to allow two more girls to compete at the HS State Track Meet after a transgender student qualified for the meet. 

Also, is soda being cut from SNAP benefits? Amelia Knisley, of WV Watch, talks about the state's troubled foster care system and her interview with Department of Human Services Secretary Alex Mayer.

Kelly Allen, with the WV Center for Budget and Policy, discusses the impacts of Medicaid changes proposed in the Big, Beautiful Bill. Howard Monroe, of WVLY Radio, discusses the decline of President Biden. Also, Dave & TJ get some context from Dr. Shakuri-Rad regarding the former president's cancer diagnosis.

Dr. Rebecca Bailey, professor at NKU and expert on the Battle of Matewan, discusses the battle on its 125 anniversary. Fox's Ryan Schmelz has an update on the big, beautiful bill. Metronews' Dave Allen drops by and Glenville State University President Mark Manchin.

Marty Brennaman, ledgendary Reds' broadcaster, joins the show to talk about Pete Rose being reinstated to Major League Baseball. Dr. Matthew Christiansen, weighs in on a decline in drug overdoses. Chris Stirewalt talks baseball and politics.

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.

Senators ShellyMoore Capito and Jim Justice are guests on the show following the restoration of jobs at NIOSH. Attorney Sam Petsonk weighs in on a judge's order to restore the black lung monitoring program. Plus, your comments on the text line.

Congressman Riley Moore talks potential cuts to Medicaid, and announces some jobs have been restored at NIOSH. Ohio County School Board President David Croft says they are asking for a legal opinion on vaccine exemption requests. Jim Kaufman, President & CEO of the WV Hospitals Association, stops by.

Jared Halpern, with Fox News, discusses the potential trade deal with China. More talk about vaccinations exemptions and guidance from the governor's office. Will WV receive the federal funding to expand broadband access? Plus your texts.

John Deskins, WVU Economist, breaks down the trade deal with the UK. Bishop Mark Brennan reacts to the election of the new pope. Chris Stirewalt stops by to talk politics. And STEAM RELEASE!

Chris Lawrence recaps arguments in a federal lawsuit to stop job cuts at NIOSH. WV Senator Ryan Weld discusses news that Cleveland Cliffs will not build a new manufacturing facility in Weirton. Hoppy Kerchval drops by and info on a new opportunity for girls to get involved in STEM.