John Burdett, the expert from Fourth Avenue Financial, joins Dale Cooper to analyze the recent market rotation, shifting tech valuations, and the broader impact of AI investment trends. They compare today’s environment to past tech cycles and explain why earnings growth and fundamentals still drive long-term results. The conversation then turns to rising credit card debt, consumer cash flow challenges, and practical budgeting strategies to eliminate debt and build wealth through compound interest. Learn more at fourthavenuefinancial.com or call 304-346-7977.

Dave Allen covers a busy morning in Charleston with a mix of local news, community impact, and personal reflections. BridgeValley Community and Technical College President Dr. Casey Sacks discusses her departure for a federal role, highlights programs like the Wynn Academy, and reflects on workforce development in West Virginia. The show also previews the West Virginia Outdoor Economy Summit with Charleston Area Alliance leaders and explores efforts to grow tourism and retain talent. Later, former Mayor Danny Jones shares memories of Jesse Jackson, while Fred Persinger and Dale Cooper reflect on the legacy of Capitol High football coach Roger Jefferson.

Naomi Bays and Samantha Nygaard from the West Side Neighborhood Association on upcoming Dad Jokes competition, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Judge Maryclaire Akers on her King of Hearts weddings, Tony the Tailor, and Delegate and State Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin.

Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey recap Super Bowl LX. Plus, the discussion moves to a potentially shifting role for NFL quarterbacks in the coming years. As for the NFL Hall of Fame, who gets to decide who goes in and who has to wait? Better yet, who SHOULD have gone as a first ballot, and who should not? Do players have more of a right to enter the hall than coaches? 

This and more on Let's Talk! 

U.S. Senate candidate Alexander Gaaserud and Delegate Hollis Lewis.

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Host Dale Cooper and Harvey or Tom from the Peyton Law Firm discuss legal issues from listeners and matters affecting local politics.

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Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley Community and Technical College and Putnam County Commissioner Doug Pierson.

State Senate candidate Michael Jarrouj, Delegate Dana Ferrell on transfer rule, Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby on State Culture Center, and Chuck McGill of Capitol Market on their Valentine's Day festivities.

Taylor Gue of the Clay Center and Judge Maryclaire Akers on her annual King of Hearts wedding ceremonies this Friday.