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Steven Allen Adams Recaps State Races
“I was really taken aback by just how big the margins were.” Republicans’ dominance in West Virginia continued in the 2024 election as they saw record numbers in multiple races. Ogden Newspapers’ Steven Allen Adams joins Talkline via Skype to dissect the GOP’s big night.
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Brad McElhinny's Post Election Thoughts
Last night saw a statewide and national Red Wave as Republicans dominated races all across the country. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Talkine in the Encova Insurance Studios for his main takeaways on the 2024 Election.
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WVU Soccer Coach on Conference Title
Last night the WVU Men’s Soccer team played to a 0-0 draw against Marshall to narrowly win the Sun Belt Conference regular season title. Head Coach Dan Stratford joins Talkline to review the win and what’s next for the team with the postseason starting this Sunday.
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Brad McElhinny on Early Voting Mishaps
Ballot issues with Early Voting have appeared in Marshall and Mingo Counties this week causing concern from voters and legislators alike. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Talkline to review what has happened and how the state is hoping to correct the issues.
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Fred Persinger Previews Friday's HSFB Action
Week 10 of the WV High School Football season brings numerous high stakes matchups and rivalries including the Mohawk Bowl of Morgantown High School vs University High. MetroNews Sports' Fred Persinger joins Talkline to preview all the Week 10 action.
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Matt Lewis on Presidential Campaigns.
Matt Lewis is a conservative columnist for The Daily Beast as well as a West Virginia resident and Conservative. Matt joins Talkline to discuss the 2024 Presidential campaigns of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and the "bets" he's saying both teams are making with their strategies.
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Jeff Disibbio on Mingo Co. Ballots
Jeff Disibbio is a Democratic State Senate candidate in the 6th Senatorial District, but was left off the ballot in Mingo Co, causing nearly 700 people to vote without his name on the ballot. Disibbio joins Talkline to provide more information and what he is hoping to do about the ballot issues.
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Joe Manchin on Ride for the Fallen
Thursday marked the 9th Annual Ride for Fallen Service Heroes starting at the West Virginia State Capitol. Joe Manchin will be attending, and riding in the event and he joins Talkline to share his excitement for motorcycling and Ride for the Fallen.
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Rusty Williams on Amendment 1
Rusty Williams is a patient advocate speaking on behalf of Death with Dignity. Rusty joins Talkline to discuss Amendment 1, which would prohibit physician assisted suicide through codification in the state Constitution, and his personal story that inspired him to speak out against Amendment 1.
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Brad Howe on Firing of Jordan Lesley
Tuesday news broke that WVU had parted ways with Defensive Coordinator Jordan Lesley. MetroNews Sports' Brad Howe joins Talkline to discuss the surprise firing, as well as the importance of this being a decision Neal Brown made himself.
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Deak Kersey on Mingo Co. Ballot Issues
“678 People showed up to vote and didn’t have the right candidates on their ballot.” Deak Kersey is the Chief of Staff for the West Virginia Secretary of State and he joins Talkline to detail what happened to cause the Mingo County ballot issues, and the ongoing investigation.
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Post Debate Panel Takeaways
Last night's Gubernatorial debate between candidates Patrick Morrisey and Steve Williams touched on just some of West Virginia's biggest issues. MetroNews' Brad McElhinny, West Virginia Watch's Amelia Ferrell Knisely, and Ogden Newspapers' Steven Allen Adams join Talkline to give their biggest ta...
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Teresa Toriseva Talks Her Campaign
Teresa Toriseva is a Democratic Candidate for WV Attorney General and she joined Talkline this morning to discuss her campaign and what will be her focus if she is voted Attorney General.
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Hoppy and Co. Preview Debate
Tonight LIVE on MetroNews Television and other statewide stations West Virginia Gubernatorial candidates Patrick Morrisey and Steve Williams will have a debate hosted by Hoppy. Ahead of the debate, MetroNews' Brad McElhinny and Ogden Newspapers' Steven Allen Adams join Talkline to preview the deb...
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Mike Nolting on WWII Aviator Funeral
After 80 years, a World War II airman will be buried in his hometown of Kingwood. Jay Ross Manown had his remains identified, and returned to Kingwood where he will be laid to rest. WAJR’s Mike Nolting joins Talkline with the full story.
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Thornton Cooper on Secretary of State Race
Thornton Cooper is the Democratic Candidate for Secretary of State running opposite of Republican Kris Warner. Thornton joins Talkline for a discussion on his campaign and what he's looking to correct if he takes office.
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Eric Tarr on Amendment 1
Eric Tarr is the Senate Finance Committee Chariman and he joins Talkline to discuss Amendment 1 which would outlaw “the practice of medically assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing of a person.”
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Brad McElhinny with PEIA Update
State retirees are bracing for higher prices as the Public Employees Insurance Agency's latest proposal sees a sharp increase in cost. MetroNews' Brad McElhinny has been following the latest in PEIA changes and joins Talkline with the latest update.
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Tony Caridi Previews WVU-Arizona
The Mountaineers travel to Tucson to take on new Big 12 opponent Arizona Wildcats. Tony Caridi, Play-By-Play Announcer for the Mountaineers joins Talkline to look at Saturday’s tilt that will put the heat on both teams.
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Joe Manchin on the Election
“The whole world is watching what happens on November 5th in the United States of America.” Ahead of next Tuesday’s election, Joe Manchin joins Talkline for a discussion on the 2024 races and the importance of voting given the projected tight race for President.
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Brad McElhinny with PEIA Latest
PEIA continues to be an important topic in West Virginia as rates are expected to see increased costs moving forward. PEIA firms are expecting pushback. MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny has been following closely, and he joins Talkline to give updates and forecast what could come ...
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David Foster on West Virginia
“In West Virginia I find hope, rather than expectation.” David Foster is an international journalist for TRT World and is visiting West Virginia for a future story. David joins Talkline for a discussion on West Virginia and its people and politics.
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Glenn Elliott on Senate Campaign
Former Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott is the Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate racing against Jim Justice. With Election Day just under 2 weeks away, and early voting beginning today Glenn Elliott joins Talkline to discuss his race vs Jim Justice.
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Wes Holden on Independent Congressional Campaign
Wes Holden served in the U.S. Army, is a former worker with Jay Rockefeller for 38 years, and now is an Independent running for the Congressional seat in the 1st District of West Virginia opposing Carol Miller. Wes joins Talkline to discuss his campaign and what he wants to achieve in Congress.