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  • Ogden Newspapers’ Steven Allen Adams talks proposed tax cut

    Steven Allen Adams is a reporter for Ogden Newspaper Chain who has been covering the state legislature. He joined Hoppy for a conversation on Gov. Justice’s proposed 5% tax cut on today’s Talkline.

  • Fox News’ Jonathan Savage on NATO Summit focus

    All eyes are on the NATO Summit in which multiple world conflicts will be highlighted, but eyes will also be on US President Biden following a tumultuous few weeks for the current president says Fox News' Jonathan Savage.

  • Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Glenn Elliott joins the show

    Former Wheeling mayor and Democratic senatorial candidate Glenn Elliott joins Hoppy in the Encova Insurance Studios for a discussion on Elliott's campaign plans to see all 55 WV counties in an 11-week span, and how he's tackling the uphill battle against Republican candidate and current WV Govern...

  • Charleston City Councilman Chad Robinson on decriminalizing marijuana

    The Charleston City Council is proposing an ordinance to decriminalize simple possession of marijuana called “The Sensible Marijuana Ordinance.” Councilman Chad Robinson joins Talkline to discuss what this ordinance hopes to accomplish and how it can be put into law.

  • Senate President Craig Blair on Tax cut proposal & Homeschooling

    Senate President Craig Blair joins Talkline to discuss Gov. Justice’s proposal for a 5% tax cut and what he would need to see to support the proposal, as well as the hot-button topic of homeschooling and what the legislature can do to improve oversight in the state.

  • “We have a responsibility as a state to provide a thorough and free public education to our children.”

    Senator Mike Oliverio joined Hoppy in the Encova Insurance Studios to discuss appropriate oversight of state homeschooling and what lawmakers are hoping to accomplish in the next legislative session.

  • Gray TV’s Jon Decker on Biden’s potential cognitive issues

    “I can think of various episodes...in which we all talked amongst ourselves after a particular event, raising our eyebrows." Revisiting a clip from April of last year where Jon Decker asked about the lack of press availability from President Biden, Decker joins Talkline to reflect on the rumors o...

  • Progressive Commentator Michael Tomasky on Democrats' trouble with Biden

    Following a disastrous debate performance, and a TV interview that was supposed to dispel doubt in his candidacy, questions still remain around President Joe Biden’s mental acuity. Michael Tomasky joins Talkline to dissect what could help the Democrats rebound and stand a chance in November.

  • House Finance Committee Chairman on Gov. Justice proposal to cut income tax

    “I think it’s an option we need to look at.” Vernon Criss is the House Finance Committee Chairman and he joined Talkline to share his reactions to Governor Jim Justice’s proposal to cut state income taxes by five percent

  • WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on SCOTUS Chevron Decision

    Last week, the Supreme Court handed down a far-reaching decision changing the power federal agencies hold over corporations. WV Attorney General and Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Patrick Morissey joins Talkline to give his thoughts on the decision and what ripple effects it could have in the...

  • Mon. County Senator Mike Oliverio on homeschooling accountability

    “We have a responsibility as a state to provide a thorough and free public education to our children.”
    Homeschooling continues to be a hot topic in West Virginia. Senator Mike Oliverio joins Talkline in the Encova Insurance Studios to talk about homeschooling oversight and how the government can ...

  • Dave Sharapan on Penn State / WVU line

    Dave Sharapan talks with Brad about his early take on the odds and where the line is on the Penn State vs WVU game.

  • Leann Ray on new BabyDog Commentary

    “He might think its him, but everyone wants to see BabyDog.” Leann Ray from West Virginia Watch joins Talkline for a conversation around her new commentary “Babydog is not West Virginia’s Li’l Sebastian. She’s ‘Puppaganda.”

  • WVLY Wheeling’s Howard Monroe on Democrats in Presidential Race

    “I am a deep blue democrat here in this deep red state, but I got to tell you, I almost cried during the debate last week.” WVLY’s Howard Monroe looks on last week’s disastrous performance and what the Democrats have to do to rebound for the remainder of the presidential race.

  • Fox News’ Jared Halpern on Biden’s attempt at bounceback

    Tonight, Biden has a high-stakes TV interview with ABC where he will hope to quell doubts on his mental acuity and job performance. Fox News’ Jared Halpern details how this interview, and other events like rallies are needed to undo the damage of Biden’s debate performance.

  • Putnam Co. Delegate Crouse on Homeschooling

    Homeschooling has been under the microscope in West Virginia following the tragic death of Kynnedi Miller. Putnam County Delegate Kathie Hess Crouse joins to share why she thinks the scrutiny of homeschooling is unfair.

  • Fox News’ Jonathan Savage on UK Elections

    Yesterday, the UK had their national elections and saw a large swing to the Labor Party. Fox News’ Jonathan Savage joins to give an update, and what this means for the immediate future of the UK.

  • Fairmont State’s Robert Bolton on Presidential Race

    After telling Dave on Talk of the Town last week “You have a better chance of seeing Bigfoot than seeing Biden removed as the nominee” Fairmont State Political Science Professor Robert Bolton joins to follow up on the claim after a week of fallout after Biden’s disastrous debate performance.

  • West Virginia Watch’s Leann Ray on BabyDog

    “He might think its him, but I think most of them just want to see BabyDog.” Leann Ray from West Virginia Watch joins Talkline for a conversation around her new commentary “Babydog is not West Virginia’s Li’l Sebastian. She’s ‘Puppaganda.”

  • WVFC Head Coach Kim Smee on WVFC winning the Eastern Regional Championship

    WVFC Head Coach Kim Smee joins Tony and Brad to talk about WVFC’s victory in the Eastern Regional Championship and heading to the National Championship, as well as the team’s makeup and what has sparked the flame for soccer recently in West Virginia.

  • Fox News Ryan Schmelz with Presidential Immunity Reaction

    After last week’s SCOTUS ruling on Presidential Immunity, the political fallout and reaction is still being seen around the country. Fox News’ Ryan Schmelz gives an update on what is lining up to happen following the July 4th recess.

  • WV Wesleyan Professor Emeritus Rob Rupp on debate postmortem

    WV Wesleyan Professor Emeritus Rob Rupp joins Dave to break down a debate postmortem and how the parties have landed on these candidates.

  • Kevin Boden of Home School Defense League on WV Homeschooling Issues

    “This is a child welfare issue.” Following the tragic death of 14-year-old homeschool student Kyneddi Miller earlier this year, WV Homeschooling has been under much scrutiny. Kevin Boden, attorney for Home SChool Defense League joins Dave to share his perspective on the Miller case.

  • Brad McElhinny on Justice's legal issues and Manchin's actions

    MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny talks with Dave about Justice's ongoing legal issues, Machin's actions after Biden's debate, and more.