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  • New State School Board President Nancy White joins the show

    Newly appointed State School Board President Nancy White joins Hoppy for a conversation on why she wanted the job, what she hopes to accomplish, and the plethora of issues currently facing our state’s education systems.

  • Fox News’ Ryan Schmelz with latest on Biden

    Following Nancy Pelosi’s appearance on Morning Joe, Fox News’ Ryan Schmelz joins Talkline to give an update of the vibe on Capitol HIll towards Joe Biden from Democrats.

  • Dem. Congressional candidate Steve Wendelin joins

    Steve Wendelin is the Democratic candidate for Congress in the 2nd District of West Virginia. Steve joins Talkline to share his platform and what he is running on in November, as well as his qualifications including being a retired naval officer.

  • WVU AD on Mylan Puskar Stadium survey

    “We want to know what kind of amenities people are interested in.” Wren Baker, WVU Director of Athletics, joins Hoppy to talk about WVU Athletics' new survey reaching out to WVU fans and ticketholders to see what improvements and amenities the Mountaineer fanbase want on gameday.

  • Brad McElhinny reports on charter schoolboard meeting

    Following a meeting of the charter schoolboard Wednesday morning, Brad McElhinny joins to share what was discussed, as charter schools face many of the same issues currently plaguing public schools.

  • DoHS’ Christina Mullins with data on homelessness

    "Mental health and addiction is at least partially driving the homelessness in West Virginia we are seeing." Department of Human Service's Christina Mullins joins Hoppy to present some empirical data on homelessness in West Virginia.

  • Coach Hunter breaks down the WVU Big 12 roster walk ons

    Brad Howe and Coach Hunter take a deep dive into Coach Hunter’s breakdown of WVU’s Big 12 roster looking at the walk ons.

  • Glenn Elliott questions opponent Justice's commitment

    "I'm questioning his commitment." Democratic senatorial candidate and former mayor of Wheeling Glenn Elliott called current Governor Jim Justice's dedication to the job into question in an interview with Hoppy Kercheval on this morning's episode of Talkline.

  • WVU Track Athletes Ceili McCabe and Amy Cashin qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics

    WVU Track has seen 2 of its athletes qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Former WVU track athlete Amy Cashin, and current WVU track athlete Ceili McCabe both qualified for the Steeplechase event for the 2024 Paris Olympics, and they join Talkline to talk representing their respective countrie...

  • Jared Halpern with update on Dems meeting about Biden

    “This is a significant meeting.” Fox News’ Jared Halpern joins to give an update on Democrats’ meeting on the concern for President Biden and his mental state.

  • 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.