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  • WV Revenue Secretary Larry Pack with WV fiscal year update

    “Another great year for the state of West Virginia.” July marks the beginning of a new fiscal year nationwide. Larry Pack, State Revenue Secretary joins Talkline to provide an update on the fiscal year for West Virginia including ending the fiscal year with a $800 million+ surplus.

  • “This is about a person who had a long career, whether you like him or not, and it’s sad.”

    Research America Pollster Rex Repass joins Talkline to discuss the growing concern in the Democratic party after last night's presidential debate where Joe Biden struggled under the bright lights.

  • WV Dem. Party Chair Mike Pushkin on Biden’s debate performance

    Mike Pushkin is the West Virginia Party Chair. Mike joins Hoppy to look at the positives of the debate for Democrats, despite a lackluster performance from President Biden.

  • Home Educators Association’s Roy Ramey on homeschooling oversight in WV

    Homeschooling is a hot topic in West Virginia right now. Today on Talkline, Hoppy is joined by Roy Ramey of the Home Educators Association to talk the benefits of homeschooling with the appropriate oversight.

  • WV Republican Party Chair Matt Herridge on last night’s debate

    “It’s actually sad in some ways, he’s clearly struggling.” Matt Herridge, WV Republican Party Chair joins Hoppy to give the Republican perspective on last night’s presidential debate.

  • Rex Repass of Research America on last night’s presidential debate

    “This is about a person who had a long career, whether you like him or not, and it’s sad.” After last night’s dismal showing from Joe Biden in the presidential debate, Rex Repass of Research America joins Hoppy to discuss the growing concern around President’s Biden health and age.

  • Donnie Mays on a WVU commit from Hurricane and Da’Ron Parks

    Donnie Mays, Hurricane Head Football Coach, joins Travis and Coach Hunter to talk about WVU commit Tyshawn Dues, Da’Ron Parks’ offers, and looking forward to the upcoming season.

  • "Over 10,000 pills were made that were nothing but fentanyl"

    After a shocking bust in South Charleston, Timothy Jackson was given a 14-year prison sentence. U.S. Attorney Will Thompson joins Talkline to give the shocking details of the scale of the operation found in a St. Albans apartment.

  • Senate Education Committee Chair Amy Grady on Homeschooling

    “It is the law that they are supposed to submit a portfolio assessment in third, fifth, eighth and 11th grade” Amy Nichole Grady is the Senate Education Committee Chair. She joins Hoppy on this morning’s Talkline to look at the problems with homeschooling the state is facing.

  • Brad McElhinny on Justice Family businesses

    MetroNews Statewide Reporter Brad McElhinny joins Hoppy to give the newest updates on Jim Justice’s family businesses, including the resolution of an old debt, but a new debt to battle.

  • Jon Decker on tonight’s premiere presidential debate

    Tonight, presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden take to the stage for the first presidential debate of the 2024 Presidential election. Jon Decker joins the show to highlight what to watch for, as well as what’s at stake for each candidate.

  • Jeff Jenkins on the removal of the pop tax

    MetroNews’ Jeff Jenkins joins Hoppy to give details on the removal of the long-standing 1-cent tax on all soda beverages.

  • Jefferson County Prosecutor Matt Harvey on purchasing historic Lincoln Documents

    After surfacing in an auction weeks ago, the historic documents signed by Abraham Lincoln showing resources being sent to what is now West Virginia have been purchased by Jefferson County Prosecutor Matt Harvey. Harvey joins Talkline to share how he became aware of the documents and what made him...

  • U.S. Attorney Will Thompson on fentanyl-filled counterfeit pills

    “Over 10,000 pills were made that were nothing but fentanyl.” Will Thompson is the U.S. Attorney for West Virginia’s southern district. He joins Talkline to reveal details about a shocking case that found a South Charleston man counterfeiting oxycodone pills, but with fentanyl.

  • WV Radio legend Roger Taylor announces retirement

    After a storied 46-year career, WDNE-FM Elkins’ Roger Taylor has announced his retirement. Roger joins Talkline to reflect on his career, the moments he remembers the most, and what made him finally call it quits and enjoy his retirement.

  • Joe and Coach Hunter recap an interview with Jace Rinehart

    Joe and Coach Hunter recap an interview with North Marion graduate and latest WVU Baseball commit Jace Rinehart where he talks about playing in the Cape Cod league, his ethic, and looking forward to playing for WVU as the latest WVU Baseball commit.

  • Brad McElhinny breaks down Gov. Justice being forced to sell business to pay debt

    "This is where I think it differs from some of these other stories..." MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny dives into the latest Governor Justice debt settlement, and how it differs from previous legal battles Gov. Justice has faced.

  • Michael Tomasky looks ahead to first presidential debate.

    Michael Tomasky is a progressive commentator and author from Morgantown, WV. He joins Hoppy to talk what he would advise each candidate to focus on during the debate, and what each candidate can hope to accomplish at Thursday night's debate.

  • WV Schools Superintendent Michele Blatt on homeschooling assessments

    “It’s unacceptable. Especially when you consider these are requirements in state code.” Michele Blatt, WV Schools Superintendent, joined Hoppy to discuss the lack of oversight towards homeschooling leading to only 37% of homeschooling assessments being turned in to state officials.

  • Charleston musician Stephen Thomas joins the show

    Lately he can be found topping the charts on TikTok and iTunes, but today Charleston native Stephen Thomas can be found on Talkline where he chatted with Hoppy about his musical career, the success he's found recently, and his new single "Back Home."

  • Syracuse Professor Bob Thompson on Media coverage of presidential debate.

    “This is a unique debate…” Bob Thompson is a professor of TV, Radio, and Film at Syracuse University. Bob joined today's episode of Talkline where he and Hoppy look ahead to the first presidential debate Thursday night.

  • Brad McElhinny details Governor Justice’s ongoing legal disputes

    MetroNews Statewide Reporter and friend of the show Brad McElhinny joins Hoppy to detail the newest legal issue Governor Justice is facing: being forced to sell one of his businesses to settle debt.

  • John Ashworth on being named Cabell Midland Head Football Coach

    John Ashworth, Cabell Midland Head Football Coach, talks with Tony and Coach Hunter about being named Head Football Coach, his history, and Cabell Midland’s performance.

  • Will Thompson and Jennifer Herrald on crimes targeting minors

    "They got reports of 450,000 images and videos in 2004, last year they got 100 million images and video files sent to them." Will Thompson and Jennifer Herrald are U.S. Attorneys in the state's southern district. They join today's episode of Talkline to discuss the prevalence of child sex crimes ...