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Sec. of State’s Office on RFK Jr. on Ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has qualified to be on the presidential ballot in the state of West Virginia. Deak Kersey of the Secretary of State’s office joins Talkline to share what lead RFK Jr to qualify to be on the ballot come November.
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Evan Halper on Kamala Harris Fracking Story
Evan Halper recently wrote the article “In Pennsylvania, Harris can't shake her anti-fracking past” for the Washington Post detailing Kamala Harris’ inconsistencies on fracking. Evan joins Talkline to dive more into his story, and what he found out in his reporting.
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WV Ranked #2 Best Place to Retire
Consumer financial services company Bankrate published their national survey for the best states to retire. Lead Data Reporter for Bankrate Alex Gailey joins Talkline to discuss what made West Virginia rise to the second spot on the list, and what issues are still left to overcome.
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WVU Health CEO Reflects on a Decade of Work
“You have to have a great culture.” WVU Health System President and CEO Albert Wright has been at the helm for 10 years which has seen rampant change and expansion for the WVU Health System. Albert Wright joins Talkline to reflect on his first 10 years on the job, and what the next 10 years could...
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WVU Extension Agent Brad Smith on Drought Conditions
West Virginia received some rainfall in the past days, but parts of the state are still experiencing drought conditions. WVU Extension ANR Agent Brad Smith joins Talkline to detail how Tropical Storm Debby impacted drought conditions.
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Dave Wilson on Morgantown Homeless Issue
WAJR’s Dave Wilson has been chronicling the months-long Downtown Morgantown Homeless issue. Dave joins Hoppy for a lengthy discussion on the multifaceted issue and what the city is hoping to do to alleviate the issue.
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Hoppy Talks Greenbrier & Jim Justice
“A lot of Justice’s identity is tied to The Greenbrier.” Following a weekend visit to the Greenbrier Resort and Hotel, Hoppy opens the show unpacking and analyzing Governor Jim Justice’s financial woes that have put the historic resort in jeopardy of being sold at auction.
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Jared Halpern on Presidential Polling
New polling for the 2024 Presidential Race has been released with Kamala Harris continuing to surge ahead. Fox News’ Jared Halpern joins Talkline to break down the numbers and what’s next for the race with the Democratic National Convention looming.
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Ryan Schmelz on Presidential Campaign Trails
Fox News has released their latest “Power Rankings” for the 2024 Presidential Race with Kamala Harris surging ahead in key battleground states. Fox News’ Ryan Schmelz joins the show to break down the new polling.
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Comments from Josiah Trotter on why he chose WVU
Tony, Brad, and Coach Hunter discuss Josiah Trotter’s comments on why he chose WVU.
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"There could be more investigations..."
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Will Thompson alluded to a culture of corruption and abuse at the Southern Regional Jail during his appearance on Talkline Friday morning. Thompson claims that the harrowing story of inmate Quantez Burks could only be the beginning.
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Chris Stirewalt talks Vice President Matchup
JD Vance and Tim Walz have been solidified as the Republican and Democratic nominees for VP. NewsNation's Chris Stirewalt joins Talkline for a look at military records, personalities, and who has the better chance of being second-in-command come January 2025.
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Cyrus Vance Jr. on Visit to West Virginia
Cyrus Vance Jr. is an attorney, and former District Attorney in New York State. Vance joins Talkline to detail his trip to West Virginia this weekend to visit the Clarksburg History Museum's commemoration of the 100th anniversary of John W. Davis' accepting the hominess for President of the Unite...
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Ryan Schmelz on National Politics
Fox News' Ryan Schmelz joins Talkline to discuss a quiet time on Capitol Hill, but that ceasefire negotiations with Israel are still ongoing.
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WV District Attorney on Southern Regional Jail Case
"There could be more investigations coming to light in the future months." Plea hearings have begun in the case involving the death of inmate Quantez Burks at the Southern Regional Jail. U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Will Thompson joins to give details of the plea heari...
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Brad McElhinny with Greenbrier Update
The historic Greenbrier Hotel was announced for auction later in August, Brad McElhinny has kept a close eye on story, and he joined Talkine to discuss the possibility, or lack thereof, for the Greenbrier to actually be auctioned.
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Marsha Chwalik with Flooding Updates
Following the passing of Tropical Storm Debby through West Virginia, parts of the eastern panhandle have experienced flash flooding. MetroNews' Marsha Chwalik joins Hoppy for an update on where to avoid and what was damaged.
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Tony, Brad, and Coach Hunter break down comments from Matt Moore about Wyatt Milum
Tony, Brad, and Coach Hunter break down comments from Matt Moore about Wyatt Milum and the effect of Moore having his assistant coaches for the offensive line.
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Ryan Schmelz on Presidential Race
Fox News’ Ryan Schmelz joins Talkline to give an update on the 2024 Presidential Race, including a large boost in polling for Kamala Harris, and JD Vance hitting the campaign trail for the Trump Campaign.
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Brad Mcelhinny on Removal of Jefferson Co. Commissioners
Jefferson County Commissioners Jennifer Krouse and Tricia Jackson were infamously removed from their positions after refusing to show up to sessions. The WV Supreme Court has upheld the ruling by the three-judge panel deciding to remove them. MetroNews’ Brad McElhinny joins Talkline to elaborate ...
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Jonathan Savage on World Tensions
A terrorist attack thwarted at a Taylor Swift concert in Austria, Israel preparing for attacks, and US Military conducting drills off the coast of China. Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage joins Talkline from the London Bureau to give an update on all things international news.
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Jeff Jenkins on Former Jail Officers’ Plea Hearings
Two former guards at the Southern Regional Jail in Beckley are scheduled to have plea hearings for their connection in the beating death of inmate Quantez Burks. MetroNews statewide reporter Jeff Jenkins joins Talkline to provide some insight into their pleas.
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NWS Meteorologist Gives Statewide Outlook
Meteorologist Francis Kredensor of the National Weather Service in Charleston joins Talkline to give a statewide outlook on Tropical Storm Debby’s impact on West Virginia.
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Eric Tarr on Special Legislative Session
Eric Tarr is the WV Senate Finance Committee Chairman and he joins today’s episode of Talkline for an update on the possibility of a special legislative session focused around tax cuts proposed by Governor Jim Justice.