Talkline | Aug. 20, 2026
Aug 20, 20261h 34m
The $40 trillion national debt has TJ's blood boiling. Brad McElhinny has news and notes. New heart treatment device being developed here in WV. Hoppy stops by and columnist Matt Lewis.
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Join Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows as they discuss news and issues from around the great state of West Virginia
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The $40 trillion national debt has TJ's blood boiling. Brad McElhinny has news and notes. New heart treatment device being developed here in WV. Hoppy stops by and columnist Matt Lewis.
Remembering legend Willie Akers who died at the age of 89. Current Logan Basketball Coach Mark Hatcher shares his memories. We hear from Senator Justice about the Greenbrier. Attorney and FSU Professor Robert Bolton says
Dave & TJ discuss the ACLU's intent to sue over the school aid formula. Dr. Vauhn Rhudy, with the WVDE, talks about student assessments. Harrison County Commissioner Patsy Trecost has an update on flash flooding. John Hi
More flash flooding in WV. Meteorologist Bryan Hughes has the latest. Later, C.W. Sigman has an update from hard-hit Kanawha County. Brad McElhinny breaks down the Greenbrier financing deal. Ret. US Navy Admiral Michael
The latest on the Greenbrier ownership saga with Brad McElhinny. Tom Susman offers some context on the issue. Chris Stirewalt stops by. And STEAM RELEASE!!!
Brad McElhinny has the latest on the Greenbrier ownership legal wranglings. Delegates Kayla Young and Geno Chiarelli stop by. Dave & TJ talk Flock Cams and having serious conversations on the issue. Plus, your comments a
Del. Adam Burkhammer was disappointed with a DoHS report on child deaths within the foster care system. Several states are holding primary elections today. Fox's Jeff Monosso has details. Ag Commissioner Kent Leonhardt p
Busy show. Starting with Marshall University Chief Legal Officer Toney Stroud talking about the IDEA District. Fox's Jonathan Savage has the latest on the Iran War. Scott MacFarlane has an update from DC. Then the guys t
Reporter Roundtable with Amelia Knisley and Steven Allen Adams. Kelly Allen, WV Center on Budget and Policy, weighs in TANF funding. WAJR's Mike Nolting explains a couple of strange stories out of Marion County. Plus, ST
More on TANF discussions and how much of the clothing voucher program is being used at the ATM. Del. John Williams and Senator Eric Tarr weigh in. Brad McElhinny has the latest on the Greenbrier ownership saga. Plus, you
WVU AD Wren Baker talks about the business of college athletics. David Cook, WV Deputy Secretary of State explains what happens now that Elliot Pritt has withdrawn from the race. WV Senator Mike Oliverio discusses the on
Antero Resources is partnering with WVU as the jersey patch sponsor. House Finance Committee Chairman Vernon Criss says the governor's math on TANF does not add up. Brian Abraham details AEP's acquisition of the Longview
WV GOP Chair Josh Holstein discusses the decision to disavow former Fayette County Del. Elliot Pritt and a change to the bylaws. Amelia Knisely, from WV Watch, with insight into the school clothing voucher program. Brad
Larry Pack, WV Treasurer, questions why the child clothing assistance program has already exhausted its funds. State Senator Ben Queen has an update on the flood recovery efforts in Weston. Joe Brocato is at the 93rd WV
Del. Kayla Young wonders why the school clothing voucher program is out of money. Del Chris Phillips discusses getting a grocery store reopened after floods in Lewis County. Details on a new gas-fired power plant in Gran
Deputy Secretary of State David Cook tries to clarify the candidacy of former Del. Elliott Pritt. Uriah Cummings, with the WVDE, discusses the size and cost of education administrations. First Energy President for WV & M
Full show with an update on former Del. Elliot Pritt's criminal charges. Omnis has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. More severe weather possible. Retired Police Chief Ed Preston discusses Flock cameras and AI technology. US
Updates on the recovery efforts from last week's floods and tornadoes. Jeff Jenkins was on the ground in Upshur and Lewis Counties. Pleasants County Commissioner Mike Smith has an update on the tornado cleanup there. Ran
Continuing to cover the disaster relief in West Virginia. Metorologist Bryan Hughes and Metronews' Jeff Jenkins have updates. Plus details on how you can help through donations. Brad McElhinny explains a GOP ballot quagm
Michelle Stellato
Roane County Schools
1 appearance on this show
Amelia Knisley
WV Watch
1 appearance on this show
Frank Devono, Jr
Harrison County Schools
1 appearance on this show
Mike Davis
FSU
1 appearance on this show
Jessica Dorbinsky
Cardinal Institute
1 appearance on this show
Uriah Cummings
WVDE
1 appearance on this show
Than Witt
WV Rivers Coalition
1 appearance on this show
Robert Bolton
FSU Political Science
1 appearance on this show
Will Hosaflook
WV Association of School Administrators
1 appearance on this show
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