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Dave & TJ are taking your texts on Veterans Day... recognizing veterans in WV. Also... talk about nuclear energy development with Wood County Delegate Bob Fehrenbacher. US Attorney Matt Harvey describes a new fraud task force.

Discussing the Education Department's proposed school-aid funding reforms with WVDE's Uriah Cummings and House Education Chair Joe Statler.  US Navy Midshipman Zach Giertz joins the show from Annapolis.  Also, Dave & TJ discuss whether or not MAGA is dead.

WV Auditor Mark Hunt defends his decision to sign nine delinquent tax deeds but Kanawha County Delegate Tristan Leavitt has questions about the legality of the decision.  Jared Halpern checks in from the White House.  Brad McElhinny previews today's Legislative interim-Committee Meetings.

Remember the late Jay Rockefeller. The former governor and US Senator passed away at the age of 89. Hoppy covered Rockefeller's political career and shares his thoughts. Former Rockefeller staffers Rocky Goodwin and George Carenbauer talked about Rockefeller's life and career.  Plus... STEAM RELEASE!!!

Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers Columnist, talks about WV being splashed by the blue wave.  Greenbrier County Senator Vince Deeds was re-elected and explained what he believes voters are telling the legislature.  Columnist Mike McKenna and Fox's Jared Halpern weigh in on the mood in Washington.  Plus, Dave & TJ talk about perceived mandates and normalcy.

Talking about the election results with Howard Monroe, Brad McElhinny, Greg Thomas and Hoppy Kercheval.

Previewing the Midterm Election. WV Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin and GOP Chair Josh Holestein drop by. Secretary of State Kris Warner. Matt Lewis, Columnist with the Washington Sun looks at the national races. Plus, your thoughts on today's election on the text line.

Lots of election talk. A reporter roundtable with Steven Allen Adams, Amelia Ferrell Knisely & Brad McElhinny share what they're watching going into the midterm election. Scott MacFarlane has a national take.  Also, Basketball Season has arrived as the High School Football regular season is winding down. MetroNews Sports' Greg Carey has details.  And... Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson has details on October collections.

US Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about her re-election bid.  The State Police Cold Case Task Force is looking into the Huntington Prom Night Murders. Cabell County Senator Mike Woelful discusses.  Chris Stirewalt has the "Lazy Man's Guide" to the midterm election.  And... STEAM RELEASE!!

Lots of discussion about Amendment 1... on the ballot here in WV. Deak Kersey, with the WV Secretary of State's office, explains the amendment. Hoppy wonders if it is necessary. Dave & TJ take your thoughts.  Political Commentator Howard Monroe shares his perspective on the state senate race in the northern panhandle.  Brad McElhinny stops by.

Larry Pack, WV Treasurer, does a deep dive into the Hope Scholarship Annual Report.  A member of MetroNews is a newly minted Hall of Famer.  Kent Leonhardt, state AG Commissioner, is asking for a balance between development and preserving farmland.  Brad McElhinny tries to figure out what's going on in the State Auditor's Office.

Dave & TJ discuss the potential for growth as a result of Anthropic's IPO and EQT's acquisition of Range Resources.  Brad McElhinny provides an update on the AG's office's request for information from the WV Rivers Coalition.  Democratic US Senate Candidate Rachel Fetty Anderson is in-studio.  WV BOE Member Scott Rotruck discusses the state's educational challenges.  Bryan Hughes takes a look at past election data.

Brad McElhinny has an update on news & notes. Logan County State Senator Rupie Phillips shares his thoughts on the tragic death of a Logan County Deputy.  Brad Howe recaps the WVU win over TCU.  Ryan Saxe, Berkeley County Schools Superintendent, explains a pending lawsuit filed by the school board over school funding.  Mike McKenna, says data center opponents are just looking for free stuff.

Dave & TJ discuss school funding and the impacts of Hope Scholarship. A review of the WV Senate 13th District Debate in Mon County. Joe Brocato previews the football weekend. Jared Halpern, Fox News, has an update on the president's campaign tour. Chris Stirewalt stops by and STEAM RELEASE!!!

Scott MacFarlane has an update on national politics. Daniel Hall, with the WV Truckers Association, discusses the impact of using off-road diesel on the road. Hoppy stops by and Kanawha County Delegate J.B. Akers explains a new commission to deal with foster care cases.