The Talk of the Town

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The Talk of the Town with Dave Wilson and Sarah Giosi airs each weekday morning at 9:06 and features discussions about current events around north central West Virginia.

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1187 episodes

Talk of the Town | March 29, 2024

Dave breaks down the property tax implications of the proposed $143 million Renaissance Academy bond and takes your calls and texts.

37m
Mar 29
Talk of the Town | March 28, 2024

Ron Lytle, Mon County BOE President, discusses the tax impact of the proposed Renaissance Academy. State Senator Mike Oliverio reacts to Gov. Justice's veto of the vaccination bill.

40m
Mar 28
Talk of the Town | March 27, 2024

Dave Neese is in-studio to discuss the new podcast "Three," which re-examines the disappearance of his daughter Skylar Neese in 2012. Also, Jason Hoch, producer for the podcast "Three" joins the show on the phone.

44m
Mar 27
Talk of the Town | March 26, 2024

WVU's April Kaull discusses the marching band's new plans for a practice facility. Metronews Sports' Kyle Wiggs wraps up the WVU Women's Basketball season.

40m
Mar 26
Talk of the Town | March 25, 2024

Metronews Sports' Greg Carey breaks down the hiring of new WVU Basketball Coach Darian DeVries. Dave runs through new polling data for the Republican race for Governor.

40m
Mar 25
Talk of the Town | March 22, 2024

It's Anything Goes Friday! Dave recaps an MPO meeting where local officials were frustrated with news about traffic lights off Exit 155. Joe Brocato, with Metronews Sports, checks in from Iowa City where WVU Women's basketball takes on Princeton Saturday in the NCAA Tournament.

37m
Mar 22
Talk of the Town | March 21, 2023

Danielle Trumble, Morgantown City Council member, discusses the situation with Bartlett House and moving forward. Brad McElhinny recaps the governor's media briefing.

37m
Mar 21
Talk of the Town | March 20, 2023

Mike Oliverio, Mon County Senator, explains why $5.1 million in funding for WVU was vetoed by the governor in the state budget. Dave reacts to the news surrounding the Bartlett House. Wednesday is WVU's Day of Giving. WVU Foundation's B.J. Davisson joins the show.

37m
Mar 20
Talk of the Town | March 19, 2024

Gov. Justice vetoed a bill providing $2 million for the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Mon County Delegate John Williams reacts Clay-Battelle High School Football Coach Ryan Wilson announces his retirement.

38m
Mar 19
Talk of the Town | March 18, 2024

The 3-time State Champion Morgantown Mohigan Basketball team is in-studio celebrating their victory.

39m
Mar 18
Talk of the Town | Feb. 29, 2024

Morgantown High Students Maddie Wisman and Grace Schmitt stop by the studio with details on this year's Mohigan Idol. University High Football Coach, John Kelley announces his retirement from coaching.

39m
Feb 29
Talk of the Town | Feb. 28, 2024

Ryan White, candidate for the WV Intermediate Court of Appeals Judge, stops by the studio. Dave recaps the budget presentation at Morgantown City Council's Committee of the Whole meeting. Plus, your texts.

38m
Feb 28
Talk of the Town | Feb. 27, 2023

Mon County Delegate John Williams discusses legislation with the House with Crossover Day looming. Metronews Sports' Joe Brocato previews boys' & girls' basketball postseason matchups.

37m
Feb 27
Talk of the Town | Feb. 22, 2023

Michael Simms, candidate for Circuit Court Judge in Division 1 in Mon County joins the show. Plus, details on the upcoming WV Fishing, Hunting, & Outdoor Show on March 4 & 5.

37m
Feb 26
Talk of the Town | Feb. 22, 2024

Michael Simms, candidate for Circuit Court Judge, is in-studio. Plus details on the upcoming WV Fishing, Hunting and Outdoors Show in Morgantown.

40m
Feb 23
Talk of the Town | Feb. 21, 2024

Mon County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell talks more about the proposed Rennaissance Academy. Marion County Del. Joey Garcia discusses several bills going through the House.

40m
Feb 21
Talk of the Town | Feb. 20, 2024

Mon County Del. Joe Statler discusses his votes on the Library Obscenity Bill and a proposal to enable teachers to carry concealed weapons in schools. Plus, Brad McElhinny stops by.

40m
Feb 20
Talk of the Town | Feb. 19, 2024

Capitol Reporter Steven Allen Adams, from Ogden Newspapers, joins the show to explain a mess at the state Tax Division involving Natural Gas valuations and property taxes owed.

37m
Feb 19
Talk of the Town | Feb. 9, 2024

WV Treasurer & Congressional Candidate Riley Moore stops by the studio. Fill maker Elaine McMillion Sheldon, discusses her documentary "King Coal" ahead of a screening this weekend in Morgantown.

39m
Feb 09
Talk of the Town | Feb. 8, 2024

Taylor Schultz with the Mon Count Child Advocacy Center discusses the organization's mission. WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey talks about the Trump case before the US Supreme Court and his gubernatorial bid.

38m
Feb 08
Talk of the Town | Feb 7, 2024

Eddie Campbell, Mon County Superintendent, updates the situation with EPA funding for new green school buses. Senators Mike Oliverio and Amy Grady discuss a student discipline bill working its way through the Senate.

37m
Feb 07
Talk of the Town | Feb. 5, 2024

Brad McElhinny joins the show to talk all things legislature. Dave recaps the weekend headlines and takes your texts.

37m
Feb 05
Talk of the Town | Feb. 2, 2024

Dave recaps the impact of the Renaissance Academy levy on your tax ticket. Health Right may finally be on the move. And a lot of high school basketball on tap this weekend.

37m
Feb 02
Talk of the Town | Feb. 1, 2024

Dave breaks down the impact of the excess levies and school bond levy on the primary ballot. Metornews' Chris Lawrence explains a controversy surrounding Groundhog Day and trout stocking.

37m
Feb 01
Talk of the Town | Jan. 31, 2024

Danielle Trumble, a member of Morgantown City Council, comes by the studio to talk trash, literally. She tries to clear up confusion over Republic's rate increase and touches on several other topics involving the city.

37m
Jan 31
Talk of the Town | Jan. 30, 2024

Evan Hansen, Mon County Delegate, has concerns about HB 5018. Mon County GOP Executive Committee Chair Ethan Moore discusses voter outreach and closing the primary in 2026.

38m
Jan 31
Talk of the Town | Jan. 29, 2023

Monongalia County Commissioner Jeff Arnett talks about infrastructure projects and a mistake made by the state tax division. Plus, Brad McElhinny talks all things involving WV politics.

37m
Jan 29
Talk of the Town | Jan. 26, 2024

The city of Morgantown drops the ball again. What closing the GOP Primary could mean for Monongalia County. Pete Tennant announces his run for Mon County Magistrate. Plus, your texts on Anything Goes Friday.

37m
Jan 26
Talk of the Town | Jan. 25, 2024

Can't we have an honest discussion with all the rhetoric? Keri DeMasi with an update on the warming shelter operations and Mon Health

38m
Jan 25
Talk of the Town | Jan. 24, 2023

Discussion about the proposed Renaissance Academy in Mon County and what the cost could be to county taxpayers.

37m
Jan 24