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The Dave Allen Show
Charleston's talk show 580 Live is the oldest daily current events show originating in West Virginia's Capitol City. Host Dave Allen present a lively show with news makers, politicians, and community leaders from diverse perspectives. 580 Live breaks news, covers what's happening, and has fun in the process. Live Monday through Friday mornings at 9 o'clock on 580 WCHS. The podcast drops at 10am daily.
Episodes
- The Dave Allen Show
04/24/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Chase Linko-Looper, Delegate Hollis Lewis
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, candidate for Kanawha County Magistrate…
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04/23/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Beth Scohy, John Ingraham, Jeff Jenkins
Guest Host Dale Cooper interviews Beth Scohy with Daymark Inc. on their youth fundraiser, Musician John Ingraham of Fletchers Grove on concert this weekend and…
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04/22/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Johnny Rutherford, Tom Takubo & Margaret Leaf
Johnny Rutherford on Recovery Point Pickleball tournament, State Senator Tom Takubo & Margaret Leaf of Appalachian Spring Project
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04/21/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - JB McCuskey, Andy Shea, PJ Phillips, Ben Blum
Attorney General JB McCuskey, Dirty Birds owner Andy Shea, Manager PJ Phillips, and Ben Blum on opening day.
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04/20/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jason Quintrell, Lisa Pack, Jennifer Pharr, Danny Jones
Jason Quintrell and Lisa Pack from Union Mission, Charleston City Councilwoman Jennifer Pharr, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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04/17/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Kim Williams, Zack Harold, Andy Shea
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Kanawha County Board of Education…
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04/16/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Joe Stevens, Lance Wheeler, Chris Sabo
Dale Cooper hosts the Dave Allen Show. He talks with Joe Stevens from the City of Nitro about Nitro Little League Days, Kanawha County Commissioner Lance…
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The Dave Allen Show – Mediterranean Mindset, Kanawha County School Board Candidate Lisa Otey, and Dave's Cancer Update
Dave Allen opens with monthly guest Millie Snyder, who discusses the Mediterranean Mindset program she teaches at the American Job Center in Charleston —…
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04/14/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Frank Coulter, Becky Jordon, Larry Pack
Frank Coulter from Forks of Coal Foundation, Kanawha County BOE member and candidate Becky Jordon, and State Treasurer Larry Pack.
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04/13/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Amanda McDonald, Ben Salango
Amanda McDonald fomr the WV Symphony, and Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango.
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04/10/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Alania Allen, Adam Tate, Marty Roth
Alania Allen from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Adam Tate on this weekend's Bryce Tate Memorial…
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04/09/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Allison Brill, Olivia Hubbard Laverty, Rob James, Jennifer Pharr, Jay Silverman
Allison Brill and Olivia Hubbard Laverty of Rebuilding Together, Rob James of West Virginia Alliance For Sustainable Families on their free tax prep event…
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04/08/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Tricia Roblee, Shawn Taylor, Tim Cunningham
Tricia Roblee on the UC Marathon, Charleston City Councilman Shawn Taylor, and Tim Cunningham on the WV Home Show.
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04/07/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Rick Staton, Bryan Shaw
Former House Majority Leader Rick Staton, and Bryan Shaw from Advantage Valley.
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04/06/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chris Withrow, Danny Jones, Mayor Amy Goodwin
Chris Withrow from the Beni Kedem Shrine on their upcoming fundraiser, former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones, and current Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin.
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04/03/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Nickie Asseff Welsh, Trey Jones, Belinda Fuller
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Democratic candidate for Charleston City…
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04/02/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Martec Washington, Melanie Pagliaro, Jeff Preast, Aaron Wood
Democratic candidate for Charleston Mayor Martec Washington, Dancing with the Stars contestants Melanie Pagliaro and Jeff Preast, and Aaron Wood on Saturday's…
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04/01/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Megan Diehl, Jennifer Potter, Emmett Pepper, Daniel Woods, Brad McElhinny
Guest Host Dale Cooper is joined by Megan Diehl and Jennifer Potter from the Maddox Potter Foundation, Emmett Pepper on new city street sweeping, Daniel Woods…
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03/31/26 The Dave Allen Show – GoMart Eyes Kmart Property in Kanawha City, Wings Tour Launch, and New Team Member
Dave Allen welcomes Charleston City Councilman Chad Robinson of the 20th Ward to discuss development news in Kanawha City, centered on the recently announced…
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03/30/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Eric Tarr, Shawn Zuniga, Danny Jones
Senator Eric Tarr, Shawn Zuniga from City of South Charleston on their Farmer's Market event this Saturday, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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03/26/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dawn Miller, Joe Stevens, Dale Cooper, Jeff Jenkins, Jim Workman
Dawn Miller of Read Aloud West Virginia, Joe Stevens of City of Nitro, Dale Cooper, Jeff Jenkins and Jim Workman with Reds preview.
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03/25/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Natalie Tennant, Eric Arnold
Kanawha County Commissioner Natalie Tennant, and Eric Arnold, WVU Alumni of Greater Kanawha, on today's WVU Day of Giving.
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03/24/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Taylor Gue, Jason Pizatella
Taylor Gue of the Clay Center with a show announcement, and Jason Pizatella of the Contractors Association of WV on their expo.
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03/23/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Tom Willis, Rick Greene, Danny Jones
State Senator Tom Willis, George Washington basketball coach Rick Greene, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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03/20/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Ben Blum, Ericke Cage, Bryan Hughes
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association, Ben Blum from the Dirty Birds on tomorrow's Fan Fest, West Virginia State President Ericke…
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03/19/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Senator Eric Tarr, Mark Atkinson
Senator Eric Tarr on the legislative session, and Mark Atkinson on the Interfaith Discussion Group Root and Branch upcoming event.
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03/17/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - JB McCuskey, Bryan Hughes, Mayor Amy Goodwin, Steven Allen Adams
Attorney General JB McCuskey, Bryan Hughes, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin on reopening of Park Place Cinema, and Steven Allen Adams.
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03/16/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dr. Josh Williams, Rusty Webb, Bryan Hughes
Dr. Josh Williams on Mind Muscle Classic at Marshall, Rusty Webb on Evening with Brad and Alys Smith, and Bryan Hughes on crazy weather.
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03/13/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Tony the Tailor, Bryan Hughes
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Tony the Tailor on pepperoni roll…
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03/12/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chris Pritt, Thomas Ewing, Chuck McGill, Adam Harris
State Senate candidate Chris Pritt, WV Supreme Court Justice Thomas Ewing, Chuck McGill and Adam Harris on the Green Chili Shootout at Capitol Market.
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03/11/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Susan Casdorph, Greg Thomas, Woody Woods
South Charleston Mayoral candidate Susan Casdorph, Greg Thomas, and Woody Woods on format changes to The Beat.
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03/10/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Taylor Gue, Robb Reel, Naomi Bays
Taylor Gue from the Clay Center, Robb Reel from KWS and Naomi Bays from the West Side Neighborhood Association on the upcoming Dad Joke competition.
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03/09/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Delford Chafin, Ben Salango, Danny Jones
Delford Chafin with the WV International Film Festival, Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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03/06/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Kelly Ayersman, Ashley Alford-Glance
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, elly Ayersman on the WV Fishing Hunting…
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03/05/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Guest Host Jeff Jenkins
Jeff Jenkins fills in for Dave Allen on this episode of 580 Live. He highlights local events and Crossover Day at the legislature.
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03/04/06 The Dave Allen Show – Nitro Utility Sale, Youth Leadership Honors, and Cycling Nationals
Dave Allen covers Nitro’s $20 million wastewater utility sale to West Virginia American Water with Mayor Dave Casebolt, outlining rate impacts and…
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03/03/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dennis Brown, Robb Reel
Kanawha County Board of Education candidate Dennis Brown, and Robb Reel at Logan Bank and Trust at Fountain Place Mall in Logan for Play Back to Logan…
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03/02/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Rob James, Danny Jones, Mayor Amy Goodwin
Rob James of Celtic Calling, former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones, and current Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin.
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02/27/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Tamika Wilborne, Robb Reel
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Tamika Wilborne who is being honored as…
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02/26/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Michael MacDonald, Ann Bostic, Jim Strawn, Christy Martin
South Charleston City Council candidate Michael MacDonald, Ann Bostic of HealthPath Medical and Psychiatric Care and Jim Strawn, and boxer Christy Martin.
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02/25/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Frank Mullens, Bryan Poore
South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens and West Virginia State Basketball coach Bryan Poore on Earl Lloyd Day.
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02/24/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Emmett Pepper, Harper Gardner, Caitlin Cook, Tristan Leavitt
Charleston City Council members Emmett Pepper, Harper Gardner and Caitlin Cook on term limits, and Delegate Tristan Leavitt on domestic violence legislation.
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02/23/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Taylor Gue, JB McCuskey, Danny Jones
Marketing Director of Clay Center Taylor Gue, Attorney General JB McCuskey, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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02/20/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Chris Hamilton, Travis Willard
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, WV Coal Association President Chris…
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02/19/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Joe Solomon, Shannon Snodgrass, Ben Salango
Charleston City Council members Joe Solomon and Shannon Snodgrass on term limits in Charleston, and Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango on sports…
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02/18/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Millie Snyder, Amanda McDonald
Friend of the show Millie Snyder and Amanda McDonald from the WV Symphony.
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The Dave Allen Show – Dr. Casey Sacks Departs BridgeValley, Outdoor Economy Summit, and Remembering Jesse Jackson & Coach Roger Jefferson
Dave Allen covers a busy morning in Charleston with a mix of local news, community impact, and personal reflections. BridgeValley Community and Technical…
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02/16/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Naomi Bays, Samantha Nygaard, Danny Jones
Naomi Bays and Samantha Nygaard from the West Side Neighborhood Association on upcoming Dad Jokes competition, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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02/13/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Judge Maryclaire Akers, Tony the Tailor, Mike Pushkin
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Judge Maryclaire Akers on her King of…
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02/12/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Alexander Gaaserud, Hollis Lewis
U.S. Senate candidate Alexander Gaaserud and Delegate Hollis Lewis. Producer's Note: Due to complications with our recording software, part of the show was…
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02/11/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dr. Casey Sacks, Doug Pierson
Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley Community and Technical College and Putnam County Commissioner Doug Pierson.
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02/10/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Michael Jarrouj, Dana Ferrell, Chelsea Ruby, Chuck McGill
State Senate candidate Michael Jarrouj, Delegate Dana Ferrell on transfer rule, Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby on State Culture Center, and Chuck McGill of…
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02/09/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Taylor Gue, Judge Maryclaire Akers
Taylor Gue of the Clay Center and Judge Maryclaire Akers on her annual King of Hearts wedding ceremonies this Friday.
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02/06/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Ric Cavender
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, and Ric Cavender from Charleston Urban…
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02/05/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Robert Stonestreet, Kitty Lindsay
Robert Stonestreet of Marshall Quarterback Club of Charleston on upcoming beach party, and Charleston City Council candidate Kitty Lindsay.
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02/04/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chad Robinson, Angie Gillenwater, Andy Shamblin
Charleston City Councilman Chad Robinson on Kanawha City, Angie Gillenwater of Kanawha Charleston Humane Association on dog abuse case, and Delegate Andy…
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The Dave Allen Show – Sober Living Expansion, State Senate Race, and Groundhog Day Fallout
On this episode of 580 Live, Dave Allen is joined by Dick Daughtry and John Jarrett of the Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home to announce a major expansion of…
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02/02/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Danny Jones, Mayor Amy Goodwin
Former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones and current Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin.
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01/30/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Alaina Allen, Coach Travis Tarr, Senator Amy Grady, Licia Pannell, Chamear Davis
Alaina Allen from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Winfield High Boys Basketball Coach Travis Tarr…
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01/29/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jason Moss, Bryan Hughes
Jason Moss from Wonderschool, and Bryan Hughes on the weather, plus your calls and texts.