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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
01/28/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Senator Eric Tarr, John Hudson, Ashley Alford-Glance
Senator Eric Tarr on the legislative session and re-election, Putnam County Schools Superintendent John Hudson on snow days vs NTI days, and Putnam County…
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01/26/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Bryan Hughes, Dr. Casey Sacks, Shelene Shrewsbury, Danny Jones
Bryan Hughes on the weather, Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, Shelene Shrewsbury of Consumer Credit Counseling Services, a new not-for-profit credit union…
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01/23/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Bryan Hughes, Angie Gillenwater, Glenn Jarrell, Bradley Harris
Bryan Hughes, the newest member of the MetroNews team, co-hosts the episode, Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's…
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The Dave Allen Show – Sock Drop Day, City Hall Momentum, and a Major Winter Storm Watch
On this episode of The Dave Allen Show, Dave Allen broadcasts live from the WVRC Media Sock Drop benefiting Union Mission, joined by Rob Riel and Jason…
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01/21/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Millie Snyder, Robb Reel, Glen Jarrell
Millie Snyder, Robb Reel on Sock Drop, and Glen Jarrel of WV Trophy Hunter's Association on this year's Hunting and Fishing Show.
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01/20/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Bryan Hughes, Robb Reel, Lance Wheeler
Bryan Hughes on this week's weather, Robb Reel on Sock Drop, and Kanawha County Commissioner and WV State Senate Candidate Lance Wheeler.
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01/19/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Robb Reel, CD Caldwell, Danny Jones
Robb Reel on Sock Drop, Candidate for House CD Caldwell, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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01/06/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Tom Willis
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, and Candidate for US Senate Tom Willis.
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01/15/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Steve Animal, Ashley Alford-Glance, TJ Meadows, Dave Wilson
Steve Animal on upcoming fundraisers for Mountain Stage, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Director Ashley Alford-Glance on upcoming Chamber dinner, Dave…
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01/14/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dr. Casey Sacks, Delbert Roush III, Dickinson Gould, Andy Shea, Jill Gearin
Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, New Kanawha County Magistrate Delbert Roush III, Buzz Foods President Dickinson Gould on Charleston Restaurant Week, and Andy…
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1/13/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jessica Martin, Bryan Hughes and Chris Miller
Dave talks with Jessica Martin, Bryan Hughes and Chris Miller. The show starts part way through Jessica Martin's interview.
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01/12/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jared Page, Sierra Marling, Danny Jones
Kanawha County Commission candidate Jared Page, Sierra Marling from the Clay Center, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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01/09/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Paula Potter, Greg Thomas
Angie Gillenwater from Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Paula…
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01/08/2026 580 Live with Dale Cooper - Steve Animal, Steven Allen Adams, Hoppy Kercheval
Dale Cooper takes the place of Dave Allen as the host of 580 Live. He talks with Steve Animal about Fife Street Brewing, Steven Allen Adams on the upcoming…
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01/07/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Girl Scouts, Delegate Hollis Lewis
Representatives from the Girl Scouts on activities and new cookies, and Delegate Hollis Lewis on the upcoming legislative session.
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01/06/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Delegate Kayla Young, Mayor Amy Goodwin, Senator Tom Takubo
Delegate Kayla Young on the upcoming legislative session, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin on the future of the Town Center, and State Senator Tom Takubo.
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01/05/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Danny Jones, Mayor Amy Goodwin
Two Charleston Mayors on the show today. Former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones and current Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin. Producer's Note: Due to complications…
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12/31/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Steven Allen Adams, Amelia Knisley, Brad McElhinny, Jeremy Burns
Political year-end recap with Steven Allen Adams, Amelia Knisley, and Brad McElhinny. Also Kanawha County Sherrif's Department spokesperson Jeremy Burns on…
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12/29/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Emmett Pepper, Richard Lindsay, Danny Jones
Attorney Emmett Pepper on rights for those who owe student loans, Judge Richard Lindsay on his first year on the bench, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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12/24/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - The 2025 Jewish Christmas Spectacular
On this episode, it's the 2025 Jewish Christmas Spectacular featuring Mike Pushkin, Amos Steel, Alasha AI-Qudwah, Judge Richard Lindsay, Tony the Tailor, Lisa…
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12/23/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Rusty Webb, Andy Shamblin
Rusty Webb on foster care and Delegate Andy Shamblin on Cross Lanes traffic.
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12/22/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Mayor Amy Goodwin, Joe Stevens, Danny Jones
Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin on opioid settlement money and Christmas festivities, Joe Stevens from the City of Nitro on a water main break yesterday, and…
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12/19/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Dr. Casey Sacks, JB Akers, Susie Salisbury
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Dr. Casey Sacks from BridgeValley…
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12/18/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Spa Bliss, Chris Pritt
People from Spa Bliss, and Chris Pritt announcing his next political plans.
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12/17/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Millie Snider, Michael Mosteller
Dave talks with Millie Snider about the Mediterainian Diet and the classes then he talks with Democratic candidate for House Michael Mosteller.
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12/16/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - JB McCuskey, Wes Holden
Attorney General JB McCuskey and State Senate Candidate in District 17 Wesley Holden.
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12/15/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Taylor Gue, Amelia Knisley, Bryan Hughes
Taylor Gue from the Clay Center, Amelia Knisley from WV Watch, and meteorologist Bryan Hughes on the weather.
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12/12/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Coach Kidd, Southern WV Toy Ride
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association, Coach Kidd as co-host, and people from the Southern WV Toy Ride.
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12/11/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jeff Martin, Larry Pack, West Virginia Symphony
Jeff Martin from the Alban Theater in St. Albans, State Treasurer Larry Pack, and people from WV Symphony.
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12/10/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Bob Thompson, Adam Harris, Jason Huffman, Shawn Zuniga, Kerri Carte
Dave talks with Bob Thompson & Adam Harris about the Joy to the World concerts, Jason Huffman of Americans for Prosperity, Shawn Zuniga about the City of South…
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12/09/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Sierra Marling, Dr. Casey Sacks, Dr. Paula Potter
Sierra Marling from the Clay Center, Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, and Dr. Paula Potter Kanawha County Schools Superintendent on school decisions due to…
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12/08/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - David Payne, Tom Susman, Danny Jones
David Payne from Charleston Riverfront Watersports and members of the Charleston Police toy drive, Tom Susman on Kanawha County Ambulance, and former…
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12/05/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Tom Bragg, Angie Gillenwater, Susie Salisbury, Joe Murphy
Tom Bragg on football championships, Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Susie…
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12/04/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Patty Swango, Tony Romeo, Shawn Hardman, Steve Animal
Patty Swango and Tony Romeo on the St. Albans Christmas parade this Saturday, Shawn Hardman from Trojan Landing and Steve Animal on Saturday's giveaways with…
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12/03/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Steven Allen Adams, Margaret O'Neal, Scott Dempsey
Steven Allen Adams from Ogden Newspapers, Margaret O'Neal of United Way of Central WV on release of names in this year's Dancing With The Stars, Charleston…
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12/02/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Sean Hill, Tim Brady, Clendenin Mayor Kay Summers
Sean Hill of KRT, Tim Brady from the Charleston CVB, and Clendenin Mayor Kay Summers.
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12/01/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chad Story, Danny Jones, Matt Sutton
Dave talks with author Chad Story, former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones and Mayor Goodwin's Cheif of Staff Matt Sutton.
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11/27/2025 The Dave Allen Show - WVSU Students Launch Masquerade Gala & Tony the Taylor on Small Business Saturday
On this pre-Thanksgiving edition of the Dave Allen Show on 580 Live, Dave welcomes three West Virginia State University students — Madeline Bailey, Kylie…
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11/26/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Students from West Virginia State University, Tony the Tailor, Chuck McGill
Dave talked with students from West Virginia State University on the upcoming symphony concert, Tony the Tailor on Small Business Saturday and the New Capital…
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11/25/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Rich the Realtor on Thanksgiving Homes, Market Slowdowns, and the Rent vs. Buy Reality
On this edition of the Dave Allen Show on 580 Live, Dave welcomes Rich the Realtor for a Thanksgiving-week conversation that starts with baked beans, Cornish…
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11/24/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Scott Edwards, Jason Webb and Danny Jones
Dave talks with Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards on Small Business Saturday, Charleston Police Deputy Chief Jason Webb on their recruitment efforts and Danny…
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11/21/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chris Lawrence, Tom Bragg, Angie Gillenwater, Andy Shea, Jill Gearin, Ben Salango, Logan Scott
Dave talked with Chris Lawrence and Tom Bragg about High School Playoffs, Angie Gillenwater of the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association, Andy Shea, Jill…
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11/20/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dr. Casey Sacks, Shawn Zuniga, Turkey Drop
Dr. Casey Sacks from BridgeValley, Shawn Zuniga with the City of South Charleston on Christmas events, and this year's Turkey Drop.
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11/19/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jason Quintrell, Tom Minturn, Robb Reel, Steve Animal and Joe Stevens
Dave talks with Jason Quintrell from the Union Mission and Tom Minturn from Chick Fil-A on next week's Drumstick Dash. He also talks with Robb Reel and Steve…
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11/18/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - JB McCuskey, Robb Reel
Attorney General JB McCuskey and Robb Reel on Turkey Drop.
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11/17/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - John Robertson, Robb Reel, Danny Jones
John Robertson on the Capital City Arts and Craft Show, Robb Reel on Turkey Drop, and Danny Jones on his new book.
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11/14/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Tom Bragg, Chris Lawrence, Angie Gillenwater, Johnny Compton of Amos Steele Band, Steve Cotton
Dave talks with Tom Bragg, Chris Lawrence, Angie Gillenwater, Johnny Compton of Amos Steele Band, and Steve Cotton.
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11/13/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Mayor Frank Mullens, Mike Pushkin, Robb Reel
South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens on growth there, State Democratic Party Chair and Delegate Mike Pushkin, and Robb Reel from KWS on Turkey Drop.
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11/12/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jason Quintrell, Bryan Poore, Ben Salango
Dave talks with Jason Quintrell from the Union Mission, WV State Basketball Coach Bryan Poore and Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango.
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11/11/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dr. Casey Sacks, Dr. Craig Glover, Ric Cavender
Dave talks with Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, Dr. Craig Glover of Family Healthcare Centers and Ric Canvender of Charleston Urban works.
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11/10/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Mara Boggs, Bryan Hughes, Danny Jones
Mara Boggs from Charleston Area Alliance on Charleston's Veterans Day, Bryan Hughes from StormTracker 13, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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11/07/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chris Lawrence, Angie Gillenwater, Melanie Pagliaro, Tom McVey & Joanna Romeo
Dave talks with Chris Lawrence, Angie Gillenwater, Melanie Pagliaro, Tom McVey & Joanna Romeo.
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11/06/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - "Over the Edge" Esports Tournament, Joe Stevens, Hollis Lewis, Corey Shamblin
People from the upcoming Esports Tournament "Over the Edge," Joe Stevens on Saturday's Waggin' Tales and Nitro Ales Chili and Beerfest, Delegate Hollis Lewis…
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11/05/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Millie Snider, Lance Wheeler and Duke Jordan
Dave talks with Millie Snider, Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler and Real Estate Developer Duke Jordan.
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11/04/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Delford Chafin, Steve Bishop
Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Delford Chafin on West Virginia International Film Festival, and Steve Bishop on his 45th anniversary here.
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11/03/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Former Mayor Danny Jones and Mayor Amy Goodwin
Dave talks with Former Mayor Danny Jones and Mayor Amy Goodwin.
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10/31/25 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chris Lawrence, Tom Bragg, Rachel Cope, Dr. Casey Sacks, Tom Susman & Zack Maynard
Dave talks with Chris Lawrence, Tom Bragg, Rachel Cope, Dr. Casey Sacks, Tom Susman and New State Senator Zack Maynard.
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10/30/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Matt Sutton, Tara Martinez, Rusty Webb
Goodwin Chief of Staff Matt Sutton on Christmas parade application, Independent candidate for House in District 54 Tara Martinez, and Rusty Webb on Cabell…
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10/29/25 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Ben Salango, The Ronald McDonald House, Steve Allen Adams
Dave talks with Ben Salango, The Ronald McDonald House, and Steve Allen Adams.
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10/28/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Rich the Realtor, Tristan Leavitt, Megan Cutlip, Emmett Pepper
Rich the Realtor, Delegate Tristan Leavitt on development in Eastern Kanawha County, Megan Cutlip on Saturday's Mac and Cheese Cookoff at the Capitol Market…