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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
10/27/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - G Money, Kayla Young, Danny Jones
G Money on this year's Trick or Beat, Delegate Kayla Young on SNAP Benefits, Democratic Kitchen Table events, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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10/24/25 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chris Lawrence, Tom Bragg, Angie Gillenwater, Tom McVey and Steve Animal
Dave talks with Chris Lawrence, Tom Bragg, Angie Gillenwater, Joanna Romeo, Tom McVey and Steve Animal
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10/23/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - JB McCuskey, Bill Picozzi, Tim Brady
Attorney General JB McCuskey, Bill Picozzi on his new book, Tim Brady of the Charleston CVB on recent announcements.
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10/22/25 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Millie Snyder, Lois Crichton
Dave talks with Millie Snyder and Lois Crichton, Vice Chair of the Charleston Beautification Commission about the 1,000 trees they are planting over the next 3…
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10/21/25 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Hurricane Updates with Mayor Scott Edwards and WVU Talk with Jim Workman
On this edition of 580 Live with Dave Allen, Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards joins the show to discuss major developments across the city — from traffic…
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10/20/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Amanda McDonald, Wes Holden, Danny Jones
Amanda McDonald from the West Virginia Symphony, Wes Holden, a speaker at Saturday's No King's Rally, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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10/17/25 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jess Jenkins, Matt Murphy, Angie Gillenwater, Dr. Angie Settle , Dr. Casey Sacks
Dave talks with Jess Jenkins, Matt Murphy, Angie Gillenwater, Senator Dr. Tom Takubo, Dr. Angie Settle, Dr. Chris Stanbury, Dr. Casey Sacks and Brad McElhinny
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10/16/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Steve Animal, Sarah Wright
Steve Animal live from the BridgeValley Pumpkin Drop and Sarah Wright from Fund for the Arts on Saturday's Capital Cocktail Classic.
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10/15/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - CD Caldwell, Morganne Tenney, Larry Jackson and Dick Heller
Dave talks with CD Caldwell and Morganne Tenney about the Hometown Advantage Career Fair and the Putnam Career and Technical Center. He also talks with Dick…
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10/14/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Ben Salango
Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango, plus your calls and texts.
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10/13/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Scareview, Lisa Otey, Danny Jones
On this episode of the Dave Allen Show, people from Scareview Haunted House, Lisa Otey, candidate for Kanawha Board of Education, and former Charleston Mayor…
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10/10/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chris Lawrence, Angie Gillenwater, Logan Scott, Bobbie Spry and Greg Thomas
Dave talks with Chris Lawrence, Angie Gillenwater, Logan Scott, Bobbie Spry and Greg Thomas.
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10/09/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Marjorie Cooke, Jared Page, Melanie Pagliaro, Walker Tatum
Marjorie Cooke from Advantage Valley on the Taste of Appalachia, Jared Page with a campaign announcement, Melanie Pagliaro and Walker Tatum on next week's…
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Festival Season, OktoberWest, and the Future of West Virginia
On this episode of The Dave Allen Show, Dave kicks off a packed Wednesday with guests previewing two major Charleston events — FestivFALL with Festival…
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10/07/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Margaret Osborne, Josh Scott, Morganne Tenney, Susan Lewfew
Margaret Osborne and Josh Scott from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central on their 14th annual Kickin' Cancer Event, Morganne Tenney of the Putnam…
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10/06/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Danny Jones, Mayor Amy Goodwin
Two Charleston Mayors on the show today: Former Mayor Danny Jones and current Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin.
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10/3/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chris Lawrence, Tom Bragg, Alania Allen, Joelle Gates, Robb Reel
Dave talks with Chris Lawrence, Tom Bragg, Alania Allen, Joelle Gates, and Rob Reel.
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10/02/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - David Rucker, Steve Animal, Julie Britton
David Rucker from the St. Albans Fall Y'All Chillfest this Saturday, and Julie Britton from YWCA Resolve on Domestic Violence Month.
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10/01/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Alex Mahaffey, Jamon Schmidt, Andrew Metz, Mike Pushkin
Alex Mahaffey and Jamon Schmidt from Goodwill on their Night in Monte Carlo event, Andrew Metz from NVent on their job fair tomorrow, and State Democratic…
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09/30/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Rich the Realtor, Jerry Boyco, Sean Hill
Rich the Realtor from Joot Security and Meeks Realty, Jerry Boyco from this weekend's Freedom Car Show in Charleston, and Sean Hill of KRT.
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09/29/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Bobbie Spry, Jim Workman, Danny Jones
Bobbie Spry on this year's Trick or Beat, Jim Workman of Wally and Wimpy's on the Reds playoffs and WVU, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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High School Football, AEW Wrestling, and Local Animal Rescue
On this episode of The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live, Tom Bragg and Chris Lawrence break down the week in high school football. Angie Gillenwater from the…
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09/25/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dr. Casey Sacks, Sheriff Joey Crawford, Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards
Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, Kanawha County Sheriff Joey Crawford on cruiser accident, new shooting range and recruitment, and Hurricane Mayor Scott…
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Law Enforcement Training and Education in Kanawha County
On this episode of The Dave Allen Show, Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango discusses the county’s new Law Enforcement Training Center and its…
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09/23/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Steven Allen Adams, Fred Persinger
Steven Allen Adams of Ogden Newspapers and Fred Persinger on High School playoffs moving to Huntington.
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09/22/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Rusty Webb, Dr. Phillip Surface, Danny Jones
Rusty Webb on the upcoming Thunder in the Mountains, Republican candidate for State Senate Dr. Phillip Surface, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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High School Football, Humane Needs, Regatta Impact, and Broadway at the Clay
On this edition of The Dave Allen Show, Chris Lawrence and Tom Bragg break down the high school football scene, while Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha…
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09/18/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Melanie Pagliaro, Walker Tatum, Senator Eric Tarr, Mayor Scott Elliott
Melanie Pagliaro and Walker Tatum from the Marshall University Kanawha Valley Alumni Chapter, Senator Eric Tarr on his new business Generations Ford and his…
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Chili, Symphony, and Healthy Living with Millie Snyder
On this episode of The Dave Allen Show, Dave welcomes three sets of in-studio guests. Millie Snyder stops by with her trademark insight on healthy living and…
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09/16/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - JB McCuskey, Dick Daughtry, John Jarrett
Attorney General JB McCuskey on recent court/NCAA decisions, Dick Daughtry and John Jarrett on the upgrades to the Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home.
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09/15/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Barry Bledsoe, Jim Strawn, Danny Jones
Barry Bledsoe from the Recycle for Recovery event, Jim Strawn on Mountaineers Night Out and Leah's Legacy, and Former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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High School Football Preview; Adopt a Pet; Lauren Hatcher, Mountain State Spotlight
Tom Bragg and Chris Lawrence on high school football (studio) Angie Gillenwater, Kanawha Charleston Humane Assocation Lauren Hatcher, Mountain State Spotlight…
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09/11/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards, Lance Wheeler
Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards on the upcoming Hybricon games and Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler on economic development and his State Senate run.
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09/10/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Delegate JB Akers, Melissa Stewart, Ashley Alford-Glance
Senator Shelley Moore Capito discusses representation in Washington and gridlock in congress, Delegate JB Akers announces his run for re-election, Melissa…
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09/09/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jill Gearin, Naomi Bays
Jill Gearin from the Dirty Birds on their final homestead of the season, Naomi Bays and others from the West Side Neighborhood Association on their event this…
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09/08/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dr. Casey Sacks, Dr. Steven Eshenaur, Mayor Amy Goodwin, Mara Boggs, Danny Jones
Dr. Casey Sacks from BridgeValley, Dr. Steven Eshenaur, Republican Candidate for District 8, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin and Mara Boggs of the Charleston Area…
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09/05/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chris Lawrence, Tom Bragg, Angie Gillenwater, Kaci Foster, Joe Stevens
Chris Lawrence and Tom Bragg on high school football coverage, Angie Gillenwater with Skipwith, this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Kaci Foster on…
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09/04/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Ben Salango, Jared Page, Carrie Sloan-Meyer, Danny Boyd
Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango and St. Albans Vice Mayor Jared Page talk about the sports center and PODA in St. Albans, Carrie Sloan-Meyer on…
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09/03/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - BJ Noel, Zack Harold
The new owner of Danny's BBQ, BJ Noel, and Zack Harold of FestivFall.
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09/02/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dr. Barb Brady, Travis Willard, Matt Sutton
Dr. Barb Brady with the "We Thrive" drug prevention and family engagement event at Mountwest Community and Technology Center, Republican candidate for State…
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08/29/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chris Lawrence, Angie Gillenwater, Jim Strawn, DJ EJ, Jenny Murray
On this episode, Chris Lawrence talks about the start of the High School Football season, Angie Gillenwater with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week…
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08/28/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Tom Bragg, Tara Roberts, Tom Susman
Tom Bragg on high school football, author Tara Roberts, Tom Susman.
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08/27/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dr. Casey Sacks, Mayor Randy Barrett
Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley and Winfield Mayor Randy Barrett.
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08/26/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Thor Meeks, Delegate Kayla Young
Thor Meeks from Meeks Rentals and Leasing will stop by as well Delegate Kayla Young.
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08/25/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Janie Hamilton, Dr. Andrew Blackwood, Morganne Tenney, Danny Jones
The folks from Habitat for Humanity, Morganne Tenney from the Putnam County Development Authority and Danny Jones.
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08/22/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Jim Strawn, Joe Stevens, Liz Martin
Angie Gillenwater with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Jim Strawn on Liveon the Levee, Joe Stevens from the city of Nitro, Liz Martin on the Jam…
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08/21/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Robin Broughton, Jim Workman, Andy Shea, Ben Salango
The folks at Broughton Adventures are here, plus Jim Workman, we’re talking Salango Law Light the Night and Radiothon!
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08/20/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Millie Snyder, Patti Hamilton, Bob Pepper, Steve Farmer
Millie Snyder, plus more on the Building Bridges Town Hall and Bumperfest.
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08/19/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - JB McCuskey, Robb Reel
Attorney General JB McCuskey and more on the WVU Medicine Children’s Radiothon.
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08/18/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Steve Cotton, Shockley, Danny Jones
Happy Monday. I’m back from vacation and ready to go on this Monday morning. Steve Cotton joins us to talk about the Paint the Capital City Green event…
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08/12/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Joanna Romeo, Jeff Jenkins, MetroNews 40th Anniversary
Joanna Romeo on the upcoming Biscuits and Gravy competition at the Capitol Market. Also, Jeff Jenkins talks about the 40th Anniversary of MetroNews.
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08/11/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Robert Stonestreet, Kris Warner, Mayor Frank Mullens
We are getting ready for next week’s Paint the Capitol City Green. Robert Stonestreet from the Marshall University Quarterback Club of Charleston is here to…
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08/08/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Amanda Pollard, Shawn Hardman, Dr. Casey Sacks
The latest on the hospital shooting. Also, Peanut, our “Adopt Me Please” Pet of the Week from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association. We will also talk…
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08/07/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Eric Arnold, Tamara Eubanks, Steve Animal
Eric Arnold from the WVU Alumni Association of Kanawha Valley and the folks from MultiFest.
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08/06/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Shawnee Sports Complex, Backpack Attack
On today's show, several guests from Shawnee Sports Complex to talk about their new expansion, and Woody Woods and Bobbie Spry on Backpack Attack.
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08/05/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Shawn Zuniga, Daniel Woods, Travis Bailes
Shawn Zuniga from the City of South Charleston on next week's Summerfest, Daniel Woods, the new guy at the radio ranch, and Travis Bailes of the Charleston…
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08/04/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Gee Money, Mayor Amy Goodwin
Gee Money from The Beat on the Salvation Army’s annual golf tournament and Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin.
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08/01/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Jim Strawn, Delegate Hollis Lewis
Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with Midnight, our “Adopt Me Please” Pet of the Week, plus Jim Strawn on Live on the Levee and…
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07/31/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Delegate Tristan Leavitt, Jill Gearin, Joe Stevens
Delegate Tristan Leavitt, Jill Gearin from the Dirty Birds and more on the City of Nitro’s Taste of Nitro.
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07/30/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chief John Garten, Zack Harold
New Dunbar Police Chief John Garten and Zack Harold, new Director of FestivAll.