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The Dave Allen Show
Hosted by Gregory Dale Cooper · EN
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.
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07/10/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Ben Mishoe, Jay Silverman
2d ago00:52:14Tap to summarizeAngie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Charleston City Manager Ben Mishoe on Live on the Levee, and Jay Silverman with the Charleston Dirty Birds.
Transcribe →07/09/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Mike Arbogast, Ricky Morton
3d ago00:39:52Tap to summarizeKanawha County Board of Education member Mike Arbogast, and Pro Wrestling legend Ricky Morton of the Rock n Roll Express on his autograph signing for charity at Sam's Uptown Cafe Saturday.Producer's Note: due to an internet outage, part of the recording was lost. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Transcribe →07-08-2026 The Dave Allen Show – Parade at the Alban, Hurricane's Declaration Reading, and St. Albans Football Crisis
4d ago00:52:03Tap to summarizeDave Allen opens a Wednesday edition of 580 Live with the cast and music director of Parade, a PG-13 musical based on the true story of Leo Frank's wrongful conviction in early 1900s Georgia, opening July 10th at the Alban Arts Center in St. Albans. Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards joins to preview an America 250 live street reading of the Declaration of Independence on Main Street, with actor Ashley Stennett appearing in period costume in front of 1776 Books and Coffee. Allen also covers an upcoming community meeting at St. Albans High School aimed at rallying support for a football program that has struggled to field enough players, and closes with news of a $5.4 million roundabout project at the I-64 Institute exit — and the predictably strong listener reaction it generates.
Transcribe →07/07/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Lisa Otey, Amelia Knisley
5d ago00:51:55Tap to summarizeNew Kanawha Board of Education member Lisa Otey, and Amelia Knisley from WV Watch on the foster care system.
Transcribe →07/06/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Danny Jones, Mayor Amy Goodwin
6d ago00:52:24Tap to summarizeFormer Charleston Mayor Danny Jones, and current Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin recaps Regatta.
Transcribe →07/03/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Guest Host Amie Rain, Angie Gillenwater, Jim Kranz, Robb Reel, Logan Scott
1w ago00:52:33Tap to summarizeDave is joined by guest co-host Amie Rain, Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Jim Kranz on Regatta, Robb Reel and Logan Scott on the Rubber Duck Race, fireworks display on the radio, and other Regatta activities.
Transcribe →07/02/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Mayor Amy Goodwin, Mayor Scott Edwards, Amanda Smith Ramey, Chuck McGill
1w ago00:52:03Tap to summarizeCharleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin on Regatta, Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards and Amanda Smith Ramey on Hurricane Fourth of July, and Capitol Market Director Chuck McGill on July 4th activities.
Transcribe →07/01/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Adam Harris, Kerri Cooper, Sean Hill
2w ago00:52:10Tap to summarizeAdam Harris on Regatta Pro Wrestling, Kerri Cooper from United Way on the Regatta Duck Race, and Sean Hill from KRT on free Regatta shuttles.
Transcribe →06/30/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Captain David Hodges, Terry Ellis
2w ago00:52:24Tap to summarizeCaptain David Hodges from Charleston Fire Department on Fire Parade and other Regatta stuff, and Terrell Ellis of Advantage Valley on recent Putnam announcement.
Transcribe →06/29/2026 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jeff Pierson, Steven Allen Adams, Danny Jones
2w ago00:52:09Tap to summarizeJeff Pierson from the Family Fun Zone at Regatta, Steven Allen Adams from Ogden Newspapers, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.
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