Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, RNC Strategic Communications Director Tommy Pigott calls in to the show to critique Tim Walz's speech and the Democrat ticket in general.

In our 8:30 half hour, former Virginia Governor and Ambassador to Europe Jim Gilmore rejoins the show following a short bereavement-prompted leave of absense.  John and Governor Gilmore discuss the DNC, reflect on European politics, and pay tribute to his late wife, former First Lady of Virginia Roxane Gatling Gilmore.

Happy Hump Day, fam!  On today's show, we react to the Obamas' remarks during Night Two of the Democrat Convention.  Our guests are Paul Goldman, Joe Morrissey, Governor George Allen, Huw Shakeshaft, and Eric Trump.  Enjoy!

In our first hour, we discuss the Obamas' messaging last night in their DNC speeches, wherein they preached respect while saying the Presidency is a "black [job]" and saying that Republicans want to poison the water. . . .

In our second hour, we check in with both Paul Goldman and Joe Morrissey, who offer their opinions about the DNC -- and the goings-on in city government here in Richmond.

In our third hour, we examine Tim Walz's tenure as Governor of Minnesota, discuss the continuing unrest in the UK, and take our daily look at the financial markets.

In our final hour, we continue to discuss the Democrat National Convention -- and John ponders whether he should call an audible and divert from Chicago to Dixon, Illinois, for the premiere of Reagan.

To start the show, John addresses what he terms the Democrats' hypocrisy -- following speeches on the DNC's second night by both Michelle and Barack Obama.

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we check in with friend of the show, local political activist Paul Goldman.  John asks Paul for his reaction to the ongoing Democrat Convention, the ballpark deal for the Flying Squirrels, and Richmond's mayoral race.

In our 7:30 half hour, former State Senator Joe Morrissey joins the conversation about the Democrat Convention in Chicago -- and addresses the possible incentive for Mayor Stoney to make a nominal sale of valuable city property to Planned Parenthood.