Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera

Atop the 9 o'clock hour, we talk to renowned crime research expert John Lott -- who explains why statistics indicating that crime rates are in decline are misleading.

Happy Friday, fam! Today, we cover many topics, from the Richmond ballpark design to Islamic fundamentalism, to 2024 election integrity, to City of Richmond management, to weekend events, to Project 2025, to movies, and to feedback from the Chronic Care of Richmond Textline.  Whew!  Our guests are Ned Jones, Joe Morrissey, Dave Saunders, Jonathan Butcher, and Mike Mayo.  Enjoy!

To start today, John reflects on the plans for a new stadiu-- ballpark -- in Richmond, and he discusses the foiled terror plot for a European Taylor Swift concert.

In today's first hour, John talks about a wide range of topics, from the new ballpark plan to Islamic terrorism to Tim Walz's transgender policies in Minnesota schools.

In our second hour, John talks about 2024 election protocols and reported mismanagement in the City of Richmond.

In our third hour, we talk about weekend events, the markets, and Project 2025.

In our final hour, we talk movies and react to feedback on the Chronic Care of Richmond Textline.

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we check in with election watchdog Ned Jones -- who talks to John about some alarming postal concerns only a few weeks out from the beginning of early voting (including of course, by mail).

In our 7:30 half hour, we check back in with former State Senator Joe Morrissey, who, in the wake of recent negative press regarding Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, joins John for a conversation about the subject.

"It's Friday. . . ."  Atop the 8 o'clock hour, we ask Madison+Main's Dave Saunders what folks can do in and around Richmond this weekend.  (The weather is actually supposed to be nice, believe it or not!)