Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, we check in with Karen and Dan's own State Senator, Glen Sturtevant -- who gives listeners a summation of what's been happening regarding Virginia's Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program ("VMSDEP").

In our second our, we discuss the fentanyl crisis, as well as the Supreme Court's decision from last week regarding Presidential Immunity.

At the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour, we check in with The Heritage Foundation's Zach Smith -- who talks to Karen about the Supreme Court's ruling last week regarding the legal topic of Presidential Immunity.

Joining us atop the 7 o'clock hour is Virginia Fentanyl Awareness Founder Karleen Wolanin.  Karen and Karleen discuss the forthcoming fentanyl awareness event, which is scheduled for this coming Saturday.

You can learn more about the event and Karleen's work here and here.

In our first hour this morning, with Karen Michael filling in for John, we talk about Joe Biden's health and nonetheless hear from John, who joins us live from London at the bottom of the hour.

Though John is away, he still carved out time for us this AM -- joining us in our 6:30 half hour, to talk all about his trip to London for Huw Shakeshaft's wedding.

Happy Monday, listening fam!  We hope that everyone had a glorious holiday weekend (despite the ridiculous heat!).  Karen "I'll Be the Judge of That" Michael is filling in for John this AM (and tomorrow) while he is in London for Huw Shakeshaft's wedding.  She begins this morning with discussion about Joe Biden's fitness for office.

Today, on our last show of the week before the 4th of July holiday weekend, we review the latest Supreme Court rulings as it reaches the end of its current term.  Additionally, we continue to address the fallout from last week's Presidential Debate, discuss the new state laws taking effect in Virginia starting this week, weigh the legacy of Justice Clarence Thomas, and pay tribute to the late Kat Simons of sister station Mix 98.1. 

In our final hour, we talk about the new state laws that took effect yesterday and the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependent Education Program ("VMSDEP").  Additionally, we pay tribute to our fallen Audacy colleague, Richmond radio legend Kat Simons.

Finally today (and already for the week) is our "Giving Tuesday"  segment.  This week, to honor the legacy of our dearly departed colleague Kat Simons, we hear from one of her charity partners, Debra Willis -- who talks to John about Kat's boundless charitable work in Central Virginia, as well as the mobilization in her honor to continue the work that she started.