Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera

At the bottom of the 8 o'clock hour, we hear from another one of the Republicans vying for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate -- Eddie Garcia!  John and Eddie talk about his candidacy; the issues; and his potential Democrat opponent, current U.S. Senator Tim Kaine.

(You can learn more about Eddie's campaign here.)

"It's Friday. . . ."  This means that Dave Saunders, of Madison+Main PR firm, is with us -- to talk to John about everything that folks can do for fun in and around Richmond this weekend!

Next up, at the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour, we hear from Mary Rooke, of The Daily Caller.  John and she talk about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s candidacy, with Mary explaining that Kennedy is anything but right-leaning. . . .

Happy Friday, listening family!  First up among today's guests is Hanover Delegate Buddy Fowler.  John and Buddy discuss the forthcoming General Assembly budget session -- and the reported budget deal that party leaders have made as of this morning.

Finally this Thursday morning, John has a conversation with the owner/operators of Lustre by Adolf, Robin Adolf-Salzberg and Daniel Wright.  Robin & Daniel tell John about the Mother's Day-themed, 50%-off sale that they're featuring at their Ridge Shopping Center jewelry store this week.

Atop the 9 o'clock hour this AM, we check back in with author, commentator, and former college professor Dr. Carol Swain!  John and Dr. Swain talk about DEI's impact on the proliferation of college campus protests and riots across the country.  Additionally, John and Dr. Swain discuss her upcoming, Virginia Council-related speaking engagement at next week's Virginia Forum.  (You can learn more and purchase tickets here.)

At the bottom of the 8 o'clock hour this Thursday, we hear from State Senator Glen Sturtevant.  John and Glen discuss the General Assembly budget session that will commence next week on Capitol Square.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, we hear from former Virginia Governor and European Ambassador Jim Gilmore, fresh off of his own international trip to Taiwan.  John and Governor Gilmore talk about his Asia trip, as well as the ongoing international conflicts in Ukraine and Israel.

Next up this AM, at the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour, is one of the Republicans vying for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate -- Hung Cao!  John and Hung talk about his ideas, some of the issues, and Tim Kaine's "goof[iness]."

You can learn more about Hung's campaign here.

Happy "Friday Eve," listening family!!!  First up among today's interviewees is Richmond BizSense reporter Jonathan Spiers, who calls in to talk to John about the latest news regarding the Diamond District Project (following yesterday's City Council meeting).