Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera

Finally this Wednesday morning, John talks to Shaun Kenney, Editor of The Republican Standard.  Primarily, John and Shaun discuss the 2024 U.S. Senate race, amid a conversation about the state of the GOP in Virginia.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, John talks to Scott Parkinson, one of the Republicans vying for the GOP nomination for Senate, to run against Tim Kaine.  Scott discusses some of the issues, says why he decided to run, and explains why he is an ideal candidate based on his Capitol Hill experience.

You can learn more about Scott's candidacy here.

Next this AM, at the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour, John talks to Rob Smith, Managing Director at Chartwell Capital Advisors.  Rob talks about the Diamond Development Project, City Council's shifting plans to finance the venture, and his opposition to the use of public monies for such an initiative.

Hump Day!!!  First up among the interviewees this AM is former House of Delegates candidate Riley Shaia.  John and Riley talk about her work with the Virginia Council-related The Virginia Forum -- which will be hosting Dr. Carol Swain for a speaking engagement one week from tonight (May 15)!

You can learn more about the event here.

For the latest installment of "Giving Tuesday," John talks to Pamplin Park Executive Director Colin Romanick about its Breakthrough Car Show fundraiser this weekend.

Next up this AM is our friend Jim Bacon, of Bacon's Rebellion and The Jefferson Council.  Jim delayed his appearance this week to Tuesday, so that he could talk to John about the latest news from the Grounds at The University of Virginia.

Next up, atop the 8 o'clock hour, John hears from Chuck Smith, one of the candidates vying for the GOP nomination, to run against Tim Kaine for U.S. Senate.  John and Chuck talk about his campaign, the issues, and a candidate forum tonight in Midlothian (at The Great American Ranch) that both will be attending (John as moderator, Chuck as panelist).

At the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour, John talks to friend of the show Jon Burkett, CBS6's Crime Insider.  Jon gives John a synopsis of the crime stories that materialized while he was on his Egypt trip. 

Finally this AM, Gary talks to Howe Rice, one of the Richmond area Chick-fil-A owner/operators.  Gary and Howe discuss Operation Cow Drop, a fundraiser this coming Saturday (which Gary is MC-ing!) for Mechanicsville's Grace Christian School.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, Gary talks to Dr. Sheila Furey, of the Virginia Medical Freedom Alliance.  Dr. Furey alerts us about a General Assembly subcommittee meeting regarding efforts to "plan" for a next epidemic/pandemic, explaining why she thinks that that should concern every Virginian.