Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera

Next up this AM, for the start of an "Education Hour," we hear from Brad Lingo, Dean of the School of Law at Regent University.  Governor McDonnell and Dean Lingo address the topics of jurisprudence (a fancy word for legal philosophy) and Constitutional Law during their thoughtful, on-air conversation.

Happy Hump Day, listening family!  Today, we are fortunate to have former Governor Bob McDonnell sitting in for John -- and first up this morning, Governor McDonnell welcomes his good friend (and Producer Dan's), former Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Bill Howell.  Governor McDonnell and Speaker Howell -- who for some time were in the House of Delegates together -- contrast the temperament of the legislature then versus now, lamenting the changes that have occurred.

Finally this AM, Governor Gilmore has a chat with one of the candidates vying for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate -- Jonathan Emord.  Jonathan discusses his career and why it makes him an ideal opponent to run against current Senator and former Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine.

(Jonathan has recently written an op/ed entitled "Trump's Trial Is About Politics, Not Justice," which you can find/read here.)

Mr. Newt!  Atop the 8 o'clock hour, Governor Gilmore welcomes his good friend, former Speaker Newt Gingrich, to the show.  Governor Gilmore and Speaker Gingrich enjoy a conversation about numerous political topics relevant to the country and Virginia during this 2024 campaign season.

At the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour, Governor Gilmore talks to President Trump's Ambassador to Mexico -- Chris Landau -- about what he considers the biggest threat to our nation's security: the crisis at the southern border.  (In fact, Ambassador Landau indicates that most people crossing the border at this point are foreigners even to Mexico.)

Cue that Hoosiers music. . . .  Next up this AM is co-host of Hoos Talking, UVA Basketball legend, and the man who sired Producer Dan -- Jim Hobgood!  The Jims talk about the State of the Cavalier Union and forecast what's next for Coach Tony Bennett and his program in Charlottesville.

Happy Tuesday! In for John this morning is another good friend of the show, former Virginia Governor and European Ambassador Jim Gilmore!  Just as Governor Allen began his slate of interviews yesterday by checking in with John in Egypt, so too does Governor Gilmore.  John tells us all about visiting the tomb of -- King Tut!

Finally this AM, we hear from Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, who talks to Governor Allen about the Middle East-related protests occurring on so many college campuses this spring.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour this AM, Governor Allen and Producer Dan talk to Fox's Brian Kilmeade, also of The Brian Kilmeade Show.  Mostly, Governor Allen and Brian talk about the mutual love of sports (and football in particular).  In the course of conversation, Brian discusses the respect and admiration that he has for Governor Allen's father, who of course was a legendary coach in the NFL.

Next this AM, Governor Allen talks to Brett Vassey, President & CEO of the Virginia Manufacturers Association.  Governor Allen and Brett chat about the viability of manufacturing in the Commonwealth -- and about what Virginia can do to make Herself more competitive to businesses.