Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, we hear from former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell -- who chimes in about President Trump's criminal trial in New York, reflects on his own journey through the legal system years ago, comments on next year's statewide races, and previews his stint as guest host next Wednesday, May 1!

Next up this morning is frequent guest and local political activist Paul Goldman.  John and Paul talk once again about the city's ballpark initiative, its spiraling costs, and the financial responsibility that now rests with the taxpayers.

Happy Tuesday, gang!  John is back behind the mic, and first up among his interviews this AM is Aaron Evans, founder of the pro-Israel PAC entitled American Fortitude.  John and Aaron discuss the continual rise of anti-Semitism in the country (especially on college and university campuses), and what American Fortitude is doing to combat the phenomenon.

Finally, this Monday morning, Gary checks in with Jeff Katz about the itinerary for his show this afternoon, at 3PM on NewsRadio WRVA!

Atop the 9 o'clock hour, we hear from Senior Advisor to President Trump, Lynne Patton -- who talks to Gary about the state of the campaign as opening arguments begin in the President's criminal trial in New York.

At the bottom of the 8 o'clock hour, we check in with Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter Eric Kolenich -- who discusses the latest news regarding the Richmond Ballpark initiative with Gary.  Eric expresses his optimism that the City can manage to break ground and build a park in time for professional baseball's imposed deadline of Opening Day 2026.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour this Monday, we hear from House of Delegates member Kim Taylor, who calls in to talk to Gary about the forthcoming Petersburg Casino referendum this fall.  (Delegate Taylor supports the initiative.)

Next up, in the 7:30 half hour, is CBS6 Crime Insider Jon Burkett.  Gary and John talk about the latest crime stats and stories from around the area, as well as about "Operation Safe Summer" in the City of Richmond.

Happy Monday, listening family!!!  Well, as today is Monday, it means -- even with John on vacation and "The Czar," Gary Hess, in the big chair -- that Fox's Brian Kilmeade is with us.  Gary talks to Brian about opening arguments in President Trump's New York trial, Congressional appropriations, the Speaker's job solvency, and what's coming up today on The Brian KIlmeade Show (immediately following Richmond's Morning News here, at 10AM on WRVA).

Finally this morning (and week!), we hear from Jon Lugbill, SportsBackers' Executive Director, who talks to Gary about the (25th!) Monument Avenue 10K race, which takes place tomorrow morning.