Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera

Atop Thursday morning's 8 o'clock hour here, we talk once again to renowned academic Dr. Carol Swain -- who rejoins the show to offer her thoughts about DEI-related news stories, including here in Virginia, as Governor Youngkin and Democrat legislative leaders clash over equity-oriented college course offerings.

Next up, we hear from Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, who calls in for his regularly scheduled monthly appearance.  John and the AG discuss materializing crime waves, the Democrat agenda from this past winter's General Assembly session, and even fentanyl abuse (which, whether intentionally or inadvertently, continues to be on the rise).

Happy "Friday Eve"!  First up this Thursday morning is Delegate Eric Zehr, who represents (in part) Bedford, Pittsylvania, and Campbell Counties in the Virginia House.  Zehr, a Bob Good supporter, talks to John about some of the endorsements that John McGuire is touting from Campbell County, offering some context for those.

Finally this "National Film Score Day" Wednesday, we hear from co-stars of the Broadway musical Tina -- Deon Releford-Lee (Ike Turner) and Roz White (Zelma Bullock)!  You can catch Tina at the Altria Theater between now and this Sunday.  (Get your tickets here!)

At the bottom of the 8 o'clock hour this Wednesday morning, we check back in with CBS6 Crime Insider Jon Burkett -- who tells John about the latest crime news in and around town.  (Of late, Eastern Henrico has been the region's ground zero for an increase in criminal activity.)

Atop the 8 o'clock hour this AM, we hear from our delightful Lieutenant Governor, Winsome Sears, from her regularly scheduled monthly segment!  Principally, John and she discuss the ongoing budget wrangling between the parties on Capitol Square.

At the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour, John talks to Fox News anchor -- and his longtime friend -- Mike Emanuel.  John and Mike review some of the latest headlines in the news, including Joe Biden's purported play for Florida in this year's Presidential election and Speaker Mike Johnson's attempts to stave off mutiny within his party caucus in Congress.

Hump Day has arrived!  First up on the show this morning is Beth Vann-Turnbull, Executive Director of Housing Families First.  She talks to John about the organization -- and its annual fundraiser, featuring local artists/art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, on Thursday, April 18.

Finally this morning, and for the latest installment of "Giving Tuesday," John talks to Dave Whiteside of the Central Virginia Football Officials Association.  Dave tells John about the not-for-profit organization's need for more personnel as football season approaches.

At the bottom of the 8 o'clock hour this AM, we hear from longtime local political activist (and possible mayoral candidate??) Paul Goldman, who talks to John about the rising cost of Richmond's ballpark project.