Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera

Joining Gary atop the 7 o'clock hour is Jonathan McNamara of the Red Cross of Virginia; Jonathan talks to Gary about the Red Cross' need for blood donations -- to address a deficiency that is at a 20-year low.

As usual during John's vacation, our first guest of the day is none other than ABC's Jordana Miller, who calls in to the show from Jerusalem to talk to Gary about the latest news regarding war in Israel.

Finally for this "Hump Day" of the week, Gary welcomes CBS6 Sports Director Lane Casadonte to the show, for a conversation about -- what else? -- sports!

Mere hours ahead of the start of the 2024 General Assembly session, longtime State Senator Ryan McDougle calls in to the show, to talk to Gary about what lies ahead in the next couple of months as Democrats assume control of both legislative chambers.

Calling in to the show to talk to Gary at the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour this Wednesday morning is ABC's Jim Ryan -- who gives an update regarding a company's endeavor to return to the moon for the first time since Americans were last there in the early '70s.

Joining Gary atop the 7 o'clock hour this AM is Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter Eric Kolenich, who shares what he's learned about the new Richmond ballpark initiative.

To start off this Wednesday morning, Gary talks to ABC's Jordana Miller, who calls in from Jerusalem with an update regarding Secretary of State Blinken's trip to Israel.

For the latest installment of "Giving Tuesday," Gary talks to Wayne Walker of The Fisher House, "a home away from home" for military veterans.

On the eve of the start to the 2024 General Assembly session, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears calls in to talk to Gary about what she -- and we -- can expect.

Calling into the show at 7:30 this AM is Delegate Carrie Coyner, who talks to Gary about Project Ceasefire -- AKA "SAF" (Safe, Alive, and Free) -- an initiative in her district to reduce violent crime as much as possible.  Delegate Coyner and Gary also discuss the upcoming General Assembly session and what she expects from the change in leadership.