Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera

Next to call in to the show this morning is none other than 1st District Congressman -- Karen's Congressman! -- Rob Wittman, who talks to her about various federal issues, including border security and the budget.

Joining Karen atop the 7 o'clock hour this Friday morning is employment lawyer Faith Alejandro, who talks about business/employer-related New Year's Resolutions at the start of 2024 here.

ABC News' Jordana Miller calls in to the show once again this Friday morning, to share the latest news from Israel with guest host Karen Michael.

Following the death of Midlothian High School student Wyatt Fowler, from a vehicular crash, David Booth -- whose son Nicholas died in a vehicular crash last spring -- calls in to the show this Friday morning, to talk to Karen about efforts to persuade teenager drivers to practice safe driving habits and thereby save lives.

Finally this Thursday, the venerable Dr. Andrew Bernstein returns to the show, to talk to Karen about his recent book -- Why Johnny Still Can't Read or Write or Understand Math: And What We Can Do About It.  In their conversation, Karen and Dr. Bernstein discuss the challenges within America's scholastic landscape, as well as potential solutions to the various deficiencies.

Former Virginia Governor and European Ambassador Jim Gilmore calls in to the show for the first of his weekly segments in 2024.  Governor Gilmore talks to Karen about Governor Youngkin's proposed car tax phaseout, and the conflicts in Israel and Ukraine.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour this Thursday, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares calls in to the show, to talk to Karen about Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Antisemitism (and anti-American sentiment) on college campuses. 

Calling in to talk to Karen at the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour is Ned McCoy, the CEO of Civica, a generic pharmaceutical company -- which is bringing jobs and production to Virginia (both in Petersburg and Chesterfield County).  Ned discusses the shortcomings of health care in our country and describes Civica's efforts to reduce health care-related costs for consumers.

Joining Karen atop the 7 o'clock hour this AM is incoming State Senator -- and 5th District Congressional candidate -- John McGuire.  John talks to Karen about the upcoming General Assembly session, his proposed bills, and his run for the 5th District's Republican nomination.

(For more information, visit John's website.)

ABC's Jordana Miller is back this Thursday morning, to talk to Karen about the latest news regarding the war in Israel.