Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera

Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia's 1st District calls in for his regularly scheduled monthly appearance, to talk to John about the goings-on up on Capitol Hill, post-Thanksgiving.

John's first guest this Friday morning -- and for the final month of 2023 -- is none other than attorney Karen Michael, of Karen Michael Consulting. John and Karen talk about her forthcoming stint as Guest Host of Richmond's Morning News -- next week while John is on vacation.

Former Virginia Governor and European Ambassador Jim Gilmore is back on the show this morning for his regularly scheduled, weekly appearance -- to talk to John about the passing of legendary diplomat Henry Kissinger, as well as the progress in the war in Ukraine.

Local entrepreneur and citizen reporter Mike Dickinson is back with John this morning, to talk about the latest updates in the Susanna Gibson and Shannon Taylor scandals, respectively.

Mark Taylor, Spotsylvania County Schools Superintendent, rejoins John this AM, to discuss the book fair that he's sponsoring in the county this coming Saturday, featuring actor and activist Kirk Cameron.

Outgoing House of Delegates member Tim Anderson joins John at the top of the 7 o'clock hour, to talk about bills that Democrats have already proposed for the upcoming 2024 General Assembly session.

Art historian Ann McLean, of The Virginia Council, joins John at the bottom of the 8 o'clock hour this AM, to talk about the ongoing effort to save what's left of Reconstruction-era statues on -- quite literally -- the chopping block (particularly Reconciliation, at Arlington National Cemetary).

Joining John at the top of the 8 o'clock hour this morning is survivor of Chinese communism Xi Van Fleet -- who's authored the new book Mao's America: A Survivor's Warning; she talks to John about statist encroachment in our country, as well as an upcoming speaking appearance this Saturday at a Virginia Tea Party event.

Political activist and local entrepreneur Matt Strickland joins John at the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour this AM, to reflect on the outcome of Virginia's elections this month -- and to opine about the proper course of action for limited government advocates, moving forward. 

Election Integrity Professional Ned Jones joins John this Wednesday morning, to review the results of Virginia's elections earlier this month -- and anticipate any issues going forward, starting with the consequential elections on the horizon in 2024.