Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera

Wednesday is our Friday this week -- which means that the time has come for "Picking & Grinning"! Former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen rejoins John, Gary, and "Steeler Dan" (who had a terrible week picking last week), to pick this holiday weekend's national NFL games.  Governor Allen also weighs in on the skills game ban that Virginia's government just reinstituted.

Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-BAAAAA! Our "Senate Series" continues! Next up is Chuck Smith, one of nearly 10 candidates vying for the Republican nomination, to challenge incumbent Democrat Tim Kaine for the seat that he occupies in Washington.

Karen Michael, of Karen Michael Consulting, joins John this morning, to talk about the legality of employer-instituted restrictions on political speech.

For the latest installment of "Giving Tuesday," John welcomes Robin Pentacost, of Goochland Powhatan Community Services, to the show; Robin and John talk about the difficult topic of suicide and how to prevent it, especially during the upcoming holiday season. 

Joining John at the bottom of the 8 o'clock hour this morning is none other than Bob Tyrrell, founder and editor of The American Spectator -- who has written a new book entitled, How Do We Get Out of Here?: Half a Century of Laughter and Mayhem. John and Bob enjoy a lighthearted conversation about his memories from a life in politics. 

"Tell me something good. . . ."  Michael Greer in primetime!  He joins John for a full segment this morning, to talk markets, finances, etc. 

Congressman Bob Good returns to the show at the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour this morning -- to talk to John about a primary challenge in Virginia's 5th District from State Senator-elect John McGuire.

Local convenience store operator Bobby Patel joins John to talk about the economic impact of Virginia's ban on skills contest games in stores such as his.

Rejoining John this morning is Jim Bacon, who returns to the show for his weekly segment, to discuss the University of Virginia's decision to withhold the outside counsel-produced report about last year's on-grounds shooting.

Our "Senate Series" continues! Next up is Jonathan Emord, one of nearly 10 candidates vying for the Republican nomination, to challenge incumbent Democrat Tim Kaine for the seat that he occupies in Washington.