Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera

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

Outgoing House of Delegates Speaker Todd Gilbert -- who will become the new Minority Leader in the chamber -- joins John, to reflect on last week's election results and to discuss the path forward for Republicans in the Commonwealth and the General Assembly.

"Where the mountains sing through the screams of seagulls, and the whales can live 'cause they're gentle people . . . "  Of course, we're talking about -- Iceland! . . . and guess what?!  Collette Tours is sponsoring a trip there this coming year!  This morning, Collette's Paul Julia is with John, to discuss the forthcoming group trip.

In the wake of State Senator-elect John McGuire's surprise announcement that he will challenge Congressman Bob Good for the 5th District's Republican nomination, Goochland GOP Chairman Buddy Bishop joins us on short notice this morning, to express -- on behalf of the county organization -- his displeasure with State Senator-elect McGuire's decision.

Tim Murtaugh, previously President Trump's 2020 Communications Director and now the Executive VP of Communications Strategy at National Public Affairs, joins John this morning, so as to talk about the 2023 and 2024 campaign seasons.

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

Senior Virginia Statesman, Former Governor Doug Wilder, is back on the show this morning -- for the first time since last week's elections. Governor Wilder talks to John about a variety of current topics, from Ghazala Hashmi's residency to the Democrats' nomination of Don Scott for House of Delegates Speaker. 

Tom Lappas, of Henrico Citizen, returns to the show this AM, to debrief John about news stories in and around the county.

For "Giving Tuesday," John welcomes Brian Moran and Tracy Russillo of the Virginia Public Safety Foundation, to talk about their organization and its efforts.

"Show me that smile again. . . ." Actor, political activist, and children's books author Kirk Cameron kindly joins us at the top of the 9 o'clock hour, to talk about his efforts to promote wholesome reading material to children, including at an upcoming book fair in Spotsylvania County next month!