Cedric Simon, the Director of the Lynchburg Regional Airport, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the announcement from Friday about service to Chicago and Washington D.C., how many flights per day to and from each hub, will they be offering first and business class, what time are the flights, ticket prices, and more.

Liberty University Professor of Government, Aaron Van Allen, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the General Assembly Special Session on Redistricting, how amending the Virginia Constitution works, the Virginia and New Jersey Governor Races, and more.

Brian Kilmeade, the Host of The Brian Kilmeade Show, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the US Trade Deal with China, the continued government shutdown and whether or not it'll end by Thanksgiving, the New York City Mayoral Race, and more.

Fox News Correspondent, Tonya J Powers, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about what the #1 costume for this year is, the candy that people will be giving out, how much will be spent on decorations this year, and more.

Republican Candidate for Virginia Lt. Governor, John Reid, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about his AI debate with his opponent Ghazala Hashmi, Jay Jones under investigation again, will there be a real debate between him and Hashmi, the current state of the polls, and more.

Dr. Paul McClure, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Lynchburg, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the national project that he's a part of to positively impact US factory workers and manufacturers, the robot tax, his class called "Humans vs. Robots: A Survival Guide", a National Science Foundation grant the project has received, and more.

Lynchburg City Councilwoman, Stephanie Reed, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about who the first act in the new amphitheater should be as well as her legislative agenda including second hand marijuana smoke.

Linda and Cheyenne from Joe Beans Express Espresso join Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the drinks they brought in for the crew, an update on their 29 location, their 25th Anniversary Celebration, and more.

5th District Congressman, John McGuire, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the government shutdown, is there any word that there could be a deal, Affordable Cares Act subsidies, cutting Pell Grants, and more.

Greg Patrick and Gaynelle Hart from the City of Lynchburg as well as Ty McBride from Mason Lane Entertainment join Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the Riverfront Park Amphitheater, the seating and capacity for the amphitheater, the acts they plan on bringing in, seasonal operations, when concerts will start, naming rights, downtown parking, being in a flood plain, and more.