Liberty University Professor of Government, Aaron Van Allen, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about Virginia's SOL scores, the new session of Congress and how special elections might effect it, will the transgender issue be big in races around the country, and more.

Lynchburg Police Chief, Ryan Zuidema, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about his career with the Lynchburg Police Department ahead of his retirement, how policing has changed over the years, mental health calls, the most challenging case he's worked since becoming chief, the new police headquarters, and more.

Karl Miller from Karl Miller Realty joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about being in business for 20 years and how the industry has changed, what the housing market looks like, home sales numbers, and more.

Adam Lancaster from Thomas Road Baptist Church joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about Beast Feast, the breakout seminars they'll have at the event, fall ministry programs, and more.

Director of Golf at The Omni Homestead Resort, Mark Fry, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the history of their courses, recent awards they've won, their connection to Sam Snead, and more.

Lynchburg City Councilwoman, Stephanie Reed, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about whether or not the city's budget is balanced, Vice Mayor Diemer's allegations of the budget not being balanced, does city staff treat members of council differently, Councilwoman Timmer's proposal on speaking time, and more.

Dale Reed, the President of the Forest Rotary Club joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the Field of Honor, what the field means to him as a veteran, and more.

Director of Lynchburg Water Resources, Tim Mitchell, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the Blackwater CSO Tunnel Project, how much the project costs, the tunnel itself, what the project will be finished, how the College Lake Project is going, the Downtown projects, and more.

Lynchburg Vice Mayor, Curt Diemer, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about whether or not the city's budget is actually balanced, the lawsuit brought by Tom DeWitt, councilmembers' speaking times, and more.

Tracey Moore from Bella Vista Escapes joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about some last minute vacation ideas, buying trip insurance, all inclusive resorts, and more.