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On Richmond's Morning News our team discusses the top stories of the day from around the world, nationally, in Virginia, and right here in the Richmond area.  Listen to news you can use, newsmakers, and analysis of what's happening every weekday from 5:30 to 10:00 AM on NewsRadio 1140 WRVA and 96.1 FM!  

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The 9:33 Experiment-Should We Stay On Daylight Saving Time
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Yesterday at 3:17 PM

Rich asks the listeners if we should continue changing our clocks for stay on daylight saving time?


What's Going On Around Richmond This Weekend?
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Yesterday at 3:14 PM

Dave Saunders from Madison & Main tells us what's going on around Richmond this weekend.


Former Gov. Allen and President Trump's Speech
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Yesterday at 3:09 PM

Former Gov. George Allen joins the show and talks with Rich about President Trump's speech.


Women Are Saying It's Hard To Juggle A Relationship and Career
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Yesterday at 3:02 PM

Some younger women are wanting it all. Career, Relationship, and Family. Linton Claude Samuel wrote a book helping women that want it all.


Trump Derangement Syndrome Is A Real Thing
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Yesterday at 2:56 PM

United Airlines has offered to reroute customers away from Donald Trump Airport so they won't have to fly into an airport named after the President. Level 10 TDS!


The 9:33 Experiment-Polls Say More People Aren't Happy With Gov. Spanberger
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Last Thursday at 3:28 PM

New poll numbers say more people think Gov. Spanberger is taking the state in the wrong direction.


Former Gov. Gilmore talks Middle East and Ukraine Conflicts
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Last Thursday at 3:25 PM

Former Gov Jim Gilmore has a lot to say about the current conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.


Former Gov. Gilmore Talks About Gov. Spanberger's Falling Poll Numbers
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Last Thursday at 3:21 PM

Former Gov. Gilmore stops by for this weekly visit and talks with Rich about current Gov. Spanberger's falling poll numbers


President Trump Is Giving A Prime Time Speech Tonight
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Last Thursday at 3:16 PM

Ashley Hayek from the America First Policy Institute talks with Rich about what she expects President Trump to talk about tonight in his prime time speech.


Glen Sturtevant Is Concerned About The Chesterfield Landfill Clean Up
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Last Thursday at 3:12 PM

Member of the Virginia General Assembly, Glen Sturtevant, has been working to get the Chesterfield landfill cleaned up but he says there is still a lot of work to do.


Gov. Spanberger's Poll Numbers Are Dropping
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Last Thursday at 3:06 PM

Gov. Spanberger's poll numbers have dropped since getting into office. More people think the state is going in the wrong direction.


The 9:33 Experiment-Democrats And Socialism
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Last Wednesday at 3:40 PM

Rich talks to listeners about the democratic party leaning more and more towards socialism


Is The Democratic Party Leaning Towards Socialism?
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Last Wednesday at 3:35 PM

Economy professor Dr. Richard Bilas explains socialism and why the younger generation has a socialistic philosophy.


The US Hit More Targets In Iran Overnight
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Last Wednesday at 3:29 PM

Rich talks with Jacob Olidort from the America First Policy Institute on new attacks on Iran and if 'mission creep' will happen.


Are ICE Detention Centers Like Concentration Camps?
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Last Wednesday at 3:23 PM

Simon Hankinson from The Heritage Foundation explains why ICE detention centers are NOT like prisons.


Would You Like To See A Ban Drive Thrus In Richmond
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Last Wednesday at 3:18 PM

Culver City California is banning drive thrus in their city


Still Having Problems With The Waste Clean Up In Chesterfield
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Last Wednesday at 3:08 PM

Richmond has cut off allowing Chesterfield to send waste from their land fill to be processed.


The 9:33 Experiment-How Would You Rate Richmond Drivers?
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Last Tuesday at 2:53 PM

A study rated Boston drivers the worst drivers in the country. Rich asks the listeners to rate Richmond drivers.


A Drone Show Is Coming To CarMax Park
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Last Tuesday at 2:48 PM

Flying Squirrels General Manager, Anthony Opperman, talks about the new drone show that will be coming to CarMax Park in August.


Virginia's Marijuana Laws Are Hurting People More Than Helping
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Last Tuesday at 2:44 PM

Delegate Tom Garrett talks with Rich about what can be done to change the new marijuana laws in Virginia.


The Latest On What's Going On In The Persian Gulf
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Last Tuesday at 2:40 PM

Brent Sadler from The Heritage Foundation joins the show to talk about the latest US attacks on Iran.


Where You Able To Find The MLB Home Run Derby On TV?
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Last Tuesday at 2:36 PM

Where you able to find the MLB Home Run Derby on TV? Some people missed it because it was only on Netflix.


Virginia Is Going Solar!
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Last Tuesday at 2:31 PM

Gov. Spanberger wants everyone switch to solar energy in the state of Virginia


The 9:33 Experiment- What Politician Do You Respect On The Other Side?
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Last Monday at 2:45 PM

Rich asks the listeners what politician from the other party do you admire?


Death Of Senator Lindsey Graham
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Last Monday at 2:41 PM

Senator Lindsey Graham died over the weekend. Rich talks about his impact.


Does Anybody Know What's Going On With Virginia's Gun Laws
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Last Monday at 2:36 PM

The Director of Affairs for the NRA, Justin Davis, joins the show to try and explain the insane Virginia gun laws.


Misinformation About Data Centers
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Last Monday at 2:30 PM

There is a lot of misinformation about data centers out there. Patrick Hedger, director for policy for NetChoice, tries to sort it all out for us.


Impact Of New Cannabis Laws
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Last Monday at 2:25 PM

Virginia's new cannabis laws are already affecting families. Rich talks with Lisa Smith, who's daughter takes CBD oil for seizures


Laws Have Consequences
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Last Monday at 2:20 PM

Rich talks about the new laws slipped into the state budget and the consequences they can have.


The 9:33 Experiment-What Could Richmond's Morning News Do To Help The Community?
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07/10/2026

Rich asks the listeners what he and WRVA could do to help the community


What's Going On Around Richmond This Weekend
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07/10/2026

Leanne Pillow from Madison & Main joins the show to tell everything going on in Richmond this weekend.


Is Virginia Open For Business?
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07/10/2026

Former Gov. George Allen has some opinions on the CNBC story saying Virginia is the third most business friendly state in the country.


Former VA Delegate Is Investigating Virginia Pot Laws
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07/10/2026

Former Virginia delegate Tim Anderson is investigating why the state's pot laws were changed when approving the budget


RPS Has Asked The Mayor For More Money
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07/10/2026

Richmond Public Schools has asked the city to make up for their loss of money from the budget


New Assassination Threats At The President
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07/10/2026

For safety reasons, President Trump has to fly back to the White House on the old Air Force One because Iran makes new assassination threats.


The 9:33 Experiment-Are The Lawmakers In Virginia Incompetent?
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07/09/2026

Rich asks the listeners if they think Virginia lawmakers are incompetent.


Former Gov. Gilmore Has Some Strong Opinions On The State Budget
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07/09/2026

Former Gov. Jim Gilmore says democrats used the data centers issue to divert attention away from inserting liberal policies in the new state budget.


Former Gov Gilmore On Iran And Ukraine
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07/09/2026

Former Gov. Jim Gilmore talks with Rich about everything going on in the Middle East and Ukraine.


Can Anyone Explain The New VA Gun Laws?
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07/09/2026

Senior Fellow For Second Amendment Policy at The America First Policy Institute, Knox Williams, tries to explain the new Virginia gun laws as well as all the court injunctions.


Has The U.S. Already Eliminated Iran As A Threat In The Middle East?
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07/09/2026

James Carafano from The Heritage Foundation joins the show and tells why he thinks Iran has already been eliminated as any kind of threat to the world.