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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!  

Former Gov. George Allen on Tuesday's Vote
Last Friday at 2:25 PM

Former Gov. George Allen joins the show to talk about gerrymandering Virginia and gives his picks to win the NBA and NHL championships.


Rich Is Leaving For Ireland With Some Listeners
Last Friday at 2:19 PM

Rich checks in before he leaves to go to Ireland along with some listeners.


Former Gov. Jim Gilmore Part 2
Last Thursday at 3:14 PM

Former Gov. Jim Gilmore talks about the upcoming vote on redistricting in Virginia


Former Gov. Jim Gilmore Part 1
Last Thursday at 2:36 PM

Former Gov. Jim Gilmore joins the show and talks about everything going on in the Middle East.


Glenn Youngkin and Gerrymandering
Last Thursday at 2:23 PM

Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin came on the show to talk about the upcoming redistricting vote.


Brent Sadler On The Latest On What's Going On In The Persian Gulf
Last Thursday at 2:16 PM

Brent Sadler from The Heritage Foundation joins the show to talk about the latest on what's going on in the Persian Gulf


Do We Need To Pay Taxes?
Last Wednesday at 2:52 PM

Do we need to pay taxes? Dr. Murray Sabrin tells us.


Gov. Spanberger Wants To Change The Way Voting Is Done In Virginia
Last Wednesday at 2:42 PM

Gov. Spanberger wants to bypass the Electoral College and change to the popular vote.


New York and California Now Have A Wealth Tax
Last Wednesday at 2:32 PM

Economy professor Dr. Richard Bilas joins the show to talk about how the wealth tax will effect their state's economy.


IT'S TAX DAY! Are Your Taxes Done?
Last Wednesday at 2:14 PM

It's tax day and Rich talks about a poll that says people think they are paying too much in taxes now more than ever.


Comedian Henry Cho
Last Tuesday at 2:32 PM

Comedian Henry Cho stops by the show to talk about his upcoming show in Richmond and working as a 'clean' comedian.


Virginia Delegate Tom Garrett Joins The Show
Last Tuesday at 2:25 PM

Strap yourself in! Virginia Delegate Tom Garrett joins the show for his regular weekly segment and he isn't happy with Gov. Spanberger's bill signings and gerrymandering.


Does Google Have A Media Bias?
Last Tuesday at 2:18 PM

Michael Morris, the director of Media Research Center Free Speech America, talks to Rich about studies that show Google News has a bias against conservative news stories.


Two Members Of Congress Resign Because Of Sex Scandals
Last Tuesday at 2:13 PM

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales both have resigned from Congress because of sex scandals. Why did it take so long?


What's Going On With The Strait of Hormuz and Other Contested Waterways
Last Tuesday at 2:06 PM

Rigney Herrera joins the show to talk about what's going on in the Straight of Hormuz and who runs what waterways around the world.


How Is Eric Swalwell Still A Member Of Congress?
Last Monday at 2:57 PM

Rep. Eric Swalwell drops out of the race for California governor and Rich says he needs to resign from U.S. Congress after sexual misconduct.


Gun Laws Are Changing In Virginia
Last Monday at 2:40 PM

The gun laws are changing in Virginia. Director of Public Affairs for the NRA Justin Davis talks to Rich about what could be the result.


Artemis 2 Was A Success So What Is Next For The Program
Last Monday at 2:27 PM

Dave Piatak, head of aeroelasticity branch at NASA Langley Research Center, joins the show to talk about the Artemis 2 landing and what's next for the program.


FOX News Brian Kilmeade
Last Monday at 2:22 PM

Brian Kilmeade from FOX News joins the show for his weekly segment.


President Trump Says He Is Going To Blockade The Straight of Hormuz
Last Monday at 2:15 PM

Rich gives his opinion of the possible blockade of Iran


What To Do This Weekend In Richmond
04/10/2026

Dave Saunders tells us the best things to do this weekend around town.


Our Weekly Visit with Former Gov. George Allen
04/10/2026

Former Gov. Allen stops by for his weekly visit on the show to give everyone an update on his offer to debate Gov. Spanberger on redistricting Virginia.


The City of Richmond Starts the 'See and Be Seen' Campaign
04/10/2026

Mayor Avula and Director of Highway Safety Brandy Brubaker join the show to talk about the 'See and Be Seen' campaign to help stop pedestrian accidents around the city.


It's Masters Weekend!
04/10/2026

It's Masters Weekend so PGA Member Dennis Palmer joined the show to tell us what it's like attending The Masters in Augusta Georgia.


National Sibling Day
04/10/2026

It's National Sibling Day and Rich asks if you and your siblings ever fought with each other when you were young.


A U.S. Senator Wants You To Start Taking Your Shoes off At The Airport Again!
04/09/2026

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth wants travelers to start taking their shoes off again when going through airport security.


Former Gov. Jim Gilmore Part 2
04/09/2026

Former Gov. Jim Gilmore talks about Gov. Spanberger and gerrymandering in Virginia.


Former Gov. Jim Gilmore Part 1
04/09/2026

Former Gov. Jim Gilmore stops by for this weekly visit and talks about the Iran war and the roll NATO should play.


Gov. Spanberger's Approval Ratings Have Fallen Since The Election
04/09/2026

Co-author of the George Mason University/Washington Post poll on Gov. Spanberger's popularity, Jerry Mayer joins the show to talk about how her poll approval rating has dropped.


Our Country's 250th Birthday Is Coming Up. How Has The Country Progressed?
04/08/2026

Dr. Murray Sabrin joins the show every Wednesday to talk about the country's upcoming 250th birthday and how we have progressed to where we are today.


NASA Engineer Talks Artemis 2 Mission
04/08/2026

Dave Piatak, head of aeroelasticity branch at NASA Langley, joins the show to talk about the Artemis 2 mission.


President Trump and Iran Agree To A Two Week Cease Fire
04/08/2026

Rich talks about President Trump and Iran coming to an agreement on a two week cease fire in the war and why the Democrats are unhappy with it.


Flying Squirrels Manager Dennis Pelfrey On This Year's Team
04/07/2026

Flying Squirrels manager Dennis Pelfrey talks with Rich about this year's team and what it's going to be like playing in a new stadium.


Delegate Tom Garrett Makes His Weekly Appearance on Richmond's Morning News
04/07/2026

Delegate Tom Garrett makes his weekly appearance on Richmond's Morning News to talk about the 'March Badness' bracket'. The worst bills from this year's session.


Flying Squirrels GM Anthony Opperman And Opening A New Stadium
04/07/2026

Anthony Opperman, Flying Squirrels general manager, talks to Rich about what it takes to get a new baseball stadium ready for opening day.


Mayor Avula Joins The Show To Talk About The Impact of Car Max Park On Richmond
04/07/2026

Mayor Avula talks to Rich about the economic impact Car Max Park will have on Richmond and what plans he has for downtown .


Jacob Olidort From The America First Policy Institute On What He Thinks Will Happen Next With Iran
04/06/2026

Jacob Olidort, Chief Research Officer and Director of American Security at the America First Policy Institute, talks with Rich about what he thinks will happen next in the conflict with Iran.


Congressman Rob Wittman talks Iran and Rescue Of Downed Airmen
04/06/2026

Congressman Rob Wittman joins the show to give his opinion of the mission to save the downed airmen in Iran and the current state of the hostilities.


Brent Sadler From The Heritage Foundation on Iran War
04/06/2026

Brent Sadler from The Heritage Foundation talks with Rich about the current state of the war with Iran.


Former Pararescue Jumper Steve Nesbit Talks About Rescuing The Downed Pilots in Iran
04/06/2026

Former pararescue jumper Steve Nesbit joined the show to talk about the rescue of the downed airmen in Iran and what kind of training they go through. Steve is now the co-founder and executive director of Shields and Stripes, an organization that helps our veterans. Their website is shieldsandstrips.org