The Schilling Show

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By: Rob Schilling

Rob Schilling is a respected voice and trusted name in the Charlottesville community, as well as a nationally recognized, Associated Press and Virginia Association of Broadcasters award-winning investigative journalist. The Schilling Show is a venue for advocacy and change. While Rob takes strong stances on issues, all points of view are welcome, and Rob often hosts guests from divergent ends of the political and social spectrums.

The Schilling Show: Maha Achkar, Paul Young, Phil Riese, Camryn Beard
#481
Today at 5:56 PM

Maha Achkar, student; Rebecca Thomas, teacher; Thomas Jefferson Adult and Career Education: Voices of Adult Learners Program

Dr. Paul Young, pediatrician; member, American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists; state representative, American Academy of Medical Ethics: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Phil Riese, chair, Albemarle County Republican Committee: Albemarle County Borrowing and Debt Issues.

Camryn Beard, president, and Beckett Smith, outreach coordinator, Turning Point USA at UVA.

All this and more on a Wild Wednesday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Jeff Dornik, Joan Hutter, Dennis Kneale, Jeff Ryer
#480
Yesterday at 5:57 PM

Jeff Dornik, host, The Jeff Dornik Show; founder and CEO, Pickax: Social Media, X, and Iran War Misinformation.

Joan Hutter, founder, Women Abide: Spring Conference.

Dennis Kneale, acclaimed journalist; bestselling author, Ore-Goners: The Disaster of Progressive Policies.

Jeff Ryer, chair, Republican Party of Virginia: RPV in Action.

All this and more on a Turbo Tuesday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Amanda Chase, Nils Grevillius, Dan Elash
#479
Last Monday at 5:56 PM

Sen. Amanda Chase, Virginia’s Honey Badger: General Assembly Update.

Nils Grevillius, private detective; Crime Expert; U.S. Army Veteran; author, The Last Lawman: True Stories of a Private Detective: Nancy Guthrie Ongoing Investigation.

Dr. Dan Elash, life, relationship, and business coach: Mitigating Stress and Anxiety.

All this and more on a Manic Monday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Aaron Terr, Justin Davis, John Reid, Charles Battig
#478
Last Friday at 6:03 PM

Aaron Terr, Director of Public Advocacy, FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression): Warning to Albemarle County Public Schools.

Justin Davis, director of public affairs, National Rifle Association: Virginia Antigun Bills Advance.

John Reid, former candidate for Virginia Lt. Governor; host, The Reid Revolution: Redistricting Amendment.

Dr. Charles Battig, Policy Advisor, Heartland Institute; winner of the 2012 Schilling Show Citizen Patriot Award; member, Virginia Scientists and Engineers for Energy and Environment, and the CO2 Coalition (www.climateis.com): Exposing Climate Hysteria.

All this and more on a Freaky and Free Phone Friday...


The Schilling Show: Kerry Lutz, Congressman John McGuire, Dirk Nies
#477
03/11/2026

Kerry Lutz, recovering attorney; veteran financial broadcaster; author, America's Great Parking Scam: You've Been Robbed.

Congressman John McGuire (VA-05): Washington Update.

J. Dirk Nies, Ph.D.; scientist; author; and executive director, Floriescence Institute: The Maple Syrup Mystery and The Nies Formulation Update.

All this and more on a Wild Wednesday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Doug Ollivant, Daniel Schmid, Jesse Arm, Steven Mosher
#476
03/10/2026

Doug Ollivant, Republican for Congress (VA-07), introduces himself and the problems he'll try to solve in the 7th district.

Daniel Schmid, Associate Vice President of Legal Affairs, Liberty Counsel: Suing to Stop the Virginia Abortion Amendment

Jesse Arm, Vice president of external affairs, Manhattan Institute: Do Democrats Want to Be “Normal?”

Steven Mosher, president, Population Research Institute ; author, The Devil and Communist China: Trump, Iran, Venezuela, and China.

All this and more on a Turbo Tuesday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Clara Belle Wheeler, Jim Lark
#475
03/09/2026

Dr. Clara Belle Wheeler, cabinet member, Virginia Fair Elections; former member State Board of Elections: Understanding the elections of playing field.

Dr. Jim Lark, secretary of the Jefferson Area Libertarians, former national chair of the Libertarian Party: The Push for Higher Taxes.

All this and more on a Manic Monday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Luke Niforatos, Erika Sanzi, Amanda Chase (3/3/26)
#474
03/09/2026

Luke Niforatos, executive vice-president, Smart Approaches to Marijuana: Guns and Pot before SCOTUS.

Erika Sanzi, Senior Director of Communications, Defending Education: These People ARE Crazy.

Sen. Amanda Chase, Virginia’s Honey Badger: Richmond Update.

All this and more on a Turbo Tuesday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Bob Good, Eric Peters, Rolene Marks (3/2/26)
#473
03/09/2026

Congressman Emeritus Bob Good; former chair, House Freedom Caucus; host, Good for America Podcast: DC Swamp Update.

Eric Peters, automobile journalist; founder and proprietor, EPAutos.com: Massive Costs of EV Fever.

Rolene Marks, Israel special correspondent: Iran War Update.

All this and more on a Manic Monday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Jason Perry, Bonner Cohen, Scott Schara (3/6/26)
#472
03/06/2026

Jason Perry, former Navy SEAL, SWAT Team member, Pastor, Christian Forge Church: Staying Safe in a High Threat World.

Bonner Cohen, PhD, senior policy analyst, Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow; senior policy advisor, Heartland Institute: Virginia Returns to RGGI.

Scott Schara, Grace’s dad; author, Is the Government Legally Killing Us?

All this and more on a Freaky and Free Phone Friday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Lloyd Snook, Mark Hancock
#471
03/05/2026

City Councilor Lloyd Snook joins for a word on the budget, Walker Elementary, and the latest on the Zoning ordinance in Charlottesville.

Mark Hancock, CEO, Trail Life USA: Sec. Hegseth Commends Trail Life.

All this and more on a Wild Wednesday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Kiersten Pels, Kris Ullman, Janatan Sayeh
#470
02/27/2026

Kiersten Pels, RNC National Press Secretary: SOTU Recap.

Kris Ullman, president, The Eagle Forum: The SAVE Act.

Janatan Sayeh, research analyst, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies: Iran, Israel, and the United States.

All this and more on a Freaky and Free Phone Friday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Alan Swinger, Michael Lucci, Alvin Lui
#469
02/26/2026

Alan Swinger, Captain, US Navy (Ret.): US Military Preparedness.

Michael Lucci, CEO and founder, State Armor: CCP and Transnational Repression.

Alvin Lui, president, Courage is a Habit: Legacy Media Truth Failures.

All this and more on a Throwdown Thursday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Patrick Sheridan, Melanie Lucero, Bryce Reeves, Richard Lang
#468
02/25/2026

Lieutenant Patrick Sheridan, Patrol Division K9 Unit; long-time Bloodhound K9 handler, Louisa County Sheriff’s Office: Bloodhound Training Seminar.

Melanie Lucero for Congress (VA-05), stops by to share her campaign platform.

Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-28): Richmond Update.

Richard Lang, Ufologist; researcher; investigator; author, UAP Incidents: First Responders Guide.

All this and more on a Wild Wednesday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Rolene Marks, Steve Haner, Joanna Hairabedian
#467
02/24/2026

Rolene Marks, Israel correspondent: Live from Israel.

Steve Haner, senior Fellow for Environment and Energy Policy, Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy: Virginia Budget Overview.

Joanna Hairabedian, transformation mentor; author, From Solo to Soulmate — Break the Cycle. Attract the One. Rewrite Your Love Story.

All this and more on a Turbo Tuesday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Michael O'Neill, Michael Letts, Joel Gardener
#466
02/23/2026

Michael O’Neill, Vice President of Legal Affairs, Landmark Legal Foundation: SCOTUS Docket Review.

Michael Letts, Founder, President, and CEO of InVest USA; 30-years law enforcement experience:  Cartel Violence Erupts in Puerto Vallarta

Joel Gardner, president, The Jefferson Council and 1970 UVA alumnus and 1974 master's graduate: The Search for Transparency at UVA.

All this and more on a Manic Monday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Mykel Barthelemy, Rhyen Staley, Kevin Mooney
#466
02/23/2026

Mykel Barthelemy, Conservative News Commentator; Author; and Former US Congressional Candidate: DC Politics Update

Rhyen Staley, director of research, Defending Education: Radical Training Guidebook for Students Uncovered.

Kevin Mooney, investigative reporter; author, Climate Porn: How and Why Anti-Population Zealots Fabricate Science while Targeting American Capitalism, Freedom and Independence.

All this and more on a Freaky and Free Phone Friday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Phillip Riese, Bryce Reeves, Patrick Dorinson
#465
02/19/2026

Philip Riese, chair, Albemarle County Republican Committee: ACRC New Leadership.

Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-28): General Assembly Update.

Patrick Dorinson, speaker, commentator, author, The Common Sense Cowboy’s Guide to Life: Stories from the Old Guy at the End of the Bar.

All this and more on a Throwdown Thursday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Jeremy Liff, Neil Williamson
#464
02/18/2026

Dr. Jeremy M. Liff, board-certified neurologist; leading neuro-researcher: Five Habits that can Cause Long-Term Brain Damage.

Neil Williamson, Executive Director, Free Enterprise Forum (www.freeenterpriseforum.org): Local Development Update.

All this and more on a Wild Wednesday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Todd Gathje, John McGuire, J. Budziszewski
#463
02/17/2026

Todd Gathje, vice president of government relations, The Family Foundation of Virginia: General Assembly Update.

Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), returns to the show at last.

J. Budziszewski, professor of government, philosophy, and civic leadership, University of Texas at Austin; author, Pandemic of Lunacy: How to Think Clearly When Everyone Around You Seems Crazy.

All this and more on a Turbo Tuesday Edition of The Schilling Show


The Schilling Show: Thomas C. Jenkinson, Tammy Duffy, Fred Lucas, Amanda Chase
#462
02/16/2026

Thomas C. Jenkinson, former public-school teacher; Christian college faculty; and Christian minister; author, America: The Biblical Foundation Revealed: Celebrating George Washington and President’s Day.

Tammy Duffy, a grieving mother who lost her 18-yr old daughter Kaitlyn to a drunk and drugged driver in May of 2017; National Ambassador volunteer, Mothers Against Drunk Driving or MADD: Legislative Concerns in Virginia.

Fred Lucas, chief news correspondent and manager of the Investigative Reporting Project, The Daily Signal; author, “The Myth of Voter Suppression”: Blacklisting Conservative Media Pushback.

Sen. Amanda Chase, Virginia’s Honey Badger: Richmond Update.

All...


The Schilling Show: Alvin Lui, Charles Battig
#461
02/13/2026

Alvin Lui, president, Courage is a Habit: Legal Liability for Student Walkouts.

Dr. Charles Battig, Policy Advisor, Heartland Institute; winner of the 2012 Schilling Show Citizen Patriot Award; member, Virginia Scientists and Engineers for Energy and Environment, and the CO2 Coalition (www.climateis.com) dispels climate myths.

All this and more on a Freaky and Free Phone Friday edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Joe Lavorgna, Bob Morris, Jim Lark
#460
02/12/2026

Joe Lavorgna, senior economic advisor, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Trump Economy Overview.

Col. Bob Morris (Retired); VMI class of ’79: VMI Under Attack.

Dr. Jim Lark, secretary of the Jefferson Area Libertarians, former national chair of the Libertarian Party: Trump Report Card from a Libertarian Perspective.

All this and more on a Throwdown Thursday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Ira Mehlman, Richard Harris, Dirk Nies
#459
02/11/2026

Ira Mehlman, Media Director, Federation for American Immigration Reform: (www.fairus.org) Immigration Update.

Richard Harris, executive director, Truth & Liberty; founder, Richard Harris Ministries: California violated federal law over gender secrecy policy.

J. Dirk Nies, Ph.D.; scientist in residence; author; and executive director, Floriescence Institute: What a fearfully and wonderfully made human being can achieve (and AI cannot).

All this and more on a Wild Wednesday edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Gregory Wrightstone, Justin Keener, Alex McFarland
#458
02/10/2026

Gregory Wrightstone, geologist; author, Inconvenient Facts and A Very Convenient Warming; executive director, C02 Coalition: Virginia Climate Policy Disaster.

Justin Keener, board member, Council on Criminal Justice; president, Americans for Public Safety: US Murder Rate Plummets.

Dr. Alex McFarland, founder and president of Alex McFarland Ministries; youth, religion and culture expert; radio and TV host; Director of Worldview, Charis Bible College; author: 100 Bible Questions and Answers on Prophecy and the End Times.

All this and more on a Turbo Tuesday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Marlon Marrache, Fred Lucas, Amanda Chase
#457
02/09/2026

Marlon Marrache, Retired Public Information Officer and Internal Affairs Sergeant, Los Angeles Police Department: Insights on the Nancy Guthrie Abduction.

Fred Lucas, chief news correspondent and manager of the Investigative Reporting Project, The Daily Signal; author, “The Myth of Voter Suppression”: FBI Election Raid in Georgia.

Sen. Amanda Chase, Virginia’s Honey Badger: Richmond Swamp Update.

All this and more on a Manic Monday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Jason Perry, Brian Morgenstern, Captain Darrell Byers
#456
02/06/2026

Jason Perry, former Navy SEAL, SWAT Team member, Pastor, Christian Forge Church: Our Stolen Christian Warrior Heritage.

Brian Morgenstern, Head of Public Policy, RiotPlatforms; Former Deputy White House Press Secretary: Trump Economy 400 Days In .

Captain Darrell Byers (Albemarle County Police Department, Ret.): A Life in Law Enforcement.

All this and more on a Freaky and Free Phone Friday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: The Barbers of C-Ville, Steve Haner, Ben Beliles and James Condon, Dan Elash (02/05/26)
#455
02/05/2026

The Barbers of C-ville, Robby Gough, tenor [pronounced GAWF]; Tom Guterbock, lead [GOO-ter-bock]; Dan van Leer, baritone; George Fletcher, bass: Jeffersonland Chorus Singing Valentines.

Steve Haner, senior Fellow for Environment and Energy Policy, Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy: Winter Storm Fern Showed Us Wind and solar are inadequate.   

Ben Beliles, attorney; and Dr. James Condon, plaintiff: A Legal Battle for Free Speech UPDATE.

Dr. Dan Elash, life, relationship, and business coach: Thriving in the midst of a turbulent world.

All this and more on a Throwdown Thursday edition of The Sc...


The Schilling Show: Dori Zook, Michael Heavner, Tyler O'Neil, Victor Morris
#454
02/04/2026

Dori Zook: Old Order kidnapping and murder conspiracy.

Michael Heavner, chairman, Nelson County GOP: Resolutions Adopted.

Tyler O’Neil, senior editor, The Daily Signal; author, Making Hate Pay and The Woketopus: Detransitioner Court Victory.

Victor Morris, founder, Truth Builders: The Nature of Evil.

All this and more on a Wild Wednesday Edition of The Schilling Show


The Schilling Show: Roger Mathias, Mark Schmitz, John Commerford, Amanda Chase (2/3/26)
#453
02/03/2026

Roger Mathias, president, Fraternal Order of Police, Thompson-Hall Lodge #5: Concerns Over Gov. Spanberger.

Mark Schmitz, Gold Star father; founder, The Freedom 13: Supporting Veterans and First Responders.

John Commerford, Executive Director, NRA Institute for Legislative Action: Virginia Democrats Pursue Extreme Anti-Gun Agenda.

 Sen. Amanda Chase, Virginia’s Honey Badger: Richmond Update.

All this and more on a Turbo Tuesday Edition of The Schilling Show


The Schilling Show: Bob Good, Melody Day and Caleb Xie, Drew Thomas Allen
#452
02/02/2026

Congressman Emeritus Bob Good; former chair, House Freedom Caucus; host, Good for America Podcast: DC swamp update.

Melody Day, music instructor, DaySong Studio; Caleb Xie, Wednesday Music Club Competition Winner (mother, Wen Xie): Sharing the Gift of Music.

Drew Thomas Allen, political commentator; publicist; author, For Christ and Country: The Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk.

All this and more on a Manic Monday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Hank Perritt, Adrienne Eichner, Steven Mosher
#451
01/30/2026

 Hank Perritt, attorney; former law school professor: Virginia Redistricting Amendment.

Adrienne Eichner, photographer; clean water and air activist; community advocate through Charlottesville Watch: Fluoride, Water, and Environmental Concerns.

Steven Mosher, China expert; President, Population Research Institute: China’s Energy and Reputation Squeeze.

All this and more on a Freaky and Free Phone Friday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Victoria Cobb, Alvin Lui, Brent Johnson
#450
01/29/2026

Victoria Cobb, president, The Family Foundation of Virginia: Democrats Attack Private Schools.

Alvin Lui, president, Courage is a Habit; parental rights advocate: Government Taking Kids from Parents Who Oppose Gender Transition.

Brent Johnson, founder, Freedom Bound International; host, the Global Freedom Report; author, The American Sovereign: Sovereignty and Freedom in Today’s America.

All this and more on a Throwdown Thursday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Steve Haner, Kristan Hawkins, Joe Bishop-Henchman, Jim Dillenbeck
#449
01/28/2026

Steve Haner, senior Fellow for Environment and Energy Policy, Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy: Democrats tax tsunami.

Kristan Hawkins, president, Students for Life Action: Virginia’s Dangerous Abortion Amendment.

Joe Bishop-Henchman, Executive Vice President, National Taxpayers Union Foundation; tax lawyer; author: Tips for Successful State Tax Reform.

Jim Dillenbeck, Rio District representative, Albemarle County School Board: Schools and Education Report Card a. Observations i. Getting up to speed. 

All this and more on a Wild Wednesday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: John Reid, Krisan Marotta, Joel Gardener
#448
01/27/2026

John Reid, former LG candidate; host, The Reid Revolution Podcast: Richmond Update.

Krisan Marotta, host, Wednesday in the Word podcast; author, Start Strong: A New Believer’s Guide to Christianity.

Joel Gardner, president, The Jefferson Council and 1970 UVA alumnus and 1974 master's graduate: UVA in the News (or not). 

All this and more on a Turbo Tuesday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Tyler O'Neil, Grover Norquist, Graham Summers
#447
01/23/2026

Tyler O’Neil, senior editor, The Daily Signal; author, Making Hate Pay and The Woketopus: Anti-ICE Church Invasion.

Grover Norquist, founder and president, Americans for Tax Reform: Virginia Democrats Pushing Massive Tax Increases.

Cville Right Now Editor in Chief Mike Barber joins the show to share with you the resources the website provides in the event of an oncoming weather emergency.

Graham Summers, MBA, world-renowned expert in central bank policy; author, Into the Abyss, and The Everything Bubble: Economic and Financial Update.

All this and more on a Freaky and Free Ph...


The Schilling Show: Patricia Beahr, Terry Wilcox, Art Del Cueto, Amanda Chase (1/21/26)
#446
01/23/2026

Patricia Beahr, director of government relations, Home Educators Association of Virginia: Homeschool Update.

Terry Wilcox, co-founder and chief mission officer, Patients Rising: Understanding Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan.

Art Del Cueto, former Border Patrol agent; Border Security Advisor, Federation for American Immigration Reform: Combatting Anti-ICE Hysteria.

Sen. Amanda Chase, Virginia’s Honey Badger: General Assembly Update.

All this and more on a Wild Wednesday Edition of The Schilling Show


The Schilling Show: Brian Festa, Neil Williamson
#445
01/22/2026

Brian Festa, civil rights attorney; President & Co-Founder, We The Patriots USA: Vaccines, Schedules, and Liability.

Neil Williamson, Executive Director, Free Enterprise Forum (www.freeenterpriseforum.org), with the latest on local development news.

All this and more on a Throwdown Thursday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Tim Beard, Tom Rawlings, Carolyn Gorman, Larry Freeborg
#444
01/20/2026

Tim Beard, former CIA clandestine operative; Captain (Ret.) US Marine Corps; Look Twice: Your Guide to Staying Safe in an Unsafe World.

Tom Rawlings, policy director, State Shield: State-Level National Security Efforts.

Carolyn Gorman, Paulson Policy Analyst, Manhattan Institute: Universal Mental Health Screenings in Schools.

Larry Freeborg, author, Always At Choice: Strategies for Moving on After the Death of a Spouse or Life Trauma.

All this and more on a Turbo Tuesday Edition of The Schilling Show.


The Schilling Show: Club America at WAHS, Allan Stam
#443
01/16/2026

The officers of Club America at WAHS stop by to discuss the big distinction they earned thanks to their hard work!

Allan Stam, professor of Public Policy and Politics at the University of Virginia, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy: Geo-political Update.

All this and more on a Freaky and Free Phone Friday edition of The Schilling Show.