The Reid Revolution with John Reid

Happy Tuesday, "RevFam"! With John in D.C. for King Charles' visit, Dan takes over hosting duties -- and for longer than anticipated with a no-show guest. During an extended and inevitably impromptu monologue, Dan reflects on Virginia's Redistricting referendum (saying that the end result is what democracy looks like, which is why democracy isn't good) and dissects some of our common political labels, showcasing the inherent weakness of many that we adhere to while decrying the need for better ones. Enjoy!

Happy Monday, "RevFam"; today on the show, we discuss Saturday's aborted White House Correspondents Dinner, on account of yet another assassination attempt against President Trump. Additionally, we talk about the hearing that took place this morning at the Virginia Supreme Court regarding Virginia Redistricting. Our guests are former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen and attorney and RNC Committeewoman for Virginia Patti Lyman. Enjoy!

Happy Friday, "RevFam"! Today, we welcome our good friend Tim Anderson back to the show, for a conversation about not only the Virginia Redistricting, but also the recent, violence-inspired curfews in Virginia Beach. Enjoy!

Happy Thursday, "RevFam"! Today on the show, seredipitously, Charlottesville-area broadcaster Joe Thomas joins us, to talk more about the lawsuit against the Southern Poverty Law Center and the events of 2017 in C-ville (which Joe witnessed firsthand). Enjoy!

Well . . . hard to be happy on this particular Wednesday, RevFam -- but the show goes on. John welcomes both DecideSmart's Bob Holsworth and RNC Committeewoman for Virginia Patti Lyman to analyze yesterday's win for Virginia Redistricting, and what the win means for Virginia and the nation going forward. Stay strong!

Happy Tuesday, Revolutionaries! Today on the show, we talk about the final day of voting on Virginia Redistricting -- with guests Jason Miyares and pollster John McLaughlin. Plus, as usual: "The Best (and Worst) of the Internet!" Enjoy!

Happy Monday, Revolutionaries!!! On the eve of Election Day for the Virginia Redistricting referendum, John continues to talk about what's at stake -- inviting former Virginia Delegate Mark Earley Jr. on the show for a discussion thereabout. John also addresses what Zohran Mamdani is trying to do in New York -- and how that parallels what other statists in the Democrat Party want for this country. Enjoy the show -- and get out and vote before it's too late!

Happy Friday, Revolutionaries!!! As we enter the final stretch of voting on Virginia Redistricting, John welcomes both Congressman Rob Wittman and WRVA's Jeff Katz to the 'cast, to get their thoughts on this crucial referendum. Additionally, John and Dan continue to reflect on the Justin Fairfax story and discuss the extent to which humor is useful in social commentary. Enjoy!

Happy "Friday Eve," Revolutionaries; today on the show, John reflects on the news out of Northern Virginia that the state's former Lieutenant Governor, Justin Fairfax, killed his wife and then himself overnight last night. Additionally, John talks to 2A Advocate Micah Goodman about Virginia Democrats' crusade against gun ownership, and then John & Dan wrap up the show with more philosophical conversation. Enjoy!

Happy Tuesday, Revolutionaries!!! Today on the show, John reflects on Governor Abigail Spanberger's verdicts regarding General Assembly bills and the Eric Swalwell saga. Joining him is our frequent guest, attorney and former Virginia Delegate Tim Anderson. John also simulcasts with The Rob Carson Show for an appearance thereon midway through the podcast. Last and probably least, Dan joins John for a discussion about "The Best (and/or Worst) of the Internet!" Enjoy!

Happy Monday, Revolutionaries!!! Today on the show, John welcomes Huw Shakeshaft back to the show -- for a conversation about the principal topic of the week: Operation Epic Fury. Did the Trump Administration go too far? Not far enough? Has the time come to bail -- or should the Administration stay the course and finish the job (if possible)? John and Huw discuss. Plus, John and Dan reflect on "The Best (and Worst) of the Internet!" Enjoy!

Happy Friday, Revolutionaries!!! Today on the show, John welcomes former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell to the show, so as to hear his thoughts on the Democrats' redistricting initiative. (Both John and Governor McDonnell are on their way to Giles County for a GOP dinner tonight.) Additionally, John weighs in on some pundits gone astray, Melania's plea of innocence regarding Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking ring, and Operation Epic Fury. Enjoy!!!

Happy "Friday Eve," Revolutionaries!!! Today on the show, we continue to discuss Operation Epic Fury and Virginia Redistricting. In addition, John welcomes Advancing American Freedom Senior Legal Fellow Amy Swearer to the show for an in-depth analysis of birthright citizenship. Enjoy!!!

Happy "Hump Day," Revolutionaries!!! Today on the show, we continue to talk about the two topics dominating the news: Virginia Redistricting and Operation Epic Fury. John's guests are Jill Biden's former Press Secretary Michael LaRosa and former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen. Enjoy!

Happy Monday, Revolutionaries! Today on the show, John talks more about the Virginia Redistricting initiative and Operation Epic Fury. Joining him in the conversation are former Virginia Governor and Ambassador to Europe Jim Gilmore, and then attorney and former Virginia Delegate Tim Anderson. Enjoy!

Happy "Friday Eve," Revolutionaries! Today on the show, John reflects on President Trump's Epic Fury-themed national address from last night, as well as on the NASA launch of the shuttle Artemis. Dr. Torstey Trey joins the show to discuss the underreported phenomenon of forced organ harvesting, and U.S. Senate candidate Mark Moran talks to John about Virginia Redistricting, the Senate campaign, and Mark Warner's fitness for office at this point. Finally, of course, John and Dan close out the show with further analysis of President Trump's speech and the pulse of America's electorate. Enjoy!

Happy "Hump Day," Revolutionaries! We begin today with talk about Operation Epic Fury and what needs to happen for the mission to be a success. Additionally, John welcomes to the show former Virginia State Senator Joe Morrissey -- who has recently written an op/ed about his opposition to the Democrats' redistricting initiative. John and Joe discuss the essay, as well as Joe's prediction about what will happen with the vote and court challenges to the referendum. Finally, of course, John and Dan discuss "The Best (and Worst) of the Internet" -- and the two reflect on the abridgments...

Happy Tuesday, Revolutionaries!  Today, John continues to talk about last weekend's "No Kings" rallies around the country.  He also talks about Trans Day of Visibility (which is today).  Furthermore -- ahead of a visit to night to Hampden-Sydney College, John talks to its College Republicans President, Drew DiMeglio, about Gen Z's reaction to Virginia Democrats' redistricting initiative.  Finally, John and Dan close the show with a "Best of the Internet" roundup.  Enjoy!

Happy Monday, Revolutionaries!  On today's show, John reflects on the folly of this past weekend's nationwide "No Kings" rallies, and he discusses a proposal to pause Virginia's gas tax with State Senator Ryan McDougle.  Additionally, John and Dan react to the latest "Baby Trump" video.  Enjoy!

Joining John today is longtime Virginia State Senator and Republican Leader Ryan McDougle -- who talks to John about his proposal for a 90-day moratorium on Virginia's gas tax while the ripple effects of Operation Epic Fury continue to drive up the price of oil.

Happy Friday, Fam! Today on the show, we welcome two guests: (1) Tim Anderson (of course), who reflects on the recently concluded 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session, and (2) another good friend of ours -- Cindy Creasy, who tells us all about the upcoming 2026-2027 Broadway in Richmond season. (Some good shows heading our way here!) Finally, John and Dan close the show by discussing the passing of the incomparable Chuck Norris (allegedly . . . #chucknorrisfacts) and by surveying -- "The Best (and Worst) of the Internet!" Enjoy!

Also this AM, we check in with our dear friend, Broadway in Richmond's Cindy Creasy -- who debriefs us about the upcoming 2026-2027 Broadway in Richmond season. (Quite a few good shows heading Central Virginia's way!!!)

Joining us as he usually does on a Friday morning is friend of the show Tim Anderson. Tim and John reflect on the now-adjourned 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session, discussing the key takeaways from the legislature's time in Richmond.

Happy "Friday Eve," Fam! Today on the show, we continue to talk about the week's hot topics: redistricting, immigration, crime, etc. Former Marine Colby Barrett joins the show, to talk about Operation Epic Fury, as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine. Finally, John and Dan close the show and present "The Best (and Worst) of the Internet!" Enjoy!

Our guest today is former U.S. Marine Colby Barrett, who is executive producer of a new documentary entitled A Faith Under Siege, about the persecution of Christians in wartime Ukraine. John and Colby discuss the film, as well as the Trump Administration's progress in Iran.

Our first guest this morning is Jewish activist Leonard Gold, who is the Executive Producer of the new documentary Blind Spot, which exposes the extent to which Anti-Semitism is prevalent on college campuses here in America. John and Lenny discuss the new film and what to do about the rise of Jewish Hate in the U.S.

Happy "Hump Day," all! Today on the show, we continue to "play the hits" -- discussing Democrat-proposed gerrymandering, Operation Epic Fury, the spread of Muslim influence in the West, and violence on the rise in America's (inevitably leftist-run) cities. Leonard Gold, executive producer of the new documentary Blind Spot, joins us -- to discuss the phenomenon of Anti-Semitism on America's college campuses; and John talks to longtime Virginia political activist David Botkins both about current events and his new consulting venture. Finally, John and Dan close out the show, not only with "The Best of the Internet!", but also...

Additionally this morning, longtime political activist David Botkins joins the show. John and David talk about his new entrepreneurial venture: Botkins Strategies, a political consulting firm.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Broadcast Fam! Today on the show, John -- on location in Virginia Beach -- discusses the rising tide of violence and crime in American society, calling upon political leaders to refuse to tolerate incivility. Gun rights advocate and activist Micah Goodman joins John for a conversation about the Second Amendment, as well as Islamic culture, and then Dan of course joins John to close the show and present . . . "The Best of the Internet!" Enjoy, gang!

Joining John today is 2A advocate and activist Micah Goodman; the two of them discuss gun rights, as well as the incivility on display in Islamic culture.

Finally, Dan joins John to close out the show and discuss -- "The Best of the Internet!"

On today's show, following what seem like the obligatory technical difficulties, we welcome activist Scott Presler to the show. John talks to Scott about the SAVE Act; Virginia redistricting; and his new book, The Persistence, available for purchase now wherever books are sold! (Afterward, John and Dan close the show with "The Best (and Worst) of the Internet!"

Happy Friday, Broadcast Fam! Today on the show, John talks about yesterday's active shooter on the campus of Old Dominion University, explaining what we can infer about Radical Islam due to such occurrences. Additionally, we play interviews with Tim Anderson and Karen Hamilton, respectively, before closing the show with banter between John and Dan. Enjoy -- and try to have a good weekend, everybody!

Joining John today is attorney and former Virginia Delegate Tim Anderson, for his regularly scheduled weekly appearance on The Reid Revolution. John and Tim discuss the latest news regarding the Democrats' redistricting initiative, and Tim discusses the conclusion to the 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session.

Today, we also run an interview with new Virginia Delegate Karen Hamilton, who talks about the conclusion of the 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session and reflects on her first year at the State Capitol.

Summary

Happy "Friday Eve," Broadcast Fam! Today, John and Dan discuss social decline, lawlessness, and the importance of standards in community safety and culture. The RR twosome highlights issues like crime, law enforcement, gerrymandering, and social values, emphasizing the need for responsible leadership. Our guests are Huw Shakeshaft and Mark Earley Jr. Enjoy!

Sound Bites

"116 miles an hour is reckless driving."

"Lawlessness is only going to get worse."

"Law enforcement is not the problem."

Chapters

00:00 Weather Reflections and Personal Growth

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Also this AM, John catches up with former Virginia Delegate Mark Earley Jr. -- both about the Democrats' gerrymandering proposal and their initiatives this winter at the General Assembly.

Our first guest this Thursday is the always colorful, frequently provocative Huw Shakeshaft, our good friend of the show. As usual, Huw pulls no punches -- in a conversation with John predominantly about Operation Epic Fury and the spread of Muslim influence in the Western World.

Happy "Hump Day," Fam! Today on the show, John, broadcasting from Northern (")Virginia("), continues to criticize Democrat gerrymandering, expresses outrage over a sleeping tax on mattresses that Virginia Democrats just pushed through the General Assembly, and offers his ongoing support for Operation Epic Fury. Our guests are Washington Examiner columnist David Harsanyi and former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell. Enjoy!

Finally this AM, John talks to former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, who offers his reactions to the Virginia Redistricting initiative and Virginia Democrats' agenda for the Old Dominion now that they have control over the state government.