Richmond's Morning News

On today's show, we discuss birthright citizenship, ICE protests & arrests, City of Richmond dysfunction, the Dems' "Move Forward" strategy, and War in Ukraine. Our guests are Tonya J. Powers, Ryan Schmelz, and Jim Gilmore. Enjoy!

In our first hour, we discuss the birthright citizenship case now before the Supreme Court -- and we give you "Five Things" that you need to know today. . . .

In our second hour, we discuss the protests and arrests at the ICE detention center in Newark -- and revisit the City Hall-related fireworks from yesterday's show.

In our third hour, we hear about the Dems' strategy to "move forward" from 2024, and we contemplate the contingencies of faltering negotiations regarding the War in Ukraine. (Plus, we check on the markets with Greer Financial's Michael Greer.)

In our final hour, we continue to talk about dysfunction in Richmond City government.

Happy "Friday Eve"!!! We start the show by telling you "Five Things" that you need to know to start your Thursday. . . .

In our 6:30 half hour, we hear from Fox News' Tonya J. Powers, who previews oral arguments for the birthright citizenship case that's now before the Supreme Court.

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we hear from another Fox News reporter, Ryan Schmelz, who discusses the protests and arrests at the ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey.

In our 8:30 half hour, we have our weekly conversation with former Virginia Governor and Ambassador to Europe Jim Gilmore, who addresses the latest War in Ukraine news and talks about President Trump's ongoing Mideast trip.

On today's show, we revisit the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in Israel, discuss President Trump's Mideast Trip, and discuss the dysfunction in the City of Richmond. Our guests are Elise Silver, Jeff Katz, and Reva Trammell. Enjoy!

In our first hour, we revisit the massacre of October 7, 2023, in Israel, with Rich talking to one of his longtime friends about what she did afterward.

More of Rich's conversation with Elise Silver -- plus coverage of President Trump's trip to the Middle East.

You're gonna want to listen to this hour of the show. Just trust us.

In our final hour, we talk about our third hour (naturally).

We start the show by commenting on recent headlines from the City of Richmond. . . .

In our 6:30 half hour, we air Part One of our three-part interview with Rich's longtime friend Elise Silver, who volunteered to go to Israel to offer support after the massacre of October 7, 2023.

More of Rich's conversation with his friend Elise Silver

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, we talk to WRVA afternoon host Jeff Katz, who chats with Rich about jail reform in Richmond.

In our 8:30 half hour, City Councilwoman Reva Trammell joins the show, to discuss city payouts to deceased individuals and City Council's dismissal of the city's Inspector General, James Osuna. (Hold on to your butts!)

On today's show, we discuss Qatar's proposed gift to President Trump, Mexican cattle imports, ICE protests, Green City, U.S.-China trade negotiations, David Hogg, and -- apple pie! Our guests are Eben Brown, Tony Pham, Jonathan Spiers, and Terry Schilling. Enjoy!

In our first hour, we talk about the controversy regarding Qatar's offer to supply a plane to President Trump -- and we give you "Five Things" that you need to know to start your Tuesday. . . .

In our second hour, we discuss the suspension of Mexican cattle imports -- and the protests (and arrests) outside of an ICE facility in New Jersey.

In our third hour, we discuss the latest news regarding Henrico's Green City development, as well as ongoing trade talks between the U.S. and China.

In our final hour, we discuss the David Hogg controversy at the DNC, and we ask, on "National Apple Pie Day," where the best place is to get a slice of apple pie in Richmond.

To start with this Tuesday, we give you -- as we customarily do -- "Five Things" to start your workday. . . .

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, Fox News' Eben Brown calls in to the show, to discuss suspension of Mexican cattle imports.

In our 7:30 half hour, we hear from Tony Pham, who discusses the protests and arrests at an ICE facility in Newark, NJ.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, RICHMOND BIZSENSE reporter Jonathan Spiers calls in to the show, to discuss the latest news regarding the Green City development in Henrico.

In our 8:30 half hour, we talk to GOP strategist Terry Schilling, who also is the President of the American Principles Projecy. Rich and Terry discuss ongoing U.S.-China trade talks.

On today's show, we discuss U.S.-China trade-talk developments, Hamas' forthcoming release of Edan Alexander, an event commemorating BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION, President Trump's prescription drugs plans, and bipartisanship generally. Our guests are Brian Kilmeade, Bob McDonnell, and Delores McQuinn. Enjoy!

In our first hour, we discuss the 90-day pause on ratcheted-up tariffs between the U.S. and China -- and we give you "Five Things" to start your Monday. . . .

In our second hour, we have our weekly check-in with Fox's Brian Kilmeade and discuss Hamas' return of American hostage Edan Alexander.

In our third hour, we welcome Bob McDonnell and Delores McQuinn to the show, to discuss BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION; additionally, Rich addresses and advocates for the idea of bipartisanship. Plus, we check in on the markets with Greer Financial's Michael Greer.

In our final hour, we talk about prescription drugs -- and what President Trump may be doing to change the status quo.

We start the show -- and workweek -- by reflecting on Mother's Day celebrations *and* by giving you "Five Things" that you need to know today. . . .

Atop the 7 o'clock hour this Monday, we hear from Fox News' Brian Kilmeade, who talks about the latest headlines as we start the workweek.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, Delegate Delores McQuinn and former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell rejoin the show, to continue to promote an event at VCU this week commemorating BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION.

On today's show, we discuss the choice of a new Pope (the first-ever one from the United States!), Gen Z career priorities, Police Week, right to work policies, and weekend events. Our guests are Jonathan Savage, Paul Peters, Barry Knestout, Jeff Katz, George Allen, and Dave Saunders. Enjoy!

In our first hour, we discuss the selection of Chicago's Robert Prevost as the first-ever Pope from the United States. Additionally, we give you "Five Things" (well, six . . . ) that you need to know to start your Friday. . . .

In our second hour this Friday, we talk to podcaster Paul Peters about Gen Z job-seeking priorities -- and we discuss Pope Leo XIV with Richmond Bishop Barry Knestout.

In our penultimate hour for the day (and week!), we discuss Police Week with Jeff Katz and have our weekly conversation with George Allen.

In our final hour, we continue to talk about police (and military) themes -- and ask Dave Saunders what everybody can do for fun in and around Richmond this weekend.

We start the show by telling you "Five Things" (er, six!) that you need to know to begin your Friday. . . .

In our 6:30 half hour, Fox News' Jonathan Savage calls in to the show from Vatican City, to discuss the Catholic Church's election of Chicago's Robert Prevost as the new (and first-ever American) Pope.

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we talk to Paul Peters, host of the ON PURPOSE podcast. Paul and Rich discuss the prevalence among Gen Z-ers to prioritize a job that align with their ideological beliefs over one that pays more money.

In our 7:30 half hour, we hear from Richmond Bishop Barry Knestout, who discusses the selection of Chicago's Robert Prevost (now Leo XIV) as the new Pope.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, we check in with the titular host of THE JEFF KATZ SHOW -- Jeff Katz, who talks to Rich about Police Week.

In our 8:30 half hour, we have our weekly conversation with former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen, who talks about executive orders, right to work, and -- picking winning horse Sovereignty to win The Kentucky Derby!

Atop the 9 o'clock hour, Madison+Main's Dave Saunders calls in to the show, so as to tell us what we can do for fun in and around town on this Mother's Day weekend.

On today's show, we discuss Joe Biden's latest interview (with the BBC!), the efficacy of executive orders, the withdrawal of federal funds from Harvard due to Anti-Semitism, the city budget, the war in Ukraine, Jen Psaki's new role at MSNBC, and even the Virginia/Virginia Tech football "rivalry." Our guests are Jim Gilmore, Howard Gutman, Sarah Abubaker, and Nick Fondacaro. Enjoy!

In our first hour, we compare/contrast Joe Biden and President Trump through sound clips -- and we give you "Five Things" that you need to know to start your Thursday.