Richmond's Morning News

On today's show, we talk IMPRACTICAL JOKERS, ICE detentions in Chesterfield, city P-Cards, the Virginia War Memorial's Hill of Heroes, the Democrats' NYC mayoral candidate, a Planned Parenthood-related Supreme Court ruling, weekend events, historic Virginia sites, and MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE composer Lalo Schifrin (who died at the age of 93 yesterday). Our guests are Sal Vulcano, Mark Earley Jr. Danny Avula, Clay Mountcastle, George Allen, and Dave Saunders. Enjoy!

In our first hour this Friday, we give you "Five Things" that you need to know to start your day today -- and we talk to Impractial Joker Sal Vulcano about his trip to the River City this weekend!

In our second hour, we further discuss this week's protests about ICE detentions in Chesterfield, and we talk to Richmond Mayor Danny Avula about the results of a city audit regarding previously issued purchase cards.

In our penultimate hour not only for the day, but also for the week, we continue to promote the Virginia War Memorial's Hill of Heroes, and we talk to our good friend George Allen about yesterday's Supreme Court ruling and the Democrat nominee for Mayor of New York City.

We wrap up the show -- and week -- with talk about weekend events, historic sites in Virginia, and a tribute to MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE composer Lalo Schifrin (who died yesterday at the age of 93). P.S. Best version of the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE theme? This one: https://youtu.be/He1J2FxXX7A?si=lELN0pPNsIjEor3B

Happy Friday! We begin this AM, as usual, by telling you "Five Things" that you need to know to start your weekend. . . .

In our 6:30 half hour, we hear from none other than Sal Vulcano -- one of the members of the incomparable Impractical Jokers. Rich and Sal discuss his appearance in Richmond this weekend!

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we check in with Virginia Delegate and attorney Mark Earley Jr., who reflects on ICE-spawned detentions in Chesterfield County (and the protests thereagainst).

In our 7:30 half hour, we check in with Richmond Mayor Danny Avula, who talks to Rich about the findings of the city's recent P(urchase)-card audit. . . .

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, we check in with the Virginia War Memorial's Dr. Clay Mountcastle, who, like Ben King yesterday, discusses the Memorial's Hill of Heroes (the staging for which is now underway).

In our 8:30 half hour this Friday, we hear from the person who almost always joins at this point in the week: former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen. Governor Allen and Rich discuss the Supreme Court's Planned Parenthood-related ruling yesterday, as well as the Democrats' Socialist nominee for New York City Mayor.

Atop the 9 o'clock hour, we welcome to the show our final guest for the day (and week!): Madison+Main's "Chief Idea Officer," Dave Saunders -- who tells us what we can do for fun around town this hot, hot weekend!

On today's show, we continue to discuss international affairs, preview the Virginia War Memorial's Hill of Heroes, air conditioning tips, and Boss Hogg from THE DUKES OF HAZZARD (LOL). Our guests are Ben Hill, Hugh Joyce, Jim Gilmore, and Mark Warner. Enjoy!

In our first hour, as we struggle with technical difficulties (grrr), we tell you several things that you need to know this Thursday, and we learn about the Hill of Heroes at the Virginia War Memorial.

In our second hour, we talk about air conditioning tips to beat this crazy heat!

In our third hour, we hear from consecutive Virginia governors -- Jim Gilmore and Mark Warner -- about international affairs. . . .

In our fourth hour, we hear more from Jim Gilmore, and we discuss some amazing facts about Sorrell Booke, who played Boss Hogg on THE DUKES OF HAZZARD.

Happy "Friday Eve"! We start the show today by giving you "Five Things" -- well, make that four things -- that you need to know this morning.

Struggling with tech difficulties this morning -- so please forgive the fact that the system did not properly record the first half-minute of our interview with Ben King -- who joined us in our 6:30 half hour to discuss the Virginia War Memorial's Hill for Heroes.

In our 7:30 half hour, we welcome none other than James River Air's Hugh Joyce to the show; Rich and Hugh talk about important air-conditioning guidelines amid this summer heat wave.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, we hear from former Virginia Governor and Ambassador to Europe Jim Gilmore for (the first part of) his weekly appearance on the show. To begin with, Rich and Governor Gilmore discuss President Trump's trip to the NATO conference in Europe.

In our 8:30 half hour, U.S. Senator Mark Warner once again calls in to the show, to discuss the conflict between Iran and Israel in the Middle East.

More of our weekly conversation with Jim Gilmore . . .

On today's show, we continue to follow the latest news regarding Iran-Israel, discuss the City P-Card Audit, contemplate a California bill that could subject ICE agents to doxing, and examine the key factors to a good night's sleep. Our guests are Rob Wittman, Eben Brown, and Greg Trzcinski. Enjoy!

In our first hour, we give you "Five Things" that you need to know to start your Wednesday -- and discuss the just-released P-Card-related audit of the City of Richmond.

In our second hour this morning, we continue to focus on the week's top story: the Iran-Israel conflict in the Mideast.

In our penultimate hour, we hear from Fox's Eben Brown about a proposed law in California, and we ask the Original Mattress Factory's Greg Trzcinski about the keys to a good night's sleep. . . .

We close the show by answering the question: What's the stupidest thing that you'll hear today? . . .

Hump Daaaaay! We start the show, naturally, by telling you "Five Things" that you need to know this Wednesday morning. . . .

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we hear from Congressman Rob Wittman, who discusses Operation Midnight Hammer and the failed attempt to impeach President Trump.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, Fox's Eben Brown calls in to the show, to address a proposed California law, whereby ICE officers would have to identify themselves on duty, thereby subjecting themselves to doxing.

In our 8:30 half hour, we welcome a special guest: the Original Mattress Factory's Greg Trzcinski, who talks to Rich about the importance of good, restful/REM sleep.

We start the show by rolling with the breaking news punches -- thereby giving you "Five Things" that you need to know to begin your Tuesday (at least as of now!).

On today's show, we discuss the news that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, the news that Israel and Iran have purportedly violated the ceasefire, and the extreme temperatures that make us feel as though we are on fire. Our guests are David Grasso, Reid Rasner, Matt DiNardo, and Jennifer McClellan. Enjoy!

In our first hour, we discuss the breaking news that Iran has purportedly violated the new ceasefire agreement overnight. . . .

In our second hour, we continue to assess the situation in the Mideast, following a breakdown between Israel and Iran.

In our penultimate hour, we hear from President Trump following the disruption to the Mideast ceasefire, and we turn our attention to the extreme heat currently plaguing Central Virginia.

In our fourth hour, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan offers the Democrat perspective on the Iran-Israel breaking news, and we ask, amid this week's extreme heat: How much water is enough water to drink?

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, political analyst David Grasso joins the show to discuss the ever-evolving Iran-Israel conflict -- and Russia's apparent offer of support to Iran.

In our 7:30 half hour, we continue to discuss the morning's latest breaking news -- that the ceasefire between Iran and Israel is already in jeopardy. Friend of the show Reid Rasner, of Rasner Media, joins the show for a conversation about the subject with Rich.

In our 8:30 half hour, and with temperatures already at about 1,000 degrees, we welcome 8NEWS Chief Meteorologist Matt DiNardo to the show, to talk about the extreme heat and what folks can do to contend with it.

In our 9 o'clock hour, Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan calls in to the show, to give her two cents about everything that's transpired between Israel, Iran, and the U.S. in the last few days.

On this "Mindset Monday," we talk about "Operation Midnight Hammer," Jason Miyares' re-election campaign, and the effect of social media on children and teens. Our guests are Rich's friend "Dr. Jake," Brian Kilmeade, Eben Brown, Jason Miyares, and Dean Beckloff. Enjoy!

In our first hour, we discuss "Operation Midnight Hammer" (i.e., America's strike against Iran's nuclear facilities) and ask why visualization is so important to personal success.

In our second hour, we continue to converse about "Operation Midnight Hammer" and we review yesterday's Sunday Shows.

In our penultimate hour, we hear about the Mideast's reaction to Operation Midnight Hammer, and we ask Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares about his bid for re-election this year.

In our final hour, we reflect on the effect of social media on children and ask: What's the stupidest thing that you'll hear today?

Happy Monday, gang! We begin this morning by reviewing "Operation Midnight Hammer" -- and by giving you "Five Things" that you need to know to start your workweek.

In the latest installment of "Mindset Monday," Dr. Jake and Rich talk about the importance of visualizing success.

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we have our weekly conversation with Fox News' Brian Kilmeade, who reacts to President Trump's strike against Iran Saturday night.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, we hear from Fox News' Eben Brown, who reports on the Mideast reaction to "Operation Midnight Hammer" over the weekend.