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On today's show, we focus -- almost exclusively -- on last night's late-breaking news: that Israel has launched an offensive against Iran (entitled "Operation Rising Lion"). Our full slate of guests is Rob Wittman, Tonya J. Powers, Howard Gutman, Jeff Katz, Eben Brown, George Allen, Jim Gilmore, and Jennifer McClellan.
In our first hour, we cover the breaking news that Israel has launched a strike against Iran for the stated purpose of preventing that regime from developing nuclear weapons. Additionally, we discuss the "No Kings" demonstrations planned around the country for this weekend.
In our second hour, we continue to discuss Israel's strike against Iran last night, talking to WRVA mainstays Howard Gutman and Jeff Katz.
In our third hour, we examine the efficacy of last night's Israeli offensive against the Iranian regime.
In our final hour, we continue to discuss "Operation Rising Lion," with former Ambassador Jim Gilmore and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan.
Last night, Israel launched strikes against Iran to prevent the country from enriching uranium toward the production of nuclear weapons. Congressman Rob Wittman -- Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Committee -- joins the show straight away this AM, to discuss the breaking news.
In our 6:30 half hour, Fox News' Tonya J. Powers calls in to the show, to talk to us about "No Kings" demonstrations expected to occur around the country this weekend, in protest of President Trump.
Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we hear from former Ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman, who joins the show to comment on Israel's strikes against Iran last night.
In our 7:30 half hour, the "Dean of Talk" at WRVA, our good friend Jeff Katz, joins the show to offer his reaction to Israel's attack against Iran last night.
Atop the 8 o'clock hour, Fox News' Eben Brown calls in to the show, with the latest news update regarding "Operation Rising Lion" (i.e., Israel's offensive against Iran).
In our 8:30 half hour, former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen joins the show for his weekly conversation with us.
Right after an appearance on yesterday's show, former Virginia Governor and Ambassador to Europe Jim Gilmore is back, to discuss the morning's breaking international news. . . .
Impromptu, in an extended final half hour, we hear from Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, who calls in to the show to discuss the Israeli offensive against Iran last night.
On today's show, we reflect on the passing of The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, further discuss the L.A. riots, tackle the Richmond Sheriff campaign, and converse about state and international politics. Our guests are Jim Gilmore and Antoinette Irving.
In our first hour, we pay tribute to Brian Wilson, who died yesterday, and ask: What's *your* favorite Beach Boys song?
In our second hour, we air the first part of our weekly conversation with former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore, and we talk to Richmond Sheriff Antoinette Irving about her work on the job and re-election campaign.
In Hour 3, we react to Sheriff Antoinette Irving's interview and hear more from former Ambassador to Europe Jim Gilmore.
In our final hour, we continue to react to Sheriff Antoinette Irving's interview on the show, and we further reminisce about the late Brian Wilson.
Happy "Friday Eve"! We start our Thursday show by telling you "Five Things" that you need to know this AM. . . .
In the first part of our weekly conversation with former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore, we ask: Is elimination of the car tax a winning issue for Republican candidate Winsome Sears?
More of our weekly conversation with former Virginia Governor and Ambassador Jim Gilmore . . .
In our 7:30 half hour, we have an extended conversation with Richmond Sheriff Antoinette Irving, who discusses her record on the job and her re-election campaign.
On today's show, we continue to discuss the rioting in Los Angeles, address city/local news, and advertise an American Revolution-centric event at Pamplin Park this weekend. Our guests are Michael Phillips, Danny Avula, Ashley Hayek, and Colin Romanick. Enjoy!
In our first hour, we continue to cover the unrest in L.A., where, according to Congresswoman Maxine Waters, "nothing happened."
In our second hour, we turn our attention to local matters, discussing forthcoming area elections and the city's appointment of Odie Donald as Chief Administrative Officer.
In our penultimate hour, we turn our attention back toward the violence in Los Angeles and play the blame game. (Whose fault is this all, really?)
In our final hour, we discuss the "Cry Freedom" event at Pamplin Park this weekend -- and ask what the perfect ballpark food/meal is.
Happy Hump Day! We start the show, as usual, by giving you "Five Things" that you need to know to start your Wednesday. . . .
Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we check in with THE RICHMONDER's Michael Phillips for our weekly conversation with him about city news and issues.
In our 7:30 half hour, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula rejoins the show -- in this instance so as to discuss the hiring of the city's new Chief Administrative Officer, Odie Donald.
In our 8:30 half hour, America First Works President Ashley Hayek joins us to talk about the ongoing riots in Los Angeles.
Atop the 9 o'clock hour, Pamplin Park's Colin Romanick rejoins the show to discuss a commemorative event -- "Cry Freedom" -- this coming weekend.
On today's show, we continue to focus on the unrest in Los Angeles, amid discussion about other, ancillary topics. Our guests are Tonya J. Powers, Rob Wittman, Howard Gutman, and Susan Allen. Enjoy!
In our first hour, we do our "Five Things" opening segment, and we get an update about the perilous situation in Los Angeles.
In our second hour, we hear what various public officials have to say about the ongoing riots in Los Angeles.
In addition to continuing to discuss the ongoing riots in Los Angeles, we welcome former Virginia First Lady Susan Allen to show, so that she can tell us about a project to return Eliza Monroe's remains to Hollywood Cemetery right here in Richmond.
In our fourth hour, we check in on the James River Air Textline, to see how listeners are reacting and responding to the violence in Los Angeles.
As usual, we start the show by giving you "Five Things" that you need to know this Tuesday morning. . . .
In our 6:30 half hour, we hear from Fox's Tonya J. Powers, who, on the ground in Los Angeles, offers an update about the situation in the City of Angels.
In our 7:30 half hour, we hear from 1st-District Congressman Rob Wittman, who reflects on the "Big, Beautiful Bill" and the violence in Los Angeles.
Atop the 8 o'clock hour, host of WRVA's AS I SEE IT and former Ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman joins the show, to discuss the ongoing riots in Los Angeles.
Joining us in our 8:30 half hour is none other than former First Lady of Virginia Susan Allen, who calls in to the show to discuss a special story about President James Monroe's daughter, Eliza.
On today's show, we extensively discuss the L.A. riots, as well as Apple's Developers Conference and negativity in the workplace. Our guests are Brian Kilmeade, Eben Brown, and Paul Peters. Enjoy!
In our first hour this week, we recount the violence that occurred throughout the weekend in Los Angeles.
In our second hour, we continue to discuss the violence in Los Angeles, zeroing in on Democrats' words of support for the rioters.
In our penultimate hour, we talk about Apple's Developers Conference and review this past weekend's Sunday Shows. Also: Greer Financial's Michael Greer joins us for a look at the markets.
In our final hour, we discuss workplace negativity -- and what to do about it.
We start the show by giving you "Five Things" that you need to know this Monday morning. . . .
Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we check in with Fox News' Brian Kilmeade for our weekly conversation with him about the latest news & headlines.
Atop the 8 o'clock hour, Fox's Eben Brown calls in to the show, to talk about the Apple Developers Conference this week.
Finally this AM, atop the 9 o'clock hour, we hear from workplace expert Paul Peters, who addresses workplace negativity and how to deal with it.