Richmond's Morning News

On today's show, we talk about today's PSA screening event at The Diamond; last night's City Hall meeting downtown; the emerging news story about last month's fatal stabbing, captured on video in Charlotte; President Trump's ultimatum to Hamas; and the Virginia War Memorial's commemoration of the September 11, 2001, anniversary later this week. Our guests are Sarah Abubaker, Mike Emanuel, Presley Baker, and Clay Mountcastle. Enjoy!

In our first hour, we tell you the "Top Things" that you need to know this Tuesday morning, and we preview today's prostate screening event at The Diamond.

In our second hour this morning, we focus on local government here in Richmond, and we reflect on the emerging news from Charlotte, North Carolina, about a video-captured, fatal stabbing by a career criminal there last month.

In our penultimate hour, we do a "Top Things" (well, Top *Thing*) reprise, talk to Michael Greer about the financial markets, and get the latest update regarding the War in Gaza. . . .

In our final hour, we hear about plans for commemorating Patriots Day on September 11, and we close out the show. . . .

Happy Tuesday, fam -- we begin, of course, by telling you the "Top Things" that you need to know to start your morning today. . . .

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we check in with Richmond City Councilwoman Sarah Abubaker, who talks about last night's City Hall meeting and the importance of citizen participation in local government.

In our 7:30 half hour, we hear from Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent and friend of our show -- Mike Emanuel, who, amid concerns about big-city crime, addresses the emerging news of a brutally fatal stabbing last month in of Charlotte, North Carolina.

In our 8:30 half hour, we talk to former National Defense Fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute Presley Baker, who assesses President Trump's ultimatum to Hamas regarding remaining hostages in the organization's custody.

Atop the 9 o'clock hour, the Virginia War Memorial's Clay Mountcastle joins the show, so as to talk about the memorial's Patriots Day Ceremony this week, on the 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

On today's show, we review yesterday's political shows, preview tomorrow PSA screening event at The Diamond, talk about the Left's radicalization, and the importance of breakfast. Our guests are Brian Kilmeade, Ed Randall, Andrew Bernstein, and Dr. Jake. Enjoy! (P.S. How 'bout that Aaron Rodgers?!)

In our first hour, we tell you the "Top Things" that you need to know today, and we hear "The Best of the Sunday Shows!"

In our third hour, we offer a "Top Things" reprise, check in on the markets with Michael Greer, and talk to philosopher Andrew Bernstein about how radical the Left has become. . . .

In our final hour, Dr. Jake talks breakfast, and Dan learns the outcome of SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL on air. . . . (Way to pay attention to Gary's sports reports, Dan. . . .)

Happy Monday, listening fam! (How about that Aaron Rodgers?!) We begin, of course, by telling you the "Top Things" that you need to know this AM (besides that Aaron Rodgers still is awesome). . . .

In our 6:30 half hour, we hear the highlights from yesterday's various political talk shows. . . .

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we air our weekly conversation with Fox News' Brian Kilmeade, who, among other things, talks about his forthcoming "History & Laughs" event in Richmond later this month. . . .

In our 7:30 half hour, we talk to Fans for a Cure's Ed Randall, in advance of tomorrow's PSA Screening Event at The Diamond. . . .

In our 8:30 half hour, we check back in with author, philosopher, and friend of the show Dr. Andrew Bernstein, who helps explain why the Left is so far Left these days. . . .

Atop the 9 o'clock hour, we air the latest installment of "Mindset Monday"; this week, Dr. Jake discusses the optimal time for somebody to eat breakfast in the morning. . . .

In our second hour, we catch up with Brian Kilmeade and preview tomorrow's prostate screening event at The Diamond. . . .

On today's show, we reflect on RFK Jr.'s appearance before the Senate yesterday, anticipate this weekend's Powerball drawing, further cover the City of Richmond's uncovered $9M, celebrate Week One of the NFL season, discuss weekend events in Richmond, and preview this week's high school football contests. Our guests are Khalid Jones, Kenya Gibson, George Allen, and Dave Saunders. Enjoy!

In our first hour, we tell you the "Top Things" that you need to know this morning, and we review yesterday's back-and-forth on Capitol Hill between Senators and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

In our second hour, we preview this weekend's latest Powerball drawing, and we further cover the story about the City of Richmond suddenly locating nine million dollars in its coffers.

In our penultimate hour for the day and abbreviated week, we offer a "Top Things" reprise, check in on the markets with Michael Greer, and talk politics & pigskin with Governor Allen. (The time has come!)

In our final hour, we discuss weekend events, talk high school football, and close out the show. . . .

Happy Friday!!! We begin today by telling you the "Top Things" that you need to know as we start the weekend. . . .

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we hear from Virginia Lottery Executive Director Khalid Jones, who calls in to the show to talk about this weekend's big Powerball jackpot. . . .

In our 7:30 half hour, we check back in with City Councilwoman Kenya Gibson, who reacts to the disclosure that the City suddenly found nine million dollars in its coffers.

In our 8:30 half hour, "Picking & Grinning" returns! We catch up about politics and pigskin with our regular weekly guest, former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen. . . .

Atop the 9 o'clock hour, we hear from Madison+Main's Dave Saunders, who of course tells us what folks can do for fun in and around Richmond this weekend!

Finally this AM, our main man Gary -- "The Czar!" -- Hess previews tonight's powerhouse high school football clash at Varina. . . .

On today's show, we discuss the Powerball jackpot, the located $9M in the City of Richmond's coffers, the nasty streak that statewide Democrat nominees have been exhibiting lately, deployment of National Guard troops to big cities, Russia-Ukraine, and the NFL season opener. Our guests are Michael Phillips and Jim Gilmore. Enjoy!

In our first hour, we tell you the "Top Things" that you need to know this morning, Rich teases his "progressive" Cowboys-Eagles football pick, and we daydream about winning Powerball.

In our second hour, we discuss the sudden nasty streak from statewide Democrat nominees, and we further question how the City of Richmond suddenly found nine million dollars in the coffers.

In our penultimate hour, we offer a "Top Things" reprise, check on the markets with Michael Greer, and begin our weekly conversation with Jim Gilmore. . . .

In our final hour, we hear more from Governor Gilmore, and Rich makes his politically correct pick for tonight's NFL season opener in Philadelphia.

Happy "Friday Eve"! We begin this morning, of course, by telling you the "Top Things" that you need to know this Thurd

In our 7:30 half hour, we check in with THE RICHMONDER's Michael Phillips, who reacts to the news that the City of Richmond has found an extra nine million dollars in the coffers.

In our 8:30 half hour, we talk -- as we usually do at this point in the week -- to our good friend, former Virginia Governor and Ambassador to Europe Jim Gilmore. Governor Gilmore offers his perspective on the deployment of National Guard troops in America's big cities.

More of our weekly conversation with Jim Gilmore . . .

On today's show, we discuss the legislative agenda for Congress now that it's back in session, continue to talk about President Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard in cities across America, react to Rashida Tlaib's latest anti-Israel tirade, and assess the legal challenges/roadblocks to President Trump's political agenda. Enjoy!

In our first hour this morning, we tell you the "Top Things" that you need to know today, and we discuss what's on the agenda for Congress now that it is back in session.

In our second hour, we further discuss the prospect that President Trump will deploy National Guard troops to America's cities so as to combat crime, and we ask: How did nine million dollars first go missing and then get found in the City of Richmond?

In our penultimate hour, we offer a "Top Things" reprise, check in on the markets with Michael Greer, and get our good friend Jeff Katz to react to Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's latest outburst.

In our final hour this AM, we discuss the legal challenges/roadblocks to President Trump's political agenda, our 2025 Audacy Fantasy Football Draft, and the arrest of -- Chuck E. Cheese. (Hey -- word to the wise: If you're going to be working as Chuck E. Cheese, be squeaky clean -- because if you get arrested, nobody's gonna think that it's for mortgage fraud, OK?)

Happy Hump Day, listening fam! (Hey -- it came early this week!) We begin, of course, by telling you the "Top Things" that you need to know to start your Wednesday morning. . . .

In our 6:30 half hour, Fox News reporter Ryan Schmelz calls in to the show, to debrief us about the legislative agenda now that Congress is back in session this week. . . .

In our 8:30 half hour, we check in (an hour later than usual) for our weekly on-air conversation with WRVA's own Jeff Katz, who reflects on Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's latest pro-Hamas tirade.

Finally this AM, we talk to attorney and Fox News contributor Jeremy Rosenthal, who analyzes the pushback that President Trump is encountering from the courts toward his political agenda.

Atop the 7 o'clock hour (sort of), we hear from Fox News contributor Brendan Steinhauser, who calls in to the show to talk to us about President Trump's initiative to deploy National Guard troops to the country's big cities, including Chicago.