Podcasts about governor mcdonnell

In our 7:30 half hour, we hear from former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell.  In addition to offering his thoughts about Tim Walz's representations regarding his military service, Governor McDonnell talks to John about a commemorative event this Friday in town, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, we check back in with friend of the show (and occasional guest host!) former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell -- who, in timely fashion, gets to offer his thoughts about the dismissal of Prosecutor Jack Smith's classified documents case against President Trump.  John and Governor McDonnell also discuss the RNC and President Trump's selection of JD Vance.

In our third hour, we continue to discuss the in-progress RNC -- and also discuss the dismissal of the classified documents case against President Trump (initiated by former Bob Mcdonnell prosecutor, the infamous Jack Smith).

Finally this AM, Governor McDonnell talks to Richmonder Chris LaCivita -- who is now President Trump's 2024 Co-Campaign Manager.  Chris talks to Governor McDonnell about the state of the campaign and the seemingly endless "lawfare" (as the term has been coined) that President Trump is facing thanks to the institutionally entrenched Far Left.

Happy Hump Day, listening family!  Today, we are fortunate to have former Governor Bob McDonnell sitting in for John -- and first up this morning, Governor McDonnell welcomes his good friend (and Producer Dan's), former Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Bill Howell.  Governor McDonnell and Speaker Howell -- who for some time were in the House of Delegates together -- contrast the temperament of the legislature then versus now, lamenting the changes that have occurred.

Next up this AM, for the start of an "Education Hour," we hear from Brad Lingo, Dean of the School of Law at Regent University.  Governor McDonnell and Dean Lingo address the topics of jurisprudence (a fancy word for legal philosophy) and Constitutional Law during their thoughtful, on-air conversation.

Joining Governor McDonnell -- in studio -- at the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour is our Attorney General of Virginia, Jason Miyares!  Governor McDonnell and Attorney General Miyares continue to talk about the theme of the hour, education -- reflecting on the Brown v. Board of Education decision and the ongoing protests and riots on college campuses across the country.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, and following a conversation with one statewide official, Governor McDonnell talks another: Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears!  Among other topics, LG Sears discusses her recent trip to the country's southern border and Brown v. Board of Education.

At the bottom of the 8 o'clock hour, Governor McDonnell talks to Aubrey Layne, Chairman of the Port of Virginia.  Governor McDonnell and Aubrey talk about Virginia's various ports of entry -- and about the ripple effects from the bridge collapse in Baltimore this past March. 

Atop the 9 o'clock hour this morning, Governor McDonnell hears from Barry DuVal, President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.  Along with Governor McDonnell, Barry discusses the Chamber's 100th anniversary.

At 9:15AM -- well, our time -- Governor McDonnell receives a special call from the fearless leader of Richmond's Morning News . . . John Reid!  Governor McDonnell and John talk all about his ongoing Egypt trip (which sounds as though it's been amazing fun).

Audio of the Unanimous opinion of the Court in McDonnell v. United States (2016). Former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell, and his wife, Maureen McDonnell, were indicted on federal charges of honest services fraud and extortion charges after they accepted a total of $175,000 in loans, gifts, and other benefits from Virginia businessman Jonnie Williams, while Governor McDonnell was in office. Williams was the chief executive officer of Star Scientific, a Virginia-based company that had developed Anatabloc, a nutritional supplement made from anatabine, a compound found in tobacco. Star Scientific wanted public universities to perform research studies on anatabine, and Williams wanted Governor McDonnell's assistance in obtaining those studies. To convict them, the Government had to show that the Governor committed (or agreed to commit) an “official act” in exchange for the loans and gifts. According to the Government, Governor McDonnell arranged meetings for Williams with other Virginia officials to discuss Star Scientific's product, hosted events for the company at the Governor's Mansion, and contacting other government officials concerning the research studies. Governor McDonnell was tried before a jury and convicted. When the case made its way before the Supreme Court, the question was whether, for the purpose of federal bribery statutes, an official action was limited to the exercise or threatened exercise of actual governmental power, and if the term is not limited in this manner, whether the statutes are unconstitutional. In a unanimous decision for McDonnell, the Court held that an official act must involve a formal exercise of governmental power on something specific pending before a public official and that arranging meetings, contacting another official, or hosting an event - on its own - is not enough to be considered an official act.   Access this SCOTUS opinion and other essential case information on Oyez. Music by Epidemic Sound

The lauded former governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell, sits down with Eric Greitens for a conversation about how overzealous prosecutors armed with the mainstream media and a political agenda can affect a man and his family. Governor McDonnell, once convicted of bribery, was eventually exonerated.

On June 27, 2016, the Supreme Court decided McDonnell v. United States. Robert F. McDonnell, former Governor of Virginia, was convicted in a jury trial of eleven counts of corruption. During the trial prosecutors sought to prove that McDonnell and his wife Maureen, while he was Governor, accepted money and lavish gifts in exchange for efforts to assist a Virginia company in securing state university testing of a dietary supplement the company had developed. The McDonnells, prosecutors argued, took “official action” on behalf of the company in exchange for money, campaign contributions, or other things of value, in violation of various federal statutes. Robert McDonnell was sentenced to two years in prison. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed McDonnell’s conviction, but the U.S. Supreme Court granted his request to remain out of prison pending resolution of his case. -- The question before the Supreme Court was whether “official action” under the controlling fraud statutes is limited to exercising actual governmental power, threatening to exercise such power, or pressuring others to exercise such power, and whether the jury must be so instructed; or, if not so limited, whether the Hobbs Act and honest-services fraud statute are unconstitutional. -- By a vote of 8-0, the Supreme Court vacated the judgment of the Fourth Circuit and remanded the case. Chief Justice Roberts delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court, holding that “an official act' is a decision or action on a 'question, matter, cause, suit, proceeding or controversy.' The 'question, matter, cause, suit, proceeding or controversy' must involve a formal exercise of governmental power that is similar in nature to a lawsuit before a court, a determination before an agency, or a hearing before a committee. It must also be something specific and focused that is 'pending' or 'may by law be brought' before a public official. To qualify as an 'official act,' the public official must make a decision or take an action on that 'question, matter, cause, suit, proceeding or controversy,' or agree to do so.” Given that the lower courts applied too broad an interpretation of the term “official act,” the Chief Justice explained, the jury instructions were erroneous and it may have convicted Governor McDonnell for conduct that was not unlawful. The Court therefore vacated his convictions and remanded the case for a determination as to whether there is sufficient evidence for a jury to convict Governor McDonnell of committing or agreeing to commit an “official act”--and thus allow for a new trial--or whether the charges against him must be dismissed. -- To discuss the case, we have Gregory G. Katsas, who is Partner at Jones Day.

On this episode we review the Court's decision in McDonnell v. United States, which considers whether a former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell was given a fair trial when he was convicted under the federal bribery statute (18 U. S. C. §201), which makes it a crime for “a public official or person selected to be a public official, directly or indirectly, corruptly” to demand, seek, receive, accept, or agree “to receive or accept anything of value” in return for being “influenced in the performance of any official act.” Specifically, the Court considered whether it was appropriate for the trial court to refuse Governor McDonnell's request to specifically instruct the jury that “merely arranging a meeting, attending an event, hosting a reception, or making a speech are not, standing alone, ‘official acts."

Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Marjorie MacArthur Veiga will be discussing managing the medical mayhem of Lyme disease. Marjorie MacArthur Veiga is a Lyme patient in remission, wife, and a mother of two daughters – one a teen recovering from chronic Lyme. She has led support groups for Lyme families in Virginia’s Loudoun and Fairfax counties and has served on the board of the National Capital Lyme Disease Association as a fundraiser, and for Governor McDonnell’s Lyme Disease Task Force as a media relations volunteer. Out of her experiences and desire to help others, she co-authored My Lyme Guide – Tips & Tools to Manage Lyme and Associated Illness. She is currently an independent consultant, assisting Lyme-afflicted patients with tasks related to their healthcare.

Segment A: The State of Mental Health in the Commonwealth In his 2013 State of the Commonwealth Address, Governor McDonnell proposed allocating $5 million for specific adult and child crisis services, and an additional $1 million for children's mental health services. On today's HearSay we're joined by mental health experts and lawmakers from across Virginia to take an in-depth look at the quality and capacity of mental health services available to Virginians of all ages. Segment B: A Conversation with John Stossel In advance of his January 17th appearance at the Sandler Center as part of the Virginia Beach Forum, John Stossel joins HearSay host Cathy Lewis to discuss how his experiences as a journalist have shaped his socioeconomic viewpoint.

Join us for another edition of HearSay from the Headlines. Today we'll continue the conversation about Governor McDonnell's new plan to fix Virginia's transportation funding issues. We'll also break down the finer points of his 2013 State of the Commonwealth Address. As always, our lines are open and we invite you for you to share your thoughts by calling in live at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240. You can also e-mail the program at hearsay@whrv.org or join us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

Segment A - Uranium Moratorium Debate continues on the proposed lifting of Virginia's moratorium on the mining of uranium. The economic benefits and environmental dangers continue to be the rallying cries from opposing sides of the argument. On today's HearSay we'll revisit the issue's evolution over the past year and consider the Uranium Working Group's recent report to Governor McDonnell. Segment B - Jefferson's University Earlier this year, under pressure from the school's Board of Visitors, University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan unexpectedly resigned. The resulting outrage from students, faculty, and alumni across the country began an inquest into the inner workings of one of our nation's oldest and most storied educational institutions. Today, Cathy Lewis speaks with a student and faculty member about the lasting impact of the ordeal on the University's population and reputation and considers what questions, if any, remain unanswered.

Next year's election ballots are far from being decided, but both political parties are busy filling campaign chests and choosing their priority campaigns. On today's program, we'll talk with the executive director of the Virginia Public Access Project about where campaign money is flowing. Later in the program, Christopher Newport University's Quinten Kidd joins Cathy to discuss the latest in the senate race as well as Governor McDonnell's announcement of a government surplus.

After weeks of requests, Hampton Roads legislators are headed to Washington this week to discuss the planned JFCOM closing. Governor McDonnell, Senators Webb and Warner, and Representatives Forbes, Nye and Wittman will all question Defense Department officials about the decision to close JFCOM. On this headlines edition of HearSay, we'll discuss the planned hearings, and examine what would happen should the DoD stay with its plan to eliminate JFCOM, and 6,000 Hampton Roads jobs.

Economic concerns, energy savings and traffic congestion are the main reasons Virginia is considering a four-day workweek for state employees. Last week, Governor McDonnell's newly formed Reform and Restructuring Commission recommended the plan, which would mean longer, 10-hour work days, but shorter work weeks. But is that such a good idea? Would the shorter workweek mean a customer service bottleneck for state agencies like the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Virginia Employment Commission? Joining the discussion are Dan Bell from Canon Information Technology Services in Chesapeake, which uses 4X10 scheduling whenever possible. We'll also talk about another possible solution to the same concerns - telecommuting, or teleworking. Jennifer Alcott, programs director for TeleworkVA will discuss how telecommuting works and initiatives to create more teleworking jobs in Virginia. We'll also be joined by Hampton Roads Transit CEO and President Philip Shucet, who will discuss how public transit is moving forward for HRT Try Transit Week.

Today we'll talk about the stories that are making headlines across Hampton Roads and the nation. We'll talk about the latest on one of Governor McDonnell's most notable campaign promises: privatizing Virginia's liquor stores. Eric Finkbeiner, McDonnell's senior policy adviser and point man on the privatization issue, joins us to outline the proposals. Tune in for the discussion at 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240.

Governor McDonnell has announced his proposed budget cuts, now it's up to the General Assembly to reconcile his proposals with their own. What are your thoughts? We want to know during this 'YourSay' edition of HearSay. We'll check in with Kimball Payne, reporter and Shad Plank columnist for The Daily Press, to get the latest from the General Assembly Session in Richmond. Call in to the show - 440-2665 or 1-800-940-2240!