Podcast appearances and mentions of Rob Wittman

Rich goes over all the news of the day and chats with Jeff Katz, Nathan Worcester, Rob Wittman, George Allen & Dave Saunders on this Friday Edition of Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera.

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Rob joins Rich to explain why he voted to extend the ACA subsidies.

In the 2nd hour Rich chats with Rob Wittman and Tony Pham.

In this episode recorded live from the 2025 Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, hosts Lauren Bedula and Hondo Geurts sit down with Congressman Rob Wittman, Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and Co-Chair of the Defense Modernization Caucus. Congressman Wittman shares his journey from reforming a Boy Scout troop in his small Virginia hometown to leading defense modernization efforts in Congress, driven by a passion for connecting good public policy to decision makers who can execute it. The conversation explores his call for Congress to thank people for taking risks and learning from failures, the critical workforce challenges facing shipbuilding, and why the overwhelming presence of non-traditional defense companies at the Reagan Forum signals a transformative shift in the defense industrial base. Wittman emphasizes that modernization must happen "at the speed of relevance," not incrementally, but with the urgency the strategic environment demands.Five Key Takeaways:Congress must thank people for taking risks, not punish failures: Wittman calls for Congress to "thank them for taking the risk" when acquisition officials present failures, then ask what they learned. Using SpaceX's Starship as an example, he argues that controlled failures accelerate progress, and Congress must stop punishing experimentation with a "process-centric mindset."The Navy's Constellation decision was a watershed moment: The Navy's willingness to reassess the Constellation-class frigate, where mission creep turned an 85% complete design into 15%, demonstrates self-assessment and course correction, the kind that should be celebrated even when acknowledging past errors.Shipbuilding faces unprecedented workforce challenges: With companies like Huntington Ingalls hiring 5,000 workers annually, shipyards must invest in quality of life improvements and expand skill sets beyond traditional trades to include software programming, robotics monitoring, and additive manufacturing.Non-traditionals are transforming the defense industrial base: The overwhelming presence of non-traditional companies, private equity firms, and venture capital at the Reagan Forum represents a fundamental shift. These players bring innovative approaches focused not just on platforms but on enabling the manufacturing process itself through software and data analytics.Modernization must happen at the speed of relevance: "We have to do these things, not just say, well, we'll think about it. We'll do a little bit. This has to be done at the speed of relevance." The strategic environment demands urgent transformation, not incremental approaches, across workforce development, manufacturing, and acquisition reform.

“The Chair Recognizes” With November's stinging election results not even a month behind the Virginia GOP, their chairman, State Sen. Mark Peake, announced that he will be stepping down. Peake told me that he's leaving his post at the end of December because he wanted to make sure he could devote his full effort in the Virginia Senate to defeating the redistricting referendum before it needs a special election. He also said that the Republican Party requires a chairman who can devote a similar amount of energy to getting out the vote should it make it to a Spring special election, and beyond that, helping win whatever districts there will be come November's midterms. Peake stepped in after longtime chair Rich Anderson earned a post as assistant secretary of the Air Force.  Cameron Hamilton has announced that he wants the State Central Committee to consider him. Hamilton mounted a challenge for the GOP nomination in Virginia's 7th Congressional District in 2024 and his wife Karen was just elected to Virginia's House of Delegates from the 62nd District, succeeding the retired Nick Freitas.  Some other frontrunners for the chairmanship include current chairs of Virginia's 1st, 5th, and 6th congressional districts. They are Jeff Ryer, Rick Buchanan, and John Massoud respectively.  Ryer has helped Rep. Rob Wittman win reelection in a very competitive district while even outperforming statewide and national Republicans. Buchanan led the 5th District through the tumultuous (and expensive) primary battle between challenger John McGuire and incumbent Rep. Bob Good. Buchanan also pulled the district together to deliver a 15% victory for McGuire in the general election.  Massoud has helped Rep. Ben Cline build a strong base that supports him at a better-than-60% clip and has also managed to withstand out-of-state money attempting to flip Virginia House 34th District where incumbent Tony Wilt survived the 2025 “blue wave.”  Would Loudon County GOP chair Scott Pio try again for the chairman position? He has been vocal on social media about the need for a change and called for Peake to step down in the wake of the Democrat sweep of the statewide races and a 14-seat “flip” in the house. He was a candidate for the position when Anderson departed and lost to Peake at the State Central Committee vote.  Keep Up With The Daily Signal   Sign up for our email newsletters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Subscribe to our other shows:    The Tony Kinnett Cast: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2284199939⁠ The Signal Sitdown: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2026390376⁠   Problematic Women:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL7765680741⁠   Victor Davis Hanson: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL9809784327⁠     Follow The Daily Signal:    X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=DailySignal⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Truth Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Virginia Republican discusses the Pentagon's acquisition reforms, the defense secretary's legislative-affairs bottleneck, and his priorities for the upcoming spending bills. Guest: Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, in conversation with Defense One Executive Editor Bradley Peniston. 

Two Henrico teachers earn $15,000 awards; Congressman Rob Wittman visits with federal workers at Richmond International Airport as an end to the government shutdown is in sight; the seventh and final gang member wanted on charges of robbery and murder in connection with a 2023 incident is arrested; Henrico Police to host event tonight for veterans interested in law enforcement careers; applications are now open for the Henrico Citizen and Henrico EDA's third annual Henrico Small Business Boost program designed to help small businesses. Support the show

Congressman Rob Wittman joins Jeff to give an update on the government shutdown.

Closing out the week Jeff chats with Dr, Dave Brat, Chris Beach, Stan Andrewski, and Congressman Rob Wittman on this Rich Left Us Hangin' on a Friday Edition of The Jeff Katz Show!

IN hour 3 Jeff chats with Rob Wittman and then trolls the media.

Mid week and we are a rollin' as Rich goes over the news of the day and finds time to chat with Tonya J. Powers, Joe Vasquez, Rob Wittman and CALLERS on this Experimental Call In Happy Hump Day Edition of Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera!

In the final hour Rich chats with Congressman Rob Wittman and then takes a broadcast risk

Congressman Rob Wittman joins Rich to chat about the government shutdown.

Goochland County officials plan a second public hearing next week to consider plans that would allow a small modular nuclear reactor near the Henrico border; early voting begins today in Virginia; at an Innsbrook campaign stop, Congressman Rob Wittman praises the 'Big, Beautiful Bill;' Lewis Ginter's fall plant sales is today and tomorrow; Crossroads Art Center hosts an open house and artist reception tonight; your last chance to help support the Citizen during our 24th anniversary week; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the show

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we check in with Congressman Rob Wittman, who offers his thoughts in the wake of yesterday's political speech-based assassination.

On today's show, we primarily react to the assassination yesterday of political activist Charlie Kirk; additionally, we reflect on September 11, 2001, on this, the 24th anniversary of that date. Our guests are Jeff Katz, JD Hayworth, Rob Wittman, Victoria Cobb, Hayden Padgett, and Jim Gilmore.

9/4/2025 PODCAST Episode #3018 GUESTS: Rep. Rob Wittman, Tom Pile, Craig Rucker+ YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth

In our 7:30 half hour, Congressman Rob Wittman joins the program, to offer his input in response to the ICE controversy in Chesterfield County.

Congressman Wittman joins Jeff in response to McClellan's nonsense this morning with Rich.

Multiple bidders propose arena, mixed-use projects at the former GreenCity site; poor air quality expected again today; local and state lawmakers respond to U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman's claims that the "Big, Beautiful Bill" will not affect Medicaid or Medicare coverage for residents of his district; Henrico Schools to host its back-to-school celebration tomorrow.Support the show

On today's show, we continue to commemorate the six-month mark of President Trump's second term, further delve into the topic of 2016 disinformation, and react to Hunter Biden's profanity-filled tirades on a recent podcast. Our guests are Rob Wittman and David Grasso. Enjoy!

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, Richmond area-based Congressman Rob Wittman offers his assessment of President Trump's second term so far, six months in.

In other news: UVA President Jim Ryan exits job, US Rep. Rob Wittman talks Medicaid, Richmond hires new CAO — and more Central Virginia news.

7/10/2025 PODCAST Episodes #2042 - #2044 GUESTS: Bradon Weichert, Col. John Mills, Michael Lucci, Rep. Michael Guest, Rep. Rob Wittman, Rep. Mike Haridopolos, Sheriff David Clarke + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #2042 It's Trump's War Now; Why Do We Sell U.S. Farmland to CCP Operatives? Episode #2043 Rep. Michael Guest Calls For Swift Punishment For Those Who Threaten ICE Agents Episode #2044 History In The Making   https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

7/10/2025 PODCAST Episodes #2042 - #2044 GUESTS: Bradon Weichert, Col. John Mills, Michael Lucci, Rep. Michael Guest, Rep. Rob Wittman, Rep. Mike Haridopolos, Sheriff David Clarke + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #2042 It's Trump's War Now; Why Do We Sell U.S. Farmland to CCP Operatives? Episode #2043 Rep. Michael Guest Calls For Swift Punishment For Those Who Threaten ICE Agents Episode #2044 History In The Making   https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

In our penultimate hour, we further examine the 2025 statewide races in Virginia, and we ask Congressman Rob Wittman all about the "Big, Beautiful Bill."

In our 8:30 half hour, we hear from Congressman Rob Wittman, who discusses the now-passed "Big, Beautiful Bill," his vote in favor of the legislation, and his reaction to criticism of the bill.

On today's show, we recount Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to the White House, preview Winsome Sears' scheduled appearance on THE JEFF KATZ SHOW this afternoon, continue to analyze the 2025 statewide political races, examine the "Big, Beautiful Bill," and discuss Virginia's wealth of history. Our guests are Anthony Russo, Jeff Katz, Bob Holsworth, and Rob Wittman. Enjoy!

6/26/2025 PODCAST Episodes #2027 - #2029 GUESTS: Col. John Mills, John Reid, Dr. Kirk Elliott, Rep. Rob Wittman, Don Brown + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #2027 CNN Making Up Imaginary Friends; Unity at Last Episode #2028 Rep. Rob Wittman Calls For Swift Legal Consequences Episode #2029 You're Anti-MAGA RINO Reign Is About To Close    https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

6/26/2025 PODCAST Episodes #2027 - #2029 GUESTS: Col. John Mills, John Reid, Dr. Kirk Elliott, Rep. Rob Wittman, Don Brown + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #2027 CNN Making Up Imaginary Friends; Unity at Last Episode #2028 Rep. Rob Wittman Calls For Swift Legal Consequences Episode #2029 You're Anti-MAGA RINO Reign Is About To Close    https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

6/26/2025 PODCAST Episodes #2027 - #2029 GUESTS: Col. John Mills, John Reid, Dr. Kirk Elliott, Rep. Rob Wittman, Don Brown + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #2027 CNN Making Up Imaginary Friends; Unity at Last Episode #2028 Rep. Rob Wittman Calls For Swift Legal Consequences Episode #2029 You're Anti-MAGA RINO Reign Is About To Close    https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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!

6/9/2025 PODCAST Episodes #1994 - #1996 GUESTS: Jim Pfaff, Rep. Robb Wittman, Rep. Lisa McClain, Sen. Doug Mastriano, Paul Teller, Rabbi Yaakov Menken + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #1994 It's a communist revolution in LA Episode #1995 Lisa McClain and Rob Wittman Blast DEM Communists in LA-Crush DEMS Lies on Medicaid Episode #1996 Look Who's Actually Interested In Making Peace   https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

Virginia Republican Rep. Rob Wittman voted in support of “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” promising that it protects vulnerable people and ensures the government-funded insurance program will be sustainable for people who are in need in the future.     Wittman spoke with Adrienne Hoar McGibbon about the legislation shortly after his vote on Thursday.

Second suspect in fatal crash turns himself in; U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman helps relaunch Congressional Toy Caucus; 'Seussical' performances begin Friday; Virginia has provided access to preschool for more students, but it still ranks in the middle of the pack nationally; Indian and Sri Lankan food festival planned this weekend.Support the show

4/30/2025 PODCAST Episodes #1945 - #1947 GUESTS: John McLaughlin, Rep. Rob Wittman, Phill Kline, Rep. Morgan Griffith, Debbie Dooley, Marci McCarthy, Mallory Staples, Salleigh Grubbs, Caroline Jeffords, Brandon Beach, Sheriff David Clarke + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #1945 NGO's Try To Sink DOGE; One Big Beautiful Bill Will Have Tax Cuts Galore! Episode #1946 Rep. Griffith Says He's Sticking with Virginia's GOP's Embattled LG Candidate Episode #1947 Big Bottom Vs. Rock Bottoms   https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

4/30/2025 PODCAST Episodes #1945 - #1947 GUESTS: John McLaughlin, Rep. Rob Wittman, Phill Kline, Rep. Morgan Griffith, Debbie Dooley, Marci McCarthy, Mallory Staples, Salleigh Grubbs, Caroline Jeffords, Brandon Beach, Sheriff David Clarke + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #1945 NGO's Try To Sink DOGE; One Big Beautiful Bill Will Have Tax Cuts Galore! Episode #1946 Rep. Griffith Says He's Sticking with Virginia's GOP's Embattled LG Candidate Episode #1947 Big Bottom Vs. Rock Bottoms   https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

4/30/2025 PODCAST Episodes #1945 - #1947 GUESTS: John McLaughlin, Rep. Rob Wittman, Phill Kline, Rep. Morgan Griffith, Debbie Dooley, Marci McCarthy, Mallory Staples, Salleigh Grubbs, Caroline Jeffords, Brandon Beach, Sheriff David Clarke + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #1945 NGO's Try To Sink DOGE; One Big Beautiful Bill Will Have Tax Cuts Galore! Episode #1946 Rep. Griffith Says He's Sticking with Virginia's GOP's Embattled LG Candidate Episode #1947 Big Bottom Vs. Rock Bottoms   https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

Congressman Rob Wittman (R–1st) declined to attend a town hall organized by some of his constituents. They still gathered to voice their concerns.  In other news: Recent federal policy changes could open Virginia's national forests up for logging, “Medicaid is not the home of fraud” — and other Central Virginia news. 

Rob Wittman joins Jeff to give an update on Trump's first 100 days!

In the final hour of the show Jeff chats with Rob Wittman.

So it is Friday but hold on to your butts as things pickup in hour two, along with Rob Wittman in the 3rd hour... and OF COURSE since it is the last Friday of the month we bestow the Lt. Jan McTernan Blue Friday Honor to Paul Cline of the FBI on this Blue Friday Edition of The Jeff Katz Show!

Henrico County's Earth Day celebration is tomorrow; the planning commission votes on a proposed storage facility and plans a work session about data centers; a correction to a story about Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital's expansion plans; several Deep Run HS students are recognized in Washington, D.C. by Congressman Rob Wittman; a construction company donates $25,000 to Henrico Schools.Support the show

Congressman Rob Wittman shows up for a chat with Jeff.