For the latest installment of "Giving Tuesday," John talks to Andrew Mann, of Bikes for Kids, about his fundraising efforts as we approach May (which is Bike Month!).

On account of John's absence yesterday, we postponed the weekly appearance by one of his favorite guests -- Jim Bacon -- to this morning.  John and Jim discuss the latest zaniness emanating from Mr. Jefferson's University, courtesy of a tenured women's studies professor who advocates "crash[ing]" what she calls "the U.S. settler state" (i.e., America).

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, we hear from former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell -- who chimes in about President Trump's criminal trial in New York, reflects on his own journey through the legal system years ago, comments on next year's statewide races, and previews his stint as guest host next Wednesday, May 1!

Next up this morning is frequent guest and local political activist Paul Goldman.  John and Paul talk once again about the city's ballpark initiative, its spiraling costs, and the financial responsibility that now rests with the taxpayers.

Happy Tuesday, gang!  John is back behind the mic, and first up among his interviews this AM is Aaron Evans, founder of the pro-Israel PAC entitled American Fortitude.  John and Aaron discuss the continual rise of anti-Semitism in the country (especially on college and university campuses), and what American Fortitude is doing to combat the phenomenon.

Finally, this Monday morning, Gary checks in with Jeff Katz about the itinerary for his show this afternoon, at 3PM on NewsRadio WRVA!

Atop the 9 o'clock hour, we hear from Senior Advisor to President Trump, Lynne Patton -- who talks to Gary about the state of the campaign as opening arguments begin in the President's criminal trial in New York.

At the bottom of the 8 o'clock hour, we check in with Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter Eric Kolenich -- who discusses the latest news regarding the Richmond Ballpark initiative with Gary.  Eric expresses his optimism that the City can manage to break ground and build a park in time for professional baseball's imposed deadline of Opening Day 2026.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour this Monday, we hear from House of Delegates member Kim Taylor, who calls in to talk to Gary about the forthcoming Petersburg Casino referendum this fall.  (Delegate Taylor supports the initiative.)

Next up, in the 7:30 half hour, is CBS6 Crime Insider Jon Burkett.  Gary and John talk about the latest crime stats and stories from around the area, as well as about "Operation Safe Summer" in the City of Richmond.

Happy Monday, listening family!!!  Well, as today is Monday, it means -- even with John on vacation and "The Czar," Gary Hess, in the big chair -- that Fox's Brian Kilmeade is with us.  Gary talks to Brian about opening arguments in President Trump's New York trial, Congressional appropriations, the Speaker's job solvency, and what's coming up today on The Brian KIlmeade Show (immediately following Richmond's Morning News here, at 10AM on WRVA).

Finally this morning (and week!), we hear from Jon Lugbill, SportsBackers' Executive Director, who talks to Gary about the (25th!) Monument Avenue 10K race, which takes place tomorrow morning.

At the bottom of the 8 o'clock hour this Friday, we welcome back to the show attorney and former House of Delegates member, our friend Tim Anderson.  Tim (not to be confused with Rich) talks to Gary about President's Trump forthcoming, New York criminal trial -- and the troubling implications thereof.

"It's Friday. . . ."  Indeed it is, which means that Clay Hamner of Lythos Studios is here to tell us what we can do for fun in and around town this beautiful spring weekend.

At the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour, we check back in with our good friend, State Senate Minority Leader Ryan McDougle.  Senator McDougle talks to Gary about the aftermath of this week's Veto Session on Capitol Square -- and previews a May session that will occur to address state budget negotiations.

With John on vacation, Gary "The Czar" Hess takes over the big seat for the day -- and to start with for our slate of morning interviews, Gary talks to Dennis Bickmeier, Executive Director of Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority.  Dennis tells Gary about the sports center's first six months in operation, as well as what lies ahead (beginning with the latest Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony this weekend).

Finally this morning, we check in with our "Friend From Across the Pond," the great Huw Shakeshaft!  John and Huw discuss Middle East politics and the extent to which the Muslim world represents a threat to the existence of Israel.

Today is indeed Thursday -- and you know what that means: former Virginia Governor and European Ambassador Jim Gilmore joins us for his regularly scheduled weekly appearance.  John and Governor Gilmore discuss both the General Assembly Veto Session and Speaker Johnson's effort to secure funding in Washington for Ukraine.

Atop the 8 o'clock hour this Thursday AM, we hear from Delegate Terry Kilgore, who talks to John about the goings-on at the General Assembly Veto Session, which got underway yesterday on Capitol Square.

Next up this Thursday morning is the Family Foundation's Bruce Schlesman -- who talks to John about the foundation's sponsorship this Saturday of a forum featuring Republican candidates campaigning for election to the U.S. Senate this fall.