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!
In our first hour this Tuesday, we tell you "Five Things" that you need to know to start your morning, and we contemplate President Trump's odds of winning a Nobel Prize, following Benjamin Netanyahu's submission of a nomination to the committee.
In our second hour, we mainly focus on reaction to the White House meeting between President Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, hearing (somewhat unexpectedly) different viewpoints about Israel's Prime Minister.
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 final hour, we reflect on America's 250th year, zeroing in on the wealth of history right here in the Old Dominion. . . .
Happy Tuesday, fam! We begin today, of course, by telling you "Five Things" that you need to know to start your day today. . . .
Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we talk to Fox News-affiliated political analyst Anthony Russo, who helps us further reflect on yesterday's White House meeting between Trump Administration senior officials and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In our 7:30 half hour, we check in with our good friend Jeff Katz, who, of course, is the titular host of WRVA's THE JEFF KATZ SHOW on weekday afternoons. Rich gets Jeff's reaction to our prior guest's unanticipated criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Jeff talks about his scheduled interview later today with Virginia gubernatorial candidate Winsome Sears.
Atop the 8 o'clock hour, we check back in with DecideSmart's Dr. Bob Holsworth, to ask him to predict what issue(s) will ultimately determine the outcome of this year's gubernatorial election.
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 discuss the Texas flooding, the Big, Beautiful Bill's passage, THE RICHMONDER report about Jim Osuna's dismissal, channeling failure into success, "The Best of the Sunday Shows," the gubernatorial race between Winsome Sears and Abigail Spanberger, and the best places to visit in Virginia. Our guests are Dr. Jake, Mike Emanuel, and Rigney Herrera. Enjoy!
In our first hour of the week, we tell you "Five Things" that you need to know this Monday -- and Dr. Jake talks about the importance of mining lessons from instances of failure.
In our second hour, we play "The Best of the Sunday Shows" -- and begin to dissect the gubernatorial race between Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears.
In our final hour this AM, we call Rich's son RIgney, to get his early impressions of Virginia, and we talk about the historic sites that Rich and Rigney still have left to visit before Riggs leaves at the end of the week.
In our third hour, we delve into national and local news stories alike, first with Fox News' Mike Emanuel and then via a RICHMONDER article about Richmond City Council's dismissal of the city's former inspector general, Jim Osuna.
Happy Monday, gang! We begin the show as usual -- with "Five Things" that you need to know to start the workweek. . . .
In the latest edition of "Mindset Monday," Rich and Dr. Jake talk about the importance of mining lessons from failure.
Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we play "The Best of the Sunday Shows" . . .
He's back!!! After a short hiatus, Fox News' Chief Washington Correspondent and friend of the show Mike Emanuel calls in atop the 8 o'clock hour to talk to Rich about the latest headlines in the news, including the flooding in Texas and the Big, Beautiful Bill's passage on Capitol Hill.
Atop the 9 o'clock hour, we reach out to Rich's son Rigney -- who is presently visiting Virginia for the first time. Rigney tells us which spots he's most enjoyed during his trip so far and gives us his overall impression of the Old Dominion.
On today's show (our last of the week), we celebrate America's 249th birthday -- by discussing The Diamond's planned extravanganza, fireworks safety, the "Big, Beautiful Bill," and weekend events. Our guests are Anthony Oppermann, Billy Hux, Jared Halpern, Jim Gilmore, and Dave Saunders. Enjoy!
In our first hour this Thursday, we tell you "Five Things" that you need to know to start the holiday weekend, and, speaking of which, we talk to Flying Squirrels GM Anthony Oppermann about what's in store tomorrow night at The Diamond (for its last Fourth of July extravaganza).
In our second hour, we focus on fireworks best practices, and we offer a bonus "Five Things." Additionally, we introduce a new segment -- "Outdoor Minute" -- to the show.
In our penultimate hour for the day and abbreviated week, we talk "Big, Beautiful Bill," and America's 249th birthday. (Hey -- America's 250th year begins this week!)
In our final hour for the week, we play the stupidest thing that you'll hear today, and we talk weekend events in and around the River City!
Happy Thursday, gang! (Feels like Friday!!!) We start the show -- our last for the week -- by telling you "Five Things" that you need to know to begin the holiday weekend. . . .
In our 6:30 half hour, we welcome Richmond Flying Squirrels General Manager Anthony Oppermann to the show, so that he can tell everyone about the festivities planned at The Diamond for the Fourth of July!
Atop the 7 o'clock hour this Thursday, we check in with Virginia Fire Marshal Billy Hux, who, on the eve of July 4th, talks to Rich about the importance of fireworks safety.
Atop the 8 o'clock hour, Fox News' Jared Halpern calls in to the show, to discuss what appears to be the President's successful effort to pass his "Big, Beautiful Bill."
Following his surprise appearance yesterday, former Virginia Governor and Ambassador to Europe Jim Gilmore is back -- this time in his regularly scheduled weekly segment in Thursday's 8:30 half hour -- to continue yesterday's conversation. . . .
