The Morningline

The Morningline

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"If you're talking about it, we're talking about it!"That’s the motto of The Morningline, a vibrant and engaging talk show from 6-9 am weekdays on WLNI. Veteran hosts Mari White and Brian Weigand, along with producer Anthony “Biscuit” McAvoy, tackle current events, community issues and a wide array of timely topics. At a time when reliable local news sources are on the decline, The Morningline provides local, relevant information, expert interviews and listener interaction with a blend of insight and humor. Listeners hear not only local news but the discussion surrounding it.

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Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

The Morningline: Jeff Helgeson 06/05/2026 05.06.2026

Former Lynchburg City Councilman and LRCC Official, Jeff Helgeson, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the LRCC Firehouse Primary, a controversial sign that was seen outside of the polling place, were there any conflicts of interests, with the Attorney General bring them to court, and more.

The Morningline: Mark Peake 06/04/2026 04.06.2026

State Senator Mark Peake joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the Lynchburg Firehouse Primary being appealed to the RPV, what the state central committee could decide to do, is Attorney General Jay Jones going to get involved, his thoughts on Flock Cameras, and more.

The Morningline: Curt Diemer 06/04/2026 04.06.2026

Lynchburg Vice Mayor, Curt Diemer, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about his concerns with the Lynchburg Police Department's use of Flock Cameras, privacy issues, other localities opting out of Flock, the Gunshot Detection System, and more.

Heroes At Home: Craig Miller 06/03/2026 03.06.2026

Local Resident, Craig Miller, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about his battle with Stage 4 colon cancer, running the 2026 Sydney Marathon, running for Endure to Cure Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and more.

The Morningline: Claudia Tucker 06/03/2026 03.06.2026

Amherst County Supervisor, Claudia Tucker, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about yesterday's Board of Supervisors Meeting, data centers in Amherst County, the Dillard Tract Property, water and energy usage, how data centers could benefit the county, and more.

The Morningline: Bella Vista Travel Collection 06/03/2026 03.06.2026

Traci Blido, the Executive Director of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about Centra laying off 90 employees, the positions that were let go, how they are helping the laid off employees, services that they offer, and more.

The Morningline: Traci Blido 06/02/2026 02.06.2026

Traci Blido, the Executive Director of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about Centra laying off 90 employees, the positions that were let go, how they are helping the laid off employees, services that they offer, and more.

The Morningline: Mike Mayo 06/02/2026 02.06.2026

Mike Mayo joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about "U Turn", "The Hot Spot", and movies that he's walked out of.

The Morningline: Dr. Thomas Eppes 06/02/2026 02.06.2026

Dr. Thomas Eppes from CVFP Medical Group joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about the challenges facing the healthcare industry, the Healthplex, Ebola, and more.

The Morningline: Veronica Bratton 06/02/2026 02.06.2026

Chairwoman of the LRCC and Republican Candidate for Lynchburg City Council, Veronica Bratton, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about the results of the Firehouse Primary, her plan to unite the party, did they follow Helmer's Law, the behavior of members on council, can they lower real estate taxes, and more.

The Morningline: Jeff Ryer 06/01/2026 01.06.2026

Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, Jeff Ryer, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the results of Saturday's Lynchburg Republican Primary, is there anything that could be appealed with the primary, what someone would need to appeal, timeline for any appeals, thoughts on firehouse primaries, and more.

The Morningline: Aaron Van Allen 06/01/2026 01.06.2026

Liberty University Professor of Government, Aaron Van Allen, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the results of Saturday's Lynchburg Republican Primary, whether or not Trump is alienating votes in the House and Senate, and more.

The Morningline: Brian Kilmeade 06/01/2026 01.06.2026

Brian Kilmeade, the Host of The Brian Kilmeade Show, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the latest on the war with Iran, how it could effect the midterms, Anti-ICE Protests in New Jersey, and more.

Heroes At Home: Investigator Meeks & K9 Ember 05/29/2026 29.05.2026

Campbell County Sheriff's Office Investigator Sarah Meeks and K9 Ember join Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about Ember being a Crisis Response K9, her job in the department, is she always calm and relaxed, her work with children, and more.

The Morningline: Jeff Helgeson 05/29/2026 29.05.2026

Former Lynchburg City Councilman and LRCC Official, Jeff Helgeson, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about running tomorrow's GOP Firehouse Primary, why the change from ranked choice voting to plurality, has he endorsed any candidates in the primary and is that a problem, what the voting process is going to be, do you have to be a member of the LRCC to vote in the primary, and mo...

The Morningline: Wendell Walker 05/29/2026 29.05.2026

Lynchburg Delegate Wendell Walker joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy being in Lynchburg yesterday, the Lynchburg GOP Firehouse Primary tomorrow, switching from ranked choice voting to plurality, could the results be challenged legally, what has cause the divide in the LRCC over the years, and more.

The Morningline: Dr. Ben Ferry 05/28/2026 28.05.2026

Dr. Ben Ferry from Collaborative Health Sports Medicine Specialists joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the new Healthplex, Hill City FC, excitement over the world cup, and more.

The Morningline: Farid Jalil 05/28/2026 28.05.2026

Current Member of the Lynchburg City School Board and Candidate for the Republican Nomination for Lynchburg City Council, Farid Jalil, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about his campaign, funding for Lynchburg City Schools, the real estate tax rate, the resignation of Dr. Daniel Rule, and more.

The Morningline: Mark Peake 05/28/2026 28.05.2026

State Senator Mark Peake joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the battle between Governor Spanberger and Louise Lucas, should the Governor veto the repeal of tax breaks for data centers, are Democrats going to try and do redistricting again in 2028, and more.

The Morningline: Jimmy Ayers 05/28/2026 28.05.2026

Amherst County Sheriff, Jimmy Ayers, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about recent teen takeovers that have become violent, the age group the police dealt with, how the party happened, advice that he has for parents, and more.

The Morningline: Chris Boswell 05/27/2026 27.05.2026

Candidate for the Republican Nomination for Lynchburg City Council, Chris Boswell, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about his campaign, the divide in the LRCC, funding for Lynchburg City Schools, the real estate tax rate, and more.

The Morningline: Zach Melder 05/27/2026 27.05.2026

Candidate for the Republican Nomination for Lynchburg City Council, Zach Melder, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about why he's running for City Council, wanting to audit the city budget, funding for Lynchburg City Schools, the real estate tax rate, housing affordability, and more.

The Morningline: Mike Mayo 05/26/2026 26.05.2026

Mike Mayo joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "The Best Years of Our Lives".

The Morningline: Aaron Van Allen 05/26/2026 26.05.2026

Liberty University Professor of Government, Aaron Van Allen, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the Republican Firehouse Primary this Saturday, has Trump created a lame duck Congress, and more.

The Morningline: Veronica Bratton 05/26/2026 26.05.2026

Chairwoman of the LRCC and Candidate for the Republican Nomination for Lynchburg City Council, Veronica Bratton, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about why she chose to run for City Council, her role in the Firehouse Primary, extra funding for Lynchburg City Schools, the real estate tax rate, housing affordability, and more.

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