The Reid Revolution with John Reid

Happy Friday, "RevFam"! Our week concludes (before the extended weekend) with the final interview in our at-least-initial Senate Candidate series -- as Kim Farington joins the show for a conversation about her candidacy with John. Enjoy!!!

Happy "Friday Eve," "RevFam"! Today on the show, John welcomes to the show government watchdog (and fellow Baylor University graduate) Houston Keene, who talks about his efforts to hold the administrative state in Washington accountable. Additionally, Virginia State Senator Ryan McDougle joins the show, to continue the ongoing conversation about governance in the consequential state in the country...

Happy "Hump Day," "RevFam"! On today's show, John continues to discuss Operation Epic Fury , especially in the context of yesterday's primary results (which saw numerous adversaries of President Trump -- most notable among them, Thomas Massie -- fall in GOP primary races). Attorney and former Virginia Delegate Tim Anderson joins the show for his weekly appearance, UVA student and activist Beckett...

Happy Tuesday, "RevFam"! Today on the show, John reflects on the ongoing war against Western culture/civil society, as well as on the recent shooting at a mosque in San Diego. Plus, our U.S. Senate Candidate Series resumes, with attorney and former Major General Bert Mizusawa joining the show, for a long-form interview/conversation with John about the campaign and various issues affecting both the...

Happy Monday, "RevFam"! Today on the show, John discusses his weekend in D.C. and talks to Kirk Lyons of the Southern Legal Resource Center about his longstanding feud with the Southern Poverty Law Center. John and Dan of course wrap up the show with further commentary, including about New York's Marxist mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Enjoy!

Howdy, "RevFam"! Alas, only John's interview with best-selling author Patricia Cornwell was salvageable from the Thursday show last week -- so here that rather fascinating interview is, for our audio-only listenership. (The full episode is still available on Facebook, X, and YouTube.) Enjoy!

Happy Friday, "RevFam"! Today marks the beginning of our Senate Candidate Series, with Republican David Williams being the first one to appear on the podcast, to promote himself as someone worthy of the Virginia-based seat that Democrat Mark Warner has occupied for almost two decades. Enjoy!

Happy "Hump Day," "RevFam"! Today on the show, John addresses some of the latest headlines and news stories, including President Trump's assessment of the Iran War and our country's financial situation. Additionally, we welcome Dr. Sheila Furey, of the Virginia Medical Freedom Alliance, for an extended conversation about Hantavirus; lessons from the COVID pandemic; and lower-cost, alternative medi...

Happy Tuesday, "RevFam"! On today's show, John reacts to the news emanating from our old station, WRVA, regarding an exchange between a morning radio host and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans. Additionally, John talks to photographer Judy Smith about what has become of statues removed from Richmond's Monument Avenue and the like in 2020. Then, attorney and former Virginia Delegate Tim Anderson rejoins th...

Happy Monday, Revolutionaries!!! John is back from vacation and ready to discuss the Virginia Supreme Court's invalidation of this spring's redistricting vote. Joining him in the conversation is the America First Policy Institute's Chief Legal Affairs Officer, Leigh Ann O'Neill; attorney and former Virginia Delegate Tim Anderson (briefly); and, of course, Producer Dan! Enjoy!

Happy Friday, "RevFam"! Today, John welcomes three guests to the show: Yael Levin-Sheldon, who debriefs everyone about a Muslim speaker scheduled to appear in the whereabouts of Virginia Tech; Brad Marrs, who offers his thoughts about the legal challenges to Virginia redistricting; and Lustre by Adolf's Daniel Wright, who talks about his jewelry store's Mother's Day sales event. Enjoy!

Happy "Friday Eve," "RevFam"! Today, John welcomes two guests to the show; first, former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, who offers his perspective on the court challenge to Virginia's redistricting vote, and, second, Restoration News' Vicky Manning, who drops in to tell everyone about the latest stories that she's been working on. Enjoy, everybody!

Happy "Hump Day," "RevFam" (and Birthday, Producer Dan)! Today, John welcomes Virginia Delegate Wren Williams to the show, for a discussion about the topic that continues to dominate the news, locally and nationally: Virginia Redistricting. Plus, John recounts his trip to D.C. to see King Charles and Queen Camilla, as they visit America on the occasion of Her 250th birthday. Enjoy!

Happy Tuesday, "RevFam"! With John in D.C. for King Charles' visit, Dan takes over hosting duties -- and for longer than anticipated with a no-show guest. During an extended and inevitably impromptu monologue, Dan reflects on Virginia's Redistricting referendum (saying that the end result is what democracy looks like, which is why democracy isn't good) and dissects some of our common political lab...

Happy Monday, "RevFam"; today on the show, we discuss Saturday's aborted White House Correspondents Dinner, on account of yet another assassination attempt against President Trump. Additionally, we talk about the hearing that took place this morning at the Virginia Supreme Court regarding Virginia Redistricting. Our guests are former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen and attorney and...

Happy Friday, "RevFam"! Today, we welcome our good friend Tim Anderson back to the show, for a conversation about not only the Virginia Redistricting, but also the recent, violence-inspired curfews in Virginia Beach. Enjoy!

Happy Thursday, "RevFam"! Today on the show, seredipitously, Charlottesville-area broadcaster Joe Thomas joins us, to talk more about the lawsuit against the Southern Poverty Law Center and the events of 2017 in C-ville (which Joe witnessed firsthand). Enjoy!

Well . . . hard to be happy on this particular Wednesday, RevFam -- but the show goes on. John welcomes both DecideSmart's Bob Holsworth and RNC Committeewoman for Virginia Patti Lyman to analyze yesterday's win for Virginia Redistricting, and what the win means for Virginia and the nation going forward. Stay strong!

Happy Tuesday, Revolutionaries! Today on the show, we talk about the final day of voting on Virginia Redistricting -- with guests Jason Miyares and pollster John McLaughlin. Plus, as usual: "The Best (and Worst) of the Internet!" Enjoy!

Happy Monday, Revolutionaries!!! On the eve of Election Day for the Virginia Redistricting referendum, John continues to talk about what's at stake -- inviting former Virginia Delegate Mark Earley Jr. on the show for a discussion thereabout. John also addresses what Zohran Mamdani is trying to do in New York -- and how that parallels what other statists in the Democrat Party want for this country....

Happy Friday, Revolutionaries!!! As we enter the final stretch of voting on Virginia Redistricting, John welcomes both Congressman Rob Wittman and WRVA's Jeff Katz to the 'cast, to get their thoughts on this crucial referendum. Additionally, John and Dan continue to reflect on the Justin Fairfax story and discuss the extent to which humor is useful in social commentary. Enjoy!

Happy "Friday Eve," Revolutionaries; today on the show, John reflects on the news out of Northern Virginia that the state's former Lieutenant Governor, Justin Fairfax, killed his wife and then himself overnight last night. Additionally, John talks to 2A Advocate Micah Goodman about Virginia Democrats' crusade against gun ownership, and then John & Dan wrap up the show with more philosophical c...

Happy Tuesday, Revolutionaries!!! Today on the show, John reflects on Governor Abigail Spanberger's verdicts regarding General Assembly bills and the Eric Swalwell saga. Joining him is our frequent guest, attorney and former Virginia Delegate Tim Anderson. John also simulcasts with The Rob Carson Show for an appearance thereon midway through the podcast. Last and probably least, Dan joins John for...

Happy Monday, Revolutionaries!!! Today on the show, John welcomes Huw Shakeshaft back to the show -- for a conversation about the principal topic of the week: Operation Epic Fury . Did the Trump Administration go too far? Not far enough? Has the time come to bail -- or should the Administration stay the course and finish the job (if possible)? John and Huw discuss. Plus, John and Dan reflect on "T...

Happy Friday, Revolutionaries!!! Today on the show, John welcomes former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell to the show, so as to hear his thoughts on the Democrats' redistricting initiative. (Both John and Governor McDonnell are on their way to Giles County for a GOP dinner tonight.) Additionally, John weighs in on some pundits gone astray, Melania's plea of innocence regarding Jeffrey Epstein's tra...