The Reid Revolution with John Reid

The Reid Revolution with John Reid

byJohn Reid

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A Commentary About News, Politics, and Culture

Episodes(40 episodes)

April 2, 2026
Happy "Friday Eve," Revolutionaries! Today on the show, John reflects on President Trump's Epic Fury-themed national address from last night, as well as on the NASA launch of the shuttle Artemis. Dr. Torstey Trey joins the show to discuss the underreported phenomenon of forced organ harvesting, and U.S. Senate candidate Mark Moran talks to John about Virginia Redistricting, the Senate campaign, and Mark Warner's fitness for office at this point. Finally, of course, John and Dan close out the show with further analysis of President Trump's speech and the pulse of America's electorate. Enjoy!
Published: Apr 3, 2026Duration: 1h 29m 46s
April 1, 2026
Happy "Hump Day," Revolutionaries! We begin today with talk about Operation Epic Fury and what needs to happen for the mission to be a success. Additionally, John welcomes to the show former Virginia State Senator Joe Morrissey -- who has recently written an op/ed about his opposition to the Democrats' redistricting initiative. John and Joe discuss the essay, as well as Joe's prediction about what will happen with the vote and court challenges to the referendum. Finally, of course, John and Dan discuss "The Best (and Worst) of the Internet" -- and the two reflect on the abridgments...
Published: Apr 2, 2026Duration: 1h 30m 8s
March 31, 2025
Happy Tuesday, Revolutionaries!  Today, John continues to talk about last weekend's "No Kings" rallies around the country.  He also talks about Trans Day of Visibility (which is today).  Furthermore -- ahead of a visit to night to Hampden-Sydney College, John talks to its College Republicans President, Drew DiMeglio, about Gen Z's reaction to Virginia Democrats' redistricting initiative.  Finally, John and Dan close the show with a "Best of the Internet" roundup.  Enjoy!
Published: Apr 1, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 24s
March 30, 2026
Happy Monday, Revolutionaries!  On today's show, John reflects on the folly of this past weekend's nationwide "No Kings" rallies, and he discusses a proposal to pause Virginia's gas tax with State Senator Ryan McDougle.  Additionally, John and Dan react to the latest "Baby Trump" video.  Enjoy!
Published: Mar 30, 2026Duration: 51m 35s
Ryan McDougle
Joining John today is longtime Virginia State Senator and Republican Leader Ryan McDougle -- who talks to John about his proposal for a 90-day moratorium on Virginia's gas tax while the ripple effects of Operation Epic Fury continue to drive up the price of oil.
Published: Mar 30, 2026Duration: 13m 5s
March 20, 2026
Happy Friday, Fam! Today on the show, we welcome two guests: (1) Tim Anderson (of course), who reflects on the recently concluded 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session, and (2) another good friend of ours -- Cindy Creasy, who tells us all about the upcoming 2026-2027 Broadway in Richmond season. (Some good shows heading our way here!) Finally, John and Dan close the show by discussing the passing of the incomparable Chuck Norris (allegedly . . . #chucknorrisfacts) and by surveying -- "The Best (and Worst) of the Internet!" Enjoy!
Published: Mar 21, 2026Duration: 1h 35m 17s
Cindy Creasy
Also this AM, we check in with our dear friend, Broadway in Richmond's Cindy Creasy -- who debriefs us about the upcoming 2026-2027 Broadway in Richmond season. (Quite a few good shows heading Central Virginia's way!!!)
Published: Mar 21, 2026Duration: 26m 24s
Tim Anderson
Joining us as he usually does on a Friday morning is friend of the show Tim Anderson. Tim and John reflect on the now-adjourned 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session, discussing the key takeaways from the legislature's time in Richmond.
Published: Mar 21, 2026Duration: 18m 56s
March 19, 2026
Happy "Friday Eve," Fam! Today on the show, we continue to talk about the week's hot topics: redistricting, immigration, crime, etc. Former Marine Colby Barrett joins the show, to talk about Operation Epic Fury, as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine. Finally, John and Dan close the show and present "The Best (and Worst) of the Internet!" Enjoy!
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 55s
Colby Barrett
Our guest today is former U.S. Marine Colby Barrett, who is executive producer of a new documentary entitled A Faith Under Siege, about the persecution of Christians in wartime Ukraine. John and Colby discuss the film, as well as the Trump Administration's progress in Iran.
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 23m 14s
Leonard Gold
Our first guest this morning is Jewish activist Leonard Gold, who is the Executive Producer of the new documentary Blind Spot, which exposes the extent to which Anti-Semitism is prevalent on college campuses here in America. John and Lenny discuss the new film and what to do about the rise of Jewish Hate in the U.S.
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 24m 33s
March 18, 2026
Happy "Hump Day," all! Today on the show, we continue to "play the hits" -- discussing Democrat-proposed gerrymandering, Operation Epic Fury, the spread of Muslim influence in the West, and violence on the rise in America's (inevitably leftist-run) cities. Leonard Gold, executive producer of the new documentary Blind Spot, joins us -- to discuss the phenomenon of Anti-Semitism on America's college campuses; and John talks to longtime Virginia political activist David Botkins both about current events and his new consulting venture. Finally, John and Dan close out the show, not only with "The Best of the Internet!", but also...
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 2h 6m 14s
David Botkins
Additionally this morning, longtime political activist David Botkins joins the show. John and David talk about his new entrepreneurial venture: Botkins Strategies, a political consulting firm.
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 22m 4s
March 17, 2026
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Broadcast Fam! Today on the show, John -- on location in Virginia Beach -- discusses the rising tide of violence and crime in American society, calling upon political leaders to refuse to tolerate incivility. Gun rights advocate and activist Micah Goodman joins John for a conversation about the Second Amendment, as well as Islamic culture, and then Dan of course joins John to close the show and present . . . "The Best of the Internet!" Enjoy, gang!
Published: Mar 18, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 6s
Micah Goodman
Joining John today is 2A advocate and activist Micah Goodman; the two of them discuss gun rights, as well as the incivility on display in Islamic culture.
Published: Mar 18, 2026Duration: 22m 1s
Producer Dan With . . . "The Best of the Internet!"
Finally, Dan joins John to close out the show and discuss -- "The Best of the Internet!"
Published: Mar 18, 2026Duration: 12m 7s
March 16, 2026/Scott Presler
On today's show, following what seem like the obligatory technical difficulties, we welcome activist Scott Presler to the show. John talks to Scott about the SAVE Act; Virginia redistricting; and his new book, The Persistence, available for purchase now wherever books are sold! (Afterward, John and Dan close the show with "The Best (and Worst) of the Internet!"
Published: Mar 16, 2026Duration: 33m 54s
March 13, 2026
Happy Friday, Broadcast Fam! Today on the show, John talks about yesterday's active shooter on the campus of Old Dominion University, explaining what we can infer about Radical Islam due to such occurrences. Additionally, we play interviews with Tim Anderson and Karen Hamilton, respectively, before closing the show with banter between John and Dan. Enjoy -- and try to have a good weekend, everybody!
Published: Mar 14, 2026Duration: 1h 43m 58s
Tim Anderson
Joining John today is attorney and former Virginia Delegate Tim Anderson, for his regularly scheduled weekly appearance on The Reid Revolution. John and Tim discuss the latest news regarding the Democrats' redistricting initiative, and Tim discusses the conclusion to the 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session.
Published: Mar 14, 2026Duration: 18m 52s
Karen Hamilton
Today, we also run an interview with new Virginia Delegate Karen Hamilton, who talks about the conclusion of the 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session and reflects on her first year at the State Capitol.
Published: Mar 14, 2026Duration: 12m 44s