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The Morningline

by The Morningline

"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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  1. The Morningline: Meals on Wheels 09/30/2026

    Kris Shabestar, Becky Tweedy, and the rest of the gang from Meals on Wheels join Mari and Brian on The Morningline to announce the winners of the WheelsUp! Fundraiser.

  2. Decision 2026: Nat Marshall 09/30/2026

    Member of Lynchburg Better Together and Candidate for an At Large Seat on Lynchburg City Council, Nat Marshall, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about why he's running for city council, the drama and friction between members of council, will Lynchburg Better Together raise property...

  3. The Morningline: Thomas Road Baptist Church 09/29/2026

    Adam Lancaster from Thomas Road Baptist Church joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about their new Christmas show, changing the name, lowering ticket prices, the Living Christmas Tree, Kids Karnival, upcoming Refuel Conference, and more.

  4. The Morningline: Mike Mayo 09/29/2026

    Mike Mayo joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about "Backrooms" and "Murphy's Romance".

  5. The Morningline: Matt Cline 09/29/2026

    Campbell County Supervisor, Matt Cline, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about the Valley Link Transmission Line originating in Campbell County, the resolution he has drafted for the upcoming meeting, the leverage this resolution has, status of the small modular reactor, and more.

  6. The Morningline: Jack Collins 09/29/2026

    Campaign Manager for Team Lynchburg, Jack Collins, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about the vandalism of campaign signs on Langhorne Road this morning, were these signs targeted, and more.

  7. The Morningline: Len Stevens 09/29/2026

    Len Stevens from the Virginia Department of Transportation joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about a ramp closure on Route 29 and Candlers Mountain Road, the work being done during these closures, overnight work, and more.

  8. The Morningline: Forest Wellness MD 09/28/2026

    Dr. M. from Forest Wellness MD joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about the differences in GLPs, the pricing of the medications, can people easily get off of them, does insurance cover GLPs, other things they can be used for, and more.

  9. The Morningline: Aaron Van Allen 09/28/2026

    Liberty University Professor of Government, Aaron Van Allen, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about some house races that are most likely to be flipped by Democrats and what can be gleaned from the Senate races in Michigan, Texas, and Kansas.

  10. The Morningline: Brian Kilmeade 09/28/2026

    Brian Kilmeade, the Host of The Brian Kilmeade Show, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about democrats strategies for the midterms, the latest on Iran, Trump banning media outlets from the White House, and more.

  11. The Morningline: Karl Miller 09/25/2026

    Karl Miller from Karl Miller Realty joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about the state of the local housing market, the Fed raising interest rates, Lynchburg's housing upside, the generational differences in housing, development hot spots locally, and more.

  12. Building Our Future: Skylin Hasworth 09/25/2026

    Brookville High School Sophomore, Skylin Hasworth, and his father, Kash, join Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about Skylin's invention: PaddlePod, the function of the product, how he came up with the idea, how Mark Cuban got interested, the next phase for them, and more.

  13. The Morningline: Lynchburg Transportation Conversation 9/24/2026

    Charles Craddock from the Lynchburg Regional Transportation Advocacy Group, Alec Brebner from the Central Virginia Planning District Commission, and Dwayne Tuggle, the Mayor of Amherst, join Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about tomorrow's LRBA Transportation Forum, the most glaring...

  14. The Morningline: Mark Peake 09/24/2026

    State Senator Mark Peake joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about an upcoming Campbell County hearing on the Valley Link Transmission Line, Governor Spanberger's executive order on data centers, a bill on data center tax breaks that runs through 2035, and more.

  15. The Morningline: Alex Gottschalk 09/24/2026

    Mecklenburg County Administrator, Alex Gottschalk, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about the history of data centers in Mecklenburg County, how many jobs they've created, how much tax revenue do they generate for the county, property tax rates, have utility bills increased for...

  16. The Morningline: Steven Hill 09/23/2026

    Bedford County School Board Member, Steven Hill, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about considering multiple options on school redistricting, how they've had to come to this decision, the options they're choosing from, is Stewartsville Elementary School 100% closing, are parents...

  17. Decision 2026: Stephanie Reed 09/23/2026

    Current Lynchburg City Councilwoman and Candidate for an At Large Seat on City Council, Stephanie Reed, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about why she's running for reelection, was the Amphitheater a wise investment, should they lower real estate taxes, flock cameras, police...

  18. The Morningline: Joe Bean Express Espresso 09/23/2026

    Michael and Cheyenne from Joe Beans Express Espresso join Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about their National Coffee Day specials next Tuesday, their upcoming 26th birthday, Coffee For A Cause partners, and more.

  19. The Morningline: Dave Albury 09/22/2026

    General Sales Manager at James River Media, Dave Albury, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about his history getting to James River Media and all of the different services they offer.

  20. The Morningline: Mike Mayo 09/22/2026

    Mike Mayo joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about "The End of Oak Street" and "Bird Box".

  21. Talking 250: Dr. Zamora Crawford Olin 09/22/2026

    Dr. Zamora Crawford Olin joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about the upcoming Next Chapter: Veterans Career & Hiring Expo at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, her experience transitioning into civilian life, how willing local employers are to hire veterans, some of the...

  22. The Morningline: Lisa Singleton 09/22/2026

    Lynchburg Police Department Deputy Chief, Lisa Singleton, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about Operation United Resolve, how many people in total were arrested, were gangs the primary target, the long list of charges those arrested are facing, the scope of the amount of drugs...

  23. Plug Away Monday: Concord Rescue Squad 09/21/2026

    Brenda Stratton from the Concord Rescue Squad joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about their upcoming Brunswick Stew Sale and Silent Auction events.

  24. Talking 250: Bob Dees 09/21/2026

    Retired Major General Bob Dees from Valor Farm joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about an upcoming barn raising ribbon cutting event, restoring the barn and equine arena following a devastating fire, the work that Valor Farm does, the 250 Challenge Campaign, how people can get...

  25. The Morningline: Aaron Van Allen 09/21/2026

    Liberty University Professor of Government, Aaron Van Allen, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about polls of battleground House Districts, issues that Democrats are winning on ahead of the midterms, Democrats believing they can flip the House and Senate, GOP candidates distancing...

  26. The Morningline: Brian Kilmeade 09/21/2026

    Brian Kilmeade, the Host of The Brian Kilmeade Show, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about how he uses AI, has the pushbacks against AI surprised him, Trump's meeting with China, should Trump give aid to Saudi Arabia, and more.

  27. The Morningline: Central Technology Solutions 09/18/2026

    Tommy Vaughan from Central Technology Solutions joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about whether or not AI is going to kill us, governance on AI, third party watchdogs, and more.

  28. The Morningline: Mark Ciero 09/18/2026

    Retired Colonel, Mark Ciero, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about today's ceremony to celebrate the 79th Birthday of the US Air Force, why he brought the ceremony back, his plans for the JROTC program at E.C. Glass, and more.

  29. The Morningline: Tommy Parmiter 09/18/2026

    Tommy Parmiter, The Woodsman, joins Mari and Anthony on The Morningline to talk about working with James River Media, removing a large red oak tree from a house, a clearing job that took six days, running a chainsaw station at Thomas Road Baptist Church's BeastFeast, his origin story, and more

  30. The Morningline: Meals on Wheels 09/17/2026

    Kris Shabestar and Becky Tweedy from Meals on Wheels join Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the Wheels Up Lynchburg Raffle, the Nourish The Need, Fuel The Future Campaign, how long the daily routes take to complete, the process of preparing the meals, and more.

  31. The Morningline: Mark Peake 09/17/2026

    State Senator Mark Peake joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the possible merger of Dominion and NextEra Energy, is the deal in trouble, Constitutional Amendments on the ballot in November, the lack of polling in Virginia, Governor Spanberger rolling back the Transgender…

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  32. Heroes At Home: Chesley Voden 09/16/2026

    Chesley Voden from the Society of St. Andrew joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about needing volunteers to help glean apples for the community.

  33. The Morningline: Beacon Credit Union 09/16/2026

    Jason Owens from Beacon Credit Union joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the difference between a bank and a credit union, business and commercial services, Premier Money Market Accounts, interest rates and market trends, commercial real estate loans, and more.

  34. Building Our Future: Liberty University Memory Screening Program 09/16/2026

    Liberty University Students, Jhona Alexander and Haley Hughes, as well as Dr. Marilyn Peyton and Dr. David Crews, join Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about a community outreach memory screening program, the overall objective of the screenings, risk factors they're monitoring, how the...

  35. The Morningline" Greer Design Co. 09/15/2026

    Mady and Ashley from Greer Design Co. join Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about their 50th Anniversary Storewide Sale, a brand new furniture line, collaborating with local businesses, and more.

  36. The Morningline: Mike Mayo 09/15/2026

    Mike Mayo joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about classic Tom Hanks movies including "Big" and "Dragnet".

  37. The Morningline: Southern Air 09/14/2026

    Russ Jackson from Southern Air joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about Construction Worker Appreciation Week, the shortage of trade workers, giving a new heat pump to a needy family, and more.

  38. Plug Away Monday: Lynchburg Pops Community Band 09/14/2026

    Mike Reeves and Judy Berry from the Lynchburg Pops Community Band join Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about their upcoming "As Heard on TV" concert on September 24th, songs they'll play in concert, and more.

  39. The Morningline: Aaron Van Allen 09/14/2026

    Liberty University Professor of Government, Aaron Van Allen, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about whether or not Republicans will hold onto the House and Senate in the midterms, how much help gerrymandering has done for Republicans, AI becoming a main issue in Washington, the…

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  40. The Morningline: Brian Kilmeade 09/14/2026

    Brian Kilmeade, the Host of The Brian Kilmeade Show, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about a Russian attack on a train full of diplomats, Trump on the midterm campaign trail, and more.

  41. The Morningline: Steve Bozeman 09/11/2026

    Local Veteran, Steve Bozeman, joins Mari and Anthony live from the Field of Honor to talk about his memories from 9/11, the first Support the Troops Rally at Monument Terrace, today's events to remember 9/11, and more.

  42. The Morningline: Brian Moore 09/11/2026

    Retired Sergeant, Brian Moore, joins Mari and Anthony live from the Field of Honor to talk about his experience on September 11th, how his life changed, his first tour, and more.

  43. The Morningline: Forest Rotary Club 09/11/2026

    Scott and Laura from the Forest Rotary Club join Mari and Anthony live from The Field of Honor to talk about what the field represents, the nightly playing of taps, the 9/11 Opening Ceremony, where the money the event raises will go, their memories of September 11th, and more.

  44. The Morningline: Josh Mills 09/10/2026

    Josh Mills from Mills Heating & Air Conditioning joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about now being a great time of year for duct cleaning, sanitation, air filtration products, benefits of being in the Comfort Club, specials on their website, and more.

  45. The Morningline: Mark Peake 09/10/2026

    State Senator Mark Peake joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about solar power in the western part of Virginia, localities getting to make the choice, the Valley Link Transmission Line, localities getting to vote on a sales tax increase, and more.

  46. Talking 250: Tony Cothron 09/10/2026

    Retired Rear Admiral and Liberty University Professor of Government, Tony Cothron, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the 1 year anniversary of the death of Charlie Kirk, his memories from September 11th, working intelligence following the attacks, classes he teaches at…

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  47. Heroes At Home: Chris Spence 09/10/2026

    Retired Master Sergeant, Chris Spence, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about his experience on 9/11, being on the team that was the US first response in Aghanistan, the iconic horse soldier picture that he took, the movie "12 Strong", and more.

  48. The Morningline: Presbyterian Cemetery 09/09/2026

    Beth Williams and Gwen Carter from Presbyterian Cemetery join Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the upcoming 9/11 Ceremony, having a model of the twin towers at the cemetery, how Friday's ceremony will go, how Presbyterian Cemetery got started, upcoming Ghost Tours, and more.

  49. The Morningline: Kubota of Lynchburg 09/09/2026

    Nick Kessler from Kubota of Lynchburg joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the St. Jude Dream Home RTV Drawing, 0% financing available for construction equipment, the upcoming Touch A Tractor event, tractor tips and maintenance classes, and more.

  50. The Morningline: Megan Lucas 09/09/2026

    CEO of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, Megan Lucas, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about being at Offutt Air Force Base on September 11th, 2001, starting the Donut Brigade, and more.

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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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