From politics to pot, education to energy, Brian Weigand is taking a deeper dive into the issues affecting people in
the Greater Lynchburg area. His weekly program features in-depth conversations with local lawmakers, business
leaders and newsmakers whose decisions help shape our region.
Dwayne Yancey of Cardinal News joins Brian to discuss Virginia population trends and what they mean politically for our part of the state. You get two bonus topics as well.
Brian Weigand is joined by Dwayne Yancey, the Editor of Cardinal News, to talk about the race for Virginia Governor and also the short and long term population trends for Virginia.
On this week’s edition of A Deeper Dive, Brian Weigand takes a look back at the High Stakes series back in 2023 that examined Fentanyl’s effect on the Lynchburg Area. This episode contains conversations with a recovering addict, Sara, and Virginia’s Attorney General, Jason Miyares.
Brian Weigand is joined by Downtown Lynchburg Business Owner, Dave Henderson, to talk about the disfunction of Lynchburg City Council. Brian also talks with movie critic, Mike Mayo, to discuss the 50th anniversary of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”.
Brian Weigand is joined by Tom DeWitt to talk about his lawsuit against Lynchburg City Council over their denial of a building project that he proposed. Brian also speaks with Chairwoman of the Amherst County Board of Supervisors, Claudia Tucker, about the status of the Old Dominion Job Corps Center.
July 20th, 2025 Brian Weigand is joined by Dwayne Yancey discuss Virginia’s slide in the CNBC Best States for Business rankings. Related Posts
Brian Weigand is joined by former Democratic Delegate and House Minority Leader, David Toscano, to talk about his article about Virginia’s Legislature being the most powerful in the country.
Brian Weigand talks with Liberty University National Security Studies Professor, Scott Strobel, about America’s bombing of Iran’s Nuclear Facilities. He also talks to Brian Kilmeade about the bombings as well as other headlines from around the world.
Rochelle Sommer of Virginia Energy Sense joins Brian Weigand to talk about some tips to prepare your home for summer to save energy and money. Brian also talks with Brian Kilmeade about the attacks on the Minnesota Lawmakers and other current events.
Virginia State Archivist, Greg Crawford, joins Brian Weigand, to talk about recently rediscovered documents concerning Thomas Jefferson being summoned to court. Dwayne Yancey, the Editor of Cardinal News, tells Brian how he recently purchased cannabis over the counter.
Brian Weigand is joined by Skyler Zunk, the CEO of Energy Right Virginia, to talk about the future of solar power in Virginia.
Brian Weigand is joined by Editor of Cardinal News, Dwayne Yancey, to talk about two polls that have very different results about the Virginia Governor’s Race.