Movers and Shakers

Movers and Shakers and Newsmakers

Law Dog has shows that feature guests who are in the thick of things. Provocative and enlightening shows to be sure.

Behavior Health Court 2024:


Interview with Bethany Harrison, Lynchburg's Commonwealth Attorney


November 11, 2023

Rich Gilman and Julie Bryant welcome special guest Bethany Harrison, the Commonwealth's Attorney for Lynchburg, to the show to discuss latest developments in the city, the implementation of the new mental/behavioral health court dockets, on questions and criticisms of the new system, and talks other recent issues in the 'Burg + the Law Dog rants Tuesday's election results.

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Political Season in Central Virginia:

Mark Peake and Wendell Walker


October 28, 2023

Rich Gilman is joined by Delegate Wendell Walker and State Senator Mark Peake to talk their new districts, what they have heard from constituents and voters, what they make of the amount of turnover that's currently happening around them, if there will be an urgency to get things done before Youngkin's term ends, their biggest concerns and issues with this election cycle, and more.

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 Dissection of a Murder Case Gone Wrong: 

Interview with Trudy Goetz and Claudia Dempsey


October 21, 2023


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Law Dog Rich Gilman and Julie Bryant are joined by special guests Trudy Goetz and Claudia Dempsey, as they discuss the fatal shooting the occurred four years ago that killed one of their family members and injured another, how the alleged killer was able to get released, why they believe it is a systemic issue that needs to be addressed, and what changes they want to see moving forward.


Once more into the Breach, Dear Friends!


Interview with Jimmy Ayers


September 16, 2023

Law Dog Rich Gilman and co-host Julie Bryant welcome back to the show Jimmy Ayers, who has come out of retirement to run for Amherst County Sheriff, and he discusses his decision to run for election again, what are some of the biggest issues facing the community now, if he will be aggressive on drugs and murder, and why he's the best candidate on the ballot.

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Sheriff Mike Miller of the Bedford County Sherriff's Department


September 2, 2023

The Law Dog, is joined by special guest Mike Miller of the Bedford County Sheriff's office to discuss his career, the pros and cons of being a sheriff, on why there's no competition for his reelection campaign, and how listeners can get involved with a career in law enforcement.

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Phillip Hamilton: Run for Virginia Senate


August 19, 2023

 Law Dog, Rich Gilman, and Julie Bryant welcome Philip Hamilton to the studio, as they discuss his bid for Virginia State Senate, including his personal background and what he and his campaign stand for + the Law Dog rants on the inhumaneness around the tragic Hawaii wildfires.

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Monacan Indian Nation: Its History and Its Future


May 10, 2023

Rich Gilman and Julie Bryant are joined in-studio by special guest Chief Kenneth Branham of the Monacan Indian Nation of Amherst, Virginia to talk the history of Native Americans in the state, the tribe's first interaction with Europeans, the nation still standing strong today, and what could be next as Branham steps down later this year.


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Life as a Sheriff: Interview with Jimmy Ayers


May 6, 2023

The 'Law Dog' Rich Gilman is joined by former Amherst County longtime sheriff Jimmy Ayers, who talks about his time in the commonwealth, his transition to his new role for the County, the impact his family has had on him, and what could be down the road in his future.


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Delegate Windell Walker: 

Update of the Current Virginia Session


January 14, 2023

Rich Gilman is joined by delegate Wendell Walker, as they discuss bills that are currently proposed, how he wants to improve public safety, on what the opposition is saying, and talks which committees he's apart of.

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Conversation with a City Council Candidate:

Stephanie Reed



October 8, 2022


Rich Gilman, Julie Bryant, and Producer Anthony McAvoy thought they would talk employment law until things took a slight turn off the tracks on this week's episode of The Law Dog Radio Show.


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A Conversation with a Mass Shooting Attorney



September 3, 2022


Rich interviewed Jamal Alsaffar, who represented victims of the 1st Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs mass shooting where 26 victims lost their life.  Hear about the legal process this attorney went through to get justice for the the U.S. Air Force's negligence.  You will also get an update on the Governments attempt to appeal.


Check out this recent Washington Post article about the shooting:


Sutherland Springs victims say U.S. government failed to stop gunman - The Washington Post


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