Our good friend, Dave Schmidt, joins Bob and Chris to discuss our sister station, Free Country 99.9's fundraiser to help end Childhood cancer with the WFMD Radiothon benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 

 

Our good friend, Dave Schmidt, joins Bob and Chris to discuss our sister station, Free Country 99.9's fundraiser to help end Childhood cancer with the WFMD Radiothon benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.&nbsp;
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The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6–9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It’s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.

Bob’s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep—son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)

His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school’s first-ever football team—the gritty “Mean 19.”

Off the mic, Bob’s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.

Bob’s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He’s joined by great local guests all week to cover what’s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what’s happening across the country.

As Bob’s mom says: “At least now I can finally turn him off.”

The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6&ndash;9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It&rsquo;s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.
Bob&rsquo;s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep&mdash;son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)
His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school&rsquo;s first-ever football team&mdash;the gritty &ldquo;Mean 19.&rdquo;
Off the mic, Bob&rsquo;s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.
Bob&rsquo;s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He&rsquo;s joined by great local guests all week to cover what&rsquo;s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what&rsquo;s happening across the country.
As Bob&rsquo;s mom says: &ldquo;At least now I can finally turn him off.&rdquo;

The Morning News Express

The Morning News Express will wake up informed, with WFMD traffic and weather reports on the “eights,” comprehensive local news from the Associated Press “News Operation of the Year,” and national news from FOX. 

The Morning News Express will wake up informed, with WFMD traffic and weather reports on the&nbsp;&ldquo;eights,&rdquo; comprehensive local news from the Associated Press &ldquo;News Operation of the Year,&rdquo; and national news from FOX.

The Morning News Express Podcast

David Schmidt

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Jesse Pippy to talk about new legislation proposed for the 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly that would eliminate Maryland’s Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP). Delegate Pippy explained why VEIP remains a major frustration for drivers, why the proposal is gaining attention as the session gets underway, and why its chances face an uphill battle due to the state’s budget deficit. It’s a timely debate that impacts wallets, regulations, and how Maryland balances environmental goals with financial reality.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Jesse Pippy to talk about new legislation proposed for the 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly that would eliminate Maryland&rsquo;s Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP). Delegate Pippy explained why VEIP remains a major frustration for drivers, why the proposal is gaining attention as the session gets underway, and why its chances face an uphill battle due to the state&rsquo;s budget deficit. It&rsquo;s a timely debate that impacts wallets, regulations, and how Maryland balances environmental goals with financial reality.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Jesse Pippy, Maryland State Delegate District 4

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Bill Folden for a must-hear conversation on taxpayer dollars, accountability, and state government spending. Sen. Folden is speaking out after alleging more than $600 MILLION in “fraudulent and intentional” billing reimbursements tied to the Maryland Department of Transportation, saying he’s pushed for independent audits for years and has even called on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate. His questions were blunt and urgent: How did this happen? Where did the money go? And why are taxpayers being asked to pay more to cover bad financial decisions? It’s a fiery discussion centered on transparency, oversight, and restoring taxpayer trust.

🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Bill Folden for a must-hear conversation on taxpayer dollars, accountability, and state government spending. Sen. Folden is speaking out after alleging more than $600 MILLION in &ldquo;fraudulent and intentional&rdquo; billing reimbursements tied to the Maryland Department of Transportation, saying he&rsquo;s pushed for independent audits for years and has even called on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate. His questions were blunt and urgent: How did this happen? Where did the money go? And why are taxpayers being asked to pay more to cover bad financial decisions? It&rsquo;s a fiery discussion centered on transparency, oversight, and restoring taxpayer trust.
🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Bill Folden, Maryland State Senator

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Ryan Schmelz of Fox News Radio to share his take on the latest briefings delivered by Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth. Ryan walked listeners through the key takeaways, the tone coming out of Washington, and what these updates could signal moving forward on foreign policy and national security. It was a fast-paced, informative look at where things stand right now.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Ryan Schmelz of Fox News Radio to share his take on the latest briefings delivered by Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth. Ryan walked listeners through the key takeaways, the tone coming out of Washington, and what these updates could signal moving forward on foreign policy and national security. It was a fast-paced, informative look at where things stand right now.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

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