Ed Gillespie live on WFIR: opioid epidemic, health care, taxes Evan Jones July 12, 2017 1 minute read Ed Gillespie Republican candidate for Governor Ed Gillespie spoke live with WFIR this morning, addressing topics that included his proposal to combat Virginia’s opioid epidemic, health care and taxes and transportation funding. Here is the full interview: Share: Post navigation Previous: State police investigating man struck by van while riding lawn mowerNext: High temperatures can be dangerous for children, vehicles, and drivers Related Stories 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0