Student Journalism, Presidential Searches, and Scholarship Changes
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
Julia Gwin of Theogony, covering policy-violating patdowns at ACPS football games.
Ford McCracken of the Cavalier Daily, covering the conflict between UVA's presidential search committee and governor-elect Spanberger.
Andrew Kerley of the Commonwealth Times, covering VCU's altered scholarships for descendants of enslaved people following DEI cuts.
Plus FOIA scoops, blue books, and a government simulation.
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The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
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The Revolutionary War, Jefferson's Legacy, and America's Semiquincentennial
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
Michael Kranish of the Washington Post, covering how the words on the Jefferson Memorial were doctored.
Dwayne Yancey of Cardinal News, covering the story of Black Loyalists who escaped slavery in Virginia to go to Nova Scotia.
Pam Cressey, Archaeologist for the City of Alexandria, covering how Alexandria was a hotbed for resistance and ideas during the Revolution.
Plus the truth behind the destruction of Norfolk, committees of correspondence, and the complex motivations of Virginia's Lord Dunmore.
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The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
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Shutdown Calculus, Legislature Demographics, and the Republican Reaction
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
Liz Crampton of Politico, covering how Virginia Republicans are reckoning with last week's crushing electoral loss.
Michael Martz of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, covering how Virginia's Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner handled voting to end the government shutdown.
Keyris Manzanares of VPM News, covering the gains in Latino representation in Virginia's legislature with this last election.
Plus RPS collective bargaining, VPAP's campaign insights, and Richmond's zoning overhaul.
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The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
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Candidate Speeches, President Trump's Influence, and The Blue Tsunami
Lauren Burke of Black Virginia News, covering the thirteen state House seats that Democrats flipped to give them a 64-36 majority.
Chris Saxman of the VIP Podcast, covering the waning influence of Donald Trump in Virginia's Republican turnout.
Rich Meagher of RVA's Got Issues, covering the victory and concession speeches from Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears.
Plus special election dominoes, penned-in press areas, and theater kid energy.
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The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
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Takeaways from the November Election
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by Jahd Khalil of VPM News, plus Democratic strategist Ben Tribbett and Republican strategist Jeff Ryer to break down this week's elections, which saw a Democratic sweep across races for statewide office and the General Assembly.
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The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration between VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope, and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps. The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the Commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
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