In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by political analyst Sam Shirazi to break down the results from Tuesday's primaries.
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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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34:37
Statewide Primaries, Campaign Yard Signs, and Public Radio Personalities
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
Margaret Barthel of WAMU, covering what the candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general have to say about policy issues.
Ryan Murphy of WHRO, covering local primary races that are heating up in Hampton Roads.
Jahd Khalil of VPM News, covering how the candidates for lieutenant governor envision their job description.
Plus: a shift away from NoVA candidates, campaign yard signs, and Dominion Energy versus Clean Virginia.
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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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42:24
Immigration Enforcement, Medicaid Cuts, and Tariff Uncertainty
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
Sabrina Moreno of Axios Richmond, covering why Virginia is a hotspot for immigration enforcement.
Michael O'Connor of the Virginia Dogwood, covering how federal Medicaid cuts will affect Virginians' coverage and home healthcare workers.
Michael Martz of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, covering the continued uncertainty around President Trump's tariffs.
Plus: difficulty covering campaigns, the cost of the Richmond water crisis, and whether the car tax is ever going away.
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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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Sanctuary Cities, U.S. Attorney Competition, and Richmond's Second Water Crisis
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
Elizabeth Beyer of Cardinal News, covering the competition to decide the next U.S. Attorney for Virginia's Western District.
Tyler Englander of WRIC, covering DHS' list of sanctuary cities, including several conservative Virginia counties.
Chris Suarez of VPM News, covering Richmond's second water crisis.
Plus: lingering tensions on the Republican ticket, a lack of FEMA money for flood-struck Virginians, and what it means to be the lieutenant governor.
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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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40:52
Recall Petitions, Council Chaos, and Coal County Ventures
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
Karen Graham of the Loudoun Times-Mirror, covering recall petitions in Purcellville.
Bill Atkinson of the Progress Index, covering internal strife and council meetings and financial distress in Hopewell.
Ben Paviour of the New York Times, covering coal magnate-led development projects in Southwest Virginia.
Plus: more budget battles, southern accents, and Virginia's judicial appointment process.
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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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