Campaign Catch-Up, ICE Controversy, and Pressure on UVA
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
Anna Bryson of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, covering Virginia's GOP ticket holding its first united rally of the campaign.
Brandon Jarvis of the Virginia Scope, covering ICE agents operating out of the Chesterfield court house.
Brad Kutner of Radio IQ, covering how the candidates for governor respond to an immigrant mother concerned about deportation.
Plus: UVA President Jim Ryan's resignation, campaign mishaps for Winsome Earle-Sears, and the continuing battle between Clean Virginia and Dominion 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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Primary Takeaways, Data Center Regulation, and AI-Informed Voting
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
Shannon Heckt of the Virginia Mercury, covering Virginia's patchwork data center regulation policies.
Graham Moomaw of the Richmonder, covering how Richmond voters overwhelmingly voted against their former mayor, Levar Stoney.
Teo Armus of the Washington Post, covering some of the top takeaways from last week's primaries.
Plus: man-on-the-street interviews, special primary elections, and using AI to inform voting decisions.
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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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Special Edition: Virginia's 2025 Primary Results
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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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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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.
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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