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Pod Virginia

Get smarter about Virginia politics every week with Journalist Michael Lee Pope and Strategic Consultant Thomas Bowman so you can engage like a political insider.

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0:26

The Virginia Press Room is Moving to a New Feed!

Pod Virginia ·

2025/01/25

A quick update for listeners: Michael's new podcast, the Virginia Press Room, is moving to a new podcast feed. To hear more from Michael Pope, along with a roundtable of Virginia journalists highlighting the week's news, search for The Virginia Press Room in your podcasting app, and subscribe to the show.The Virginia Press Room on Apple PodcastsThe Virginia Press Room on SpotifyLearn more about Jackleg Media

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28:58

Richmond Water Crisis, Race for Governor, and a Death...

Pod Virginia ·

2025/01/13

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:Anna Bryson of the Richmond Times-Dispatch with the latest on Richmond's water crisis Michael O’Connor of the Virginia Dogwood, who talks about the latest poll for the 2025 Governor's race Dan Cantor of VPM News, who talks about the death of a man incarcerated at Red Onion prison in December Plus Virginia's proposed abortion amendment, the latest on the car tax, the cultural history of water pumps in Richmond. -- The

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29:28

Red Onion Prison, Hampton Roads Investment, and...

Pod Virginia ·

2025/01/06

In this inaugural episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Laura Vozzella of The Washington Post, who talks about Denver Riggleman's potential run for statewide office Jahd Khalil of VPM News, who talks about Del. Michael Jones' (D-Richmond) unannounced visit to the Red Onion prison Markus Schmidt of Virginia Mercury, who talks about Hampton Roads Ventures' lack of investments in local projects Plus: Rep. John McGuire's publicized visit to President-elect Trump's

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32:16

Game Show Champions, Trivia Winners, and An Evolving...

Pod Virginia ·

2024/12/30

In this final episode of Pod Virginia (before the Virginia Press Room launches next week!), Michael is joined by co-host Lauren Burke, producer Aaryan Balu, and advertising manager David O'Connell to reminisce about the podcast, announce winners for Pod Virginia's trivia contest and game shows, and take one last look around the watercooler. Happy New Year!

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18:54

Pod Virginia's Top Five Episodes of 2024

Pod Virginia ·

2024/12/26

In our penultimate episode, Michael looks back at the five most popular episode of Pod Virginia in 2024.LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg Media

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37:19

Youngkin's Budget, Dem Reactions, and Nuclear Power

Pod Virginia ·

2024/12/23

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaIN THE NEWS:Last week, Governor Glenn Youngkin presented his budget proposal, highlighting a budget surplus which he used to propose a rebate on the car tax, an initiative to eliminate taxes on tips, stricter policies on sanctuary cities. a new police training facility, expanding mental health services, and more. He's also going all-in on nuclear energy.Democrats have offered mixed reactions to Governor Youngkin’s 2025 budget amendments, and

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21:45

Chris Piper and Steve Humble: The Future of Pod Virginia

Pod Virginia ·

2024/12/19

It's finally here! This week, Michael is joined by Chris Piper, Executive Director of VPAP, and Steve Humble, Chief Content Officer for VPM, who explain how both organizations are partnering to create the next evolution of Pod Virginia...The Virginia Press Room, a weekly round-table podcast bringing news and analysis from journalists across the Commonwealth. Every Monday, Michael will lead journalists on a roundup of stories they've covered the previous week, diving deep into their investigation and

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40:35

Detainer Requests, Legislator Pay, and the Gambling...

Pod Virginia ·

2024/12/16

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaIN THE NEWS:Holding inmates longer than their release date is hard ask for many sheriffs, who say they won't be voluntarily holding people for 48 hours after their release date -- even if federal immigration officials request it for specific people. Now the Virginia Sheriffs Association is supporting legislation that removes discretion of the sheriffs and requires they work with federal immigration officials.Lobbying disclosures posted to the

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51:23

The Final Buy, Sell, or Hold? With Sarah Taylor,...

Pod Virginia ·

2024/12/12

On this special FINAL live-to-tape game show, Michael sits down with the Pod Virginia All-Stars Sarah Taylor, Senator Scott Surovell, Delegate Alfonso Lopez, and Delegate Marcus Simon to get their opinions on approving resolutions before sessions, catered press conferences, tabloid newspapers, hackneyed phrases, and the end of Pod Virginia.LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg Media

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30:12

License Plate Readers, Parental Consent, and Shackled...

Pod Virginia ·

2024/12/09

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaIN THE NEWS:License-plate readers will be on the agenda next month when the General Assembly gavels into session next month. Critics of surveillance-state politics worry about misidentification -- innocent people getting caught up in a high-tech frenzy.Back in 1997, then-governor George Allen signed a bill achieving a long-term goal of social conservatives. The new law required parental consent for minors seeking an abortion. Now former

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43:32

Warren Fiske and Bob Holsworth: Virginia's 1993 Election

Pod Virginia ·

2024/12/05

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaThis week, Michael is joined by Warren Fiske and Bob Holsworth to discuss the 1993 gubernatorial race between George Allen and Mary Sue Terry--including how Terry had a double-digit advantage in early polls and a significant fundraising lead, only for Allen to win in a landslide.They wrote about the election in their chapter of The New Dominion: The Twentieth-Century Elections That Shaped Modern Virginia.

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49:25

Prisoner Abuse, Predatory Loans, and Preliminary Ballots

Pod Virginia ·

2024/12/02

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaIN THE NEWS:People who are incarcerated at the infamous Red Onion Supermax Prison in Wise County say conditions are so bad there that they are setting themselves on fire to protest conditions. Allegations include: racial epithets, physical abuse, medical neglect, solitary confinement, violent dog attacks, and inedible food with maggots.After a 2020 law cracking down on predatory lending, companies are now using "rent-a-banks" from out of

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39:41

Frank Atkinson: Virginia's 1973 "Armageddon" Election

Pod Virginia ·

2024/11/28

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaThis week, Michael is joined by Frank Atkinson, author of The Dynamic Dominion, to discuss the 1973 "Armageddon" gubernatorial race between Henry Howell and Mills Godwin, which Atkinson wrote about in his chapter of The New Dominion: The Twentieth-Century Elections That Shaped Modern Virginia.

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44:28

The Race for Governor and a Skill Games Lawsuit

Pod Virginia ·

2024/11/25

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaIN THE NEWS:Earlier this year, Democrat Abigail Spanberger seemed to have cleared the field of opposition among Democrats, though Congressman Bobby Scott may still throw his hat into the ring. Last week, Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears was able to clear the field of Republican opposition, and now she stands alone as the Republican who will be running for governor. The race for attorney general is taking shape, and it’s

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36:52

Former Senator John Bell: Revisiting the Censure of...

Pod Virginia ·

2024/11/21

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaFormer State Senator John Bell joins Michael to break down his decision to sponsor the 2021 resolution to censure then-Senator Amanda Chase after she repeated baseless election fraud claims and spoke in support of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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33:58

Firehouse Primary, Amendment Theater, and Campaign...

Pod Virginia ·

2024/11/18

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaIN THE NEWS:Freshman House Delegate Kannan Srinivasan will be the Democrat on the ballot in the January 7 special election to fill the seat vacated by Congressman-elect Suhas Subramanyam. Loudoun Democrats chose him as the party’s nominee over the weekend in an election that will determine which party controls the Senate. Republicans also selected their candidate for this seat over the weekend, Tumay Harding. She is a former teacher who ran

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49:54

Sam Shirazi: The Elections Coming Up

Pod Virginia ·

2024/11/14

SPONSOR:The Richmond ForumLINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaPod Virginia all-star Sam Shirazi joins Michael to break down the special elections happening in the next few weeks (filling the House seats vacated by Suhas Subramanyam and John McGure), as well as the Virginia statewide elections in 2025.

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32:19

Margins of Victory, Asian-American Influence, and...

Pod Virginia ·

2024/11/11

SPONSOR:The Richmond ForumLINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaIN THE NEWS:Senator Tim Kaine's margin of victory was almost double the margin of victory for Kamala Harris in Virginia, which seems to indicate some cross-party voting. The election is not over yet. Two sitting members of the state Senate were elected to Congress last week, which means at least two special elections. One of the special elections for state Senate will be in Northern Virginia, where Delegate Kannan

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46:51

The Press Room: Reacting to the 2024 Election

Pod Virginia ·

2024/11/07

SPONSOR:The Richmond ForumTyler Englander, Cameron Thompson, and Brad Kutner join Michael and Lauren to react to the 2024 election results--Kamala Harris' razor-thin victory in the state, Tim Kaine's victory, and the possibilities for Republican leaders to be shuffled into the upcoming Trump administration as we already look toward the 2025 gubernatorial election.

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48:47

Motor Voter Laws, PAC Attack, and the Salem Rally

Pod Virginia ·

2024/11/04

SPONSOR:The Richmond ForumLINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaIN THE NEWS:Donald Trump closed out his campaign for president in the most unlikeliest of places over the weekend, Salem Virginia in deep red Southwest Virginia. The rally featured Governor Glenn Youngkin and the entire Republican establishment, including Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earl Sears finally endorsing the former Republican president.2006 was Governor Tim Kaine's first General Assembly session in the

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