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It"s News To Us

WRVA News Director, Matt Demlein catches you up on today’s news in and around Richmond, Virginia and gives his insight.

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10:50

Episode 43 : August 12, 2022 (Unite the Right...

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2022/08/12

WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton talks about and reads a statement from UVA President Jim Ryan (mistakenly identified in the podcast as Charlottesville mayor--apologies for that) on the anniversary of the Unite The Right rally. Also, charges have been placed against a Glen Allen man stemming from an incident in late July with a Richmond Police Officer. Also, there are 18 new Virginia State Police troopers as a result of an academy graduation ceremony today.

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8:54

Episode 42: August 11, 2022 (Chesterfield Fatal,...

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2022/08/11

WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton discusses a fatal accident in Chesterfield Thursday morning, the Richmond SPCA giving an update on the rescued beagles they received who were part of the breeding and animal testing facility in Cumberland and 18 new graduates will get their diplomas Friday after completing State Police academy training.

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6:42

Episode 41: August 10, 2022 (Flooding rains and Sears...

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2022/08/10

WRVA news reporter Jeff Stapleton going solo (again) on a slow news day. The main story is the potential for flooding rains. Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears also toured the site of the Future Green City arena district, which includes retail, recreation and a 17,000 seat arena

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13:58

Episode 40: August 9, 2022 (The one where we forget...

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2022/08/09

WRVA's Matt Demlein and Jeff Stapleton discuss the federal court appearance for the two men accused in an alleged mass shooting plot, Hanover's procedure for its proposed transgender bathroom policy, and then completely forget the branding for this weekend's Richmond NASCAR races.

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11:08

Episode 39: August 8, 2022 (Where we talk about what...

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2022/08/08

In this episode, WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith wanting to close off talk about the alleged mass shooting planned for Richmond. The team also discusses a spike in opioid cases.

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16:04

Episode 38: August 5, 2022 (The one where where Matt...

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2022/08/05

In a more laid back Episode, WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss some upcoming court hearings, some VDOT work, and then things get a little off the rails when Matt mispronounces the name of the mascot for the Atlanta's Braves AAA team.

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15:21

Episode 37: August 4, 2022 (Covid and Monkeypox and...

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2022/08/04

WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton talk about Hanover's proposed transgender policy. They also talk about Covid, Monkeypox and flu, and tax free shopping.

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16:35

Episode 36: August 3, 2022 (Mass shooting questions...

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2022/08/03

WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss continuing questions about the alleged Fourth of July mass shooting planned for Richmond, as well as how a swastika-like symbol ended up on Hanover School t-shirts.

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11:55

Episode 35: August 2, 2022 (A Resignation, a Search,...

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2022/08/02

WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss the resignation of Ann McLean from the Historic Resources Board following her comments on WRVA. They also talk about the search for a suspect in Charles City County who allegedly shot a deputy, and Richmond's gun buyback program.

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11:35

Episode 34: August 1, 2022 (Filling vacancies,...

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2022/08/01

WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein returns, and joins Jeff Stapleton as they discuss Chesterfield teacher vacancies, the lottery providing millions for education, and the ruling against House of Delegates elections this year.

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7:18

Episode 33: July 29, 2022 (15 year old suspect,...

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2022/07/29

WRVA news reporter Jeff Stapleton discusses a Chesterfield case that started as a robbery but ended up as a fatal crash Thursday evening. There was a fatality on the interchange between the Powhite Parkway and Downtown Expressway early Friday morning. The Mega Millions jackpot goes up again and flooding waters seem to have receded in Wise and Dickenson Counties.

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8:43

Episode 32: July 28, 2022 (Mega Millions, National...

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2022/07/28

WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton talks about an increase in the Mega Millions jackpot ahead to tomorrow night's drawing, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney encouraging National Night Out participation, Governor Youngkin promoting blood donation and more flooding in Southwest Virginia.

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7:42

Episode 31: July 27, 2022 (Stoney Responds, Senator...

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2022/07/27

WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss that Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney responded to the online report that was discussed in Episode 30. Stoney says he's not been contacted by the FBI and says the allegations in the report are 'baseless, false and ridiculous'. Senator Mark Warner spoke before the Fed rose interest rates and says we are likely not heading to a recession. Also, damage assessment is going on in Southwest Virginia.

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8:59

Episode 30: July 26, 2022 (Justin Fairfax and Mega...

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2022/07/26

WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton talks about the Justin Fairfax story that was in the Richmond Times-Dispatch as well as the online publication, The Intercept regarding his interview with the FBI regarding the timing of his 2019 sexual assault allegations. Also, the Mega Millions jackpot is, indeed, mega.

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7:02

Episode 29: July 25, 2022 (Officer-Involved Shooting,...

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2022/07/25

WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton flies solo for the week and talks about a Richmond officer-involved shooting where details are still limited. A new school opened its doors in Chesterfield County and storms will be hitting the Richmond area and, finally, breaking our heat wave.

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10:16

Episode 28: July 22, 2022 (Bannon, Heat, and Harris)

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2022/07/22

WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton talk about Steve Bannon's Richmond ties, the heat, the Vice President's visit, and what it is like to deal with the Secret Service.

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11:52

Episode 27: July 21, 2022 (Still Hot, New Director,...

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2022/07/21

WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss an afternoon bus accident, remains found in Hanover, whether the lights will stay on in the heat, and a new health leader.

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14:00

Episode 26: July 20, 2022 (Hot out Therre)

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2022/07/20

WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton talk about the heat wave, climate change, and monkeypox vaccines. They also address a couple of court appearances, and stress that Matt is not a doctor.

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8:44

Episode 25: July 19, 2022 (The Civil War and what we...

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2022/07/19

WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein and reporter Jeff Stapleton talk about slow news days, a Governor Glenn Youngkin appointee, and a Newport News disappearance.

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13:11

Episode 24: July 18, 2022 (Buses, heat, and no...

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2022/07/18

WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and reporter Jeff Stapleton talk about Chesterfield buses, the heat, upcoming stories this week, and continuing controversies.

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