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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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39:33

Climate Denialism, Primary Excitement, and Abortion...

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2024/04/08

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:The new six-week ban on abortion in Florida will change the dynamics of abortion across the South. Advocates on both sides agree this means more people will come to Virginia to seek services that are not available in other states. But can Virginia handle the need?Governor Glenn Youngkin is vetoing to a bill that would have expanded the availability of instructional materials about climate change in

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48:51

Senator Tim Kaine: Walk Ride Paddle

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2024/04/04

LINKS:Sponsor: My Own PACPod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaThis week, Michael is joined by former Governor and current Senator Tim Kaine to discuss his latest book, Walk Ride Paddle. Over the last few years, Senator Kaine hiked the Appalachian Trail, biked Skyline Drive, and canoed the James River. Along the way, he discusses the last few years of American politics, reflects on a lifetime of public service, and admires the natural beauty that exists across the state of

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36:14

To-Go Cocktails, Amending the Digital Tax Proposal,...

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2024/04/01

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:The secretive plan to bring a sports arena to Alexandria is over--and the folks involved seem to be blaming everybody but themselves.Back in December, Governor Glenn Youngkin proposed a new digital tax for consumers. If you bought a digital book, for example, you would have to pay the same sales tax as a hard copy book you got at the bookstore. Now the General Assembly is agreeing with the governor

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29:14

Tom Sherwood: The Death of the Arena Deal

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2024/03/28

LINKS:Sponsor: My Own PACPod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaThis week, Michael is joined by political analyst for WAMU, Tom Sherwood, to discuss the breaking news as the Monumental Arena deal is now officially dead. What happened, and what does it mean for Virginia going forward?

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49:03

Vetoed Train Regulations, Arena Job Numbers, and the...

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2024/03/25

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:Next week is the final deadline for candidates who want to run for Congress this year, which means that the politics for this year's congressional races are already starting to take shape. The primary election that's currently attracting the largest number of candidates is the Tenth Congressional District, which is open because Jennifer Wexton is vacating the seat."30,000 jobs" has become a rallying

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27:20

Greg LeRoy: Is The Arena Deal Dead?

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2024/03/21

LINKS:Sponsor: My Own PACPod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaThis week, Michael is joined by Greg LeRoy of Good Jobs First to break down the latest on the Northern Virginia arena deal which died in the General Assembly Session. While there's still a chance it'll get resurrected this year, that's looking unlikely--with Senator Lucas holding fast to her opposition and the one-page report full of questionable estimates. Plus, what does it mean that a Monumental executive cancelled

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39:52

Another Budget Standoff, Lobbying Bill Kills, and...

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2024/03/18

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:House Speaker Don Scott says he didn't appreciate Governor Glenn Youngkin showing up on the last day of the General Assembly session and asking Republicans to vote against the budget. The governor has a line item veto, which he can use to make all kinds of changes to the budget. When asked about the idea that he might issue a blanket veto of the entire bill, Youngkin said he wasn’t far enough in the

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26:27

Speaker Don Scott: Breaking Down The Session

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2024/03/14

LINKS:Sponsor: My Own PACPod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsThis week, Michael and Lauren are joined by none other than House Speaker Don Scott to discuss his first session as Speaker--his relationship with the governor, the balance of power in the legislature, and the state of bills on gun control, skill, games and the arena.

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50:35

Arena Fail, Zoom-Room Politics, and Filing Suit Over...

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2024/03/11

LINKS:Sponsor: My Own PACPod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:This week, Governor Glenn Youngkin stood outside the Capitol talking about a proposed sports arena in Alexandria -- speaking about it in the past tense. Leading the charge against the arena proposal is Senate Finance Committee Chairwoman L Louise Lucas, who says the deal is no good for taxpayers.In the era of Zoom, should state agencies and local advisory bodies be able to meet

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46:58

Buy, Sell, or Hold? End of Session Edition with Sarah...

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2024/03/07

On this week's live-to-tape game show, Michael sits down with Delegate Alfonso Lopez, Delegate Marcus Simon, Alexandria Assistant City Manager Sarah Taylor, and pinch hitter Senator Jeremy McPike to get their takes on the end of the latest General Assembly Session: from passive-aggressive policies to "peace in the valley," invasive plants, and Jim Crow minimum wage exceptions. Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMediaSponsored by the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia

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58:33

Slot Machine Politics, Jim Crow Wages, and Senatorial...

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2024/03/04

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:During session, Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears publicly misgendered Senator Danica Roem, leading to chaos in the chamber, public outcry, and not much of an apology. Michael and Lauren discuss what happened and to what extent it might have been intentional.Farm workers in Virginia are exempt from the minimum wage, on account of a racist compromise made during the Jim Crow era. The

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37:20

Heywood Sanders and Neil deMause: Monumental's...

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2024/02/29

This week, Michael is joined by Professor of Public Administration Heywood Sanders, as well as journalist and blogger Neul DeMause (author of Field of Schemes) to break down the one-page jobs report for the proposed Alexandria arena, recently shared by Monumental after months of requests. They discuss the plausibility of the estimates, the questionable assumptions, and the lack of commitments for if the estimates don't pan out--and why they're skeptical about putting millions of taxpayer dollars

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49:30

Marching Against Rights, Labor vs the Arena, and...

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2024/02/26

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:The AFL-CIO is opposing the proposed arena and entertainment district in the Potomac Yard area of Alexandria, dealing a major blow to legislation now under consideration at the state Capitol in Richmond. The labor groups say the developer should have entered into a labor agreement, adding that the existing bill is a bad deal for workers. The right to abortion has been a flashpoint in Virginia politics

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38:28

Susanna Gibson: Cracking Down on Revenge Porn

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2024/02/22

Former House candidate Susanna Gibson joins Michael and Lauren for her first-ever podcast appearance, discussing the Washington Post story and the Republican smear campaign that brought her race under scrutiny--all from videos that she never consented to being recorded, re-hosted, and distributed years after they were streamed.They discuss her support for Delegate Irene Shin's bill to crack down on non-consensual distribution of intimate images--so-called "revenge porn," which does real damage to

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49:59

The Fight for Fifteen, Mass Surveillance, and Attack...

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2024/02/19

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:Democrats say they're not worried about the governor's threat to veto a raise in the minimum wage. They campaigned on the issue, and now they have made this their top priority -- House Bill One and Senate Bill One.License plate readers can read hundreds of license plates a second, technology that law enforcement officials say helps track down stolen cars or human trafficking. Senate Majority Leader

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56:57

Buy, Sell, or Hold? Crossover Edition with Delegate...

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2024/02/15

Learn more about Jackleg MediaEveryone's favorite General Assembly game show is back as Michael sits down with Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, Delegate Alfonso Lopez, and Delegate Marcus Simon, to get their takes on the Alexandria arena getting voted down, Governor Youngkin's partisan speech, kicking members off committees, bill hearings, and skill games.

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41:05

Spending Limits, Zoning Changes, and Protesting the...

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2024/02/12

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:Protestors gathered in Captiol Square to oppose the proposed Alexandria arena. Supporters of the arena say it'll create 30,000 jobs, but they have yet to provide information about what kind of assumptions were made to calculate those numbers.Democratic Senator Jennifer Boysko of Herndon says Virginia should outlaw candidates using campaign money the way former Congressman George Santos did, paying for

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54:00

Ben Knotts & Shawn Weneta: Bipartisan Solutions to...

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2024/02/08

Learn more about Jackleg MediaVirginia's left and right wings join together on Pod Virginia once more; this time, as Michael is joined by Shawn Weneta of the ACLU of Virginia and Ben Knotts of Americans for Prosperity. They're working together to advocate for bills reform the state prison system. One bill would grant incarcerated people a "second look"-- a chance to petition the court to review and adjust their sentences if they meet certain criteria and the court finds good cause to change the

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27:41

Legacy Admissions, Banning Book Bans, and a Tighter...

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2024/02/05

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:Democrats and Republicans are standing together in a rare bipartisan effort to get rid of legacy admissions in colleges and universities. But while the Governor has signaled his approval, his comments also suggest his dismissal of affirmative action.A lot of Democratic priorities were cut from the budget, including paid sick days. Lawmakers say that's because the budget is tighter than Governor

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75:17

David Ramadan and Brian Moran: Advice On This Year's...

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2024/02/01

Learn more about Jackleg MediaFormer Delegates-turned-lobbyists Brian Moran (D-46) and David Ramadan (R-87) join Michael from the General Assemby building to talk about the strategy and prospects of a whole host of bills making their way through the General Assembly this year--from marijuana licensing to the car tax, plus the fall of Democratic priorities like paid sick days and the minimum wage. They also discuss the arena deal and skill games in small stores, topics on which they're currently

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