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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 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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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on The Virginia Press Room.

Hosts

Michael Pope

Previous Guests

Karen Graham
Karen Graham is a journalist covering local politics and community issues for the Loudoun Times-Mirror. She has extensive experience reporting on local government, community activism, and civic engagement within Loudoun County, Virginia.
Bill Atkinson
Bill Atkinson is a seasoned journalist working for the Progress Index. His reporting focuses on local government, internal conflicts within municipal bodies, and financial challenges faced by communities such as Hopewell, Virginia.
Ben Paviou
Ben Paviou is a reporter for The New York Times specializing in energy, development, and economic projects. He has covered coal magnate-led development initiatives in Southwest Virginia, providing in-depth analysis of their economic and environmental impacts.
Olivia Diaz
Olivia Diaz is a journalist working for the Associated Press, covering the diversity of Virginia's Republican candidates against the backdrop of a federal crackdown on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Charlotte Rene Wood
Charlotte Rene Wood is a journalist for the Virginia Mercury, covering the Virginia House Clerk's rejection of three of Governor Youngkin's vetoes.
Brad Kutner
Brad Kutner is a reporter for Radio IQ, covering some non-traditional candidates running for office in Virginia during this election cycle.
Kate Seltzer
Kate Seltzer is a journalist with the Virginian-Pilot, where she covers local political issues, including the dynamics within the Virginia Beach Republican Party. Her reporting often focuses on significant political events and their implications for the community.
Greg Schneider
Greg Schneider is a reporter for the Washington Post, specializing in political coverage and investigative journalism. He has reported on various issues, including allegations of fraud involving state administrations and local tribes, providing in-depth analysis of the political landscape in Virginia.
Dean Mirshahi
Dean Mirshahi is a journalist at VPM News, where he reports on community issues and federal funding impacts. His work includes coverage of Americorps funding and its effects on volunteerism in Virginia, highlighting the importance of community service and support.
Laura Vozzella
Laura Vozzella is a political reporter for the Washington Post, where she covers Virginia politics and government. She has reported on various significant political events and controversies, including the dynamics within the Republican Party in Virginia.
Dwayne Yancey
Dwayne Yancey is a journalist with Cardinal News, focusing on Virginia's political landscape and local issues. He has extensive experience in reporting on elections and voting processes, providing insights into early voting trends and their implications.
Jeff Schapiro
Jeff Schapiro is a seasoned journalist with Radio IQ, known for his in-depth analysis of Virginia's state budget and fiscal policies. He has a long history in journalism, including covering significant political changes and budgetary challenges in the state.

Topics Discussed

recall petitions council chaos coal county ventures budget battles Virginia politics judicial appointment process financial distress coal development projects state politics Virginia judicial appointments Ticket Diversity Amendment Rejections Non-Traditional Candidates Virginia Politics DEI Virginia House Clerk Governor Youngkin Housing Policy Primary Season Intra-Party Chaos Fraud Accusations Americorps Funding Cuts Virginia Beach Republican Party Laura Hughes Youngkin administration Nansemond Indian Tribe healthcare funding Virginia volunteerism hurricane coverage Confederate statue removal Richmond Flying Squirrels Early Voting Budget Cuts Republican Ticket Lieutenant Governor John Reid State Budget FOIAs Surveillance Technology Jeff Schapiro's Retirement

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Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on The Virginia Press Room.

0:00 41:59

Recall Petitions, Council Chaos, and Coal County Ventures

Hosts
Michael Pope
Guests
Karen Graham Bill Atkinson Ben Paviou
Keywords
recall petitions council chaos coal county ventures budget battles Virginia politics judicial appointment process
In this episode ofThe VirginiaPressRoom, Michael Pope is joined by:

Karen Grahamof the Loudoun Times-Mirror,coveringrecall petitions in Purcellville.

Bill Atkinsonof the Progress Index,coveringinternal strife and council meetings and financial distress in Hopewell.

Ben Paviourof the New York Times, coveringcoal magnate-led development projects in Southwest Virginia.



Plus: more budget battles, southern accents, and Virginia's judicial appointmentprocess.





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The VirginiaPressRoomis a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginias most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration byVPMand theVirginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginiapresscorps.The VirginiaPressRoomoffers 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 whats happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
0:00 41:59

Recall Petitions, Financial Distress and Coal Magnate Development Projects

Hosts
Michael Pope
Guests
Karen Graham Bill Atkinson Ben Paviou
Keywords
recall petitions financial distress coal development projects state politics Virginia budget battles judicial appointments
In this episode ofThe VirginiaPressRoom, Michael Pope is joined by:

Karen Grahamof the Loudoun Times-Mirror,coveringrecall petitions in Purcellville.

Bill Atkinsonof the Progress Index,coveringinternal strife and council meetings and financial distress in Hopewell.

Ben Paviourof the New York Times, coveringcoal magnate-led development projects in Southwest Virginia.





Plus: more budget battles, southern accents, and Virginia's judicial appointmentprocess.



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The VirginiaPressRoomis a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginias most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration byVPMand theVirginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginiapresscorps.



The VirginiaPressRoomoffers 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 whats happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
0:00 39:01

Ticket Diversity, Amendment Rejections, and Non-Traditional Candidates

Hosts
Michael Pope
Guests
Olivia Diaz Charlotte Rene Wood Brad Kutner
Keywords
Ticket Diversity Amendment Rejections Non-Traditional Candidates Virginia Politics DEI Virginia House Clerk Governor Youngkin Housing Policy Primary Season
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:

Olivia Diaz of the Associated Press, covering the diversity of Virginia's Republican candidates against the backdrop of a federal crackdown on DEI.

Charlotte Rene Woods of the Virginia Mercury, covering the Virginia House Clerk rejecting three of Governor Youngkin's vetoes.

Brad Kutner of Radio IQ, covering some non-traditional candidates running for office this cycle.



Plus: elevator conversations, housing policy, and looking ahead to primary season.





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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.
0:00 37:59

Intra-Party Chaos, Fraud Accusations, and Americorps Funding Cuts

Hosts
Michael Pope
Guests
Kate Seltzer Greg Schneider Dean Mirshahi
Keywords
Intra-Party Chaos Fraud Accusations Americorps Funding Cuts Virginia Beach Republican Party Laura Hughes Youngkin administration Nansemond Indian Tribe healthcare funding Virginia volunteerism hurricane coverage Confederate statue removal Richmond Flying Squirrels
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:

Kate Seltzer of the Virginian-Pilot, covering the ousting of Laura Hughes, former chairwoman for the Virginia Beach Republican Party.

Greg Schneider of the Washington Post, covering accusations of fraud between the Youngkin administration and the Nansemond Indian Tribe over healthcare funding.

Dean Mirshahi of VPM News, covering how federal Americorps funding cuts have impacted Virginia volunteerism.



Plus: award-winning hurricane coverage, Confederate statue removal, and some history of the Richmond Flying Squirrels.





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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.
0:00 31:30

Early Voting, Budget Cuts, and Controversy On The Republican Ticket

Hosts
Michael Pope
Guests
Laura Vozzella Dwayne Yancey Jeff Schapiro
Keywords
Early Voting Budget Cuts Republican Ticket Governor Youngkin Lieutenant Governor John Reid State Budget FOIAs Surveillance Technology Jeff Schapiro's Retirement
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:

Laura Vozzella of the Washington Post, covering controversy on the Republican ticket as Governor Youngkin tried to oust Lieutenant Governor John Reid.

Dwayne Yancey of the Cardinal News, covering early voting for both statewide and local primaries around Virginia.

Jeff Schapiro of Radio IQ, covering the state budget with spending cuts in the face of looming federal budget cuts.



Plus: Jeff Schapiro's retirement from daily journalism, FOIAs and surveillance technology, and AG Miyares saving Laura Vozzella's life.





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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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