Pod Virginia

25/07/2024

Nathan Moore, writer of Apple Atchin Radio & station manager of WTJU Community Radio in Charlottesville, joins the Pod VA

They discuss his tour of community radio stations in Appalachia, the importance of trust & community bonds to the public radio model, & what J.D. Vance gets wrong about the area

https://apple.co/4djcWKC

22/07/2024

Biden endorsed VP Harris -- how are VA politicians responding?

FBI data -- crime is down in VA & across the country

Prices are going down -- that's according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Recent inflation spikes disproportionately harmed low-income folks in VA

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's interpretive rule on "paycheck advances" counting as loans

https://apple.co/4dbEdOG

22/07/2024

Who are the presidential candidates that have received their parties nomination three (or more) times?

Leave your best guess in the comments!

18/07/2024

Our guest is a delegate to the RNC Convention, where he's a member of the platform committee. He's also the chairman of the First Congressional District Republican Committee -- Jeff Ryer.

He gives us an inside look at what's happening in the VA delegation and a sense of how Republicans are feeling about November's election.

https://apple.co/4f9fgW4

15/07/2024

VA-5 Recount update -- Bob Good is pushing for it

AI voice of Congresswoman Wexton -- could be life-changing for Americans w/ disabilities

Lawmakers response to rise of fentanyl overdoses

Biden as Dems nominee?

1932 convention Byrd tries to unseat FDR

https://apple.co/3W6Dure

15/07/2024

Who will be the first to answer this week's PodVA trivia question?

Think you know the answer? Leave a comment below!

27/06/2024

YIMBYs of NoVA on the pod this week …

Pod Virginia just dropped their interview with volunteers from our YIMBYs of NoVA chapter!

They spoke about the recent primary election YIMBY wins in Arlington and Alexandria, why greater housing density would be beneficial for their communities, and what the future of housing policy could look like in Northern Virginia.

Everyone take a listen! Link in bio 🎧

27/06/2024

Alex Goyette of the Alexandria YIMBYs ("yes in my backyard"-s) and Jason Schwartz of the Arlington YIMBYs join Michael to talk about recent primary victories in both cities for candidates that their groups sponsored--in general.

It was a strong showing for candidates who supported "Zoning for Housing/Housing for All" reform and the end of exclusionary single-family zoning.

They break down those races, the argument for greater housing density, and the future of housing policy Arlington and Alexandria going forward.

https://apple.co/4bCqpfj

24/06/2024

With Michael off, WTVR's Cameron Thompson joins Lauren to break down the week's headlines...

IN THE NEWS:

Good vs. McGuire: The 5th District Republican primary is still too close to call and likely headed for a recount, though McGuire likely leads by about 300 votes. Still, Congressman Good is already casting doubts about election integrity.

Trump Time: Former President Trump featured heavily in the Good vs McGuire race, and he'll also be showing up at a rally in Chesapeake following this week's presidential debate. Virginia might be in play on the Presidential level this year, and it seems Governor Youngkin is embracing Trump's presence a little bit more.

Senate Session: The Virginia House of Delegates will return to Richmond this week, where it will likely repeal changes to VMSDEP--a tuition waiver program for spouses and children of military veterans who were killed or severely disabled. This follows last week's Senate meeting, which was ostensibly supposed to do the same thing, but that never happened. It seems like there's been some miscommunication in the legislature that needs to be sorted out.

In the 7th Congressional District, the candidates who have raised the most amount of money are veterans--Democrats and Republicans alike. Same thing in the neighboring 10th Congressional District in Loudoun County, where a bumper crop of candidates is vying for attention. We're actually in an era of comparatively few veterans in office, so what does this surge mean for the next generation of lawmakers?

At the Watercooler:

The Virginia Democratic Convention--a good time, some expensive food, and a pro-Palestinian protest that bodes ill for President Biden's election campaign.

Cameron talks the NHL—the Stanley Cup Finals between the Florida Panthers and Canada's Edmonton Oilers; Game 7 is Monday night!

https://apple.co/3zgvOei

24/06/2024

June 29th is Virginia Constitution Day

So, this week's trivia question is about the Virginia Constitution -- well, one of the Virginia Constitution's

Which Virginia Constitution eliminated the requirement for men to own property in order to vote?

20/06/2024

VIRGINIA PRIMARY RESULTS

Sam Shirazi joins Lauren to break Tuesday's election results

Democrat Suhas Subramanyam's victory in the 10th District

Republican Hung Cao in the Senate primary

The still-close race in the 5th Congressional District between Republicans Bob Good and John McGuire.

What can we expect from these matchups heading into the November general elections--and how much of the results will be settled by the presidential results?

https://apple.co/4cdVJSv

17/06/2024

The 10th CD primary was rocked by allegations against Delegate Dan Helmer, and Democrats are calling for Helmer to drop out of the race.

Pro Hung Cao PAC controversy

Veterans raise more money in the 7th & 10th CD primaries, Dems and GOP alike.

Lauren's experience with allegations against office-holders and her critiques of large media outlets that fail to do their due diligence.

Secret recordings of Justice Samuel Alito, his wife, and Chief Justice Roberts. What are the ethics of secret recordings?

https://apple.co/3z7VsSA

17/06/2024

Who will be the quickest on the draw to this week's trivia question?

Do you know which Virginia Senator got in a duel with Henry Clay?

13/06/2024

Tom Davis, former Republican Congressman, breaks down the primary races underway

- Who are the Republicans vying to challenge Tim Kaine?

- How is the Good vs. McGuire race affected by the primary to convention switch?

- Could VA be in play for the presidential race in Nov?

https://apple.co/4ei51yj

10/06/2024

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transition-virginia/id1498833592?i=1000658428089

10/06/2024

Don't California My Virginia-- Republicans vs. Democrats clash over emission standards

From Congress to City Council, campaigns utilize text; is it too personal?

VA's unemployment rate is 2.8% & inflation is decreasing -- are ordinary people feeling these economic trends?

Jonathan Haidt's Anxious Generation -- effects of cell phones & tech on younger Americans

10/06/2024

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton currently represents the 10th Congressional District.

But do you know who was the first member of Congress to represent the 10th Congressional District?

06/06/2024

This week, we are joined by the Washington Post's Northern Virginia reporter, Teo Armus breaks down the candidates in Arlington and Alexandria's Democratic primaries for County Board, Mayor, and City Council

Key issues:
- Housing (the Missing Middle and Housing for All)
- Fallout of the Arena Deal
- How will candidates differentiate themselves?

https://apple.co/4c0dd4w

06/06/2024

This week, Teo Armus of the Washington Post joins us to talk about local elections in Alexandria and Arlington https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transition-virginia/id1498833592?i=1000658021821

03/06/2024

New Roanoke College poll -- Presidential tie in VA

Trump endorses Hung Cao & John McGuire

Gov vetoes Del Cole's bill updating definition of bullying, saying it might cause confusion

Biden's failed Black Voter event. What's the plan for VA Black voters?

https://apple.co/3x2ESTo

03/06/2024

Do you know this week's PodVA ?

Q: Who was the New Deal Democrat who defeated Congressman Colgate Darden in the 1936 Democratic Primary?

Hint: he was the publisher of the Portsmouth Star

30/05/2024

Sam Shirazi joins breaking down the Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st Congressional Distict

Democrats Leslie Mehta & Herb Jones are facing off to see who will face incumbent Republican Rob Wittman in November

A longtime Republican seat that includes the Historic Triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown

https://apple.co/4557BDr

27/05/2024

Youngkin's final round of record-breaking vetoes

Did Sam Altman steal Scarlett Johanssons voice? That's a question that's troubling for Congressman Don Beyer

Filler-Corn's response to attacks in VA-10 primary --- & why responding to criticism might be the right move

Voting has opened for the June primary!

https://apple.co/44VdenP

27/05/2024

Virginia is the birthplace of eight US Presidents

But do you know which Virginia county claims to be the birthplace of Father's Day?

23/05/2024

This week, Trevor Baratko, editor of Inside NoVa and Fauquier Now; joins to break the primaries in Virginia's 7th Congressional District

Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is making a run for the governor's mansion, leaving her former Congressional seat wide open

What differentiates the candidates, and what will the truly competitive general election race look like?

https://apple.co/4dRLKU8

20/05/2024

Last week's Special Session w/ key items unresolved -- both sides call it a win.

Senator Lucas highlights WaPo's endorsements opposing 13 women & minority candidates.

70th anniversary of Brown v Board -- remembering how VA responded.

Justice Alito's upside-down American flag controversy

Journalistic confusion when it comes to Fairfax County and Alexandria

https://apple.co/3QWyLqn

20/05/2024

Dulles International Airport is named after John Foster Dulles, who served as U.S. Secretary of State from 1953 to 1959.

But do you know the name of the town that was located where Dulles International Airport is now located?

16/05/2024

A special session edition of everyone's favorite game -- Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Sarah Taylor, Delegate Lopez, Delegate Simon & Senator Surovell, Buy, Sell, or Hold:

- Youngkin's legacy budget
- Student protests
- Invasive plants
- A Recent PodVA episode
- & more

https://apple.co/4aqEFXA

13/05/2024

Budget negotiations -- no RGGI or tax hikes in sight, but potential pay raises for teachers & state employees

Clashes between police & student protestors at UVA raise concerns.

Dive into VPAPs Visual, breaking down General Assembly member's investments.

What leadership style do Virginia Republicans prefer in the 5th Congressional District race between Bob Good and John McGuire?

https://apple.co/3QE4Vac

13/05/2024

Do you know this week's PodVA question?

Which two presidential elections did Virginia not participate in?