# The Virginia Press Room A podcast by VPM & VPAP. 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. Feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/virginia-press-room ## Latest episodes - [Close Congressional Races and a State Senator Indicted](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/02411c347c97) (2026-10-26, 33 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM7573904043.mp3 - [House Races, Pedestrian Safety, and a Marriage Amendment](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/88836e9713cd) (2026-10-19, 35 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM6596281555.mp3 - [Teacher Strikes, Midterm Shifts, and Sealing Court Records](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/e678d6305b52) (2026-10-12, 36 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM4657029024.mp3 - [House Races, Diesel Prices, and the State Energy Plan](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/4d0d0478c494) (2026-10-05, 37 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM5334040099.mp3 - [Fuel Prices, Social Media Limits, and a Cannabis Marketplace](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/afa497ff84d8) (2026-09-28, 35 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM8549738416.mp3 - [Cancelled Debates, Luxury Towers, and Amendment Fundraising](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/94d8dfc7c2a1) (2026-09-21, 46 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM1901625623.mp3 - [Data Center Backlash, Debate Challenges, and an Energy Cost Listening Tour](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/7228ef6ac8bd) (2026-09-14, 36 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM3473547561.mp3 - [Flock Cameras, PFAS Concerns, and the Proposed Dominion Energy Merger](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/195b3c20a67f) (2026-09-07, 42 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM4601171800.mp3 - [Energy Policy, Amazon Drones, and Marriage Equality](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/d985f0814e05) (2026-08-31, 28 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM5063570662.mp3 - [Confederate Renaming, Town Hall Troubles, and a Failed $52M IT Project](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/054c995218aa) (2026-08-24, 30 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM4472598199.mp3 - [Data Center Battles, Anti-Establishment Candidates, and Teacher Contract Negotiations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/cefb16a0fe9c) (2026-08-17, 31 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM5424838379.mp3 - [License Plate Readers, Emergency Response Drones, and Primary Election Fallout](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/29ca25214eaa) (2026-08-10, 36 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM3803259412.mp3 - [Takeaways from the Virginia Primaries](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/3c8f41dab616) (2026-08-06, 38 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM7450768000.mp3 - [Previewing Virginia's Primary Elections](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/518d39fb1f39) (2026-08-03, 30 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM1068603978.mp3 - [Data Centers, Toxic Waste, and Off-Year Elections](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/f9ce36d5aabb) (2026-07-27, 31 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM3010798943.mp3 - [Rural Voters, Crowded Primaries, and Statewide Legal Battles](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/a9f454938ac8) (2026-07-20, 31 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM3743814989.mp3 - [Cannabis Corrections, House Subpoenas, and the Proposed Dominion Energy Merger](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/8b44f0fbb1a8) (2026-07-13, 31 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM8477581562.mp3 - [Data Center Deals, Defamation Lawsuits, and Reflecting On Virginia Politics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/1b7df6769044) (2026-07-06, 32 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM4802109555.mp3 - [Semiquincentennial Special: Lessons From 250 Years of American History](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/fe02c8cc5305) (2026-06-29, 36 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM2095755762.mp3 - [Plumbing Overhauls, Data Center Lawsuits, and Teacher's Union Elections](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/01567fade480) (2026-06-15, 32 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM4668433476.mp3 - [Energy Mergers, Voting Rights Restoration, and Purcellville Issues Continue](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/2d324a829ef8) (2026-06-08, 32 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM8655804015.mp3 - [Civilian Review Boards, Shifting School Zones, and a Marijuana Bill Veto](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/7fec04492d4f) (2026-06-01, 32 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM4762657898.mp3 - [Vetoed Legislation, Historical Education, and Martinsville Controversy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/64ca13934f04) (2026-05-25, 59 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM6112126312.mp3 - [Redistricting Ruling Fallout, Cyberattack Impacts, and Gun Law Changes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/658bba269610) (2026-05-18, 47 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM9621370833.mp3 - [FBI Raids, Sheriff Races, and the Redistricting Ruling](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/6846a604ca8f) (2026-05-11, 42 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM2668304935.mp3 - [Universal Pre-K, Public Housing Contracts, and the Virginia Supreme Court](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/e4e51d764657) (2026-05-04, 49 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM4820096094.mp3 - [Budget Negotiations, Redistricting Tactics, and the Special Session](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/02751c8fe41a) (2026-04-27, 43 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM6224392709.mp3 - [Fairfax Murder/Suicide, County Budget Debates, and Spanberger's Moderate Couse](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/ce46c3aedd21) (2026-04-20, 51 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM8604512255.mp3 - [Tax Debates, Turning Points USA, and Thomas Jefferson's Birthday](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/22bc3cb7928b) (2026-04-13, 50 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM4317616508.mp3 - [Transmission Lines, Redistricting Mailers, and a Chief Energy Officer](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/d8c7d71ade19) (2026-04-06, 51 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM8090449318.mp3 - [Redistricting Arguments, No Kings Rallies, and FOIA Transparency](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/7b32007c0c81) (2026-03-30, 84 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM7614691984.mp3 - [Worker Protections, Teen Takeovers, and The Latest in Purcellville](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/35717a96aabf) (2026-03-23, 40 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM3553216370.mp3 - [The 2026 General Assembly Wrap-Up](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/53ab779ba08f) (2026-03-16, 48 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM7880547452.mp3 - [Redistricting Referendum, Affordable Childcare, and Richmond Road Improvement](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/8087f07eafcf) (2026-03-09, 53 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM8426774975.mp3 - [Redistricting Litigation, Data Center Tax Exemptions, and Early Childhood Education Funding](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/3b5197b69332) (2026-03-02, 42 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM3522636055.mp3 - [Redistricting Twists, Housing Policy, and Menhaden Fishing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/eb9b6e16a18d) (2026-02-23, 42 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM1190246993.mp3 - [Housing Bills, Photojournalism Cuts, and VMI Governance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/13acf65313f7) (2026-02-16, 44 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM1427617856.mp3 - [Redistricting Maps, Assault Weapon Bans, and the Brown-Belted Bumblebee](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/12262cb23bbb) (2026-02-09, 32 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM4777780346.mp3 - [ICE Bills, Cannabis Markets, and Solar Energy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/f01064d4b00f) (2026-02-02, 42 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM3938128423.mp3 - [Rejoining RGGI, Voting Rights Rulings, and Governor Spanberger's First Week](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/931a036c3a2c) (2026-01-26, 39 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM8734804866.mp3 - [Data Center Bills, Executive Orders, and Virginia's New Governor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/b3d1da050feb) (2026-01-19, 44 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM2106912661.mp3 - [Legislative Priorities, Intra-Party Tensions, and Constitutional Amendments](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/b12f63732e0a) (2026-01-12, 44 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM3279448458.mp3 - [Budget Changes, Consolidated Government, and Redistricting Possibilities](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/0f1038a8b8c6) (2026-01-05, 36 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM2560729147.mp3 - [The Blue Sweep, Youngkin's Legacy, and 2025 In Review](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/31a49b3359c3) (2025-12-08, 43 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM3820490214.mp3 - [Student Journalism, Presidential Searches, and Scholarship Changes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/f75a82bd1c84) (2025-12-01, 51 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM5451822066.mp3 - [The Revolutionary War, Jefferson's Legacy, and America's Semiquincentennial](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/9e9108b46982) (2025-11-24, 50 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM4756409084.mp3 - [Shutdown Calculus, Legislature Demographics, and the Republican Reaction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/e55e1a2fba8b) (2025-11-17, 46 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM7963848932.mp3 - [Candidate Speeches, President Trump's Influence, and The Blue Tsunami](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/229bc1813cef) (2025-11-10, 43 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM4178322406.mp3 - [Takeaways from the November Election](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/c6f196a76f39) (2025-11-06, 59 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM3419779408.mp3 - [SNAP Backup, Business Sentiment, and This Week's Election](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1792288235/bfb57784f515) (2025-11-03, 55 min): audio https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/VPM1974884924.mp3 Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. 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