Cardinal News 250

About Cardinal News 250

“Cardinal News 250” tells the little-known stories of Virginia’s role in our country’s march to independence. As we head toward America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, we examine the events, people and places that shaped the Commonwealth and the nation—beyond what’s in the history books. Cardinal News publishes “Cardinal 250” features at least once a month; this podcast is made possible in part by funding from the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA 250). Cardinal News (https://cardinalnews.org/) https://cardinalnews.org/ Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (https://va250.org/) https://va250.org/

Publisher

Dutchie M Jessee

Category

history · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Apr 2024

Latest episode

15 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Jun 2026

   Ep 28: The Cardinal News 250 Trivia Challenge, Part 2

   Think you know Virginia’s Revolutionary War history? Think again. In Part 2 of our Cardinal 250 trivia series, host Dutchie Jessee and founding editor Dwayne Yancey uncover more surprising stories from Virginia’s path to independence. Discover the county that first voted for independence, the free Black hero of the Battle of Great Bridge, the enslaved sailors who helped launch Virginia’s navy, and the legendary soldier known as the “Hercules of Independence.” You'll also hear the remarkable r...

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   11 May 2026

   Ep 27: The Cardinal News 250 Trivia Challenge, Part 1

   What happens when you put Cardinal News founding editor and columnist Dwayne Yancey on the spot with live Revolutionary War trivia? In this special and very fun episode of “The Cardinal: News of Virginia,” host Dutchie Jessee puts Dwayne’s knowledge to the test with questions pulled straight from Cardinal News 250 trivia nights happening at breweries across Southwest and Southside Virginia. From overlooked Virginia heroes to surprising Revolutionary War stories you probably never learned in s...

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   13 Apr 2026

   Ep. 26: 250 Years of Montgomery County

   Montgomery County is turning 250, and its story stretches far beyond today’s borders. In this episode of the Cardinal News 250 Podcast, host Dutchie Jessee sits down with Montgomery Museum Executive Director Sherry Wyatt to explore how a vast frontier county formed in 1776 became the New River Valley community we know today. From early settlers traveling the Great Wagon Road to Christiansburg’s role in westward expansion, they trace the people, industries, and turning points that shaped the r...

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Podcast Authority Score: 16 / 100

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