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.
The Virginia Press Room
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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 Episodes
June 15, 2026
Plumbing Overhauls, Data Center Lawsuits, and Teacher's Union Elections
Michael Pope interviews James Libresco, Mary Wadland, and Trever Baratko about Alexandria's teacher's union, plumbing overhauls, and data center lawsuits.
June 8, 2026
Energy Mergers, Voting Rights Restoration, and Purcellville Issues Continue
Michael Pope interviews Elizabeth McGowan, Hanna Pampaloni, and Whitney Evans about energy mergers, local government issues, and voting rights restoration in Virginia.
June 1, 2026
Civilian Review Boards, Shifting School Zones, and a Marijuana Bill Veto
Michael Pope interviews Victoria Ifatusin, Meghan Mangrum, and Dean Mirshahi about civilian review boards, school zones, and a marijuana bill veto, offering insights into Virginia's pressing issues.
78 total episodes available with 69 transcripts
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