Strict Scrutiny
Strict Scrutiny
Government
The Virginia Press Room
by VPM & VPAP
Today: #79 in Government on our combined chart.
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| Date | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 1 | #79 |
About the show
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.
Latest episodes
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Fuel Prices, Social Media Limits, and a Cannabis Marketplace
September 28, 2026 · 35 minIn this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Haley Sandlow of the Daily Progress, covering Rep. John McGuire's claim that the Iran war is not to blame for high fuel prices. Andrew Kerley of…
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Cancelled Debates, Luxury Towers, and Amendment Fundraising
September 21, 2026 · 45 minIn this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Rich Meagher of RVA's Got Issues, covering NextEra's promise of a luxury tower to sweeten the merger with Dominion Energy. Dutchie Jessee of the…
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Data Center Backlash, Debate Challenges, and an Energy Cost Listening Tour
September 14, 2026 · 35 minIn this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Sabrina Moreno of Axios Richmond, covering data center backlash spilling into the midterms. Ethan Hunt of the Roanoke Times, covering a debate…
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Flock Cameras, PFAS Concerns, and the Proposed Dominion Energy Merger
September 7, 2026 · 41 minIn this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Lauren Hines-Acosta of the Chesapeake Bay Journal, covering concerns over forever chemicals in the Richmond airport's stormwater discharge. Tyler…
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Energy Policy, Amazon Drones, and Marriage Equality
August 31, 2026 · 28 minIn this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Karri Peifer of Axios Richmond, covering the plan for Amazon drones to come to Virginia. Michael O’Connor of the Virginia Dogwood, covering…
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Confederate Renaming, Town Hall Troubles, and a Failed $52M IT Project
August 24, 2026 · 30 minIn this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Lori D'Angelo of the Daily News Record, covering frustration over the lack of town halls and lawmaker availability. Ryan Fitzmaurice of Northern…
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Data Center Battles, Anti-Establishment Candidates, and Teacher Contract Negotiations
August 17, 2026 · 31 minIn this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Keyris Manzanares of VPM News, covering a contract standoff leaving Richmond teachers without a new agreement as the school year begins. Marty Davis of the…
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License Plate Readers, Emergency Response Drones, and Primary Election Fallout
August 10, 2026 · 36 minIn this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Eleanor Shaw of the Richmonder, covering Chesterfield's decision to use drones as part of emergency responses, despite concerns over privacy. James…