The Virginia Press Room
VPM & VPAP
Topics: Government · Politics
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
- Close Congressional Races and a State Senator Indicted
- House Races, Pedestrian Safety, and a Marriage Amendment
- Teacher Strikes, Midterm Shifts, and Sealing Court Records
- House Races, Diesel Prices, and the State Energy Plan
- Fuel Prices, Social Media Limits, and a Cannabis Marketplace
- Cancelled Debates, Luxury Towers, and Amendment Fundraising
- Data Center Backlash, Debate Challenges, and an Energy Cost Listening Tour
- Flock Cameras, PFAS Concerns, and the Proposed Dominion Energy Merger
- Energy Policy, Amazon Drones, and Marriage Equality
- Confederate Renaming, Town Hall Troubles, and a Failed $52M IT Project
The Virginia Press Room is No. 182 in Government on Apple Podcasts in the US today. The latest episode came out on October 26, 2026. A new episode comes out about once a week.
Today's places
| Chart | Place | Since yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| US: Government | 182 | ▼45 |
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