Best Indepth Interviews Podcasts (2025)

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In a system built on speed, this couple is slowing medicine down 4:18

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Amid Medicaid cuts and staffing shortages, more physicians are shifting to direct primary care, a model that bypasses insurance to give patients more time with their doctors.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Top Trump administration officials are expected in Norfolk Sunday 0:46

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Top Trump administration officials are expected at Naval Station Norfolk this weekend, despite the government shutdown. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Food insecurity is already at record levels in Hampton Roads. The shutdown could make it worse.

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Military families already are more likely to need food aid than civilians. Local foodbanks and pantries expect a surge of demand.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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OBX officials start cleanup of debris from collapsed homes 0:44

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Eight houses fell into the ocean in Buxton this week.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Former Suffolk peanut plant-turned-apartment will expand options for middle-income residents

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The second phase of work at Peanut Crossing will create 90 units of income-restricted housingBy 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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New H-1B visa fees could stun Virginia companies, universities

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President Donald Trump decision to raise the cost of H-1B visas could have significant impacts on companies, universities and even some public school systems in Virginia.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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A new Navy command will handle base duties at Norfolk Naval Shipyard 0:40

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The Navy created a new command Wednesday [OCT 1] at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Massive new study says ospreys are thriving in some parts of the Chesapeake Bay – but not enough 0:52

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Saltier regions of the bay, such as Hampton Roads, are expected to see the biggest osprey declines.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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The Hampton Roads area braces for impacts from the government shutdown.

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The federal government shutdown at midnight Oct. 1. It's the first shutdown in seven years.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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BREAKING: Chris Koclanes Will NOT Return As Dallas Wings Head Coach | DLLS Wings Podcast 29:07

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First-year Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes will not return next season, the Wings announced today. The DLLS Wings crew reacts to the news and looks ahead and what could be next to come for the team ahead of a pivotal offseason. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE: ALL THINGS DLLS: WEBSITE: http://allDLLS.com/ BUY MERCH: https://store.all…

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A unique art idea started as a secret and bloomed into a beauty 1:00

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Artist Charlie Frances always wanted to collaborate with another artist. Then he decided to try it with nine. The result is on display at the Norfolk Botanical GardenBy 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Curbside recycling is suddenly on hold for some Peninsula residents

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Local governments are scrambling to come up with their own short-term plans.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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The Navy’s top leader in the Pacific spoke at Old Dominion University 0:45

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The Navy’s top leader in the Pacific spoke at Old Dominion Monday, as part of a wide ranging discussion on the U.S. role in the world. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Virginia’s new Wildlife Action Plan details threats to nearly 2,000 species 0:56

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"Everything from the smallest bugs to the biggest trees."By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Aberdeen Gardens Historic Museum celebrating new accessibility ramp Wednesday morning

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The ramp will give visitors with mobility issues newfound access to the museum, which highlights a historically Black Hampton neighborhood with roots in the 1930s.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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New project at Norfolk community garden will harvest thousands of gallons of rainwater 1:08

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The effort is the first from a nonprofit formed by a Newport News auto shop owner to expand rainwater reuse.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Family hopes to convert dirt bike track in Virginia Beach into training spot for young riders 0:43

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The track would host camps and training events for beginning motocross riders on land zoned for agriculture. The City Council needs to approve a conditional use permit first.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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TRADOC ends its 52 year run with a ceremony Friday 0:50

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The Army inactivated Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Eustis Friday. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh says the command officially shuts down October 1.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Hampton Roads universities expand nursing programs as federal bill targets workforce shortage 1:03

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Virginia Wesleyan University and Old Dominion University are reshaping their nursing programs to keep pace with a shortage straining hospitals nationwide.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Half of ODU students report loneliness. Many now turn to AI for help. 0:58

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For years, Virginia has lagged in access to mental health care behind national average, a gap especially evident in Hampton Roads.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Army Corps planning to restore sinking wetlands at Pleasure House Point in Virginia Beach 1:00

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The 6.6-acre marsh restoration is part of the third phase of the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration project.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Norfolk International Airport will offer flights to Mexico early next year

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More overseas destinations are on the horizon, officials say.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Virginia Beach is looking to amend the city charter to protect against rural development

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The step comes amid pressure to find additional land for economic development below the city’s Green Line. It would require state approval to put into effect.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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2025 Dallas Wings Report Card + Bold 2026 Predictions | DLLS Wings Podcast 1:03:01

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The Dallas Wings’ 2025 ride is officially over, and it’s time to hand out the grades. From Paige Bueckers’ record-setting rookie season to the ups and downs of the roster around her, we’re breaking it all down. Who gets an A, who needs summer school, and what does this mean for 2026? Plus, bold predictions for the offseason and next year’s leap. #p…

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ODU has brought in a new vice president to help them change the university’s image with the Navy 0:46

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Old Dominion University has brought in a new vice president of national security to help them change the university’s image with the Navy. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Advocates say the root cause of Virginia’s housing problem is there simply aren’t enough homes.

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Newport News Delegate Shelly Simonds met with local groups this week to talk about what can be done about the state's housing shortage.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Norfolk International Airport saw more passengers this summer than ever

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June, July and August were the three busiest months ever in the airport’s 87-year history.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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HRBT seabird colony could soon be leaving Fort Wool – to a brand new island 1:35

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The Army Corps plans to build the new island out of locally dredged material.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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New disease-forecasting model may help Hampton Roads tackle high death rates 1:01

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The earlier health officials and policymakers can spot disease spikes, the more lives can be saved.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Virginia gains 7,200 jobs in August, unemployment remains flat as fallout continues from federal cuts

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The state is up about 7,700 jobs this year, though reductions in the federal workforce continue to weigh on employment in the state.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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ODU survey: Most Hampton Roads residents see flooding as a threat 0:55

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The findings come from the university’s latest Life in Hampton Roads survey.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Egyptian festival in Hampton this weekend is a 'community service.' 0:49

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Twice a year, St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in Hampton hosts an Egyptian festival to introduce people to the foods and customs of its active Egyptian-based congregation. The festival begins Friday.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Chesapeake Regional gains trauma center status, expanding lifesaving care 1:00

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For years, seriously injured patients in Chesapeake had to be transferred out of the city.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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CNU poll shows Democrats lead in statewide races as early voting begins in Virginia

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The latest numbers from Christopher Newport University's Wason Center shows Dems leading by double digits in the races for governor and lieutenant governor. The race for attorney general is closer.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Charter to reach out to Suffolk residents about broadband expansion

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Charter Communications has until June 2026 to spend federal grant money earmarked for high-speed internet extensions, but needs permission when its plans reach private property.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Williamsburg and W&M looking at vetting off-campus housing

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Rentals in the Rent Ready program would be marketed as quality-certified if they scored well after inspection.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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TRADOC merger will be clucky but effective General says 0:48

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Gen. Gary Britto says the deactivation of the TRADOC command at Fort Eustis this month is part of the biggest transformation for the Army in a generation. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Despite record plantings, the Chesapeake Bay watershed keeps losing trees 0:51

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Tree conservation is a key strategy for reducing pollution in the bay, but officials are struggling to stem losses.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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New photo exhibit on Chincoteague aims to document — and save — island treasures 3:31

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Coordinated by the local planning commission, the exhibition displays images of what residents want to protect in the face of environmental threats.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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More doctors in Hampton Roads leaving insurance behind in favor of direct payment systems 1:01

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Doctors say opting out of insurance is cheaper overall and allows them to spend more time with fewer patients to improve care and guard against burnout.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Outer Banks home collapses into ocean

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The home in Buxton is the 12th one to fall in five years along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Virginia Guard begins ICE duty 0:44

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The Virginia National Guard has begun working behind the scenes with ICE. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Author, TV host Jenna Hager kicks off Norfolk Forum's season on Thursday 0:49

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The Norfolk Forum was established over 90 years ago to host lectures on pertinent affairs of the time. The forum continues the work and its season begins this weekBy 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Penelope's Bones: An Interview with Emily Hauser 40:57

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An exploration of Bronze Age women. I talk with bestselling author Dr. Emily Hauser about her newest non-fiction book Penelope's Bones and how archaeology and cutting edge science has helped shed new light on the women of the ancient past.By Janell Rhiannon

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Medusa: An Interview with Julie Berry 40:35

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An exploration of what Medusa means in the modern era. I talk with NYT best selling author Julie Berry about her new book If Looks Could Kill and how Medusa's story still shapes power, rage, and transformation today.By Janell Rhiannon

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Virginia limits COVID-19 vaccine access for healthy adults under 65 0:41

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The state’s new order changes how Virginians can get their shots, making a prescription mandatory for many who were previously able to walk into a pharmacy.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Some doctors in Hampton Roads turn to AI to reshape patient care 0:50

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With staff stretched thin, health systems are rolling out to artificial intelligence to ease workloads.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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COVID-19 vaccine access is limited; here’s what Virginians need to know 1:02

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With flu season underway, the updated guideline creates uncertainty among pharmacies and residents in Hampton Roads.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Chesapeake Regional Healthcare tries brunch to tackle nurse shortage 0:56

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Facing staffing shortages that worsened during the pandemic, Chesapeake Regional is looking for new ways to get nurses in the door.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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FBI: Threat to Hampton, other historically Black univerisities not an imminent threat

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The threats made to Hampton, Virginia State and other HBCUs around the southern U.S. are being considered a national-level swatting incident.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA