Best VPM Podcasts (2025)

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BizSenseBeat: GreenCity, Richmond real estate, Alchemco expansion 5:05

1h ago5:05

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VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region. This week's stories include Henrico County's GreenCity development, a luxury real estate agency return to Richmond and the international expansion of a local waterproofing company.…

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05/30/25 - Richmond’s boil water advisory has been lifted 6:09

1d ago6:09

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Plus: Chesterfield County rezones land for new data centers; Nightingale Ice Cream expands; and other storiesBy VPM

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5/29/25 - Richmond boil water advisory may be lifted Thursday 4:57

2d ago4:57

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In the podcast: Localized, boil water advisories will end if two water compliance tests come back negative — likely Thursday afternoon.By VPM

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5/28/25 - Richmond issues boil water advisory 6:47

3d ago6:47

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The City of Richmond issued a boil water advisory for parts of the city Tuesday after issues with the filtration system. Potable tap water could be available in those areas by Thursday — at the earliest. Click or tap here for the latest information on our website. Click or tap here for the latest from Richmond City’s official website.…

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What's Ahead for the Economy? 31:28

3d ago31:28

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Everyone in RVA is worried about the economy. Uncertainty rules, with businesses and consumers, owners and renters, buyers and sellers all wondering what to think. Rich sits down with economist Sonya Waddell of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. What are the numbers really telling us about Virginia’s economy, and what’s next? Plus, we meet a gro…

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5/27/25 - Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia discusses Medicaid 5:45

4d ago5:45

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Virginia Republican Rep. Rob Wittman voted in support of “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” promising that it protects vulnerable people and ensures the government-funded insurance program will be sustainable for people who are in need in the future. Wittman spoke with Adrienne Hoar McGibbon about the legislation shortly after his vote on Thursday.…

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Recall Petitions, Council Chaos, and Coal County Ventures 41:59

5d ago41:59

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Karen Graham of the Loudoun Times-Mirror, covering recall petitions in Purcellville. Bill Atkinson of the Progress Index, covering internal strife and council meetings and financial distress in Hopewell. Ben Paviour of the New York Times, covering coal magnate-led development pr…

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297. Harnessing Real Estate for Family and Fortune with Ken Gee 36:07

6d ago36:07

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Send us a text Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Ken Gee, founder and managing partner of KRI Partners, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Toledo, Ohio, working as a CPA and commercial lender, to becoming a successful real estate investor. Ken discusses his transition from a corporate job to real estate due to the desire to …

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BizSense Beat: Carytown's last brewery, Byrd Theatre, VCU Health, Goochland County homes 5:05

7d ago5:05

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VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region. This week's stories include the closing of a Carytown brewery, the Byrd Theatre seat replacement project, VCU Health's Chesterfield County expansion and a proposed subdivision in Goochland County.…

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5/23/25 - School districts hire more multilingual teachers to comply with new state law. 5:27

8d ago5:27

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Plus: Virginia loses out on EV chargers; Gov. Youngkin touts 1000 undocumented immigrant arrests; and other stories. NEWSLETTER In the podcast: Richmond must hire 55 new multilingual teachers to comply with new state law; plans for new EV stations in Virginia get scrapped.By VPM

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5/22/25 - Reining in Henrico’s data centers 7:04

9d ago7:04

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Plus: Richmond’s interim CAO is out; more on VCU’s DEI; and other stories In the podcast: Henrico's data center growth; Richmond’s interim CAO to resign.By VPM

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5/21/25 - Curious Commonwealth asks “Who Was Humphrey Calder?” 9:31

10d ago9:31

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The latest installment of Curious Commonwealth explores who Humphrey Calder was.By VPM

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A Bold, New Voice on City Council 30:40

10d ago30:40

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New members may be bringing a fresh approach to the Richmond City Council, one that sees a role for City Council in challenging the Mayor – not for drama’s sake, but to hold him, and city administrators, accountable to residents. Sarah Abubaker is one of these newly elected Council members calling for change. Can she help make it happen?…

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05/20/25 - Traffic impacts are expected as graduation ceremonies happen in the Siegel Center. 4:55

11d ago4:55

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Plus: A look at economic impacts in Southwest Virginia; school zone speed cameras are now active in Charlottesville; and other stories. In the podcast: Graduation season has commenced, with traffic impacts expected in and around the Greater Richmond area.By VPM

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Ticket Diversity, Amendment Rejections, and Non-Traditional Candidates 39:01

12d ago39:01

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Olivia Diaz of the Associated Press, covering the diversity of Virginia's Republican candidates against the backdrop of a federal crackdown on DEI. Charlotte Rene Woods of the Virginia Mercury, covering the Virginia House Clerk rejecting three of Governor Youngkin's vetoes. Brad…

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5/19/25 - Murders highlight Chesterfield's need for an IPV shelter 5:57

12d ago5:57

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This story contains references to intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence. Today’s episode accompanies an article that first published on May 13. VPM News is also asking our audience, "How are federal immigration policies affecting Virginians?" Visit vpm.org/inmigracion for more information. (We’re also asking en YouTube and Inst…

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296. Investing Wisdom and AI Insights with Richard Wilson 31:43

13d ago31:43

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Send us a text Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Richard Wilson, founder of the Family Office Club, shares insights on building an investor club and integrating AI tools to optimize investment processes. He details his journey into finance, starting businesses from a young age, and developing a blog that grew into a major platform for ul…

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BizSense Beat: Ownership of Petersburg restaurant sparks legal battle 5:03

14d ago5:03

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VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the the top business stories across the Richmond region. Platania delivers a deep dive on a legal dispute over the sale of the historic Dixie Restaurant in Petersburg in which a paperwork error may end up costing the former owners a significant sum.…

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5/16/25 - RVA HealthCorps initiative to run through August 5:18

15d ago5:18

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Plus: The City of Charlottesville has a new City Attorney; Recent rains have been good for easing drought conditions; and other stories.By VPM

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5/15/25 - Chesterfield School Board votes to install metal detectors in middle, high schools 6:38

16d ago6:38

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The new tech in Chesterfield schools will cost $2.8 million. The county's decision comes after a January pilot project at Meadowbrook High and Robious Elementary where students had to walk through metal detectors over two days. In other news: Albemarle County is surveying damage after storm flooding, Hanover is redistricting schools in 2026 — and m…

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5/14/25 - Richmond City Council fires IG James Osuna 4:40

17d ago4:40

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Richmond's inspector general, who is appointed by the council, had been in the position since 2019. Did you know VPM News is posting video shorts about Central Virginia news? Check out Tuesday's episode, which may sound familiar: "Where did German School Road get its name?" You can find VPM News Shorts on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!…

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Mayor Avula on Steering Richmond Forward 31:30

17d ago31:30

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Danny Avula is the Mayor of Richmond. He just finished his first 100 days, and he's finding out what it’s like to try to follow through on campaign promises. One lesson he’s probably learning the hard way: Changing city government can’t happen overnight. It’s like turning an oil tanker – it happens slowly, and you need a lot of room.…

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05/13/25 - The first homes built through Henrico County’s affordable housing trust fund were recently sold 5:33

18d ago5:33

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Plus: the University of Virginia will acquire the Federal Executive Institute instead of Charlottesville City Schools; An update on tax rebate checks from the City of Richmond; and other stories.By VPM

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Intra-Party Chaos, Fraud Accusations, and Americorps Funding Cuts 37:59

19d ago37:59

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Kate Seltzer of the Virginian-Pilot, covering the ousting of Laura Hughes, former chairwoman for the Virginia Beach Republican Party. Greg Schneider of the Washington Post, covering accusations of fraud between the Youngkin administration and the Nansemond Indian Tribe over heal…

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5/12/25 - New UVA institute to develop next-gen scientists, medical leaders 6:02

19d ago6:02

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The University of Virginia’s Manning Institute for Biotechnology is set to be a “catalyst” for innovation in Virginia and beyond when it opens in 2026.By VPM

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295. Retirement Planning: Discovering Reverse Mortgages with Kevin Guttman 36:09

20d ago36:09

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Send us a text Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Kevin Guttman, a seasoned reverse mortgage professional. Kevin shares his journey from managing his father's rental properties at a young age to entering the mortgage industry in 2004. He discusses the evolution of reverse mortgages, highlighting crucial changes made in 2015 to protect hom…

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BizSense Beat: Feed More HQ purchased, Powhatan private school, VCU Health expansion 4:45

21d ago4:45

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VPM News Host Lyndon German and Richmond BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo, discuss the top business stories of the week. This week they cover the purchase of the former head Feed More headquarters in Richmond, Powhatan County approving a rezoning request for private school campus and VCU Health's expansion to downtown children’s hospital set t…

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05/09/25 - A special review has been launched into the Bon Air JCC by Virginia’s Office of the State Inspector General 6:08

22d ago6:08

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Plus: Richmond reacts to the first American pope; invasive fire ants spotted in Albemarle County; RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras' contract extended; and other stories.By VPM

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5/08/25 — What the dissolution of VCU’s DEI office means for former staff 9:24

23d ago9:24

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VPM higher education reporter Megan Pauly speaks to former staff members of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Division of Inclusive Excellence. In the podcast: VPM News reporter Megan Pauly speaks to former staff of VCU’s shuttered diversity office.By VPM

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5/7/25 - One-third of Virginia’s rural hospitals are operating in the red 8:21

24d ago8:21

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Plus: A feature from our partner station WMRA on Virginia Humanities losing federal grants for cultural programs.By VPM

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The Corrections Crisis 33:43

24d ago33:43

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There’s a Corrections crisis in Virginia! State prisons and juvenile facilities are facing claims of unsafe conditions for both staff and the incarcerated, and lawmakers are starting to push back. Rich talks to VPM news reporter Keyris Manzanares and the Virginia Mercury’s Charlotte Rene Woods to find out what they've uncovered.…

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5/6/25 - DOGE cuts 16 AmeriCorps community service programs in Virginia 4:57

25d ago4:57

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The US Department of Government Efficiency directed the federal agency for community service and volunteerism to make the changes. Program directors and organization heads impacted told VPM News the sudden cuts left them hurt, confused and scrambling to find answers. More than 160 members in Virginia were cut due to the grants ending, according to …

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Amdocs Group President Anthony Goonetilleke 43:15

26d ago43:15

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The rapid evolution of technology excites Anthony, especially in AI. User preferences are shifting towards more human-like AI interactions. Empathy in AI is crucial for better customer service experiences. The partnership between Amdocs and NVIDIA emphasizes the importance of software efficiency Software and hardware advancements must progress in p…

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Early Voting, Budget Cuts, and Controversy On The Republican Ticket 31:30

26d ago31:30

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Laura Vozzella of the Washington Post, covering controversy on the Republican ticket as Governor Youngkin tried to oust Lieutenant Governor John Reid. Dwayne Yancey of the Cardinal News, covering early voting for both statewide and local primaries around Virginia. Jeff Schapiro …

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5/5/25 - Crisis Receiving Center in Henrico celebrates first year 6:07

26d ago6:07

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Virginia’s first youth-specific alternative to emergency rooms is now 1 year old. In other news: It’s still state budget season, there are more federal funding freezes impacting Virginians — and other Central Virginia news.By VPM

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294. From Cash to Franchise: Financial Pathways with James Hilovsky 26:16

27d ago26:16

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Send us a text Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest James Hilovsky, CEO of the Fran Dream, shares about his journey from spending over 20 years in corporate America to becoming a successful entrepreneur. James shares his experiences in the fast food and franchising industry, working with NFL players on various business ventures, and how he …

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BizSense Beat: Richmond water treatment plant, modular apartments, GreenCity suit 5:03

28d ago5:03

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VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense's Jonathan Spiers discuss problems at Richmond’s water plant, housing nonprofits teaming up on modular apartment project in East End, and a lawsuit filed by Henrico County's Economic Development Authority's in connection with the county's GreenCity development deal.…

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5/2/25 - Diving through history with Tara Roberts 9:50

29d ago9:50

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In an interview with Phil Liles, journalist Tara Roberts unpacks how the ocean helped her discover her history. In the podcast: VPM News is undergoing maintenance that may be impacting your radio signal or HD2 stream.By VPM

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05/01/25 - New federal data points to a shrinking GDP. 7:20

1M ago7:20

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Plus: Charlottesville City Schools to acquire Federal Executive Institute property; Richmond Mayor Danny Avula to overhaul the city’s P-card program; and other stories. In the podcast: Richmond Mayor Danny Avula wants to overhaul the city’s purchasing card program for city employees.By VPM

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4/30/25 - International students at four of Virginia’s public universities have had their visa eligibility records restored. 4:41

1M ago4:41

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Plus: Richmond City Council approves budget amendments; Gov. Youngkin appointed to FEMA council.By VPM

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Immigrants' Fears Run Rampant in RVA 31:30

1M ago31:30

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It seems like every day brings new national news stories about deportations, ICE raids, or student visas being revoked. This is fueling fear not just in the immigrant community, but even among people here in the country legally. Rich talks to an advocate who serves RVA's Latino community, as well as an attorney who represents Virginia immigrants. H…

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4/29/25 - Rep. Rob Wittman’s constituents held a town hall without him 6:55

1M ago6:55

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Congressman Rob Wittman (R–1st) declined to attend a town hall organized by some of his constituents. They still gathered to voice their concerns. In other news: Recent federal policy changes could open Virginia’s national forests up for logging, “Medicaid is not the home of fraud” — and other Central Virginia news.…

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ICE Raid, Right-to-Work, and Trouble in Purcellville 35:37

1M ago35:37

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Hanna Pampaloni of Loudoun Now, covering the scandal surrounding a state police investigation of Purcellville's Vice Mayor. Luke Weir of the Roanoke Times, covering the Democratic debate for Lieutenant Governor, where all candidates voice support for ending Right-to-Work. Sean M…

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4/28/25 - Where do Virginia's statewide candidates stand on skill games? 5:15

1M ago5:15

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Plus: the University of Virginia and Charlottesville City Schools want to acquire the Federal Executive Institute property, now considered government surplus, in Charlottesville.By VPM

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Policy Matters: April 24, 2025 5:27

1M ago5:27

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‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews.By VPM

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293. VPM Solutions: Innovations in Real Estate Management with Pete Neubig 44:33

1M ago44:33

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Send us a text Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Pete Neubig, co-founder and CEO of VPM Solutions, shares his 30-year journey from an average student in high school to co-founding a company that specializes in providing virtual assistance for real estate and property management. Pete discusses critical lessons learned from his experience…

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