Best Commonwealth Chaos Podcasts (2025)

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

3d ago41:59

41:59

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

10d ago39:01

39:01

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

17d ago37:59

37:59

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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17. Lady Pamela's Life Lessons 35:13

24d ago35:13

35:13

From a life shaped by duty, service, family and faith, Lady Pamela shares the values that have guided her through extraordinary chapters of history: unwavering loyalty, quiet endurance, curiosity, kindness, and a deep belief in understanding others. With warmth, wit and wisdom, she reflects on the lessons passed down through generations which have …

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

24d ago31:30

31:30

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

1M ago35:37

35:37

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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Coal Emissions, Public Housing, and High School Reshuffling 42:10

1M ago42:10

42:10

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: James Libresco of Theogony, covering the difficulties around Alexandria's City High School's four-campus system--and the school district's new policy mandating Theogony's articles be approved by administration. Charles Paullin of Inside Climate News, covering President Trump's e…

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Special Edition: The Latest Campaign Finance Numbers 46:32

1M ago46:32

46:32

In this special episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by Ben Tribbett of Pocket Aces Consulting, and Jeff Ryer, former spokesman for the House and Senate Republicans, to break down the latest campaign finance disclosures for the candidates in Virginia's statewide and local races. VPAP: Q1 Campaign Finance Reports -- The Virgini…

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Research Cuts, TSA Picketing, and the Bills That Passed 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Sage Tanguay of the Bold Dominion podcast, covering some niche bills passed during the latest General Assembly session. Michael O'Connor of the Virginia Dogwood, covering Richmond TSA workers picketing to get their union back from the Trump Administration. Nathaniel Cline of the…

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Budget Dispute, Filing Deadlines, and the Virginia Supreme Court 38:27

2M ago38:27

38:27

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Kate Seltzer of the Virginian-Pilot, covering the latest on the filings for the fall ballot. Joe Dodson of Courthouse News, covering a Virginia Supreme Court ruling an officer not liable for the attempted suicide of a detainee. Jahd Khalil of VPM, covering Virginia's budget and …

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Unemployment Claims, Health Department Cuts, and Record-Setting Veto Numbers 35:18

2M ago35:18

35:18

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Karri Peifer of Axios, covering the rising number of unemployment claims in Virginia. Cameron Thompson of WTVR, covering Governor Youngkin's record-setting number of vetoes pushed through last week (and VPAP has visualized the numbers) Chris Suarez of VPM, covering $425 million …

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Education Cuts, Unemployment Claims, and Signature Submissions 37:38

2M ago37:38

37:38

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Whittney Evans of VPM News, covering how cuts to the federal Department of Education will impact Virginia's students. Tyler Englander of WRIC, covering rising unemployment claims in Virginia as President Trump cuts the federal workforce. Brad Kutner of Radio IQ, covering the sig…

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Leadership Changes, Attack Ads, and Education Politics 35:52

2M ago35:52

35:52

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Lauren Burke of Black Virginia News (and formerly Pod Virginia), covering leadership changes in both of Virginia's major political parties. Chris Saxman of the VIP Podcast, covering how cuts to the federal Department of Education impact Virginia's schools and upcoming elections.…

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Library Funding, GreenCity Development, and the Governor's Pardon 33:14

3M ago33:14

33:14

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Olivia Diaz of the Associated Press, covering Governor Youngkin's pardon of a former police officer convicted of reckless firearm use. Greg Schneider of the Washington Post, covering Warren County stripping funding for Samuels Public Library. Lyndon German of VPM News, covering …

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Competitive House Races, Voting Rights Restoration, and the Republican Primary for Governor 31:29

3M ago31:29

31:29

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Anna Bryson of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, covering Amanda Chase and Dave LaRock's entry into the Republican primary race for Governor. Brandon Jarvis of Virginia Scope, covering three competitive state House races--Republican seats that Kamala Harris won last year. Dean Mirsha…

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Stalled FOIA Reform, Federal Worker Anxiety, and A Visual Dispatch 33:46

3M ago33:46

33:46

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Charlotte Rene Woods of the Virginia Mercury, covering the last-minute stalling of a FOIA reform bill. Shaban Athuman of VPM, showcasing a visual dispatch from the 2025 General Assembly. Elizabeth Beyer of Cardinal News, covering Governor Youngkin's acknowledgement of the anxiet…

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Sales Tax Surcharge, Residency Issues, and the Latest Casino Bill 30:10

3M ago30:10

30:10

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Dave Ress of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, covering bills to establish a legal cannabis market and to impose a sales tax surcharge to pay for schools. Rich Meagher, political science professor at Randolph-Macon College and the host of VPM's "VA's Got Issues," following Natalie An…

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Free Clinics, Immigration Enforcement, and Animal Rights 29:24

4M ago29:24

29:24

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Keyris Manzanares of VPM News, covering Richmond Public Schools' official resolution on immigration enforcement on school grounds. Kate Seltzer of the Virginian-Pilot, covering Virginia's free clinics and the possibility of cuts to federal Medicaid funding. Joe Dodson of Courtho…

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Child Care Subsidies, Offshore Wind, and the 2025 Race for Governor 43:05

4M ago43:05

43:05

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Olivia Diaz of the Associated Press, covering how the upcoming election is affecting the current General Assembly session. Megan Pauly of VPM News, covering the waitlist for Virginia's child care subsidy program. Brad Kutner, Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, who discusses the…

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School Choice, Sourcing Stories, and What President Trump Means for Virginia 42:35

4M ago42:35

42:35

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Elizabeth Beyer of Cardinal News, with the potential consequences for Virginians if the federal government rescinds Medicaid expansion Tyler Englander of WRIC, covering the Republican push for school choice in the legislature Jahd Khalil of VPM News, who talks about Governor You…

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Constitutional Amendments, Data Center Regulation, and the State of the Commonwealth 47:19

4M ago47:19

47:19

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Charlotte Rene Woods of Virginia Mercury, with the latest on the proposed amendments to Virginia's Constitution Cameron Thompson of WTVR, covering Governor Youngkin's State of the Commonwealth address Patrick Larsen of VPM News, who talks about the latest efforts to regulate dat…

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Richmond Water Crisis, Race for Governor, and a Death in Prison 28:58

5M ago28:58

28:58

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Anna Bryson of the Richmond Times-Dispatch with the latest on Richmond's water crisis Michael O’Connor of the Virginia Dogwood, who talks about the latest poll for the 2025 Governor's race Dave Cantor of VPM News, who talks about the death of a man incarcerated at Red Onion pris…

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Red Onion Prison, Hampton Roads Investment, and Riggleman's Potential Run 29:28

5M ago29:28

29:28

In this inaugural episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Laura Vozzella of The Washington Post, who talks about Denver Riggleman's potential run for statewide office Jahd Khalil of VPM News, who talks about Del. Michael Jones' (D-Richmond) unannounced visit to the Red Onion prison Markus Schmidt of Virginia Mercury, who talk…

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Kentucky John and Jane Does 32:07

2+ y ago32:07

32:07

Jules and Olive talk about various unidentified bodies found around the state of Kentucky, and their mysterious circumstancesBy Commonwealth Chaos

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UFO In The Bluegrass 36:00

3y ago36:00

36:00

Jules and Olive discuss three reported UFO sightings in the state of KentuckyBy Commonwealth Chaos

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Stanley Neace 21:13

3y ago21:13

21:13

Jules and Olive discuss the crimes of Stanley NeaceBy Commonwealth Chaos

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Missing: Kamaria Johnson and Rosalyn Velazquez 35:54

3y ago35:54

35:54

Two teenage girls go missing from a small Kentucky town, less than a year apart. What happened? and where are Kamaria and Rosalyn?By Commonwealth Chaos

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Call Roaming: Marvin Gay Sr. 29:08

3y ago29:08

29:08

Jules and Olive talk about the crimes of Jessamine County native, Marvin Gay Sr.By Commonwealth Chaos

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New Miniseries: Call Roaming 0:52

3y ago0:52

0:52

Jules and Olive discuss their miniseries, Call Roaming, in which kentuckians commit crimes in other statesBy Commonwealth Chaos

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Bardstown Murders 42:15

3y ago42:15

42:15

Jules and Olive talk about 4 murders and a disappearance that all happen within a few short years, under mysterious circumstances, in a small town with a population of just over thirteen thousand. What's your theory? tell us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/commonwealth.chaos/By Commonwealth Chaos

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KY Killers: Donald Harvey//Michael Carneal 1:04:25

3y ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Jules and Olive talk about a prolific serial killer who operated under the cover of working as a nurses aide in London, KY; and a school shooter who caused tragedy in Paducah, KY.By Commonwealth Chaos

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Kentucky Cryptids: Pope Lick Monster//Mullberry Black Thing 26:17

3y ago26:17

26:17

Jules and Olive talk about a goat (or sheep??) man hybrid who lures folks to deadly meetings with trains, and a shape-shifting, baby-eating, soup-inducing spirit who likes to stall cars for fun.Follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/commonwealth.chaos/By Commonwealth Chaos

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Operation Boptrot//The Murder of Alberta Odell Jones 30:09

3y ago30:09

30:09

Jules and Olive discuss an FBI bribery sting run on the Kentucky State Legislature in the early 1990's, and the unsolved murder of trailblazing young, black, female Louisville prosecutor Alberta Odell Jones in 1965.By Commonwealth Chaos

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The Cornbread Mafia 34:40

3y ago34:40

34:40

Jules and Olive explore the history of the largest domestic cannabis syndicate to date, the Cornbread Mafia. The Cornbread Mafia originated in, but certainly was not limited to, the state of Kentucky.By Commonwealth Chaos

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16. The Royal Wedding; The Future Queen Elizabeth Marries 26:10

5y ago26:10

26:10

When the future Queen Elizabeth was due to be married to Lady Pamela’s cousin, Philip, Lady Pamela was chosen as a bridesmaid. The wedding of the future Queen was of course a major international event and broadcast on radio to millions around the world. Inside Westminster Abbey were two thousand guests, including seven queens and six kings, and the…

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15. Princess Alice; The Queen's Extraordinary Mother in Law 45:05

5y ago45:05

45:05

We’re sitting in the drawing room of Lady Pamela Hicks’ home in Oxfordshire listening intently to Lady Pamela’s mesmerising stories. It’s just India and her mother Lady Pamela and Lisa the producer recording it and putting it all together. We’ve chosen to have no studio, no formalities just plenty of conversation and of course tea and cake. This ep…

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14. Lady Mountbatten: Part Two, The Transformation 48:34

5y ago48:34

48:34

The concluding episode in our two part series about Lady Louis Mountbatten, one of the most intriguing and intelligent debutants of her day and of course mother to Lady Pamela and grandmother to India. Born Edwina Ashley she was the goddaughter of Edward VII and heiress to a vast fortune. She married Louis Mountbatten, great grandson of Queen Victo…

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13. Lady Mountbatten; Episode 1, Party-Loving Heiress, Wife and Mother 40:06

5+ y ago40:06

40:06

We’re sitting in the drawing room of Lady Pamela Hicks’ home in Oxfordshire listening intently to Lady Pamela’s mesmerising stories. It’s just India, Lady Pamela and Lisa the producer who's recording it and putting it all together. We’ve chosen to have no studio, no formalities just conversation and plenty of tea and cake. This episode is all about…

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12. SPECIAL EPISODE; India Hicks in Conversation with Tina Brown 17:40

5+ y ago17:40

17:40

India is joined by a very special guest, Tina Brown, award-winning journalist, author, founder of the Women in the World summits and former editor-in-chief of Tatler, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker sonf more. Awarded a CBE in 2007 for services to journalism she founded Women in the World in 2009 as a live platform for female leaders, CEO’s, celebritie…

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11. Viceroy's House Part 4; A Bittersweet Goodbye 19:04

5+ y ago19:04

19:04

We’re sitting in the drawing room of Lady Pamela Hicks’ home in Oxfordshire hearing Lady Pamela’s stories of living through some pretty extraordinary and now historic times. It’s just India, Lady Pamela and Lisa the producer; no studio, no formalities just conversation, tea and cake. In the last of our Viceroy’s House episodes Lady Pamela recalls t…

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10. Viceroy’s House Part 3; The Chaos After Partition, Gandhi and Nehru 37:00

5+ y ago37:00

37:00

We’re sitting in the drawing room of Lady Pamela Hicks’ home in Oxfordshire having a generally very informal conversation about Lady Pamela’s memories of living through some pretty extraordinary and now historic times. It’s just India, Lady Pamela and me – Lisa the producer recording it and putting it all together – we’ve chosen to have no studio, …

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9. Viceroy's House Part 2; The Build Towards Indian Partition 23:03

5+ y ago23:03

23:03

In the second Viceroy’s House episode Lady Pamela regales more of her incredible memories as a teenager living in India when her father, Lord Mountbatten, was given what he knew was the ‘impossible job’ as the last Viceroy of India. In the now very tense build up to Indian partition 18 year old Lady Pamela and her mother Lady Louis Mountbatten are …

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8. Viceroy’s House; 17 Year Old Lady Pamela’s First Months in India 58:05

5+ y ago58:05

58:05

When her father, Lord Mountbatten was given what he knew was the ‘impossible job’ as the last Viceroy of India, Lady Pamela, still only 17, along with her mother, knuckled down to work. They spent time in the refugee camps, sat spellbound at meetings with Gandhi and Nehru and had a front row seat at one of the most challenging times in Indian and B…

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7. SPECIAL EPISODE; The Bahamas, Hurricane Dorian and Support 27:04

5+ y ago27:04

27:04

This is a special episode of the India Hicks Podcast on which India tells us of the traumatic events surrounding the hurricane in the Bahamas, the place she calls home, and how we can support these wonderful islands and people. Amongst many organisations, charities and foundations offering support, we are highlighting the group that was first to de…

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6. The Commonwealth Tour, Life Aboard Britannia and Exploring the Empire 37:46

5+ y ago37:46

37:46

The Commonwealth Tour resumes, this time for six whole months, with Lady Pamela as Lady in Waiting to the new Queen. In this episode we hear all about life on board the new Royal Yacht, Britannia, the thrilling adventures in far-flung corners of the Empire and the pressures on the Royals as they made their way around the world. Intriguingly enough,…

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5. A Royal Love Story, a Commonwealth Tour and a Princess Becomes Queen 32:01

5+ y ago32:01

32:01

Lady Pamela is first cousins with Prince Philip and also grew up very close to her, albeit more distant family, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret and of course their parents the King and Queen. Lady Pamela tells how the Royal couple met and married and what it was like being on the famous Commonwealth Tour, including that poignant moment at Treetop…

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4. Distinguished Visitors; Royals in the Family, Movie Stars and the Maharajah Who Died at Lunch 30:56

6y ago30:56

30:56

With Royals, ‘Subroyals’, Grand Dukes and Duchesses, Tsars and Tsarinas in the family, having the likes of Noel Coward, Grace Kelly, Douglas Fairbanks, Wallis Simpson and Eisenhower visit was not so out of the ordinary. On this episode Lady Pamela tells stories of the grandmother she shares with Prince Philip, the extraordinary other family members…

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3. The Mountbattens at War; Dispatched to New York with the Vanderbilts 20:25

6y ago20:25

20:25

Like so many families the Mountbattens' lives were disrupted significantly in the Second World War with Lady's Pamela's father, Lord Mountbatten, missing after his ship was sunk. In this episode India and producer Lisa are transfixed by Lady Pamela’s account of being dispatched to New York to the house of the legendary Vanderbilts and the extraordi…

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2. Childhood as a Mountbatten; Lions, Coatimundis, Bears and Being Left in Budapest 16:32

6y ago16:32

16:32

Imagine growing up in a house with a lion, a bear, a mongoose and a coatimundi (yes we had to look it up too). We’re having tea and cake at home with Lady Pamela, daughter of Lord and Lady Mountbatten and India Hicks' much loved mum. In our second episode, India, Lady Pamela and producer Lisa Francesca Nand talk about the exotic creatures that both…

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1. Childhood as a Mountbatten; A Plethora of Kings 22:19

6y ago22:19

22:19

The family and friends who visited the Mountbattens during Lady Pamela's childhood read like a list of who's who in royalty, politics, high society, the world's greatest authors and artists and Hollywood's finest. Lady Pamela Hicks, India Hicks and their producer Lisa, listen as Lady Pamela regales astounding stories of Kings, Queens and lovers and…

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