Best VPM Podcasts (2025)

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BizSense Beat: Hunting Hawk Technology Park, Henrico data center, Pemberton Row 5:13

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VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the top business across the Richmond region. This week's stories include a real-estate developer's plan to build a data center in Hanover County, Henrico County's data center review process, and coverage of groundbreaking of an affordable housing community in Henrico.…

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SonicWall VPM exploits, Fed cyberchief’s priorities, U.S spyware investment triples 8:18

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SonicWall SSL VPN flaws now being actively exploited Acting federal cyber chief outlines his priorities U.S. based investors in spyware firms nearly tripled in 2024 Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when it…

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Week in Review: Qantas penalizes executives, UK cyberlegislation delayed, SonicWall VPN flaws 37:26

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Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Rob Teel, CTO, Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Howard Holton, CEO, GigaOm Thanks to our show sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like…right now? We know that real-time visibility is critic…

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9/12/25 - How are Virginians getting their COVID-19 boosters? 4:32

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Happy Friday! Today's episode covers ongoing confusion about the latest COVID vaccine regulations and Thursday's lockdown at Virginia State University. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.By VPM News

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npm update, Cursor Autorun flaw details, Microsoft probe over Ascension hack? 8:03

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The npm incident: nothing to fret about? Cursor Autorun flaw lets repositories execute code without consent Senator Wyden urges FTC to probe Microsoft over Ascension hack Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but w…

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9/11/25 — AG candidate Jay Jones announces plans to protect consumers and lower costs 6:21

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Plus: Chesterfield rezones students; Warner praises Henrico Housing expansionBy VPM News

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Blood center attack details emerge, Electoral Commission recovers, Plex suffers password breach 7:23

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Thousands had data leaked in blood center ransomware attack UK Electoral Commission recovers, 3 years after China hack Npm packages with 2 billion weekly downloads targeted in supply chain attack Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now? We know that real-time visibility is cri…

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9/10/25 - $5.8 million budget from the City of Richmond to Grimm approved 5:27

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Plus: UVA Health University Medical Center gets an interim CEO; Maymont’s unnamed baby porcupette gets a name.By VPM News

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The Future of Gilpin Court 29:50

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The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is pushing ahead with bold plans to redevelop the city’s public housing communities, but city leaders and community residents have questions. In light of federal funding cuts and local concerns, are we still on the right path? Housing Authority CEO Steven Nesmith returns to the show to provide answer…

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GhostAction campaign, scam centers grow, GPUGate hits IT 7:44

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GhostAction campaign targets GitHub Scam centers see huge growth in Myanmar GPUGate targets IT firms Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when it comes to our GRC programs…we rely on point-in-time checks. But …

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9/9/25 - Legislation to protect Virginians on PrEP hasn’t gone into effect 9:54

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Plus: Morning Edition Host Phil Liles talks with Stacey Jones, Mercy Mall’s founder. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.By VPM News

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58. How We Manage Property Managers - Ben Burnett with Grace Property Management 48:07

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In this episode, Ben Burnett, Grace Property Management's VP of Property Management, shares how he manages a team of 15 high performing property managers, his journey from being a PM to a VP, and the challenges he’s overcome. He discusses his approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of one-on-one meetings, and how he handles owner leads. …

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The 5 Biggest Wealth Transfers Nobody Talks About - Episode 358 22:49

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It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep. In Episode 2, Curtis uncovers the five major ways you’re likely transferring wealth away from your family—without realizing it. These aren’t budget cuts or coupon tips. These are hidden leaks in your financial system that cost you tens (or hundreds) of thousands over time. Listen to learn how to spot and …

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Special Elections, College Lawsuits, and Richmond Drivers 53:39

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Margaret Barthel of WAMU, covering the special primary election in Fairfax County. Graham Moomaw of the Richmonder, covering former governor Doug Wilder's lawsuit against VCU. Ben Paviour, a freelance reporter based in Richmond, covering his profile of House Minority Leader Terr…

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SVG phishing campaign, Anthropic piracy lawsuit, Qantas penalizes executives 8:45

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New malware phishing campaign hidden in SVG files Anthropic agrees to pay $1.5bn in book piracy lawsuit Qantas penalizes executives for cyberattack Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when it comes to our GRC…

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9/8/25 - ICYMI: Recapping the last week in Central Virginia news 14:07

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VPM News has spent the last week bringing you the second half of our special summer series on all things joy. Now, VPM News has a recap of last week’s stories, including Richmond high school students taking part in a national anti-gun violence protest; new polling shows that a growing number of Virginians have had to decide between paying bills or …

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Week in Review: Baltimore’s expensive gaffe, ransomware takedown outcomes, Workiva Salesforce breach 27:47

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Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Ray Espinoza, vp of information security, Elite Technology Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day …

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France cookie fines, CISA TP-Link KEV, sports piracy takedown 8:43

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France fines Google and Shein over cookie misconduct CISA adds more TP-Link routers flaws to its KEV catalog World’s largest sports piracy site shut down Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomwar…

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9/5/25 - ‘Finding Joy’ in Central Virginians’ own words 6:45

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VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer. Part 9 (finale!): Central Virginians the VPM News team interviewed at Richmond Public Library share what brings them joy. We’ll be back with your regular news digest next week. Learn more and check out the r…

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Fintech foils bank heist, NotDoor backdoor, Salesloft-Drift impact continues drifting 8:02

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Fintech foils bank heist NotDoor backdoor Salesloft-Drift impact continues drifting Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the at…

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9/4/25 - ‘Finding Joy’ in heavy metal 6:44

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Welcome to Finding Joy! VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer. Part 8: Meghin Moore brings us along for an adventure with GWAR and the world of heavy metal. Learn more at vpm.org/joy. You can also check out VPM News Shorts videos from Finding Joy…

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Google: Gmail is secure, Cloudflare blocks largest DDoS attack, Amazon shutters theft campaign 6:55

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'2.5 billion Gmail users at risk'? Entirely false, says Google Cloudflare blocks largest recorded DDoS attack peaking at 11.5 Tbps Jaguar Land Rover says cyberattack ‘severely disrupted’ production Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect bu…

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9/03/25 - ‘Finding Joy’ in weightlifting 6:49

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Welcome to Finding Joy! VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer. Part 7: Lyndon German brings us along for a look into Richmond’s strength community. Learn more at vpm.org/joy. You can also check out VPM News Shorts videos from Finding Joy on ⁠⁠Fac…

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RVA's Got Issues: Season 3 3:51

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RVA's Got Issues returns for its third season, bringing you stories about the important issues shaping Richmond, Virginia. Hear directly from key leaders; discover how the federal government impacts your community; and listen to inspiring stories about the people in your own backyard who are making change. Download and subscribe wherever you get yo…

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9/2/25 - ‘Finding Joy’ in recreational sports 6:49

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VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer. Part 6: Chris Suarez brings us along for a visit to Richmond's adult recreational sports scene. Learn more at vpm.org/joy. You can also check out VPM News Shorts videos from Finding Joy on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Insta…

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LLM legalese prompts, Maryland Transit cyberattack, hacking into university 8:04

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LegalPwn technique hides LLMs prompts inside contract legalese Maryland Transit investigating cyberattack Hacker attempts to forge his way into Spanish university Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and …

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Standardized Tests, Data Center Lawsuits, and a Registrar Resignation 44:57

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In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Karina Elwood of the Washington Post, covering Virginia schools' struggle with learning loss on standardized tests. David Velasquez of the Daily Progress, covering Albemarle County's registrar resigning amid a police investigation. Trevor Baratko of Inside NoVa, covering the lat…

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Velociraptor C2 tunnel, Baltimore’s expensive con, ransomware gangs multiply 8:11

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Velociraptor forensic tool used for C2 tunneling City of Baltimore gets socially engineered to the tune of $1.5 million Ransomware gang takedowns create more smaller groups Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day at…

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Policy Matters: August 28, 2025 5:00

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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 News

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BizSense Beat: Chesterfield lands Google data center, Riverfront Plaza lawsuit 5:13

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VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. In this week's episode, they discuss Google unveiling plans for a data center in Chesterfield County and the looming foreclosure of the Riverfront Plaza.By VPM News

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8/30/25 - Recapping the week in Central Virginia news 10:02

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VPM News has spent the last week bringing you the first half of our special summer series on all things joy. At the halfway point, we’re stopping to catch you up on other news stories from the past week — including a lawsuit over University of Richmond scholarship programs; hundreds of thousands of Virginia families on the verge of losing health in…

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Week in Review: Citrix RCE flaw, steganography revived, major telecom fiasco 28:02

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Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Johna Till Johnson, CEO and founder, Nemertes Thanks to our show sponsor, Prophet Security Ever feel like your security team is stuck in a loop of alert fatigue and manual investigations? Meet Prophet Security. Their Agentic AI SOC Pl…

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8/29/25 - ‘Finding Joy’ in square dancing to old-time Appalachian folk music 6:50

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VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer. Part 5: Cate MacKenzie immerses us in the local square-dancing community. Learn more at vpm.org/joy. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journal…

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Malicious nx Packages, AI worker scam, Salt Typhoon attacks Netherlands 8:56

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Malicious nx Packages leak GitHub, Cloud, and AI Credentials North Korean remote worker scheme boosted by generative AI The Netherlands announces Salt Typhoon penetration Huge thanks to our sponsor, Prophet Security Security teams are drowning in alerts - many companies generate upwards of 1000 or more alerts a day, and nearly half go ignored. That…

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Apple urges iPhone, iPad and Mac update ASAP Scattered Spider operative gets 10 years and a big fine Microsoft seeks customer feedback on SSD failure issues Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Does logging into a portal security questionnaire feel like punishment? We get it. Other solutions offer browser extensions that require you to do all the c…