.In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:

Karina Elwood of The Washington Post, covering the report that says allegations of school-assisted abortions in Fairfax County are likely false.

Billy Shields of VPM News, covering the state-run emergency nutrition assistance program unveiled by Governor Youngkin.

Trevor Baratko of InsideNOVA, covering Northern Virginia business leaders becoming more pessimistic about the economy.

Plus where candidates will be on election night, off-year election challenges, and Daylight Saving Time.

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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 by 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.