Best Scott Wittman Podcasts (2024)

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41. Stevie Ray Vaughan 1:44:34

1d ago1:44:34

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On August 25th and 26th, 1990, Alpine Valley Music Festival hosted 2 sold-out shows featuring headliner Eric Clapton, along with special guests, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, and the Robert Cray Band. Both shows played to 40,000 strong, and the second show ended with one of the most legendary collections of guiratists on one stage at the sam…

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Tom Davis: A Republican Perspective on Next Week's Primaries 32:15

33m ago32:15

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media This week, Michael is joined by Tom Davis, a former Republican Congressman and former Chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, to break down the statewide and local primary races now underway. Who are the Republicans vying to challenge Tim Kaine, and will t…

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Executive Overreach, Texting Voters, and Hot Economy Summer 34:06

2h ago34:06

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: Don't California My Virginia--that was the platform Republicans ran on last year, and now the governor is following through by ditching California emission standards, even though Democrats who control the General Assembly d…

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Teo Armus: The Candidates in Arlington and Alexandria 39:29

4d ago39:29

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media This week, Michael is joined by the Washington Post's Northern Virginia reporter, Teo Armus, to break down the candidates in Arlington and Alexandria's Democratic primaries for Mayor and City Council—with the winners all but guaranteed to win the general. With housi…

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Presidential Deadlock, MAGA Appeal, and the Bullying Breakdown 34:58

11d ago34:58

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: A new poll from Roanoke College has the presidential election tied in Virginia, with Biden at 42 percent and Trump also at 42 percent. The poll was conducted right before the guilty verdict in the New York hush money trail,…

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Sam Shirazi: The 1st District Primary to Unseat Rob Wittman 23:05

9d ago23:05

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media This week, Pod Virginia favorite Sam Shirazi joins Michael to break down the Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st Congressional Distict, a longtime Republican seat that includes the Historic Triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. Democrats Leslie Mehta a…

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AI Voices, Predatory Lenders, and Confederate-Favoring Vetoes 37:43

12d ago37:43

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: In his final round of record-breaking vetoes, Governor Glenn Youngkin is taking action against contraception and in favor of Confederates. He vetoed a bill that would have allowed slot machine style games at convenience sto…

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40. INTERVIEW: Unlock the Unknown; Keys to the Paranormal 1:37:43

14d ago1:37:43

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Authors Heather Bourget and Kristin Menth have conducted paranormal investigations in some of the most haunted places in the nation, all part of continuing their quest to discover the true answers to the questions of the unexplained. In their book, "Unlock the Unknown; Keys to the Paranormal," Heather and Kristin document their investigations in ma…

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Trevor Baratko: Inside NoVa's 7th Congressional District Race 46:38

18d ago46:38

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media This week, Trevor Baratko, editor of Inside NoVa and Fauquier Now, joins Michael to break down the dozen or so candidates for Virginia's 7th Congressional District and the race to replace Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger. The Democratic primary is being led by Eugen…

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Remembering Massive Resistance, Budget Compromise, and the Endless Special Session 58:56

26d ago58:56

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: After failing to pass a budget before they left town, the General Assembly returned for a special session last week to strike a deal. No new taxes, skill games remain unresolved, and several Democratic priorities were cut--…

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Buy, Sell, or Hold? Special Session Edition with Sarah Taylor, Delegate Alfonso Lopez, Delegate Marcus Simon, and Senator Scott Surovell 54:00

27d ago54:00

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media On this week's live-to-tape game show, Michael sits down with Senator Scott Surovell, Delegate Alfonso Lopez, Delegate Marcus Simon, and Alexandria Assistant City Manager Sarah Taylor to get their takes on Governor Youngkin's legacy budget, student protests, invasiv…

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Budget Compromise, Protest Crackdowns, and Lawmaker Investments 48:02

1M ago48:02

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: Virginia's budget is still a work-in-progress, but a deal was announced late last week--there's likely to be no RGGI, no ERIC, and no tax increases, but pay raises for Virginia teachers and state employees. Police officers …

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Antonio Olivo: The Race for Virginia's 10th Congressional District 28:49

1M ago28:49

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media With the start of early voting, Antonio Olivo of the Washington Post joins Michael to discuss the race to succeed Jennifer Wexton in Virginia's 10th Congressional District--with twelve in the Democratic primary and and four in the Republican primary, what are the dy…

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39. Wisconsin's Legendary Haunted Roads 1:41:55

1M ago1:41:55

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Wisconsin's thoroughfares are steeped in paranormal legend, often times having multiple roads being named in the nation's "Most Haunted" directories. Murder victims, bloody brides, phantom cars, family tragedies, and lynched witches all make up some of the colorful stories of our highways, byways, and bridges, some having endured for many generatio…

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Early Voting, Student Protestors, and Fracking Formalities 39:24

1M ago39:24

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: Republicans opposed the creation of a 45-day window for early voting in Virginia. But then last year, they switched gears After the election was over, several Republican delegates introduced bills to roll back early voting.…

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Markus Schmidt: The Bob Good/John McGuire Republican Primary 32:57

1M ago32:57

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Markus Schmidt of Cardinal News joins the show to break down the interesting Republican Primary in Virginia's 5th Congressional District, as Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good is facing a challenge from John McGuire. Good might be vulnerable after initially endorsing Ron…

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Closed-Door Budgets, Campaign Finance Disclosures, and the LG Shuffle 51:58

2M ago51:58

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: Forget public hearings and committee meetings--Virginia’s next budget will be crafted in secret behind closed doors with no input from the public and no transparency after lawmakers couldn't come to an agreement this week. …

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Kelly McBride: What Crime Reporting Gets Wrong 34:47

2M ago34:47

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Kelly McBride, a journalist and Senior VP at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies, joins Michael to talk about her long experience on the crime beat and the problems with crime reporting -- how framing sets the narrative and misses the big picture, the peer press…

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Budget Do-Over, Skill Game Impasse, and Crumbling Schools 37:08

2M ago37:08

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SPONSOR: Burn the Page LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: Forget public hearings and committee meetings--Virginia’s next budget will be crafted in secret behind closed doors with no input from the public and no transparency after lawmakers couldn't come to an agreement this week. …

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Buy, Sell, or Hold? With Delegates Cia Price, Alfonso Lopez, and Marcus Simon 51:04

2M ago51:04

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LINKS: Sponsor: My Own PAC Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media On this week's live-to-tape game show, Michael sits down with Delegates Cia Price, Alfonso Lopez, and Marcus Simon to break down the latest news out of the veto session--the Governor's vetoes and amendments, tell-all memoirs, part-time legislatures, and ice cream drums…

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Skill Game Amendment, Abortion Vetoes, and Ranked Choice Voting 37:38

2M ago37:38

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LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: Lawmakers are weighing the odds about how to handle the governor's amendment to their legislation allowing skill games in convenience stores and truck stops. The amendment says skill game machines cannot be within 35 miles of a casino or a histor…

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38. The Ballad of Ruben Borchardt 1:37:49

2M ago1:37:49

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On Easter morning, 1994, 40-year-old Ruben Borchardt was murdered in his own home by 2 intruders. Ruben was a life-long resident of Jefferson County, well-known, liked and respected in his community. Ruben was a loving father and also a widower, losing his wife and mother of two of his children in a tragic car accident in front of the home that he …

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Sam Shirazi: The 2024 Primaries 35:36

2M ago35:36

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LINKS: Sponsor: My Own PAC Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media As it happens every year in Virginia, primary season is just around the corner! And this week, Michael is joined by political analyst Sam Shirazi to break down a few of the most competitive Congressional primaries heading into the 2024 race. Those include the open seat…

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Climate Denialism, Primary Excitement, and Abortion in the South 39:33

2M ago39:33

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LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: The new six-week ban on abortion in Florida will change the dynamics of abortion across the South. Advocates on both sides agree this means more people will come to Virginia to seek services that are not available in other states. But can Virgini…

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Senator Tim Kaine: Walk Ride Paddle 48:51

2M ago48:51

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LINKS: Sponsor: My Own PAC Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media This week, Michael is joined by former Governor and current Senator Tim Kaine to discuss his latest book, Walk Ride Paddle. Over the last few years, Senator Kaine hiked the Appalachian Trail, biked Skyline Drive, and canoed the James River. Along the way, he discusses …

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To-Go Cocktails, Amending the Digital Tax Proposal, and the Monumental Failure 36:14

3M ago36:14

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LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: The secretive plan to bring a sports arena to Alexandria is over--and the folks involved seem to be blaming everybody but themselves. Back in December, Governor Glenn Youngkin proposed a new digital tax for consumers. If you bought a digital book…

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Tom Sherwood: The Death of the Arena Deal 29:14

3M ago29:14

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LINKS: Sponsor: My Own PAC Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media This week, Michael is joined by political analyst for WAMU, Tom Sherwood, to discuss the breaking news as the Monumental Arena deal is now officially dead. What happened, and what does it mean for Virginia going forward?…

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Vetoed Train Regulations, Arena Job Numbers, and the Next Election 49:03

3M ago49:03

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LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: Next week is the final deadline for candidates who want to run for Congress this year, which means that the politics for this year's congressional races are already starting to take shape. The primary election that's currently attracting the larg…

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37. Legends of Devil's Lake 1:45:29

3M ago1:45:29

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The land on which Devil's Lake State Park sits on displays some of the oldest illustrations of human occupation in all of North America. The landscape still bares the work of hands of over a thousand years ago, and the legends and rich mythology of the Native Americans have lasted the test of time. Is it posssible that some of what modern civilizat…

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Greg LeRoy: Is The Arena Deal Dead? 27:20

3M ago27:20

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LINKS: Sponsor: My Own PAC Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media This week, Michael is joined by Greg LeRoy of Good Jobs First to break down the latest on the Northern Virginia arena deal which died in the General Assembly Session. While there's still a chance it'll get resurrected this year, that's looking unlikely--with Senator Lu…

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Another Budget Standoff, Lobbying Bill Kills, and Prophylactic Politics 39:52

3M ago39:52

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LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: House Speaker Don Scott says he didn't appreciate Governor Glenn Youngkin showing up on the last day of the General Assembly session and asking Republicans to vote against the budget. The governor has a line item veto, which he can use to make al…

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Speaker Don Scott: Breaking Down The Session 25:53

3M ago25:53

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LINKS: Sponsor: My Own PAC Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News This week, Michael and Lauren are joined by none other than House Speaker Don Scott to discuss his first session as Speaker--his relationship with the governor, the balance of power in the legislature, and the state of bills on gun control…

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Arena Fail, Zoom-Room Politics, and Filing Suit Over FOIA 50:35

3M ago50:35

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LINKS: Sponsor: My Own PAC Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: This week, Governor Glenn Youngkin stood outside the Capitol talking about a proposed sports arena in Alexandria -- speaking about it in the past tense. Leading the charge against the arena proposal is Senate Finance Committee…

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Buy, Sell, or Hold? End of Session Edition with Sarah Taylor, Delegate Alfonso Lopez, Delegate Marcus Simon, and Senator Jeremy McPike 46:58

3M ago46:58

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On this week's live-to-tape game show, Michael sits down with Delegate Alfonso Lopez, Delegate Marcus Simon, Alexandria Assistant City Manager Sarah Taylor, and pinch hitter Senator Jeremy McPike to get their takes on the end of the latest General Assembly Session: from passive-aggressive policies to "peace in the valley," invasive plants, and Jim …

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Slot Machine Politics, Jim Crow Wages, and Senatorial Misgendering 58:33

3M ago58:33

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LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: During session, Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears publicly misgendered Senator Danica Roem, leading to chaos in the chamber, public outcry, and not much of an apology. Michael and Lauren discuss what happened and to what extent i…

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Heywood Sanders and Neil deMause: Monumental's Questionable Arena Numbers 37:20

4M ago37:20

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This week, Michael is joined by Professor of Public Administration Heywood Sanders, as well as journalist and blogger Neul DeMause (author of Field of Schemes) to break down the one-page jobs report for the proposed Alexandria arena, recently shared by Monumental after months of requests. They discuss the plausibility of the estimates, the question…

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36. The Lost Dauphin 1:59:44

3M ago1:59:44

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In the summer months of 1789, during the public uprisings that would eventually turn into the French Revolution, the backlash against the French Royal family turned bloody as the family is captured and imprisoned in the medieval tower known as The Temple. King Louis XVI, Queen Marie-Antoinette, and their adolescent children, daughter Marie-Therese …

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Marching Against Rights, Labor vs the Arena, and Taxing Lost Causers 49:30

4M ago49:30

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LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: The AFL-CIO is opposing the proposed arena and entertainment district in the Potomac Yard area of Alexandria, dealing a major blow to legislation now under consideration at the state Capitol in Richmond. The labor groups say the developer should …

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Susanna Gibson: Cracking Down on Revenge Porn 38:28

4M ago38:28

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Former House candidate Susanna Gibson joins Michael and Lauren for her first-ever podcast appearance, discussing the Washington Post story and the Republican smear campaign that brought her race under scrutiny--all from videos that she never consented to being recorded, re-hosted, and distributed years after they were streamed. They discuss her sup…

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The Fight for Fifteen, Mass Surveillance, and Attack of the Mama Bears 49:59

4M ago49:59

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LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: Democrats say they're not worried about the governor's threat to veto a raise in the minimum wage. They campaigned on the issue, and now they have made this their top priority -- House Bill One and Senate Bill One. License plate readers can read …

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Buy, Sell, or Hold? Crossover Edition with Delegate Alfonso Lopez, Delegate Marcus Simon, and Senator Scott Surovell 56:57

4M ago56:57

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Learn more about Jackleg Media Everyone's favorite General Assembly game show is back as Michael sits down with Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, Delegate Alfonso Lopez, and Delegate Marcus Simon, to get their takes on the Alexandria arena getting voted down, Governor Youngkin's partisan speech, kicking members off committees, bill hearings, a…

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Spending Limits, Zoning Changes, and Protesting the Arena 41:05

4M ago41:05

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LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: Protestors gathered in Captiol Square to oppose the proposed Alexandria arena. Supporters of the arena say it'll create 30,000 jobs, but they have yet to provide information about what kind of assumptions were made to calculate those numbers. Dem…

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Ben Knotts & Shawn Weneta: Bipartisan Solutions to Virginia's Mass Incarceration 54:00

4M ago54:00

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Learn more about Jackleg Media Virginia's left and right wings join together on Pod Virginia once more; this time, as Michael is joined by Shawn Weneta of the ACLU of Virginia and Ben Knotts of Americans for Prosperity. They're working together to advocate for bills reform the state prison system. One bill would grant incarcerated people a "second …

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35. The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund 1:58:01

4M ago1:58:01

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The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund is known today as the most documented case of supposed demon possession and exorcism in American history. Although occurring over several months in the small town of Earling, IA, the main players in the story - Anna Ecklund and the exorcist priest - were both Wisconsinites. The exorcism is famous today for its grueling …

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Legacy Admissions, Banning Book Bans, and a Tighter Budget 27:41

4M ago27:41

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LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: Democrats and Republicans are standing together in a rare bipartisan effort to get rid of legacy admissions in colleges and universities. But while the Governor has signaled his approval, his comments also suggest his dismissal of affirmative act…

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David Ramadan and Brian Moran: Advice On This Year's Big Bills 1:15:17

5M ago1:15:17

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Learn more about Jackleg Media Former Delegates-turned-lobbyists Brian Moran (D-46) and David Ramadan (R-87) join Michael from the General Assemby building to talk about the strategy and prospects of a whole host of bills making their way through the General Assembly this year--from marijuana licensing to the car tax, plus the fall of Democratic pr…

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Casino Outcry, Marijuana Licensing, and Banning Assault Weapons (feat. Jeff Ryer) 50:51

5M ago50:51

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LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media IN THE NEWS: Members of the Senate are considering a bill that would allow Virginia's sixth casino, in Fairfax County. Some legislators say they're hearing strong negative feelings from constituents. Senator Creigh Deeds has introduced a bill to ban assault weapons in Virginia, and it's n…

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Jay Speer and Christie Marra: Fighting Predatory Landlords, Lenders, and Realtors 23:06

5M ago23:06

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Learn more about Jackleg Media VPLC This week, Michael is joined by Jay Speer and Christie Marra of the Virginia Poverty Law Center, to learn what bills the VPLC are supporting in this year's General Assembly sessions. Those bills include ones to combat shady practices from realtors, loophole payday loans, and unfair fees and rent increases from pr…

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Skill Games, Marijuana Licensing, and Fixing FOIA 34:19

5M ago34:19

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LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Check out Black Virginia News IN THE NEWS: During the pandemic, convenience store owners and truck stop owners benefited financially from having games similar to slot machines in their businesses. Now lawmakers are considering a bill that would bring them back permanently. Senator Danica …

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Sen. VanValkenburg, Del. Cole, and Del. McClure: Bills to Help Virginia's Housing 32:09

5M ago32:09

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Learn more about Jackleg Media This week, Michael is joined by Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg, Delegate Joshua Cole, and Delegate Adele McClure to break down some of their proposed bills to address Virginia's ongoing housing crises: rising rents, increased homelessness, and Virginians getting priced out of home-buying across the state. These bills …

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