Best Schapiros Podcasts (2024)

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Pope & Schapiro: Budgets, endorsements, and Brown v. Board

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Virginia lawmakers settled their differences over the state budget. And a new batch of endorsements might help settle some Congressional primaries. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.By dseidelvtedu

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Governor Youngkin’s record-breaking final slate of vetoes

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Virginia’s governor is breaking records with the number of vetoes he’s issued. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore

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The General Assembly is technically still in session…

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Members of the General Assembly may have left the Capitol. But as Michael Pope reports, they did NOT adjourn.By Nick Gilmore

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Benefits for families of injured veterans get complicated after Youngkin signs new budget

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Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ Democrats and Republicans both gave up something to build a compromise budget for the Commonwealth this week. But changes to a program that supports the education of the family members of injured veterans were among sacrifices that are now causing folks to speak out. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.…

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This week marks 70 years since “massive resistance” to Brown v. Board decision

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This week is the 70th anniversary of the Brown versus Board decision that led to the desegregation of public schools in Virginia and across the country. But as Michael Pope reports, it was only the first step in a long process in the Commonwealth.By Nick Gilmore

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Exploring one of Virginia’s wild caves

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Erin Pitts is New River Trail’s Chief Ranger of Visitor Experience. She’s standing inside Bertha Cave, looking at the ceiling, where there are glowing specks of bacteria, which look almost like stars. (Credit: Roxy Todd) This week marks the season’s reopening of several caves across Virginia. If you’ve been curious about exploring a wild cave, but …

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Compromise budget includes money to keep tuition rates from spiking

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Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ Members of the General Assembly struck a deal and approved a state budget this week. As Michael Pope reports, part of that was new money for higher ed.By Nick Gilmore

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Shenandoah National Park launches aerial attack on damaging moth

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Spongy moths can strip a tree of its leaves and ultimately kill it. (Credit: National Park Service) Virginia’s unusually warm spring has meant a bumper crop of caterpillars attacking oaks and other trees in Shenandoah National Park. That’s why, for the first time since 2008, forest managers have launched an aerial attack. Sandy Hausman has that sto…

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Virginia House and Senate launch inquiries into colleges’ responses to student protests

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Dozens of Virginia State Police officers face off with protesters at VCU. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) In addition to passing a budget this week, members of Virginia’s House and Senate launched separate inquiries into how state colleges responded to recent protests on their campuses. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.…

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State lawmakers agree to raise teacher pay, but there’s a catch

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Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ All 140 members of the Virginia General Assembly were back at the Capitol this week to resolve a longstanding feud over the budget. As Michael Pope reports, the compromise includes raises for teachers.By Nick Gilmore

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Compromise budget doesn’t include RGGI provisions

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In this 2022 photo, demonstrators in Richmond rallied to support RGGI. (Credit: Appalachian Voices) Lawmakers came back to Richmond Monday for a special session to approve a budget. And as Michael Pope tells us, the compromise does not include money for an environmental priority of the Democrats.By Nick Gilmore

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Skill games don’t make it into the budget, but advocates may have a glimmer of hope

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Back in April, dozens of convenience store owners gathered at the Capitol in yellow shirts in support of legalizing skill games. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) Lawmakers were back in Richmond Monday to pass a budget. Michael Pope tells us supporters of skill games are still waiting for on resolution of that issue, though.…

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How ideas shape us 31:23

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Artwork by Duong Nguyen. A look at how the ideas that we inherit very young can limit or expand the way that we relate to ourselves and our creativity. Hurry Slowly host Jocelyn K. Glei explores how ideas shape our attitude toward everything — how we think with and through the ideas we hold, and how that affects the way we see ourselves, the way we…

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Your Journey to Health | May 6, 2024 24:24

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By Dr. Brad Schapiro

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Pope & Schapiro: Looking ahead to next week’s special legislative session

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There’s news today that General Assembly budget negotiators and the governor have reached an agreement. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.By dseidelvtedu

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Budget negotiations are happening right now… behind closed doors

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Senior lawmakers on the money committees are working behind closed doors with the governor to strike a deal on the budget. Michael Pope has the story.By Nick Gilmore

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Parents of special needs students ask federal appeals court to step into Virginia’s IDEA process

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Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ Two northern Virginia families asked a federal appeals court in Richmond to step into the process used to support special needs students in the state’s school system. As Brad Kutner explains, the parents claim the system is designed for their complaints to fail.By Nick Gilmore

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The Trump Store and Boones Mill offer a snapshot of America’s political landscape

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Owner Whitey Taylor stands outside the Trump Store. (Credit: Craig Wright) At the solitary stoplight in Boones Mill along Route 220 in Franklin County sits The Trump Store. It’s practically impossible to miss. And, after years of driving past it, Craig Wright paid a visit – and uncovered a story that is a snapshot of America’s political landscape.…

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Demand on Virginia’s free clinics continues to rise as funding cuts loom

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Virginia free clinics serve tens of thousands of patients, and many rely on state money for at least a portion of their funding. While the legislature appears poised to give those clinics less money, new numbers show the clinics are in higher demand than ever. Brad Kutner reports.By Nick Gilmore

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How unions are playing into this year’s election cycle

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Felicia Boney speaks at a union rally. (Credit: SEIU Virginia 512) Unions are playing an important role in the primary elections now underway. Michael Pope explains.By Nick Gilmore

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How campaigns spend cash in Virginia is often murky

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Campaign finance documents show a handful of competitive primaries for Congress this summer. But as Michael Pope tells us, there’s not a lot of transparency about how the money is used.By Nick Gilmore

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State lawmakers are running out of time to reach a budget agreement

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Credit: NPR Senior leaders of the General Assembly’s money committees are expected to meet with the governor this week to hash out a budget compromise. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore

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Republicans and their uneven relationship with early voting

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Credit: Jahd Khalil Now that early primary voting has started across Virginia, Republicans are encouraging their voters to get to the polls, even though many of them oppose 45 days of early voting. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore

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Pope & Schapiro: Campus protests, Florida’s abortion law, and the field for 2025

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Protests roiled college campuses this past week, and stirred up Virginia politicians too. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.By dseidelvtedu

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Students speak, chant, blow bubbles and eat pizza at Gaza protest

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Students expressed heartbreak over death and destruction in Gaza, but their protest on campus was peaceful. (Credit: Sandy Hausman / Radio IQ) Students at Virginia Tech, VCU and the University of Mary Washington staged protests earlier this week, prompting the arrest of more than 100 people charged with trespassing. The University of Virginia has, …

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A new nuclear energy law will likely mean higher utility bills

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Starting this summer, Virginia will have a new law encouraging nuclear energy. Michael Pope has more on how the costs will be covered.By Nick Gilmore

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Your Journey to Health | April 29, 2024 24:18

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Dr. Brad talks with Tasha Hill from Miram House. Check it out!By Dr. Brad Schapiro

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Glenn Youngkin’s biggest legacy in Virginia could be his impact on education

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Governor Glenn Youngkin addresses the Board of Education. (Credit: Va. Dept. of Education livestream) With a new sports arena in the rear-view mirror and a legislature controlled by political opponents, Governor Glenn Youngkin’s largest impact on the state after he leaves office could be in the education space. Brad Kutner reports on how that could…

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Early voting for June primaries starts on Friday

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Voting for the June primary starts this week. Michael Pope has a preview. You can find more information about deadlines and other voting details here.By Nick Gilmore

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Meet Virginia: Betsy Wood

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Betsy Wood plays guitar in her Giles County home. (Credit: Christine Kueter) Reporter Christine Kueter has been crisscrossing the state this year, collecting real-life stories for our Meet Virginia series. Today, she introduces us a retired teacher from the New River Valley who taught her students more than just facts and figures.…

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Reaction to college protests rolls in from state lawmakers

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Credit: NPR Student protests and resulting arrests have upended life at some of Virginia’s universities in recent days. Michael Pope has more on how the state’s political leadership is lining up around the protests.By Nick Gilmore

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Virginia lab wins federal grant to break down forever chemicals

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Jefferson Lab scientists working to break-up molecules of forever chemicals — from left, John Vennekate, Anne-Marie Valente-Feliciano, Uttar Pudasaini, Gianluigi Ciorati and Malachi Schram. (Credit: Emily Perdue/Jefferson Lab) The EPA now requires water treatment plants to test for a group of contaminants known as forever chemicals. Used in product…

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VT president says he supports free-speech, but is disappointed with 82 protestors arrested at pro-Palestinian rally

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Police arrested dozens of people at a pro-Palestinian protest at Virginia Tech’s campus Sunday April 26th. (Credit: Roxy Todd / Radio IQ) Virginia Tech Police now say that they arrested 82 people late Sunday night and early Monday when they broke up a days-long protest on campus. 53 are current Virginia Tech students, according to a revised stateme…

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How the EPA’s new rules could impact Virginia

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New environmental rules from the federal government may help clear the air here in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore

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Virginia using multi-pronged approach to address teacher vacancies

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A map showing Virginia’s school regions with the depth of their teacher vacancy rates. (Credit: Virginia Department of Education) Virginia wasn’t an outlier in learning or teacher loss in the wake of the pandemic. But new teacher licensure programs, backed with state funds, are hoping to curb the lack of educators parts of the Commonwealth face. Br…

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Millions of dollars are flowing into primary contests

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Primaries for Congress are only a few weeks away, and new fundraising numbers are giving an indication of where the race stands. Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.By Nick Gilmore

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Pope & Schapiro: Primaries in the near and not-too-distant future

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Primaries top the list of political topics in the news over the last few days. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.By dseidelvtedu

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Your Journey to Health | April 22, 2024 23:07

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More lab schools approved, but not without some controversy

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Governor Glenn Younkin speaks before a crowd at VCU’s School of Engineering, opening the doors to his first STEM-focused lab school. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) Governor Glenn Youngkin is still looking to spend $100 million on new lab schools across Virginia, and a handful of applications were approved Thursday. But there were concerns about t…

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How AI could help those who care for people with dementia

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UVA Professor John Stankovic, graduate student Nan Wang and Professor Hongning Wang developed a system to support those who care for people with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. (Credit: Dan Addison / University Of Virginia Communications) Experts have raised alarms about the potential of artificial intelligence to cause problems fo…

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A nuclear electric utility bill hike may be on the horizon later this year

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This summer, a new law will go into effect, and it may mean you pay a higher electric bill. Michael Pope reports that money will go toward development of nuclear power.By Nick Gilmore

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Gold medalist boxer from Virginia won landmark 1949 Civil Rights case

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Norvel Lee state historical marker, dedicated in 2022 (Credit: Jeff Bossert) Until recently, if you do a quick web search on the name Norvel Lee, you’d likely find some of his accomplishments as a boxer. The Botetourt County native did earn an Olympic gold medal in the sport, becoming the first Black Virginian to receive that honor in the early 50’…

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Next year’s lieutenant governor race is already crowded

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The Democratic primary for lieutenant governor is heating up – with two high-profile candidates entering the race this week. Michael Pope has the latest.By Nick Gilmore

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Supreme Court of Virginia sides with former inmate on earned sentence credits case

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Credit: Jahd Khalil People who are incarcerated might be able to get out of prison earlier now that the Supreme Court of Virginia is weighing in on how earned sentence credits are calculated. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore

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Youngkin open to changes in skill games amendments

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Dozens of convenience store owners gather at the Capitol in yellow shirts in support of legalizing skill games. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) Virginia’s legislature said no to a host of amendments from Governor Glenn Youngkin to a bill legalizing skill games in the Commonwealth. But that didn’t end the conversation and lawmakers agreed to work w…

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A Supreme Court victory for a Richmond man will impact veterans nationwide

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A Richmond man’s victory in the United States Supreme Court is expected to help hundreds of thousands of veterans across the country. Michael Pope explains why.By Nick Gilmore

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Pope & Schapiro: Plenty of unfinished business

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There’s still a lot of unfinished business from the General Assembly Session. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope talk about where we’re headed next.By dseidelvtedu

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228. Mets Sweep, Going Back to Cali 36:09

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In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', we celebrate the Mets' sweep over the Pirates this week at Citi Field, delve into who's hot and who's not, tip the cap to this Metropolitan pitching staff early on, and look ahead to a very tough series coming up against the Dodgers in L.A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Who has the upper hand in a Virginia budget standoff?

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Lawmakers are expected to return to the Capitol in Richmond next month for a special session on the budget. Michael Pope has a preview.By Nick Gilmore

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Youngkin signs student athlete compensation bill

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Governor Glenn Youngkin signs a bill allowing colleges to pay student athletes for their name, image and likeness. He’s flanked to the left by Del. Terry Kilgore, Sen. Aaron Rouse and Del. Terry Austin. (Credit: Brad Kutner) Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned rules barring college athletes from getting paid for the use of their image, sta…

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