Best Official Richmond Podcasts (2024)

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Talking Tigers: Round 18 59:38

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Toby Nankervis’ mighty performance in last Saturday night’s clash with Fremantle is the hot topic of discussion on the latest episode of the Talking Tigers podcast powerhouse. Richmond great Matthew Richardson rates it the best game of the inspirational, triple premiership Tiger ruckman and current club captain’s AFL career. The TT team also ponder…

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7/9/24 - Hanover County’s school board will consider leaving Virginia’s oldest organization 10:22

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Also: Over the past week Virginia’s representatives in Washington have weighed in on whether President Joe Biden should remain the Democratic the nominee.By VPM

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7/8/24 - Data centers have generated millions of dollars in tax revenue for the commonwealth 5:44

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Data centers have generated millions of dollars in tax revenue for the commonwealth.By VPM

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7/3/24 - Four correctional centers shuttered over the weekend 4:30

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Four Virginia Department of Corrections facilities closed Sunday. Another, Lawrenceville Correctional Center, will move from private ownership to the state in August. Also: Drought conditions persist, an appeals court has restored some punitive damages for hate groups to pay and other local stories.By VPM

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Talking Tigers: Round 17 1:00:47

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The latest episode of podcast powerhouse Talking Tigers features a tribute to Richmond captain and robust ruckman Toby Nankervis, who reached the AFL 150-game milestone in last Sunday’s clash with Carlton at the MCG. Tiger great Matthew Richardson tells why a new rule change this season is suiting ‘Nank’ down to the ground. ‘Richo’ and the other TT…

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7/2/24 - The impasse over education benefits for military families continues 5:29

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The General Assembly did not resolve changes and cuts to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program on Monday. Also: New laws that took effect this week will pave the way for more access to solar energy in Virginia.By VPM

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7/1/24 - Richmond author's debut novel tackles Sundown Syndrome, dementia 5:33

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A 6-year-old girl dealing with her grandfather’s dementia narrates Sun Seekers, the debut novel from Richmond writer Rachel McRady. Morning Edition host Phil Liles recently spoke with the writer about her approach to storytelling.By VPM

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Policy Matters: June 27, 2024 4:44

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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. It airs at 7:45 during Morning Edition on the last Thursday of every month.By VPM

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BizSense Beat: June 28, 2024 4:53

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The City of Richmond says it will miss its chance at $24 million in expiring state sales tax incentives that it planned to use to help finance the Diamond District development; and a Carytown pizzeria is looking to grab a slice of the Southside for its second location.By VPM

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6/28/24 - Federal prosecutors have accused a former Virginia EMS official with embezzling millions of dollars 6:07

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Also: The auditor for Richmond’s school board estimates the district will pay about one point eight million dollars in overtime to bus driversBy VPM

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06/27/24 - New laws could transform Virginia's Developmental Disability Waiver system 9:13

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New laws could transform Virginia's Developmental Disability Waiver system; Chesterfield archaeologists looking for descendants of remains found in an unmarked cemetery; a conversation with the Preservation Virginia CEO; and other storiesBy VPM

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42. Reflecting on PCA GA 51 with Tipton & Friends 1:18:17

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TE Steve Tipton, the chairman of the Overtures Committee for PCA GA 51, along with TEs Jacob Gerber and Ben Ratliff join the show to reflect on what was accomplished by the PCA this year as well as how the denomination has changed in terms of her character and trajectory.

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06/26/24 - State Senator John McGuire has won the GOP contest in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, but a recount is expected 5:42

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State Senator John McGuire has won the GOP contest in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, but a recount is expected; the first Richmond mayoral forum took place earlier this week; Hanover County Schools looking at a potential cell phone ban; and other storiesBy VPM

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Talking Tigers: Round 16 56:06

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The latest episode of Talking Tigers provides the pre-eminent podcast’s legion of loyal listeners with plenty of positives and highlights from Richmond’s season so far, notwithstanding the team’s on-field struggles to the midway mark of the year. Dusty’s booming goal in the opening minutes of his recent 300-game milestone is right up there, as is t…

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6/25/24 - I-95 antiwar protesters sentenced in Richmond General District Court 4:51

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Also: Six adults were injured in a Glen Allen shooting; Ashley Judd was in Richmond to campaign for Biden–Harris 2024 and more local news.By VPM

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41. The Search for a Christian College 1:32:17

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TE George Sayour and Dr Jesse Rine join the program to discuss the question of 'what is a Christian College' in light of a pair of essays written by Professor Jay Green of Covenant College. George Sayour is the pastor of Meadowview Reformed PCA in Lexington, NC. Jesse Rine is the executive director of the Center for Academic Faithfulness and Flouri…

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6/24/24 - The consequences of maternity care deserts in Virginia 5:40

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VPM News’ Henry Brannan looks at one maternity care desert in the Shenandoah Valley and the impact that lack of access has on pregnant people there.By VPM

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BizSense Beat: June 21, 2024 4:57

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CarMax is shifting into expansion mode locally with plans for a new facility in New Kent County; A Chesterfield warehouse that has changed ownership several times in recent years is now in the hands of a Swiss company that plans to convert the building into a manufacturing center; and things are looking up for many of the CEOs at some of the Richmo…

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6/21/24 - A flash drought is developing in Virginia 11:37

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Richmond has been under a heat dome this week, with indexes into the 90s every day — and it’s only getting hotter this weekend. Also: June is Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month. It is estimated that nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's dementia.By VPM

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6/19/24 - Virginia’s congressional primaries happened 6:16

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Virginia’s congressional primaries happened! Also: We’re taking Juneteenth off! Hear you again this Friday.By VPM

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Talking Tigers: Round 15 BYE 56:20

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The latest episode of the groundbreaking Talking Tigers podcast has all the wash-up from Dustin Martin’s 300-game milestone at the MCG last Saturday. The TT team discuss how Dusty’s remarkable drawing power and the might of the Tiger Army combined to produce an extraordinary attendance number, and a truly memorable event. Also on this week’s show, …

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06/18/24 - Natural gas starts flowing in Mountain Valley Pipeline 7:15

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Natural gas starts flowing in Mountain Valley Pipeline; a new UVA Athletics scholarship fund established; and primary Election Day preparationsBy VPM

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40. PCA GA 51: the Important Speeches 1:35:36

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A selection of some of the speeches given at the 51st General Assembly along with verbose commentary by TE Ryan Biese.

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6/17/24 - What is the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program? 5:26

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The state budget approved by Virginia lawmakers in May included some controversial revisions to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program — which have sparked an outcry from the community, particularly from veteran families. Now, the General Assembly is set to reassess those changes days ahead of the new fiscal year.…

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BizSense Beat: June 14, 2024 4:55

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Virginia Credit Union recently prevailed in its legal bid to put a receivership in place and gain control of five south Richmond properties tied to Michael Hild; A lawsuit challenging Richmond’s new approach to financing the Diamond District project was dismissed in court; and Chesterfield Towne Center is getting a permanent pop-up location.…

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06/14/24 - Virginia Senate to revisit recent changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program 6:39

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Virginia Senate to revisit recent changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; Henrico, Richmond officials celebrate new affordable housing community; Virginia's 43rd state park was dedicated on June 8; and other storiesBy VPM

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6/13/24 - The Mountain Valley Pipeline can now pump natural gas 4:35

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Feds greenlit MVP’s natural gas operations on Tuesday. Also: Free breakfast and lunch being offered to Richmond students and families; and other local stories.By VPM

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6/12/24 - State task force meets on military education benefits 5:25

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State lawmakers will meet on June 28 to discuss changes to state-provided military education benefits. Also: Fairfax County educators unionize; Richmond Parks & Rec will now operate Calhoun community center; and more local news.By VPM

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Talking Tigers: Round 14 Dusty's 300th 52:41

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It’s all about Dusty on the latest episode of Talking Tigers. The premier podcast pays special tribute to Richmond champion Dustin Martin in the lead-up to his 300th AFL game. There is plenty of reminiscing on Dusty’s remarkable finals feats and his glorious Grand Final achievements. And the TT team discuss where he ranks among the Club’s all-time …

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6/11/24 - The Mountain Valley Pipeline could begin operations today 5:11

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The 303-mile-long pipeline could begin pumping natural gas as soon as this week. Also: Some Virginia Community Health Workers made it into the 2-year budget; UVA baseball heads to College World Series; and more local news stories.By VPM

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39. Ordinary Church Planting in Extraordinary Places 1:02:32

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TEs Brad Mills and Ben Kappers join to share about their church planting experiences and testify to God's goodness as they saw Him build His church. They also share some exhortations with us regarding social media usage, ministry, and their hopes for the PCA.

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6/10/24 - The City of Richmond has acquired three historic Black cemeteries 5:57

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The City of Richmond has acquired three historic Black cemeteries; VPM News ran two stories late last week about the primary races in Virginia's 7th and 10th Congressional Districts.By VPM

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BizSense Beat: June 7, 2024 4:55

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A year after a Richmond BizSense report revealed that backing out of an ill-fated downtown development cost VCU Health $80 million and counting, a state review is calling for significant changes to the health system’s leadership structure.By VPM

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6/7/24 -Lawmakers will be called back to Richmond to address recent cuts to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program 7:08

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Lawmakers will be called back to Richmond to address recent cuts to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; Northern Virginia voters are deciding who to nominate for this fall’s general election.Six Republicans and Seven Democrats are seeking their parties’ nominations in the 7th Congressional District.…

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'The greatest man I ever knew' — Andrew Moran's eulogy for father Lawrence Moran, Melbourne 2023 54:38

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Since 2006, Andrew Moran has been a baritone with Opera Australia in Sydney. When he visited Melbourne as part of a touring production of Puccini's Tosca, Tony spoke to him about a lovely eulogy he delivered for his father, Lawrie Moran, the man who inspired him to sing, in Surrey Hills, Melbourne, on 9 November 2023. You can read and listen to the…

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06/06/24 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin to ditch California electric vehicle standards 6:51

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The Virginia General Assembly in 2021 approved a plan for the state’s air board to adopt the standards, which required all new passenger vehicles sold in the commonwealth to be electric by 2035 — though 20% of those could be plug-in hybrids. Also: Virginia's air board adopts federal particulate matter standards; and other stories…

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06/05/24 - Henrico County's Arrive Alive campaign aims to improve road safety 5:14

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Henrico County's Arrive Alive campaign aims to improve road safety; Trial begins for man who carried a torch in Charlottesville in 2017; and other storiesBy VPM

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Talking Tigers: Round 13 43:49

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Talking Tigers was a man down for this week’s show, but if you think that in any way diminished the premier podcast’s productivity, think again . . . It’s another bumper episode of TT, with the two other team members picking up the slack in superb style. There is plenty of love for the latest victim of Richmond’s ruptured ACL scourge, Mykelti Lefau…

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6/4/24 - The families of three UVA football players killed in a 2022 shooting have reached a financial settlement 6:43

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The families of three University of Virginia football players killed in a 2022 shooting have reached a financial settlement with U-V-A and the commonwealth; PlanR-V-A is seeking survey responses and holding public meetings for its Comprehensive Climate Action Plan; A Chesapeake Bay blue crab density survey found that populations declined slightly o…

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06/03/24 - RVA’s Got Issues tries to fill local government knowledge gap 5:30

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A new podcast produced by VPM is focusing on Richmond-area local government and community issues. Rich Meagher, a professor of political science at Randolph-Macon College, hosts RVA’s Got Issues — a biweekly show that drops Wednesdays.By VPM

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38. GA51 Preview & Connecting in Richmond 1:35:30

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RE Billy Ball, founder of the Ruling Elder Network along with TEs Job Dalomba and Ben Dunson join the show preview the General Assembly with expectations and opportunities for connection and fellowship.

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Policy Matters: May 30, 2024 4:37

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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. This month, we discuss the Governor and the General Assembly finalizing a state budget, highlights in key primary contests across the state, and information on …

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BizSense Beat: May 31, 2024 4:55

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Waukeshaw Development is working on a slate of new projects that’ll bring nearly 400 apartments and new commercial space to Petersburg’s Olde Towne area; the effort to line up funding for the long-planned Powhite Parkway extension in western Chesterfield County took another step forward this month; Southside's Coqui Cyclery is reopening as Cornerst…

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05/31/24 - Virginia budget provides $4.9M to tackle invasive species 5:09

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Virginia budget provides $4.9M to tackle invasive species; Charges have been downgraded for the three remaining defendants accused of killing Irvo Otieno; City of Richmond receives $50 million from Virginia DEQ for combined sewer overflow project; and other storiesBy VPM

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