Best VPM Podcasts (2024)

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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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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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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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29. From Football to Pest-Control Kingpin: an Entrepreneurs Journey with Tom Clements of Pest Share 44:12

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How does one go from a Division 1 football player to a pest-control kingpin? And what can you learn from their journey? In this episode,Tom Clements, co-founder and CEO of Pest Share, sits down with Marc to share his entrepreneurial journey. From Tom’s childhood struggles to his successful entrepreneurial career, Tom shares valuable insights, perso…

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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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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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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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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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28. Avoid Property Management Banking Fraud with Allison Disarro of Enterprise Bank 51:05

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Property Management companies are experiencing fraud in many different ways. Allison Disarro from Enterprise Bank is a banking expert and joins Marc on this episode to shed light on this crucial aspect of banking fraud and compliance often overlooked by property managers. They dive into the intricacies of trust accounting and share eye-opening expe…

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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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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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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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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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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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5/30/24 - The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will be receiving an almost $350-thousand dollar federal grant 6:53

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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will be receiving almost $350-thousand dollars thanks to a federal grant, to help construct an expansion; Are you ready to get hooked…on fishing? ; The Ashland Theatre is hosting a community meeting to discuss the approval of a possible data center split between Hanover County and Ashland.…

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05/29/24 - Virginia electoral board delays vote on removing Charles City County official 5:24

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Virginia electoral board delays vote on removing Charles City County official; Federal judge rejects request to halt Dominion’s Virginia Beach offshore wind farm; and other storiesBy VPM

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27. Why VAs Don't Work; with Pete Neubig of VPM Solutions 49:40

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Are you struggling to keep up with the demands of property management while also trying to grow your business? With the help of virtual assistants (VAs), you can streamline your operations, save on costs, and achieve scalability. Join Marc as he sits down with Pete Neubig, co-founder of VPM Solutions, to discuss the practical use of VAs in property…

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05/28/24 - Hanover appoints two new school board members 5:55

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Hanover County’s board of supervisors recently appointed two new members to the local school board; Senator Tim Kaine announced new legislation to increase access to mental health resources for students in public schools; The Orange County School Board voted to disaffiliate from the Virginia School Boards Association; and other local news stories.…

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5/27/24 - Curious Commonwealth - What's being done to manage Tree of Heaven? 5:44

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Tree of Heaven is an especially pervasive weed in Virginia. And in recent years it’s become host to another invasive - the spotted lanternfly.By VPM

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BizSense Beat: May 24, 2024 5:57

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A virtual reality venue is plugging in as the latest entertainment-focused offering to come to Regency; A decade-plus effort to provide new signage for the entrance to Carytown has reached the finish line; A community meeting was held Monday night to field public input on what a new Mayo Bridge could look like; and what started as a way to drum up …

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5/24/24 - Dominion Energy is considering building a natural gas power plant on the site of a retired coal plant 6:22

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Dominion Energy is considering building a natural gas power plant on the site of a retired coal plant in Chesterfield, after initially planning to locate it on a nearby property; The Mountain Valley Pipeline won’t be ready to begin operations this week, the project’s builder told federal regulators; Earlier this week, Virginia’s nonpartisan oversig…

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05/23/24 - Charlottesville community comes together to reclaim the former site of a Confederate statue 5:40

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Charlottesville community comes together to reclaim the former site of a Confederate statue, Virginia Democrats say budget compromise falls short without RGGI and other storiesBy VPM

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5/22/24 - A cross-commonwealth bus line will begin service next year 5:20

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Also: The Virginia Housing Commission is studying Accessory Dwelling Units; who’s running for the Richmond School Board?By VPM

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5/21/24 - HCA Healthcare is attempting to build new facilities in Hanover County 6:28

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HCA Healthcare is attempting to build new facilities in Hanover County for a third time; Virginia legislators are sounding the alarm over the health and safety of people incarcerated at Riverside Regional Jail; A 140-year-old Charlottesville church along Ridge Street will again be a place of worship, after the nonprofit owners sold the building to …

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05/20/24- The Well Collective moves to historic downtown location 5:36

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Shockoe Slip and the Branch Building, where The Well Collective will be operating holds the inception of the country's economic development system, including the hurt and harm of the slave trade. Owner Ashley Williams says the building will be reimagined as a place of healing.By VPM

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BizSense Beat: May 17, 2024 4:55

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Less than 24 hours after authorizing a new financing plan for the ballpark-anchored Diamond District development, Richmond City Council and Mayor Levar Stoney have been hit with a lawsuit challenging the action; local developer Duke Dodson is set to turn a former Scott’s Addition bar-arcade space into a sports bar-card shop combo concept; and more …

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05/18/24 - SPECIAL SERIES - Brown v. Board promised better schools for all 22:19

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The 70th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision that found racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional is Friday. One of the court cases that led to that decision began in Virginia, with calls for newer and better school facilities for Black students. This VPM News series examines the issue of school …

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5/17/24 - Henrico’s announces Affordable Housing Trust Fund 5:49

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The University of Virginia Health System recently announced the acquisition of Warrenton-based Piedmont Family Practice; The state budget includes a loan for Newport News to help lure a potential $400 million housing project from the U.S. Navy; Henrico County recently announced it’s establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund.…

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5/16/24 - The City of Richmond held its third speed symposium this week 5:54

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Also: Central Shenandoah Health District has a new director, Preservation Virginia releases its latest Most Endangered Places list, Dominion is developing battery storage tech and more.By VPM

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5/15/24 - Richmond City Council votes on city budget and collective bargaining agreements 5:42

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Richmond City Council votes on city budget and collective bargaining agreements; more than $490,000 in funding headed to Positive Youth Development programs in Richmond; and other storiesBy VPM

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26. Retain More Owners and Doors with Lior Abramovich of Blanket 55:55

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How many properties did your property management company lose last year? Is there a way to actively retain more of your owner clients and their properties? In this episode, Marc sits down with Lior Abramovich from Blanket Homes to discuss innovative strategies for retaining existing property owner-clients. From lessons learned in the Israeli Navy t…

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5/14/24 - Virginia’s budget debate ended Monday after months of ups and downs 6:28

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Virginia’s budget debate ended Monday after months of ups and downs; The Louisa County Board of Supervisors reversed its decision to withdraw funding from Piedmont Virginia Community College over showing a film called “Israelism"; The Shenandoah County school board voted on Friday to restore the names of Confederate officers to two public schools.…

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