Episode Details

Days after being confirmed as the Democratic Party candidate for governor, Spanberger visited Central Virginia to endorse some legislative priorities on behalf of Virginians. 

In other news: Dr. Karen Shelton publicly addressed the federal “COVID grant” cuts in front of a state advisory panel, WMRA provides a local look at the weekend’s “Hands Off!” protests, andVPM News brought home six awards from the Virginias AP Broadcasters (yes, Virginias plural) over the weekend — including multiple top honors. 

In the podcast: Abigail Spanberger hints at support for paid family and medical leave program; Virginia’s health commissioner addresses the impact of federal cuts.