Podcast Episodes

BizSense Beat: Arthur Ashe bridge, Henrico housing, Chesterfield data centers

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond's top business stories starting with the proposed redesign for the…

1 year, 2 months ago

7/18/25 - Some families receiving state-subsidized childcare now have a new job requirement rule to follow.

Plus: Campaign finances are discussed; Please don’t mix bleach and vinegar in your washing machine. (It’s toxic!)

1 year, 2 months ago

07/17/25 - City of Hopewell sewage incident highlights wastewater needs

Plus: State health care agencies warn the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will lead to “financial shock” for hospitals and more across Virginia.

1 year, 2 months ago

7/16/25 - How do initiatives and recall work in Virginia?

About half of states provide citizens with a path to bypass elected officials to change local laws — or recall the officials themselves. 

But is Virg…

1 year, 2 months ago

07/15/25 - JLARC study says Virginia’s school districts have been incorrectly citing a law over book bans

Plus: group behind June cyberattack on Albemarle County has been identified; and other stories 

1 year, 2 months ago

7/14/25 - Virginia General Assembly eyes September session

It’s unclear what the extent of the effects will be or when they’ll hit Virginia.

Plus: Richmond's finance director resigns and VPM News will be hos…

1 year, 2 months ago

BizSense Beat: Intermediate Terminal Building, sandwich court battle, Ohm Health

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie  Jackie DiBartolomeo explored the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they dis…

1 year, 2 months ago

7/11/25 - VCU awaits legal ruling on teacher residencies future

In other news: UVA President Jim Ryan exits job, US Rep. Rob Wittman talks Medicaid, Richmond hires new CAO — and more Central Virginia news.

1 year, 2 months ago

7/10/25 - Hanover School Board elects new leadership

The Central Virginia county has fully replaced its school board within the last two years. It remains one of 12 districts in the commonwealth with an…

1 year, 2 months ago

7/9/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin “confident” Virginia can lower SNAP error rate

A recent report from the US Department of Agriculture states that Virginia’s over- and underpayment error rate of SNAP food benefits hovers around 11…

1 year, 2 months ago