Podcast Episodes

BizSense Beat: Henrico data centers, Lego in Short Pump, electric vehicle retailer expands

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region.

This week's storie…

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06/13/25 - Victor Salgado talks about his lt. gov. candidacy.

Salgado is one of six Democrats vying for the nomination to be on the ballot against Republican candidate John Reid in the November general election.

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06/12/25 — VPM news talks to Lt. Gov. candidates Alex Bastani and Babur Lateef.

A conversation with two of six Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor.  

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06/11/2025 - Clear backpack rule leads to fewer infractions, Richmond school officials say.

Plus: Fundraising numbers are in ahead of June’s primary elections; Richmond City Council members say CAO confirmation was rushed; Senate committee …

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06/10/25 - Interviews with Levar Stoney and Ghazala Hashmi.

VPM News politics reporter Jahd Khalil spoke with Stoney and Hashmi on why they should be the Democratic Lt. Governor candidate. 

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BizSense Beat: Innsbrook development, Fortune 500, SMART SCALE, and more

VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region.

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06/09/25 - A third measles case confirmed in Virginia.

Plus: Henrico outlines a plan to reduce injuries and fatalities on its streets by half within the next decade; how economic uncertainty affects farme…

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06/06/25 - Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor face off in June primary to unseat Jason Miyares

VPM News politics reporter Jahd Khalil talks to Jones and Taylor about why they should be Virginia’s next Attorney General.

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06/05/25 - A new way to warn about future Richmond boil water advisories.

Plus: The special election to replace Rep. Gerry Connolly is set; license plate readers in Charlottesville stay put – for now; and other stories 

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06/04/25 - Curious Commonwealth asks...How did Chesterfield County’s charter get lost so many times?

The Chesterfield County charter has had an extraordinary journey over more than 275 years — disappearing multiple times along the way before ending u…

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