Podcast Episodes

05/13/25 - The first homes built through Henrico County’s affordable housing trust fund were recently sold

Plus: the University of Virginia will acquire the Federal Executive Institute instead of Charlottesville City Schools; An update on tax rebate checks…

1 year, 4 months ago

5/12/25 - New UVA institute to develop next-gen scientists, medical leaders

The University of Virginia’s Manning Institute for Biotechnology is set to be a “catalyst” for innovation in Virginia and beyond when it opens in 202…

1 year, 4 months ago

BizSense Beat: Feed More HQ purchased, Powhatan private school, VCU Health expansion

VPM News Host Lyndon German and Richmond BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo, discuss the top business stories of the week.

This week they cover t…

1 year, 4 months ago

05/09/25 - A special review has been launched into the Bon Air JCC by Virginia’s Office of the State Inspector General

Plus: Richmond reacts to the first American pope; invasive fire ants spotted in Albemarle County; RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras' contract extended;…

1 year, 4 months ago

5/08/25 — What the dissolution of VCU’s DEI office means for former staff

VPM higher education reporter Megan Pauly speaks to former staff members of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Division of Inclusive Excellence.  

1 year, 4 months ago

5/7/25 - One-third of Virginia’s rural hospitals are operating in the red.

Plus: A feature from our partner station WMRA on Virginia Humanities losing federal grants for cultural programs.

1 year, 4 months ago

5/6/25 - DOGE cuts 16 AmeriCorps community service programs in Virginia

The US Department of Government Efficiency directed the federal agency for community service and volunteerism to make the changes. Program directors …

1 year, 4 months ago

5/5/25 - Crisis Receiving Center in Henrico celebrates first year

Virginia’s first youth-specific alternative to emergency rooms is now 1 year old.

In other news: It’s still state budget season, there are more feder…

1 year, 4 months ago

BizSense Beat: Richmond water treatment plant, modular apartments, GreenCity suit

VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense's Jonathan Spiers discuss problems at Richmond’s water plant, housing nonprofits teaming up on modular apartment…

1 year, 4 months ago

5/2/25 - Diving through history with Tara Roberts

In an interview with Phil Liles, journalist Tara Roberts unpacks how the ocean helped her discover her history. 

In the podcast: VPM News is underg…

1 year, 4 months ago