Podcast Episodes

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

05/01/25 - New federal data points to a shrinking GDP.

Plus: Charlottesville City Schools to acquire Federal Executive Institute property; Richmond Mayor Danny Avula to overhaul the city’s P-card program;…

1 year, 4 months ago

4/30/25 - International students at four of Virginia’s public universities have had their visa eligibility records restored.

Plus: Richmond City Council approves budget amendments; Gov. Youngkin appointed to FEMA council.

1 year, 4 months ago

4/29/25 - Rep. Rob Wittman’s constituents held a town hall without him

Congressman Rob Wittman (R–1st) declined to attend a town hall organized by some of his constituents. They still gathered to voice their concerns. 

I…

1 year, 4 months ago

4/28/25 - Where do Virginia's statewide candidates stand on skill games?

Plus: the University of Virginia and Charlottesville City Schools want to acquire the Federal Executive Institute property, now considered government…

1 year, 4 months ago

Policy Matters: April 24, 2025

‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, power…

1 year, 4 months ago

BizSense Beat: SMART SCALE, Insurance company sale, Olde Town Shopping Center toy store

Virginia transit officials recommended funding for 14 transportation projects in the Richmond region through SMART SCALE, a U.K.-based parent company…

1 year, 5 months ago

4/25/25- University of Richmond dedicates memorial to enslaved people who worked the land that became the university.

An experimental aircraft crashes at Langley-Eustis Air Force base; The University of Richmond holds a ceremony for a new memorial honoring enslaved p…

1 year, 5 months ago

4/24/25 - Charlottesvile area protests alleged federal immigration raid

Central Virginians gathered outside the Albemarle County Courthouse on Wednesday to protest an alleged immigration raid that was publicized on Tuesda…

1 year, 5 months ago

4/23/25 - Cool the City launches in Richmond

Plus: a proposed amendment in Richmond’s budget could ban new tobacco and cannabis shops in the city; Virginia’s decrease in jobs; a commemoration of…

1 year, 5 months ago