why would i want to watch a podcast. podcasts are for when you are doing something else

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New American Pathways@newap-georgia.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Your 2026 EDSBS Charity Bowl grand total is $1,763,317. edsbscharitybowl.com

If you thought Tuesday night's Yes vote was the end of the process...nope! There are at least FIVE (5!) lawsuits against Virginia Democrats' redistricting effort that are now working their way through the courts. Explainer from @dawnthea.bsky.social, @whittneye.bsky.social and me for @vpm.org:

What are the Virginia redistricting lawsuits? Here's what you should know.

The state's top court put challenges on hold until after the April 21 election.

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Work with us! ICIJ is looking for a D.C.-based seasoned investigative reporter. An opportunity to independently investigate some of the most important topics of our time, tell stories that bring truths to light and be in an award-winning team. Learn more:

Help fill this desk! ICIJ is hiring - ICIJ

Our small but highly ambitious team is growing. Are you our next employee?

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ie, spiritually onside, as per @stadio.football

John Muller@johnspacemuller.com · 4mo ago

The law should be that it’s not offside if the goal is cool enough and the only use of VAR should be refs arguing over how sick a goal is in slow mo

Pasquantino, on the espresso: "it tastes like a home run, which is a good feeling"

VPM News@vpm.org · 5mo ago

Did you know that a James River High School alum is Italy's team captain in the World Baseball Classic? Italy might've lost to Venezuela on Monday, but Captain Espresso will live in on our hearts forever ☕️

just give me all the data you have. wait, wait … i worry what you just heard was, 'give me a lot of data.' what I said was, give me all the data you have. do you understand?

A fight over a tax break for data centers has pushed VA budget negotiations to the last possible minute, with a resolution by Saturday unlikely. New from the @vpm.org Capitol Correspondents Gruesome Twosome (reporter extraordinaire @jahd.bsky.social & photo god/master of secrets @theshabomb.com):

$2B data center tax break fight pushes Virginia budget negotiations

Lawmakers may be out of time to finalize spending during their regular session.

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Being part of the #PandoraPapers team fresh out of grad school remains on the very-shortlist of the coolest experiences of my life in journalism. (OK fine, my life as a whole.)

ICIJ@icij.org · 6mo ago

ICIJ’s #PandoraPapers investigation showed a Wall Street plan to cash in on the foreclosure crisis by pouring money into rental homes, part of a then-unprecedented flow of global finance into U.S. suburbs that left stressed tenants in its wake. Read more: buff.ly/kTJMfGq

Hard agree. I had a miniature crashout a couple days ago when I drove across Richmond at lunchtime to go to ZZQ for a smoked turkey sandwich (coleslaw, pickled onions and a smoked tomato(!!!))…only to discover that they were already sold out of turkey for the day

Amanda Mull@amandamull.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Here’s a non-Thanksgiving turkey tip: if you have a reliable local barbecue spot and they make smoked turkey and you’ve never had whatever kind of turkey sandwich they make with it, it will probably change your life

If you were following election night returns, you probably heard at some point that every locality in Virginia was moving to the left. That might sound implausible in a state with 133 different voting jurisdictions, but it's true. @seanmcgoey.com dug through the November General Election data!

Data: Analyzing Virginia's 2025 general election results

VPM News dug into the Virginia 2025 election data and what it means.

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Virginia lawmakers and University of Virginia faculty are raising alarm bells about ongoing patterns of secrecy and lack of transparency surrounding former UVA President Jim Ryan's resignation in June. www.vpm.org/news/2025-11...

Questions remain in dispute over Jim Ryan's exit at UVA

"It's a public university. This information should be available."

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On this very special Halloween edition of Curious Commonwealth, @seanmcgoey.com asks: "I keep seeing houses in my neighborhood decked out with decorations every bit as insane for Halloween. Has Richmond always been like this?" VPM News found the answer to be… no! Read (and listen) if you dare 👻

Curious Commonwealth asks: Has Richmond always been a Halloween town?

And is the answer a trick — or a treat?

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i'll let the text from my brother, who *took time out of his mini-honeymoon to send me this story late last night*, do the talking: "this is an insane story factually and also phenomenal writing" shoutout @annabower.bsky.social and @lawfaremedia.org

Anna Bower@annabower.bsky.social · 10mo ago

EXCLUSIVE: One Saturday afternoon in October, my phone lit up with a notification. I glanced down at the message. “Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began. So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...

@deanmirshahi.bsky.social and i are back on the tavares floyd beat for @vpm.org. why are we covering a former city council candidate, you ask? oh, no particular reason:

Tavares Floyd indicted on election fraud charges

A grand jury determined Monday that the case against Floyd could move forward.

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Keep in mind re UVA's president being reportedly pushed out by feds: Youngkin's appointees now control the Board of Visitors, and they [eventually- it takes a while-] elect a successor. The Dem majority in the state senate says some BoV members are serving illegally www.vpm.org/news/2025-06...

State Senate Democrats sue Youngkin officials in latest institutional push

The governor said that appointees would need to be rejected by Virginia House or Senate.

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@nytimes.com reported Friday that Ryan told UVA's board of visitors that he would step down amid pressure from the US Justice Department. DOJ was reportedly pressuring Ryan to resign in as a condition to settle a civil rights investigation into UVA's diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

BREAKING: UVA President Jim Ryan resigned Friday, according to news reports.

UVA president Jim Ryan resigns under pressure from Trump administration

The Justice Department has been investigating UVA over its diversity practices.

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VPM News is going deep on *JOY* this summer. Who or what is bringing you joy in Central Virginia? Is there a hidden source of joy that you want people to know about? And why does it sometimes feel a little bit difficult to grab onto moments of joy right now? We'd love to share your stories.

VPM News@vpm.org · last yr.

VPM News wants to know: What brings you joy? Do you, your family or your community engage in a unique activity in Central Virginia that enriches your life and brings a smile to your face? We’d love to learn more about it and share it with our audience over the summer! Email us at tips@vpm.org ☀️

Regardless of your thoughts about NPR/PBS nationally, your local public media station relies on people like you. Continue to let us know what you want from us. And put your money where your mouth is. Let us amplify your voice and help us make it happen.

Nine years later, the #PanamaPapers investigation continues to inspire governments around the world to chase badly needed revenue lost offshore to tax evasion schemes. Check out ICIJ's current tally based on information received from various governments: buff.ly/Yl2PJMA

The federal government is withdrawing up to $425 million in grant funding for several COVID-related programs operated by the Virginia Dept. of Health. The cuts have already led to ongoing layoffs and the early cancellation of existing contracts across the state. *This is a developing story*

Sweeping COVID program cuts hit Virginia Department of Health

The $11.4B federal ‘claw back’ has led to layoffs and public health cuts nationwide.

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my old rtd colleague chris suarez and i teamed up on this story for @vpm.org about the potential effects of cuts at usdoe on virginia school districts — hopefully the first of many stories exploring how the swirling chaos that is "the federal government, 2025 edition" is going to impact the state.

How could federal education cuts impact Virginia school budgets?

Commonwealth schools receive $2.4B, collectively, from the feds each year.

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My dog: asleep on the couch, dead to the world, literally snoring Me: walks to door My dog: WHOA WHOA WHOA I’M UP WHERE YA GOIN

support your friendly neighborhood media outlet! @vpm.org covered the hell out of the richmond water crisis in jan (and all its subsequent fallout) in no small part *because we were literally living through it too.* local journalists are here to cover local issues, and we need your help to do it.

Steven Godfrey@stevengodfrey.bsky.social · last yr.

Hey I got nothin’ to promote (right now) but given today’s* news (*today is every day) I’m asking you to help fund local journalism that helps communities every single day. For me and mine, that’s @nashvillebanner.bsky.social. Go find it in your community. nashvillebanner.com/how-were-fun...

From the incomparable @jahd.bsky.social and Patrick Larsen: The @chesapeakebayfdn.bsky.social hosts an annual oyster eating "contest" at the Virginia State Capitol to keep the conservation conversation on the table. @vpm.org www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...

Oyster eating focuses state lawmakers on Chesapeake Bay restoration

The waterway’s foundation hosts an annual event to celebrate progress, advocacy.

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Yesterday marked the halfway point in the General Assembly. #ICYMI here's a nice explainer on what crossover day actually is, ft. @seanmcgoey.com and his wealth of basketball knowledge.

ELLIOTTrobinson@exit265c.com · last yr.

Today is crossover day in the Virginia General Assembly. Today, @vpm.org explains what that is AND we got to mention my hometown's very own Allen Iverson.

returning to an old thing i picked up from @callan.bsky.social - 2025 BOOK THREAD. usually wouldn't start posting until i had 3-4 under my belt, but no. 1 is basically 3-4 books' worth of material (and took 4 months to read): 1. the power broker - robert caro (and accompanying @99pi.org podcast!)

We found out about this in real time as the meeting was going on, so we wanted to make sure it was included in the story. If you have any information related to these allegations that you want to share, you can always get in touch with us here or drop us a line at tips@vpm.org

Tuesday’s meeting was also marked by several RPS staff members raising allegations that Chief Talent Officer Maggie Clemmons has fostered a hostile work environment, including, among other accusations, “inappropriate comments that are blatantly racist, ageist and discriminatory."

Richmond School Board declares immigration ‘safe zone’ at public schools

Several staff separately accused RPS' talent chief of inappropriate behavior.

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