Podcasts about fairfax county board

This week, host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Fairfax County, VA, County Supervisor James Walkinshaw as he navigates the significant  impact of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency  on his community amid firings of federal employees who safeguard our national security, energy, social security, public health, and much more. Walkinshaw discusses how these cuts impact families, morale, and the politics of Virginia. He also talks about his path to public office, from his decade serving as Chief of Staff to Congressman Gerry Connolly to his transition to local office, worrying about sewer lines and trash, which he finds even more rewarding. Tune in to hear Walkinshaw's outlook on Virginia's elections later this year and what they might mean for the rest of the country in 2026 and 2028. IN THIS EPISODE:  • [01:04] Introducing County Supervisor James Walkinshaw and our conversation with him. • [02:21] How the Federal workforce is responding to Elon Musk and DOGE. • [04:29] Walkinshaw's perspective on the Federal Government's ability to respond to national need. • [06:50] The shifting role of nonpartisan governance and the future of government careers. • [09:03] Why Supervisor Walkinshaw likes to think of local government as the end of the line. • [11:47] What local government focuses on and how this interacts with its other levels. • [14:13] Addressing the changing needs of the fast-growing Fairfax County. • [17:00] His journey to public service as a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. • [19:43] What keeps him motivated to stay in politics through difficult times. • [21:56] Advice for anyone who wants to run for local office. • [24:34] Navigating politics in the vast state of Virginia in 2025. • [29:02] The political response to the shocking shifts that have recently occurred in the federal government.  

Send us a textSummary: Eric and I talk all about Affordable Housing and housing affordability.________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!________________________________________________________Big Take Aways:-Affordable Housing vs affordable housing vs housing affordability definitions.- The three unique things universities can bring to the housing affordability conversation: convening, research, and education.-Filtering and the impact of a healthy vacancy rate for housing.________________________________________________________About Eric: Eric Maribojoc is a Professor of the Practice at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also an Associate Director of the UNC Wood Center for Real Estate Studies and leads its Affordable Housing Initiative. He was most previously the Executive Director of the Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship at the George Mason University School of Business in Fairfax, Virginia. He is a real estate professional with over 25 years of experience in all facets of commercial and residential properties, working with private real estate investment funds prior to his work in higher education. Before George Mason, he taught at the graduate real estate program at the Kogod School of Business at American University in Washington D.C., where he earned his MBA in Finance and Real Estate. He has served on numerous public and civic organizations focused on commercial real estate and housing including the Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals, as a board member of the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance, and as a commissioner of the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority.Connect with Eric: Website | LinkedIn Mentioned in the show:- UNC Leonard W. Wood Center for Real Estate Studies- Housing Affordability Initiative________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.As always, I am grateful that

A federal judge paused the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer hours before the Thursday deadline. Many of the particulars of the offer remain unclear, including if it is even lawful. U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D) joined the show to weigh in on what it means for the region and what lawmakers are doing to help local federal workers.Plus, the Congressman explained why the White House's recent immigration enforcement actions could be illegal and his thoughts on legislation that would repeal D.C.'s self-governance.Debate is raging over a proposal in the Virginia General Assembly to bring a casino to Fairfax County. Supporters believe it will bring economic development and jobs to the county, while detractors argue it does not have the public's backing. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay got behind the mic to weigh in on the debate.He said he does not favor the legislation that passed the Virginia Senate earlier this week, noting it turns a potential casino into a “ATM” for Richmond with little economic benefit to the county."The way the bill is currently written right now, what passed the Senate, is absolutely not a good deal for Fairfax County," McKay said. "It's a great deal for the Commonwealth of Virginia."Plus, how the Trump administration's push to shrink the federal workforce could affect the county's economy.Maryland Governor Wes Moore delivered his "State of the State" address this week where he focused on the growing financial challenges facing his state. He called on bipartisan compromise and the need to make "tough choices" to address the state's $3 billion budget gap. We asked Maryland Matters' founding editor and reporter Josh Kurtz to break down Governor Moore's remarks and explain Maryland lawmakers' agendas. And we said goodbye to the long-time Maryland politico, who announced this week he's moving on.Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donateSend us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024

SPONSOR:The Richmond ForumLINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:A coalition led by the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy is advocating for peace during a tense election cycle. They're also participating in "Souls to the Polls" Sunday voting across the state.Campaign finance documents compiled by the Virginia Public Access Project show political ad spending in favor of incumbent United States Senator Tim Kaine is outpacing ads in favor of Republican challenger Hung Cao by more than 16 to one. That's more than $3 million in favor of the Democrat compared to $200,000 in favor of the Republican. According to a recent report, Northern Virginia is seeing stagnant wages, flat salaries and rising unemployment. Virginia is often mentioned as a great place to do business, but experts say that masks the reality that Northern Virginia is falling behind other major metro areas across the country.TRIVIA: Who was the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman who went to federal prison for accepting bribes from developers?Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMedia

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - KATIE GORKA - Fairfax GOP chairwoman WEBSITE: https://fairfaxgop.org/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/GorkaKatie Discuss Early voting starting on Friday and election integrity efforts Fairfax County Board considers implementing food tax despite voters rejecting it twice Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, September 19, 2024 / 6 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: PRESIDENT TRUMP: I always said golf is a very dangerous game Q: "I get more angry when my pant pocket gets caught on a doorknob than you get angry about getting shot at. How do you process that?" President Trump: "What am I going to do, right?... Fortunately, so far I've been very lucky — or something is greater than all of us. TRUMP ON ALIENS AT AREA 51: “So, we have that so-called area, they consider it a sacred area and I will say this. I don't think I'm a believer but I've interviewed pilots.. They say all I know sir is there was a round object that was going 4x faster than my F22."  WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - KATIE GORKA - Fairfax GOP chairwoman WEBSITE: https://fairfaxgop.org/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/GorkaKatie Discuss Early voting starting on Friday and election integrity efforts Fairfax County Board considers implementing food tax despite voters rejecting it twice Ocasio-Cortez condemns Israel over pager attacks in Lebanon Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, September 19, 2024 / 6 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Podcast of meeting highlights for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Podcast of meeting highlights for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024

SPONSOR:Burn the PageLINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaThis week, Michael is joined by Tom Davis, a former Republican Congressman and former Chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, to break down the statewide and local primary races now underway. Who are the Republicans vying to challenge Tim Kaine, and will they have a chance in November? How is the Good vs. McGuire race affected by the switch to a primary system over conventions? Could Virginia be in play for the presidential race in November?

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 07, 2024

4/18/24  Hour 3    Vince speaks with John Eastman, Former Attorney for President Trump and Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute about California's efforts to disbar him and Bank of America and USAA debanking him for representing the “wrong” client. Nick Minock presses the Fairfax County Board why they deserve pay raises while raising taxes on constituents. Vince speaks with Joe Simonson, Senior investigative reporter for the Washington Free Beacon about why Joe Biden's bizarre story that his uncle crash landed in New Guinea and was possibly eaten by cannibals is false.     To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - BRENDA DIAZ - Candidate, Montgomery County Board of Education, District 2 SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/BrendaMDiaz4BOE WEBSITE: https://diazforboe.com/ Brenda Diaz is running for election to the Montgomery County Board of Education to represent District 2 in Maryland. She is on the ballot in the primary on May 14, 2024 ABOUT: Brenda M. Diaz - District 2 Diaz works as a middle and high school social studies teacher with Fusion Global Academy.  In addition, she is the founder of Heart of Joy Learning a “farm and forest program for homeschooled elementary school-aged children” in the county.  Diaz is a former MCPS high school teacher teaching social studies at Gaithersburg High School. She has three children, one is currently a student at Montgomery College and one is a student at Quince Orchard High School. Diaz lives in Gaithersburg.  Who is running for the Montgomery County school board in the 2024 primary election? This week, some Fairfax County, Virginia residents are asking the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to not raise taxes again this year, including this mother: “I am not alone in saying that as my family considers having another kid, we are certain that we cannot afford Fitzwater proposes 4.7% property tax rate increase for FY25 to fund school construction Molly Ringwald: My John Hughes Films Are ‘Really, Really, Very White,' Remakes Would Need More Diversity Eugene Vindman apologizes for Confederate Flag photo amidst congressional bid Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024

On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge:    Recaps Holy Week and the Triduum and shares how we can live as disciples of our Risen Lord this Easter season   Invites all to continue to pray for victims and those affected by the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore   Shares what we can learn about sacrifice from Pope Francis and Father Stephen Schultz, who served as chaplain of Saint Paul VI High School before suffering a stroke last year   Expresses his deep disappointment at the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and White House proclaiming March 31 – Easter Sunday – as “Transgender Visibility Day”   Explains why the president and all Catholics must reject a “cafeteria” approach to faith and be “all in” for the Lord, echoing Cardinal Wilton Gregory's recent “Face the Nation” interview    Previews Saturday's Mass, where he will ordain 12 seminarians to the transitional diaconate   Provides an update about an upcoming change to the Walk Humbly podcast

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - SUPERVISOR PAT HERRITY - represents the Springfield District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Fairfax Co. supervisor calls for more license plate readers as crime doubles in some areas AUDIO: Biden on Milwaukee radio last week: "How many Black communities are in a situation where they come from a circumstance where they're in difficult, where they have difficulty? ... Even those families that are really poor don't have any books in the house." Wildfires wreak havoc across Northern Virginia WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JOHN GONZALEZ - ABC 7 Reporter Could working streetlights in the Shaw neighborhood have prevented a mass shooting over the weekend? Anti-crime advocates say dark streets breed criminals. St. Patrick's Day mass shooting in NW DC sparks scrutiny of unlit streetlights VIDEO: Don Lemon and Kara Swisher discuss if they think Elon Musk felt “uncomfortable” answering questions from “a gay black guy” Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, March 20, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - SUPERVISOR PAT HERRITY - represents the Springfield District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Fairfax Co. supervisor calls for more license plate readers as crime doubles in some areas Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, March 21, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene talked to Larry about Thursday night's State of the Union. WMAL GUEST: 8:15 AM - INTERVIEW -  PAT HERRITY - represents the Springfield District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors - discussed how parents should encourage their teens to get jobs and experience. He talked about his Annual Teen Job and Opportunity Fair:  West Springfield High School on Saturday, March 9th from 11 am to 1pm.  WEBSITE: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfairs WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - PETER DOOCY - Fox News Channel White House Correspondent White House dodges Biden-Trump debate questions, Trump responds Rachel Maddow cuts away from Trump's victory speech while one of her minions laughs, then tells viewers it's "irresponsible" to allow Trump to have a platform to "knowingly lie." The View's Sunny Hostin wore ‘funeral chic' to mourn Super Tuesday results Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, March 7, 2024 /  8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 8:15 AM - INTERVIEW -  PAT HERRITY - represents the Springfield District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors - discussed how parents should encourage their teens to get jobs and experience. He talked about his Annual Teen Job and Opportunity Fair:  West Springfield High School on Saturday, March 9th from 11 am to 1pm.  WEBSITE: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfairs Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, March 7, 2024 /  8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, December 05, 2023

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023

IN THE NEWS:Following The Money: Democrats raised more money overall, but Republicans have more cash on hand heading into the final weeks of election season. They also have the support of Governor Glenn Youngkin, whose PAC has given more than $700,000 to help incumbent Republican Senator Siobhan Dunnavant. Thomas and Michael talk about where the money is going--or not going--and what strategies might be running through the Governor's head.Poll Position: Republicans are leaning into the issue of abortion, hoping that their support for a 15-week ban will resonate with voters. But a new poll from the Wason Center says they may have miscalculated. The poll also shows book bans are widely unpopular and that a majority supports parental notification if students want to use different pronouns.Democracy in Virginia: Election deniers are in key positions of power in several Virginia jurisdictions: Albemarle, Frederick, Hampton, Loudoun, Lynchburg, Newport News, Portsmouth and Roanoke. That's according to a new report from the nonpartisan group Informing Democracy, which highlighted comments and social media posts of election officials. TRIVIA: Who was the Republican senator who held that seat before John Bell defeated Republican Geary Michael Higgins in 2019?At the Watercooler:- Eileen Filler-Corn is considering a run for Congress.- Senator Chap Petersen endorses a Republican for Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsA report from Informing Democracy points out some vulnerabilities in Virginia's electoral system.Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMedia

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Meeting highlights for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Meeting highlights for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Meeting highlights for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Meeting highlights for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Penny Gross joined the COG Board in 1996, the same year she was elected to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Since then, she's been a central figure at COG as regional leaders have worked together to tackle issues such as the health of the Chesapeake Bay and local waterways, public safety, Metro, and more. In this episode of COG's podcast, Think Regionally, host Robert McCartney sits down with Gross to reflect on the biggest topics in the region then and now, how regional collaboration has evolved, and where the focus will be for the next generation of leaders. 

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, June 06, 2023

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Homelessness rose across the region from January 2022 through January 2023. We talk with WAMU reporter Morgan Baskin about the latest point-in-time count, and how local leaders are addressing the issue. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted a budget this week that will lower property tax rates for residents. But with rising real estate values, homeowners are still expected to see an annual increase in tax bills. Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn (D) joins Kojo and Tom to talk about the budget, which also includes a pay boost for supervisors and county employees. And does he have any endorsements to make in the primaries for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors? In D.C., homicides are up by 9% compared to this time last year. We talk with D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto (D-Ward 2), who chairs the council's public safety committee, about how the city is approaching crime and what solutions may come from this week's Public Safety Summit. Plus, what does the councilmember think of a congestion charge being added to rideshares going in and out of downtown?

Meeting Highlights from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, May 09, 2023

We continue our conversation with the chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Jeff McKay. In the previous episode, we covered crime and education but now we focus on transportation – specifically the fate of the Silver Line extension. And we also talk to the chairman about where he thinks the next Commander's stadium should be in the future.

We continue our conversation with the chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Jeff McKay. In the previous episode, we covered crime and education but now we focus on transportation – specifically the fate of the Silver Line extension. And we also talk to the chairman about where he thinks the next Commander's stadium should be in the future.

Tom Davis served seven terms in the House from Northern Virginia, including 2 cycles as NRCC Chair and as Chair of the House Government Reform Committee. In this conversation, he talks becoming obsessed with politics at an early age, working as a Senate page in the 1960s, playing a small role in the political operation of Richard Nixon, 15 years on the Fairfax County Board, 14 years in Congress, protecting the GOP majority in 2000 and 2002 while helming NRCC, why he left elected politics, the work he's most passionate about now, and his expectations ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. IN THIS EPISODE..One early moment when the lifelong political obsession started to click for a 6-year old Tom Davis…Working as a teenage U.S. Senate page…Tom spends 30 minutes in the Oval Office with President Nixon…Tom's early stint as part of the Nixon political operation…Tom talks the political legacy of Virginia's famed Byrd Machine…Tom remembers his 14+ years on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors…Tom on the excitement as part of the 1994 House GOP wave…Tom talks the political skills (and flaws) of Newt Gingrich…Early impressions and surprises on his first term in the House…Memories of tough votes surrounding the impeachment of President Clinton…Tom's path to running the NRCC in both the 2000 and 2002 cycles…Inside the candidate-recruitment process of the Tom Davis-led NRCC…Highlights of his tenure as Chair of the House Government Reform Committee…The tough decision to pass on an open 2008 Senate race and ultimately forgo re-election altogether…The two types of lobbyists in Washington…Tom breaks down lessons for Republicans in Glenn Youngkin's 2021 Virginia win…How Tom is thinking about the 2022 midterms…AND Amherst, Appalachian State University, appendages, John Boehner, Harry Byrd, Eldridge Cleaver, Bill Clinger, Carl Curtis, Tom Delay, Harry Dent, Everett Dirksen, David Dreier, Dulles Airport, David Eisenhower, Martin Frost, gay newspapers, George Mason University, Jim Gilmore, Barry Goldwater, Bart Gordon, Bob Haldeman, Jesse Helms, Eleanor Holmes-Norton, Jim Holshouser, Rush Holt, Linwood Holton, John Hostettler, Steny Hoyer, Roman Hruska, Hubert Humphrey, Andrew Jackson, Jacob Javits, Nancy Johnson, Kent State, V.O. Key, lifelong teetotalers, John Linder, Louisiana Smart, Malibu, Mike Mansfield, Terry McAuliffe, Wayne Morse, the Mountain Valley Group, no confidence votes, Oliver North, Barack Obama, Dick Obenshain, Bill Paxon, perfecting amendments, Colin Peterson, Jeffrey Pine, George Rawlings, rental seats, Tom Reynolds, Alice Rivlin, Willis Robertson, Win Rockefeller, the Rotary Club, Antonin Scalia, Chris Shays, slackers, Howard Smith, Billy Tauzin, the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Charles Thone, Strom Thurmond, Tulane, Fred Upton, Bob Walker, John Warner, Mark Warner, the Washington Post, Watauga County, Roger Wicker, wiffle ball, Frank Wolf, Jim Wright, Dick Zimmer, Elmo Zumwalt & more!