Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Pope

Governor Glenn Youngkin is still considering how he wants to handle dozens of bills on his desk. Michael Pope has this report about one involving social media.

The Trump administration's actions on tariffs, immigration and education are making waves in Virginia. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Advocates for ranked-choice voting are hoping that a recent veto won’t set back their movement. Michael Pope reports.

Should taxpayers help finance pro sports stadiums? Virginia considered an unsuccessful proposal for a taxpayer-financed sports arena last year. Now, Michael Pope reports about a bill in Congress that would limit how public money could be used for private gain.

Members of the House of Delegates' Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions are on the road, and they're hearing from people in Northern Virginia. Michael Pope is in Alexandria with the latest.

The June primary will NOT feature a race at the top of the ticket. Michael Pope reports candidates for governor are now set.

As the governorship of Glenn Youngkin begins to wind down, what do events in other states reveal about the race to be his successor? Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Members of the Virginia General Assembly and the governor are considering how the Virginia code should adapt to the new world of artificial intelligence. Michael Pope reports.

Members of the General Assembly have rejected suggested changes the governor made to a bill on surveillance technology. Michael Pope reports.

Members of the Virginia General Assembly were back at the Capitol Wednesday, voting on hundreds of vetoes and amendments from the governor. Michael Pope has this story about one of those amendments on the fentanyl crisis.

Members of the Virginia General Assembly will be back at the Capitol this week. Michael Pope has this report about how lawmakers will be considering legislation related to immigration.

Environmental groups are preparing for the upcoming reconvene session of the General Assembly this week/Wednesday. Michael Pope has this preview.

Members of the General Assembly will be back in Richmond this week to consider hundreds of amendments and vetoes from the governor. Michael Pope reports.

From gubernatorial vetoes to a shakeup on the University of Virginia's Board of Visitors – it's been a busy week in state politics and government. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss the week that was.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is joining the fight against invasive plants. Michael Pope reports.

Members of the General Assembly are returning to the Capitol next week to consider all the amendments Governor Glenn Youngkin added to their bills. Michael Pope has this report on how he amended a bill on junk fees.

Members of the Virginia General Assembly will be returning to the Capitol next week, and Michael Pope reports that they’ll be considering an important gubernatorial amendment about surveillance.

Gambling and marijuana continue to vex the governor and members of the General Assembly. Michael Pope reports.

Virginia’s Republican governor and Democrats who control the General Assembly are clashing over immigration. Michael Pope reports.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is running out of time to decide the fate of hundreds of bills sent to him by the General Assembly. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss that and the week that was in state politics and government.

Virginia’s rising unemployment is creating a new sense of uncertainty about the state’s economy. Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is being lobbied on a bill that would change how the energy grid works. Michael Pope reports he’s expected to make a decision within the week.

The primary for attorney general may present Democrats with a choice about how they view progressive prosecutors. Michael Pope explains why.

With a major election just months away, both of Virginia's major political parties are undergoing leadership shake-ups. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering a bill that would require disclosure when paid political ads use artificial intelligence to deceive voters. Michael Pope reports.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering a bill aimed at cracking down on invasive plants. Michael Pope has the story.

Colleges and universities are scrapping initiatives designed to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. Michael Pope reports.

Moves by the administration in Washington are trickling down to Virginia lawmakers, on both sides of the aisle. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

As the federal government prepares for large-scale reductions in its workforce, Virginia officials are trying to get a sense of how many people are involved. Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.

All 100 seats of the House of Delegates will be on the ballot this year, although as Michael Pope tells us only a dozen are expected to be competitive.

Artificial intelligence is transforming everything from health care to education. Michael Pope reports on a bill aimed at how it might be used in Virginia courtrooms.

We've talked a lot about what Trump and Musk's gutting of the federal workforce means for the District, but what about nearby Virginia? Michael Pope, a reporter with Virginia public radio and the host of the Virginia Pressroom podcast has been following the story and is here to break it down. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 4th episode: The Pew Charitable Trusts Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Virginia’s emergency committee looking at reductions to the federal workforce is planning a tour across the Commonwealth. Michael Pope has this preview.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is granting clemency to a former Fairfax County police sergeant who killed an unarmed man. Michael Pope reports.

Virginia Tech has a new campus in Alexandria. Michael Pope talked to some of the graduate students there about what they’ll be studying.

Virginia politicians are starting the feel the fallout from federal budget cuts. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears no longer has a lock on the Republican nomination for governor. Michael Pope reports on the campaign shakeup.

Virginia Tech is about to open a new Innovation Campus in Alexandria. The big grand opening is Friday, and Michael Pope has this preview.

Governor Glenn Youngkin already holds the record for most vetoes. And as Michael Pope reports, he’s about to bump up that total with dozens of new vetoes expected in the next few weeks.

The race for governor is starting to take shape as new polling numbers show where things stand eight months out from Election Day. Michael Pope has the numbers. Here’s a link to the new polling from Roanoke College.

School boards across Virginia are about to start cracking down on students using cell phones. Michael Pope has the details.

State lawmakers are about to send many bills to Governor Glenn Youngkin's desk. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist with the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss potential vetoes and the week that was in state government and politics.

Governor Glenn Youngkin will soon consider a handful of bills aimed at transforming electricity generation. Michael Pope reports.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering a bill that would cut down on the practice of shackling children in court. Michael Pope reports.

Governor Glenn Youngkin will soon consider a bill aimed at cracking down on junk fees. Michael Pope has the details.

Members of the General Assembly are considering reforming Virginia’s campaign finance system. Michael Pope reports.

Members of the General Assembly are debating ways to protect Virginians from reductions to the federal workforce. Michael Pope reports.

Members of the General Assembly are debating what kind of restrictions they want to put on social media for children. Michael Pope reports.

When is it OK for law enforcement officers to lie to children? Michael Pope reports.

The issue of tracking license plates continues to create controversy as the General Assembly heads into its final days. Michael Pope has the developments.