Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Pope

Virginia's outgoing governor has one more chance to cement his legacy—a budget. Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Members of the General Assembly are about to consider dozens of bills aimed at improving public education. Michael Pope has this preview about some legislation dealing with students who speak English as a second language. Here’s a link to the report.

Members of the General Assembly are about to consider a bill aimed at addressing some of the concerns about ICE raids across Virginia. Michael Pope reports.

Rising power bills are causing increasing anxiety across Virginia, although opinions are divided about the reason for the increase and potential solutions.  Michael Pope tells us about one approach that is expected to be considered Tuesday in Congress.

The United States Capitol now has a new statue representing Virginia. Michael Pope has more from Capitol Hill.

Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger is piecing together her cabinet before her inauguration next month. Michael Pope and Radio IQ politics analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss that and more in state politics and government.

A company that makes license plate readers is hoping that the General Assembly will let them operate on interstates, although many lawmakers are skeptical. Michael Pope reports.

In Virginia, every year is an election year. And the primaries for the congressional midterms are only a few months away. Michael Pope tells us about the bumper crop of candidates challenging Republican incumbents.

Virginia’s complicated history of racial disparities still has consequences today. Michael Pope reports on that new report from the Commonwealth Institute.

The November election for the House of Delegates saw record-breaking numbers for campaign finance. Michael Pope has the details.

Young people are becoming more interested – and more active – in Virginia politics. Michael Pope tells us about one group of college students who worked to turn out the vote this year.

Members of the Virginia General Assembly may be on the verge of debating a contentious labor issue. Then again, as Michael Pope tells us, they might pass on the opportunity to have a debate at all.

Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger's cabinet is coming into focus. Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

A new poll reveals a partisan dimension to what people think about opinion research. Michael Pope reports.

Paid family and medical leave is one of the issues at the top of the agenda for Democrats who run the Virginia Senate. Michael Pope reports.

Are AI bots snagging up the best seats in the house? Michael Pope has this report about a member of the House of Delegates who wants to crack down on algorithms that buy tickets in bulk.

Artificial intelligence will be one of the major issues in the upcoming session of the Virginia General Assembly. Michael Pope has this preview of one bill taking aim at AI.

Tis the season for shopping. But will holiday shoppers buy as much as they did last year? Michael Pope has the latest numbers from a new Roanoke College poll.

As we close the books on November, Governor Glenn Youngkin is moving into the final weeks of his term. Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope look ahead to the next General Assembly session.

The Virginia House of Delegates will be losing 13 Republican incumbents when the next General Assembly gavels into session. Michael Pope has this look at the delegates who will be saying goodbye.

Members of the General Assembly are about to gavel back into session. Democrats who will be leading the Senate have an agenda based on the buzz word of this election cycle. Michael Pope tells us about one piece of the affordability agenda.

Labor politics might end up being a flashpoint in the upcoming General Assembly session. Michael Pope has this preview.

Abigail Spanberger isn't governor yet, but she's wasting no time on the gubernatorial transition. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – Radio IQ Politics Analyst – discuss that and the week that was in state politics and government.

Gambling interests are hoping to strike it rich in the next General Assembly session. Michael Pope reports.

Now that November's election tallies have been finalized, it's becoming clearer which candidates over-performed, or under-performed, their party's standard bearer at the top of the ticket. Michael Pope has more on the numbers.

Democrats who control the Virginia Senate are rolling out their list of priorities. Michael Pope has the latest.

Endings and beginnings highlighted the political talk over the past few days. Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

When the next General Assembly goes into session in January, the House of Delegates committees will have more Democrats and fewer Republicans. Michael Pope explains. 

As members of the General Assembly prepare for the upcoming session with a new governor, tax policy is likely to be a topic of debate. Michael Pope has a preview. You can find the report from the Commonwealth Institute here.

The politics of Southwest Virginia are shifting in the wake of the election last week. Michael Pope reports.

Virginia is about to get a bit older, according to the latest demographic projections. Michael Pope has the numbers.

In the wake of an overwhelming election loss, Virginia Republicans are looking to the future. Michael Pope reports.

Speaker of the House of Delegates Don Scott is about to have 64-seat majority. Michael Pope tells us about the last time Democrats had a majority that large.

Now that the election is over, what lies ahead for Abigail Spanberger and Glenn Youngkin? Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap an eventful week in politics and state government.

When the next General Assembly gavels into session in January, Northern Virginia will have zero Republican members.  Michael Pope has more on the fallout from Tuesday’s election.

It was a very good night for Virginia Democrats in last night's elections. Michael Pope and Radio IQ Politics Analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss the results.

Republicans came up short in all three of their statewide races. Michael Pope has this look at how the ticker came up short.

The timing of the election this week is a relic of the 1850s. Michael Pope explains.

When the General Assembly goes into session in January, members will have to balance the books on the next budget. Michael Pope reports on one idea advocates say should be considered.

There's been no shortage of news coming from the capitol in the last few days. Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Two statewide candidates are temporarily off the campaign trail and at the Capitol for a special session. Michael Pope reports.

One week from today is election day in Virginia, and early voting has already started. Every seat in Virginia is on the ballot this November including the high-profile race for whether Democrat Abigail Spanberger or Republican Winsome Earle-Sears will replace Glenn Youngkin as Governor. Now, this is one of the most important and closely watched in the country, and it's also gotten a lot tighter and a lot more scandal-plagued. Michael Pope, a reporter for Virginia Public Radio and host of the Press Room podcast, is following why all eyes are on Virginia this election season. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 28th episode: United Healthcare Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is creating a state-based system to fill the gap for people who are in need of food assistance. Michael Pope reports. You can find more information here.

Virginia’s Republican members of Congress are speaking out against an effort of Democrats to redraw congressional districts. Michael Pope is at the state capitol with the latest.

There have been plenty of October Surprises in this campaign season.   Now the latest surprise is about redistricting. Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, state officials are scrambling to figure out how to keep the most vulnerable fed. Michael Pope reports.

Members of the General Assembly will be returning to Richmond on Monday for a special session on redistricting. Michael Pope tells us Democrats are talking about redrawing the maps as a reaction to Republican-led redistricting efforts across the country. 

As the government shutdown enters a fourth week, hunger is a growing concern as grocery bills remain high and federal assistance programs run out of money. Michael Pope reports.

One of the issues that candidates are talking about on the campaign trail is overdose deaths from fentanyl. Michael Pope reports.

Economists are expecting Virginia’s unemployment to increase. Michael Pope has the numbers.