Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Pope

Trump administration policies are playing out on the other side of the Potomac and across Virginia. Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Unemployment claims in Virginia continue to pace ahead of last year. Michael Pope has the latest.

How many Republican-held seats will Democrats be contesting this year? Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.

Virginia’s massive wind farm is still under construction, despite the federal rollback on green energy programs. Michael Pope reports.

Changes to federal food assistance rules could have a dramatic influence here in Virginia. Michael Pope explains why.

Democrats and Republicans have different approaches to fighting crime. And as Michael Pope tells us, those differences are emerging on the campaign trail.

Attorney General Jason Miyares is seeking a second term instead of making a run at the governor's mansion. Michael Pope and Radio IQ politics analyst Jeff Schapiro take a look at the dynamics and history of statewide officials holding off on a gubernatorial campaign for a reelection one.

Democrats are targeting more than a dozen Republican-held seats in the Virginia House of Delegates this year. Michael Pope reports.

The Western District of Virginia stretches from Winchester through Charlottesville, Roanoke and all the way to Floyd County. And the district will likely have a new federal prosecutor soon – as Michael Pope reports.

All three Republicans who are running statewide this fall appeared together for the first time Tuesday night in Northern Virginia. Michael Pope reports.

Democrats and Republicans now have their candidates heading into a summertime special election to fill the seat vacated by the late Congressman Gerry Connolly. Michael Pope has this preview.

Jurisdictions across Virginia are closely watching a legal challenge in Arlington to a zoning change known as Missing Middle. Michael Pope tells us about the latest twist.

As Glenn Youngkin heads to Iowa to test the presidential waters, Radio IQ politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope consider the recent history of Virginia governors running for president. 

Employees with the National Science Foundation are being kicked out of their new building in Northern Virginia, and the future is uncertain for the agency. Michael Pope explains why.

Virginia’s unemployment rate is climbing. Michael Pope has the latest numbers.

Republicans locked down their ticket back in April, although the three statewide candidates have yet to appear with each other on a stage. Michael Pope tells us that the GOP is planning to change that.

For many years, Dominion Energy dominated bank accounts of elected officials across Virginia. But then an interest group known as Clean Virginia started offering campaign cash to offset the influence of Dominion. Now, Michael Pope tells us the tables are turning.

The November election is coming into focus. Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Democrats now have a slate of candidates to take on Republicans this fall, although Michael Pope tells us the primary results from Tuesday’s statewide election were tight.

With the primaries looming, money is taking center stage in some races. Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Democrats are hopeful that they’ll be able to capitalize on sentiment against President Trump in the statewide election this year. Michael Pope reports.

All 100 seats in the House of Delegates will be on the ballot this year, although not all of them have competitive primaries. Michael Pope has this report on the districts to watch in next week's primary.

All those streaming ads you've been seeing for political candidates cost money, and broadcasting statewide in Virginia is expensive. Michael Pope tells us about the stacks of campaign cash funding the ad blitz.

No tax on tips was part of the Republican platform last year in the presidential election. Now, Michael Pope tells us it's becoming a topic of conversation on the campaign trail for governor this year.

Republicans have new leadership in the House of Delegates while Democrats hope to hold onto a Congressional seat. Politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Millennials are leaving Southwest Virginia, although the latest demographic trends indicate a change may be on the horizon. Michael Pope has the details.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has set a special election on September 9th to fill the seat open due to the death of Gerry Connolly. And as Michael Pope tells us, the news comes on a day when the House is considering one final bill from the late congressman.

Last week, the United States Department of Homeland Security published a list of 33 sanctuary cities in Virginia. Michael Pope reports that the list has now disappeared.

President Trump's pardons reach into Virginia. Radio IQ politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

The Department of Homeland Security is identifying 20 counties and 13 cities in Virginia they call “sanctuary jurisdictions.” Michael Pope explains. Several localities, including Martinsville, Hanover County and Tazewell County have publicly questioned why they were included on the list, arguing they cooperate with federal enforcement whenever requested.

Congressman Morgan Griffith is celebrating a win for the rubber tire manufacturing businesses in Virginia. But, as Michael Pope tells us, environmentalists are worried about the consequences.

Special interests are hoping to strike it rich next year in Richmond. Michael Pope reports on the shifting political landscape for a proposed Tysons Corner casino. 

President Donald Trump has issued a pardon to Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins. Michael Pope reports this is not the first time convictions for corruption have been set aside. 

Governor Glenn Youngkin will leave office next year with at least one distinction among his predecessors. Michael Pope tells us about a record that he has already broken.

The Democratic-led legislature and the Republican governor are still at odds over how federal cuts will impact Virginia. Radio IQ politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Casino gambling and convenience store slot-style machines are becoming a flashpoint in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor. Michael Pope explains why.

Northern Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly died Wednesday morning after a battle with cancer. Connolly served as chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors before being elected to Congress in 2008. Michael Pope reports on the life and legacy of the congressman.

Candidates for state office are about to get some new restrictions about how they can use campaign cash. Michael Pope has the details.

Congress is considering a bill that could leave Virginia, and every other state, powerless to regulate artificial intelligence. Michael Pope reports.

Will changes in Washington cause more people to leave Virginia than arrive? Michael Pope has the forecast.

As the June primaries draw closer, candidates are stepping up their TV ad campaigns. Virginia Public Radio politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Early vote data shows local primaries are driving turnout, at least at this point. Michael Pope is digging into the numbers.

Families that are in poverty and struggling to make ends meet might be cut off from social welfare benefits if Congress moves forward with a funding proposal now under consideration. Michael Pope has the latest.

The Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service is looking into the future with an economic forecast. Michael Pope has the numbers.

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is working with Democrats who control the General Assembly to increase renewable energy. Michael Pope has the details.

As the sun begins to set on Governor Glenn Youngkin's time in office, what his legacy will be is starting to take shape. Michael Pope and Radio IQ Politics Analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss that and more from this week in state politics and government.

The latest unemployment numbers are showing where Virginia’s economy might be headed. Michael Pope is looking at the data.

This year's campaign season is now underway, and that includes all those ads on TV. Michael Pope reports on the first ones headed to a screen near you.

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is working with Democrats who control the General Assembly to craft some rules for license plate readers. Michael Pope reports.

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is working with Democrats who control the General Assembly to put new restrictions on debt collectors seeking money for hospitals and doctors. Michael Pope reports.