Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Pope

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.

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin and Democrats who run the General Assembly are working together to go after junk fees. Michael Pope reports.

Spending on public education in Virginia is falling behind the rest of the country. Michael Pope has the latest numbers from the Census Bureau.

Controversy surrounding the Republican nominee to be Virginia's next lieutenant governor has been one of the top stories this week. Michael Pope and Radio IQ Politics Analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss that and the week that was in state politics and government.

Friday is the first day of early voting for statewide and local primaries. Michael Pope has this preview.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is about to make a decision on legislation outlining parental rights and responsibilities. Michael Pope reports.

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering about a hundred bills that are on his desk right now, and his deadline to take action is at the end of the week. Michael Pope more about one bill that guarantees a right to contraception.

Labor issues may end up being a big campaign issue in the statewide elections this year. Michael Pope reports on a question that has vexed Democrats for years. In a written statement, former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger did not commit to repealing the Right to Work Law. Here is the entire statement from her campaign to […]

Governor Glenn Youngkin is expected to make several key environmental decisions this week. Michael Pope has this preview.

Changes to the November ballot and changes to Virginia's budget are a few of the political headlines from the past few days. 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 expand African American Studies in Virginia public schools. Recent federal policy changes are aimed at increasing timber sales in our national forests. So-called “skill games” have been popping up around Virginia since their temporary legalization in 2020. Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor say they'd vote to repeal a legal hurdle facing labor unions in Virginia. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government. And more ...

Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering a bill that would expand African American Studies in Virginia public schools. Michael Pope reports.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has about 100 bills on his desk that he's still considering. Michael Pope has this report on one of those bills that will require unconscious bias training for doctors.

Long before he wrote this month's federal appeals court decision excoriating the Trump administration's deportation system, Judge Harvie Wilkinson was a noted historian of a pivotal figure in Virginia history. Michael Pope explains.

Lots of money talk this week— campaign money, tariff money and state tax money. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

The Democratic primary for attorney general might end up being an expensive fight between two big-money rivals. Michael Pope explains why.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is contemplating what to do with 92 bills on his desk. Michael Pope has this report about one involving medical debt.

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.