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RVA’s Got Issues

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Richmond, United States
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Richmond, Virginia
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Richmond Public Schools
Richmond City Council
Nuclear Fusion
Public Housing
Henrico County
Virginia General Assembly
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Chesterfield County
Dominion Energy
Affordable Housing
Gun Violence
Code Refresh
Community Engagement

RVA’s Got Issues examines the big issues defining life in and around Richmond, Virginia. What’s being done to keep housing affordable? How do we combat gun violence? What's with all the vape shops? Every Wednesday, host Rich Meagher takes a deep dive into complex issues that impact Richmond, providing clear analysis through conversations with public officials, reporters, activists and community m... more

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Who is the latest draft of Richmond’s Code Refresh FOR? And really, what does the resulting vision of the city’s future tell us about the kinds of neighborhoods we want – and the kinds of families who will live in those neighborhoods?

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The latest draft of Code Refresh doesn’t do as much for affordable housing as some people want. Did we expect too much from Code Refresh? And what happens now?

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Keyris Manzanares, Richmond city reporter for VPM News

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Fans love Carmax Park, the new home of the Flying Squirrels. But with disputes behind the scenes and questions about costs, is the investment we’ve made worth it?

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Scott Bass, News Editor of Richmond Magazine

Michael Phillips, Founding E... more

Danny Avula’s campaign for Richmond Mayor is in the rear view mirror, and he’s digging deep into governance. Can he keep the trust of Richmonders while turning campaign promises into reality?

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Danny Avula, Mayor of Richmond

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Recent Guests

Andrew Breton
Richmond City Council member, First District
Richmond City Council
Episode: Richmond’s Future Housing: Code Refresh Part 2
Casey Overton
Nonprofit program manager, Zoning Advisory Council member
Zoning Advisory Council (ZAC)
Episode: Richmond’s Future Housing: Code Refresh Part 2
Kairis Manzanares
Richmond City Reporter for VPM News
VPM News
Episode: Affordability vs. Character: Code Refresh Part 1
Scott Bass
News editor of Richmond Magazine
Richmond Magazine
Episode: Is Carmax Park a Win for Richmond?
Michael Phillips
Founding editor of The Richmonder and host of MP On The Mic
The Richmonder
Episode: Is Carmax Park a Win for Richmond?
Barbara Biddle
Hemp retailer and manufacturer, Cannabis Small Business Association
Cannabis Small Business Association
Episode: When Will Virginia Legalize Marijuana?
Chelsea Higgs Wise
Executive Director, Marijuana Justice
Marijuana Justice
Episode: When Will Virginia Legalize Marijuana?
Valerie Slater
Executive Director, RISE for Youth
RISE for Youth
Episode: When Will Virginia Legalize Marijuana?
Dean Mirshahi
VPM News reporter
VPM News
Episode: When Will Virginia Legalize Marijuana?

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Rich Meagher
Host of RVA's Got Issues; frequent moderator and interviewer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • One of the best local podcasts

    It’s like they read my mind with the topics they cover, and I learn a new perspective every time. Engaging and insightful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snoopy_collins
    United Statesa year ago
  • pb for capital iprovements is not new

    the transparency is welcome but citizen reps (civic associations; stadium, randolph et al )voted and spent funds determined to be discretionary. city council ended it to so as to not have to divy up the $$.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tracy at TOMA
    United States2 years ago
  • Intelligent, thoughtful and entertaining

    This show is taking a deep dive into issues facing our city. It’s thoughtful and not filled with rhetoric or individual agendas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pattimus
    United States2 years ago
  • RVA's Got Issues

    I'm very impressed with this - good to see local policies and issues explored in a thoughtful and easy-to-digest format. The host is doing a great job; guests have been very insightful. It will be interesting to hear how more complicated issues are handled.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🏀🔥 K
    United States2 years ago
  • Super interesting!

    Really great information and interesting variety of guests discussing Richmond and the surrounding areas. Guests are people who are concerned about their community and are doing the work to help their neighbors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Feathermar
    United States2 years ago

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High-quality reporting and a helpful mix of officials, journalists, and advocates.
Guests bring strong local credibility and useful context for understanding budgets and governance.
Thoughtful and accessible discussions that unpack local policy clearly.
Listeners appreciate transparency and nuance in handling divisive issues.
Engaging, varied topics with a practical focus on how decisions affect residents.

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Richmond’s Future Housing: Code Refresh Part 2
Q: Do you feel like the engagement in this process might lead to a shift in your role on city council?
Breton notes that engagement has increased attention on his work and that educating voters about the plan is important, suggesting the process could elevate his profile and influence on housing policy.
Richmond’s Future Housing: Code Refresh Part 2
Q: Is that what led you on this path?
Breton explains that seeing the housing crisis and the handling of bailout policies during the 2008 crisis shifted his focus toward housing affordability as a core part of his advocacy, while acknowledging that policy must engage people with differing views and communities across the city.
When Will Virginia Legalize Marijuana?
Q: So Dean, many people were hopeful that this was going to be the year that we got legal weed in Virginia. Marijuana has been mostly decriminalized, right?
Dean explains the current state: decriminalization exists but there is no legal retail market yet; argument that a new governor and larger majority created momentum that stalled due to veto and negotiation.
Is Carmax Park a Win for Richmond?
Q: What happens if the development around the stadium doesn't meet expectations?
If development lags, the city and taxpayers may bear the burden of debt and lost opportunities for other essential projects.
Is Carmax Park a Win for Richmond?
Q: Why is the financing structure so complicated and what are the real risks?
The structure relies on tax increment financing and the promise that surrounding development will generate enough revenue to pay bonds, but in practice those revenues depend on development that may not materialize, leading to city-backed debt.

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Vibrant coverage of local policy and community issues in Richmond, with in-depth conversations featuring mayors, legislators, journalists, advocates, and educators. Topics span urban development, budgeting, education, criminal justice, cannabis policy, and civic engagement, always framed around practical impacts for residents and the city's future. Noteworthy are rigorous policy breakdowns, transparency-centered governance debates, and guests who bring on-the-ground experience from government, media, and nonprofits. The show is helpful for listeners who want clear context on how decisions affect everyday life and for potential guests or sponsors seeking meaningful community impact in the region.

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Recent guests on RVA’s Got Issues include:

1. Andrew Breton
2. Casey Overton
3. Kairis Manzanares
4. Scott Bass
5. Michael Phillips
6. Barbara Biddle
7. Chelsea Higgs Wise
8. Valerie Slater

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