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Richmond, United States

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Chesterfield County

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Hanover County

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This VPM News supercast contains Central Virginia's news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Kim Strother and VPM News editors, episodes are (usually) recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	1594	Founded	6 years ago
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6/18/26 - Early voting begins today for most of Virginia

6/17/26 - General Assembly, Gov. Spanberger add retail weed to state budget

6/16/26 - UVA Health names new hospital CEO

6/15/26 - Virginia House posts state budget draft

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Tony Brothers

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Mark Warner

Senator

U.S. Senate

Episode: 6/2/26 - Hanover supervisors veto large data center project

Jennifer McClellan

Congresswoman

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Episode: 6/2/26 - Hanover supervisors veto large data center project

Robin Schick

Mayor of Colonial Beach

Colonial Beach, Virginia

Episode: 5/27/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: Why was Colonial Beach known as “Las Vegas on the Potomac”?

Doug Cooper

Local resident with family ties to the casino era

Family involved in Colonial Beach casinos

Episode: 5/27/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: Why was Colonial Beach known as “Las Vegas on the Potomac”?

Delbert Connor

Operator associated with the casino era

Casino operator in Colonial Beach

Episode: 5/27/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: Why was Colonial Beach known as “Las Vegas on the Potomac”?

Virginia Pie

Author

Virginia Pie (author)

Episode: 5/26/26 - Novel set in 2020 Richmond explores change during social unrest

Jack Jacobs

BizSense reporter

Richmond BizSense

Episode: BizSense Beat: Recreational marijuana in Virginia, Dominion merger, Shamin Hotels

Libby Wyatt

Spanberger's communications director

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Episode: 5/18/26 - Spanberger’s collective bargaining veto tests relationship with labor

Hosts

Rich Marv

Host of the VPM podcast, RVA's Got Issues

Kim Strother

Host of the VPM Daily Newscast

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings

I start every day with it
Sometimes NPR One will play VPM’s local news highlights automatically, but I can’t rely on it, so this is the first thing I play on my way to work every morning. Grateful for quality local news in an audio format and wish it was longer.
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Dave C804
United States2 years ago
Love the local news
So interesting and we’ll put-together
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MarchoftheMeguins
United States3 years ago
Local news quick
With the loss of more and more local newspapers, I only get national news. Great to have this outlet to know what is going on in Va.
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sheriffsweetie
United States5 years ago
Start my day here.
I love having my coffee and listening first thing in the morning.
Thank you!
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Nona Suzie
United States6 years ago
Connected to what matters
The content locally relevant and informative. Intresting stories.
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United States6 years ago

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Local focus and clear updates are perfect for starting the day.

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5/26/26 - Novel set in 2020 Richmond explores change during social unrest

Q: Virginia Pie, what was going on in your life during the time of the protests, and why were you inspired to write the book?

Pie describes how witnessing Richmond's protests and the broader social upheaval influenced her to explore themes of personal transformation in her fiction, using two marriages and two sisters as a mirror for how individuals confront change during a volatile period. She discusses staying connected to Richmond from afar, the impact of the monuments controversy, and how the novel aims to illuminate internal shifts readers might recognize in themselves.

Policy Matters: April 30, 2026

Q: How did turnout compare to last fall and what about early voting?

Turnout for the special election was high relative to typical special elections, but still lower than the November 2025 general election; early voting numbers were similar to or higher than the last fall in some places, with urban centers showing declines and rural areas showing increases.

Policy Matters: April 30, 2026

Q: Let's start with a big story. The redistricting referendum passed last week. Where does it stand now?

The referendum is now before the Supreme Court of Virginia, with rulings expected on challenges to the processes used to advance the proposal.

3/23/26 - Who were the "Donut Dollies"?

Q: Libby, tell me a little bit about the Donut Dollies.

Libby explains that the Donut Dollies originated as a Red Cross program (SRAO) designed to uplift troops' morale, evolving from donuts and coffee in World War I to morale-centered programming in Vietnam while facing dangerous conditions on the front lines.

3/27/26 - Central Virginians oppose 115-mile Valley Link line

Q: Tell me about the circumstances that brought you to America.

The guest details pursuing higher education in the United States, moving to Chicago for a master's degree, and eventually settling in Richmond, where they began teaching and engaging with civic memory through community panels and museum exhibits.

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This daily Central Virginia newscast delivers concise 5–10 minute updates focused on local politics, education, public safety, business, and community developments. Episodes frequently cover government actions, policy debates, economic news, and notable local happenings with quick quotes and context from reporters and analysts. A standout trait is its tight local lens—often tying policy decisions to real-world impacts in Richmond and surrounding areas—paired with sponsor segments and a consistent, morning-friendly format suitable for listeners who want a reliable briefing to start their day.

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