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VPM Daily Newscast

VPM News
Richmond
Virginia
Richmond, United States
Dominion Energy
Abigail Spanberger
Chesterfield County
Virginia General Assembly
Governor Abigail Spanberger
Virginia Department Of Health
Charlottesville
Data Centers
General Assembly
Richmond Public Schools
Richmond, Virginia
Hanover County
Google
Richmond International Airport
Nextera Energy
VPM News
Henrico County

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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Recent Guests

Lonnie Liston Smith
Jazz, funk musician featured in a tribute project
Chaco Records / RVA Mag (contextual)
Episode: 9/11/26 - A groundbreaking at the Pentagon marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11
Stephen Keener
Criminology professor
Christopher Newport University
Episode: 9/4/26 - Arlington case raises questions about police use of Google search data
Megan Pauley
Host of Curious Commonwealth segment
VPM News
Episode: 8/26/26 - Obama Elementary’s delayed start continues due to mold
Jay Jossima
Founder of a nonprofit researching AI and government guardrails
(nonprofit)
Episode: 8/21/26 - How are Virginia agencies using tech to hire workers?
Jessica Stewart
Tribal citizen, Chickahominy Tribe
Chickahominy Tribe
Episode: 8/14/26 - Dominion Energy asks to recoup $922M in fuel costs from customers
Tanya Stewart
Tribal citizen, Chickahominy Tribe
Chickahominy Tribe
Episode: 8/14/26 - Dominion Energy asks to recoup $922M in fuel costs from customers
Martin Sanica
Environmental and cultural resource specialist
Upper Mattapanai Tribe
Episode: 8/14/26 - Dominion Energy asks to recoup $922M in fuel costs from customers
Kerry Fox
Fisheries technician
Chickahominy Tribe
Episode: 8/14/26 - Dominion Energy asks to recoup $922M in fuel costs from customers
Brian Watts
William and Mary researcher
College of William & Mary
Episode: 8/12/26 - Menhaden overfishing could be to blame for struggling osprey population

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Kim Strother
Host of VPM Daily Newscast and related regional coverage; frequently leads morning briefing with reporters.

Reviews

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave C804
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the local news

    So interesting and we’ll put-together

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sheriffsweetie
    United States5 years ago
  • Start my day here.

    I love having my coffee and listening first thing in the morning.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nona Suzie
    United States6 years ago
  • Connected to what matters

    The content locally relevant and informative. Intresting stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NewsSplash
    United States6 years ago

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Consistently timely and easy to fit into a morning routine.
Local stories explained clearly without jargon.
Great way to start the day with quick, relevant Virginia news.
Concise, informative daily updates that stay locally focused.

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Policy Matters: July 30, 2026
Q: And how did that come about?
The Democratic National Committee reshuffled which states vote before Super Tuesday, moving Virginia up and changing the order.
Policy Matters: July 2, 2026
Q: What happened with the data centers tax and environmental standards?
The House wanted environmental standards for the exemption to remain; the Senate wanted to end the exemption entirely, and the compromise kept an energy consumption tax instead.
Policy Matters: July 2, 2026
Q: What's the latest from VA News headlines?
The overview centers on the finalized two-year budget, a compromise on data-center energy tax, and updates on Virginia's cannabis market, including its eventual rollout next year.
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.

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What is VPM Daily Newscast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This daily Central Virginia briefing delivers concise, timely local news in 5–10 minutes, often with on-scene reporting and quick context on politics, public safety, infrastructure, and community issues. Recurring themes include state and local government decisions, regional business and development, and public safety updates, sometimes weaving in cultural or arts segments. A notable strength is its ability to pack a wide range of timely topics into a brief, easy-to-consume format, making it a practical morning listen for professionals who want a quick pulse on the region. The show frequently features on-the-ground reporters and subject-matter guests, which can provide listeners with both context and perspectives from local leaders and expe... more

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