VPM Daily Newscast
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.
Episodes
September 13, 2025 • 5 mins
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the top business across the Richmond region. This week's stories include a real-estate developer's plan to build a data center in Hanover County, Henrico County's data center review process, and coverage of groundbreaking of an affordable housing community in Henrico.
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September 12, 2025 • 4 mins
Happy Friday!
Today's episode covers ongoing confusion about the latest COVID vaccine regulations and Thursday's lockdown at Virginia State University.
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September 11, 2025 • 6 mins
Plus: Chesterfield rezones students; Warner praises Henrico Housing expansion
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September 10, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus: UVA Health University Medical Center gets an interim CEO; Maymont’s unnamed baby porcupette gets a name.
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September 9, 2025 • 9 mins
Plus: Morning Edition Host Phil Liles talks with Stacey Jones, Mercy Mall’s founder.
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September 8, 2025 • 14 mins
VPM News has spent the last week bringing you the second half of our special summer series on all things joy.
Now, VPM News has a recap of last week’s stories, including Richmond high school students taking part in a national anti-gun violence protest; new polling shows that a growing number of Virginians have had to decide between paying bills or feeding their families; Virginia’s special education system; and other stories....
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September 5, 2025 • 6 mins
VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer.
Part 9 (finale!): Central Virginians the VPM News team interviewed at Richmond Public Library share what brings them joy.
We’ll be back with your regular news digest next week.
Learn more and check out the rest of Finding Joy — including several web-exclusive pieces and videos ...
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September 4, 2025 • 6 mins
Welcome to Finding Joy!
VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer.
Part 8: Meghin Moore brings us along for an adventure with GWAR and the world of heavy metal.
Learn more at vpm.org/joy.
You can also check out VPM News Shorts videos from Finding Joy on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Our most recen...
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September 3, 2025 • 6 mins
Welcome to Finding Joy!
VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer.
Part 7: Lyndon German brings us along for a look into Richmond’s strength community.
Learn more at vpm.org/joy.
You can also check out VPM News Shorts videos from Finding Joy on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Our most recent vid...
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September 2, 2025 • 6 mins
VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer.
Part 6: Chris Suarez brings us along for a visit to Richmond's adult recreational sports scene.
Learn more at vpm.org/joy.
You can also check out VPM News Shorts videos from Finding Joy on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Our most recent videos explored the joy in foste...
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August 31, 2025 • 5 mins
‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews.
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August 30, 2025 • 5 mins
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. In this week's episode, they discuss Google unveiling plans for a data center in Chesterfield County and the looming foreclosure of the Riverfront Plaza.
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August 30, 2025 • 10 mins
VPM News has spent the last week bringing you the first half of our special summer series on all things joy.
At the halfway point, we’re stopping to catch you up on other news stories from the past week — including a lawsuit over University of Richmond scholarship programs; hundreds of thousands of Virginia families on the verge of losing health insurance and other benefits; and a new chief justice for the Supreme Court of Virgi...
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August 29, 2025 • 6 mins
VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer.
Part 5: Cate MacKenzie immerses us in the local square-dancing community.
Learn more at vpm.org/joy.
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August 28, 2025 • 6 mins
VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer.
Part 4: Patrick Larsen introduces us to the beauty of conservation landscaping.
Learn more at vpm.org/joy.
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August 27, 2025 • 9 mins
Welcome to Finding Joy! VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer.
Part 3: Dean Mirshahi introduces us to the booming, body-slamming, fourth wall–breaking world of locally produced professional wrestling.
Learn more at vpm.org/joy.
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August 26, 2025 • 6 mins
Welcome to Finding Joy! VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer.
Part 2: Adrienne Hoar McGibbon introduces us to the richly rewarding experience of rehoming former lab rats with Second Chance Heroes.
Learn more about the series at vpm.org/joy.
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August 25, 2025 • 6 mins
Welcome to Finding Joy! VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer.
Part 1: Megan Pauly brings us along for Muddy Mondays, a summer hike for young kids run by Trail Kids RVA.
Learn more about the series at vpm.org/joy.
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August 24, 2025 • 25 mins
Read the lightly edited transcript of this complete interview on VPM.org now.
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August 23, 2025 • 5 mins
VPM News Host Benjamin Dolle and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond's region's top business stories. This week's topic include a lawsuit against Riverfront Plaza in downtown Richmond, and a new area location for Charlottesville-based ACAC Fitness & Wellness.
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