VPM Daily Newscast

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

10/15/2025 - Gov. Youngkin withholds details about paused, cancelled federal grants

October 15, 2025 • 6 mins
Plus: Richmond R&B singer D’Angelo, dead at 51; Albemarle County School Board candidates weigh in on school resource officers; and Richmond City Council votes to keep current property tax rate.     Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 
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10/14/25 - Virginia had the highest rate of utility service disconnections in 2024

October 14, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus: Charlottesville tourism spending is up; Virginia Department of Health tweaks vaccine recommendations; FOIA proposal to be heard at Richmond City Council's meeting tonight; and other stories.
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10/13/25 - Richmond City’s registrar discusses recent vote errors

October 13, 2025 • 5 mins
More than 10 years after he left his job in the City of Richmond’s elections office, David Levine has returned to lead it as the general registrar. Levine took over as Richmond’s top elections administrator in July, several months after Keith Balmer stepped down — and as the city prepared for a historic election season.  VPM News Reporter Dean Mirshahi recently spoke with the registrar about his elections experience, the new role ...
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BizSense Beat: Conex RVA, Second Baptist renovation, Outpost Richmond

October 11, 2025 • 5 mins
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's top stories include details of a new venue coming to the Carver neighborhood, the renovation of the historic Second Baptist Church and Outpost new Southside location.
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10/10/25 – The two candidates vying to be Virginia’s next governor debate

October 10, 2025 • 6 mins
Plus: A former elections administrator is arrested; AstraZeneca makes a historic investment in Virginia; and the University of Virginia responds to funding threats.  Read more Published Sept. 22: VPM News' interview questions for Winsome Earle-Sears Published Sept. 23: Abigail Spanberger's interview with VPM News Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journal...
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10/9/25 - It’s Richmond Folk Festival time!

October 9, 2025 • 5 mins
VPM Music will be livestreaming this year’s festival at 107.3 FM or 93.1 FM, as well as online at VPM.org/folk.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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10/8/25 — Richmond to request state funding for water system upgrades

October 8, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus: Richmond Public Schools approves collective bargaining changes; The Virginia Department of Energy has launched a tool to help customers cut electricity costs; and other stories. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 
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10/7/25 - Francine returns home to Richmond’s West Broad Lowe’s

October 7, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus: Former Richmond City Council candidate Tavares Floyd indicted on election fraud charges; AG Jason Miyares on Democratic AG nominee Jay Jones; and other stories. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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10/6/25 — Courthouse ICE detentions discouraging hearing attendance, clerk says

October 6, 2025 • 7 mins
Plus; more on the Richmond father detained at son’s school bus stop, rural voters, and more. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 
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BizSense Beat: VCU Athletic Village, Amigos and Starbucks closures

October 4, 2025 • 5 mins
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the top business stories in the Richmond region. Today's episode they explore updates to VCU's athletic village, the recent closures of a Willow Lawn restaurant and coffee chain.
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10/3/25 - UVA responds to new White House pressure over funding

October 3, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus; a Virginian, who’s run two unsuccessful political campaigns, is now one of the Navy’s top brass. 
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10/2/25 - Virginia’s Supreme Court reversed a 2021 conviction

October 2, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus: how Virginia’s elected officials are reacting to the federal shutdown. 
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10/1/25 - Dominion takes its proposal for a Chesterfield natural gas plant to regulators

October 1, 2025 • 4 mins
Plus: GRTC wants rider input on a future Pulse bus corridor; William and Mary's Law School gets an energy-focused program; and other stories. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 
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9/30/25 - Henrico continues with $300M water service plan

September 30, 2025 • 5 mins
Also: State commission evaluates survey results from universities’ role in uprooting Black communities; Hanover opens 5-mile segment of Fall Line Trail — and more Central Virginia news.  Read more from VPM News  Old Ivy Road bridge crash closes multiple roads in Charlottesville  Francine, the famous Richmond Lowe’s cat, has gone missing  Former US Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater details her life in new memoir  Our awa...
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9/29/25 - Former US Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater

September 29, 2025 • 9 mins
Former US Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater tells her story, from growing up in Fredericksburg during segregation to working with Nelson Mandela.
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Policy Matters: September 25, 2025

September 28, 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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BizSense Beat: Shenandoah Mansions lawsuit, Sauer Properties purchase

September 27, 2025 • 5 mins
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they talk about an ongoing lawsuit connected with a hotel in the Fan District and a local real estate firm increasing its footprint on West Broad Street.
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9/26/25 - Virginia’s next governor will be a commonwealth first

September 26, 2025 • 15 mins
This week, the VPM Daily Newscast is showcasing the candidates for statewide office.  (00:11) Intro with State Politics Reporter Jahd Khalil  (00:53) Jahd and VPM News Features Editor Whittney Evans discuss Winsome Earle-Sears  (07:36) Abigail Spanberger  All in-person interviews took place at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.  ⁠⁠Early voting⁠⁠ is open now in Virginia and lasts through Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday...
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9/25/25 - State Sen. Bryce Reeves enters the 2026 Senate race

September 25, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus: Chesterfield County School Board accepts Dot Heffron’s resignation; Richmond’s real estate tax vote has been deferred; and other stories. 
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9/24/25 - Covering the Virginia attorney general candidates

September 24, 2025 • 15 mins
This week, the VPM Daily Newscast is showcasing the candidates for statewide office. (00:10) Intro with State Politics Reporter Jahd Khalil (00:40) Jay Jones (07:29) Jahd and VPM News Features Editor Whittney Evans discuss Jason Miyares Tune in Friday for gubernatorial candidate interviews. All in-person interviews took place at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. ⁠Early voting⁠ is open now in Virginia and lasts throug...
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