American Forum: What Makes A President A Great Leader? VPM 2015-12-18 | Historian DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN on the White House and qualities of great presidents. The acclaimed American historian on judging presidential leadership today versus national leaders of the past, President Obama's fixation on Abraham Lincoln, the role of the media in toxic politics, and parallels between the deep divisions of today and the era of Teddy Roosevelt a century ago.
Beyond the Ballot VPM 2024-10-18 | Election integrity and other issues are covered through community dialogue, expert analysis and feature reporting. Hear directly from fellow Virginians and gain a deeper understanding of the perspectives, hopes and concerns that drive voter decisions at the polls. Part 3 of 3.#elections #vote #Trump #Harris #Virginia #voting #economy
Whos Got Your Vote: Meet Michelle Mosby VPM 2024-10-16 | Our series "Who's Got Your Vote?" takes you inside Richmond's race for mayor. Rich talks with each candidate to bring you closer to the issues and faces that want to shape the future of Richmond. This week Rich talks with Michelle Mosby, Richmond City Council's first Black female president. She says she won't need training wheels to tackle the mayor's job. She also tells us how her past bouts with bankruptcy inform her financial views, and what she'll do to establish stronger oversight when it comes to dysfunction in City Hall.
What COULD bring us together this election season? VPM 2024-10-11 | With less than one month to go before election day we share community dialogue, expert analysis and feature reporting about the issues. Is there common ground? Hear directly from fellow Virginians and gain a deeper understanding of the perspectives, hopes and concerns that drive voter decisions at the polls. Part 2 of 3. #elections #vote #Trump #Harris #Virginia #voting #economy #pivot #Riggleman #Comstock #Troye
Chesterfield County sees ballooning number of volunteer election worker applications VPM 2024-10-10 | Chesterfield County has witnessed a surge in volunteers this election year. Before election day those volunteers take classes to learn the intricacies of provisional ballots and other aspects of voting. Producer / Photographer / Editor: Billy Shields Editorial: Adrienne Hoar McGibbon Learn More: vpm.org/elections/2024-10-07/chesterfield-election-poll-workers-provisional-ballot-training#election #virginia
Whos Got Your Vote: Meet Maurice Neblett VPM 2024-10-09 | Our series "Who's Got Your Vote?" takes you inside Richmond's race for mayor. Rich talks with each candidate to bring you closer to the issues and faces that want to shape the future of Richmond. So, who's got your vote? This week Rich talks with Maurice Neblett, an entrepreneur and community leader in the city. Hear what being "a true son of Richmond" means to him, how he says a non-political background gives him an edge in the race, and why transparency and accountability mean so much to his campaign.
Whats REALLY Going on with the Election in Virginia? VPM 2024-10-08 | Community dialogue, expert analysis and feature reporting around the 2024 elections. Hear directly from fellow Virginians and gain a deeper understanding of the perspectives, hopes and concerns that drive voter decisions at the polls. Part 1 of 3.#elections #vote #trump #harris #virginia #economy #civildiscourse
Spanish GED classes offered to Richmond Community VPM 2024-10-07 | At Sacred Heart Center, Richmond's Latino community finds tools to thrive and flourish. Producer / Photographer / Editor: Keyris Manzanares Editorial: Adrienne Hoar McGibbon Learn More: vpm.org/news/2024-10-07/sacred-heart-center-ged-richmond-spanish-speakers#spanish #spanishlanguage #hispanicheritage
Collecting supplies for Hurricane Helene survivors VPM 2024-10-05 | It started with an idea to donate materials to people in North Carolina recovering from Hurricane Helene. After a week of collecting goods a group of Prince George residents are driving a convoy of 12 trucks and vans down to the impacted areas. Read more: vpm.org/news/2024-10-04/virginia-volunteers-helene-relief-supplies-petersburgProducer / Photographer / Editor: Adrienne Hoar McGibbon Editorial: Shawn Freude
2024 Richmond Mayoral Forum VPM 2024-10-03 | Are you interested in hearing from each of the five mayoral candidates in the City of Richmond? VPM is partnering with 12 On Your Side and Chamber RVA to bring audiences live coverage of the Richmond Mayoral Forum. The event will allow Richmond residents to hear directly from the candidates in an effort to best inform them ahead of the November elections
New tools to reverse overdose deaths VPM 2024-10-03 | Regional addiction and recovery experts gathered to address drug related overdoses and highlight new tools that are helping decrease deaths. Producer / Photographer / Editor: Adrienne Hoar McGibbon Editorial: Shawn Freude Learn More: vpm.org/2024-10-02/regional-recovery-day-opioid-addiction-treatment-recovery-henrico#opioidcrisis #opioid #overdoseawareness
Whos Got Your Vote: Meet Harrison Roday VPM 2024-10-02 | Our series "Who's Got Your Vote?" takes you inside Richmond's race for mayor. Rich talks with each candidate to bring you closer to the issues and faces that want to shape the future of Richmond. So, who's got your vote? We kick off with Harrison Roday, a leader in the nonprofit and industrial manufacturing space. He says his "get things done" attitude, experience in politics under Senator Tim Kaine and how his aptitude for budgeting and finance sets him apart from the other candidates.
2024 Richmond Mayoral Forum VPM 2024-10-01 | Are you interested in hearing from each of the five mayoral candidates in the City of Richmond? VPM is partnering with 12 On Your Side and Chamber RVA to bring audiences live coverage of the Richmond Mayoral Forum. The event will allow Richmond residents to hear directly from the candidates in an effort to best inform them ahead of the November elections
RVAs Got Issues: Whos Got Your Vote? VPM 2024-10-01 | Our series "Who's Got Your Vote?" takes you inside Richmond's race for mayor. Rich talks with each candidate to bring you closer to the issues and faces that want to shape the future of Richmond. So, who's got your vote? We kick off with Harrison Roday, a leader in the nonprofit and industrial manufacturing space. He says his "get things done" attitude, experience in politics under Senator Tim Kaine and how his aptitude for budgeting and finance sets him apart from the other candidates. #elections #virginia #politics #richmond #kaine #candidates
Remains of a half dozen MIA Virginians recovered VPM 2024-09-30 | The Virginia War Memorial recently held its annual gold star ceremony, indicating that the remains of soldiers listed on its MIA wall had been found. Producer / Photographer / Editor: Billy Shields Editorial: Adrienne Hoar McGibbon Learn More: vpm.org/news/2024-09-27/virginia-war-memorial-pow-mia-recognition-day-clay-mountcastle
Can human behavior positively impact climate change outcomes? VPM 2024-09-30 | Putting politics aside, as people debate whether humans are causing climate change, we asked if there are things we can and should do to lessen negative impacts. Watch the full episode: VPM News Focal Point – bit.ly/climatechangevpm
Black Men’s Health + Wealth & Wellness | Racism: Challenging Perceptions VPM 2024-09-26 | Explore Black men’s mental health plus wealth & wellness and the cultural, social and economic impacts of systemic racism on communities. Moderated by Adrienne Cole Johnson, community builder, facilitator, strategist.PanelistDr. Phillip Duncan, VCU HealthDaryl Fraser, Fraser & Associates Complete Therapeutic ServicesCedric Muhammad, HipHoppreneurChandra Hurst, Chase#racism #racismawareness #mentalhealth #wealth #wellness #economy #blackmen #blackculture #blacklives
How can people strive to stay youthful, energetic and vibrant? VPM 2024-09-26 | Financial need often dictates that older Americans work longer. But sometimes staying in the workforce is by choice. Either way, working can help a person stay fit and socially connected. Watch the full episode: VPM News Focal Point – bit.ly/vpmyouthful
Black Women’s Health + Youth Voices | Racism: Challenging Perceptions VPM 2024-09-25 | Explore Black women’s mental health, youth voices and the cultural, social and economic impacts of systemic racism on communities.Moderator - Adrienne Cole Johnson, community builder, facilitator, strategist. PanelistsShanza Isom, BeWell: Self-Care & Holistic Life BalanceKeonna Knight, Heal with KeonnaAngela Patton, Girls For A ChangeBrennan Johnson, StudentVPM launched the discussion series Racism: Challenging Perceptions in 2020 and continues to explore community initiatives and efforts to create a more equitable world. All discussions are recorded for release on broadcast and digital platforms. #racism #mentalhealth #wellness #blackwomen #blackyouth #blackculture #blacklives #economy
Seed Saving Tips for your Garden! VPM 2024-09-25 | Shana Williams explains that letting garden plants go to seed benefits pollinators and provides you with free seeds for the next growing season. Featured on VHG episode 2405; July 2024.#seeds #gardening #garden #gardeningtips
New GRTC program LINKs passengers from point to point VPM 2024-09-25 | The LINK service hopes to offer passengers a point-to-point transit option through an app. The service is totally free and can be used to get a passenger into GRTC’s bus system. It’s part of a five-area pilot program. Producer / Photographer / Editor: Billy Shields Editorial: Adrienne Hoar McGibbon Learn More: vpm.org/news/2024-09-20/grtc-link-microtransit-service-chesterfield-hanover-henrico-powhatan
Like Batman and Robin VPM 2024-09-25 | There are 18 candidates running for Richmond City Council this November, but Rich has just one question for this week's guests: what's the job of a city council member actually like? For an honest answer, he brings in former council president, Mike Jones, and current council president, Kristen Nye.This week, RVA’s Got Questions... about who RUNS for city council. With only 6 of 9 seats having a competitive race – why aren’t more people trying to grab a spot? Finally, if you live in the Northside of Richmond, chances are Don Polaski has knocked on your door. He spends his Saturdays going door-to-door as the "Happy Canvasser." Rich wants to know what knocking on all those doors has taught him about democracy.
Join us to discuss Black Men’s Health! VPM 2024-09-24 | Racism: Challenging Perceptions is back with a brand new season! Join us on VPM’s YouTube Channel as we discuss Black Men’s Health and economic empowerment in Black communities. Chat with moderator Adrienne Cole Johnson and fellow panel members Dr. Phillip Duncan, Daryl Fraser, Cedric Muhammad and Chandra Hurst on September 26th at 7pm. You won’t want to miss it! #blackmen #health #economy #communities #vpm #virginia #youtube
Violent Threats at Virginia Schools May Have Lasting Impact on Students VPM 2024-09-24 | Virginia school leaders are managing an “uptick” of violent threats after the deadly school shooting in Georgia. Administrators and parents are navigating how to keep kids safe in school while maintaining an educational environment. Producer / Photographer / Editor: Adrienne Hoar McGibbon Editorial: Shawn Freude Additional Media: Adobe Stock Learn More: vpm.org/news/2024-09-24/school-threats-police-presence-richmond-chesterfield
Are there common traits that help people survive challenges? VPM 2024-09-23 | It can be hard to know how a person might handle a crisis before they experience one. Generally, are there traits that could help us be better equipped to handle life’s most challenging situations? Watch the full episode: VPM News Focal Point – bit.ly/vpmsurvivors
Racism: Challenging Perceptions is back! VPM 2024-09-23 | Join us on VPM’s YouTube Channel as we discuss Black Women’s Health and how we can support the voices of our youth. Chat with moderator Adrienne Cole Johnson and fellow panel members Shanza Isom, Keonna Knight, Angela Patton and Brennan Johnson on September 25th at 7pm. You won’t want to miss it! #vpm #myvpm #rcp #racism #Blackwomen #health #youth
Voting Begins in Virginia VPM 2024-09-21 | Virginia began early in person voting today. The commonwealth is one of the earliest states in the country to begin voting. Early in person voting lasts until the Saturday before election day. Read More: vpm.org/elections/2024-09-20/how-to-early-vote-in-virginia-2024-electionsProducer / Photographer / Editor: Adrienne Hoar McGibbon Editorial: Shawn Freude / Dawnthea Price Lisco
Could our behavior lessen adverse climate change outcomes? VPM 2024-09-20 | Putting politics aside, as people debate whether humans are causing climate change, we asked if there are things we can and should do to lessen negative impacts. Watch the full episode: VPM News Focal Point – bit.ly/climatechangevpm
Learn how to build an insect hotel for your backyard VPM 2024-09-20 | Serome Hamlin demonstrates how to build an insect hotel with different types of organic material to support a variety of pollinators. Featured on VHG episode 2405; July 2024.#gardening #insects #organicgardening #pollinators
Mystery swirls around Nazi gun found in Chesterfield County VPM 2024-09-20 | A Nazi machine pistol that was donated to the Chesterfield County Police Department has made its way to the Virginia War Memorial. But how did it end up in Chesterfield County? Producer / Photographer / Editor: Billy Shields Editorial: Adrienne Hoar McGibbon Additional Media: 770th Ordnance Company Learn More: vpm.org/news/2024-09-19/how-did-wehrmacht-mp40-machine-pistol-end-up-in-chesterfield-virginia
Discover how pollinators see flowers in your garden VPM 2024-09-18 | Entomologist Alejandro Del-Pozo visits the Virginia Home Grown studio to demonstrate how pollinators see flowers of different colors and shapes. Featured on VHG episode 2405; July 2024.
Mobile Home Conditions VPM 2024-09-18 | Fidelina Arellano’s home is in need of repairs. A new city amendment is set to offer additional funding towards repairs, but is that enough? Read more: vpm.org/news/2024-09-18/richmond-mobile-home-repair-costs-projecthomesProducer / Photographer / Editor: Keyris Manzanares Editorial: Adrienne McGibbon
School Board Shakeups VPM 2024-09-18 | It's Rich's FAVORITE time of year, local election season. But what makes this year different? A plan to end dysfunction on the Richmond Public School board.Next up: the little-known quirk that determines how Richmond elects its mayor. One listener wants to know how voting actually works in RVA, and whether we'll catch the ranked-choice bug.Rich wraps things up with his election heartthrob, the Virginia Public Access Project. This free, non-partisan website is a go-to resource for anyone trying to understand elections in Virginia. And this year, K-12 students are invited to the party.
Potholes, gas prices and blinking lights; transportation concerns? VPM 2024-09-17 | Roadway construction, flat tires and slick roads were some top challenges listed by people of Virginia when asked to name transportation concerns. Hear what else is problematic. Watch the full episode: VPM News Focal Point – bit.ly/vpmtranspo
Planting For Pollinators VPM 2024-09-13 | Dr. Robyn Puffenbarger meets Susan Roth and Jim Hurley to see how they transformed a traditional ornamental garden into a pollinator haven and created a meadow of native flowers and grasses at their home. Featured on VHG episode 2405; July 2024.#pollinatorgarden #gardening #garden
Overstaying the U.S. legal welcome VPM 2024-09-13 | When people come to the United States illegally or stay longer than they are legally allowed, what should happen to them; do laws address this appropriately? Watch the full episode: VPM News Focal Point –bit.ly/imgration24
New VCU cardiac center specializes in young patients VPM 2024-09-12 | The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU opened a new center focused on treating young patients with rare heart conditions. Doctors who specialize in pediatric care say the new unit fills a void in Central Virginia cardiac care. Producer / Photographer / Editor: Adrienne Hoar McGibbonEditorial: Shawn Freude Learn More: vpm.org/news/2024-09-12/vcu-health-pediatric-cardiac-center-mend-young-hearts#pediatrics #healthcare
Sustainable Micro Flower Farm VPM 2024-09-11 | Peggy Singlemann visits Dee Hall Godwin at Mermaid City Flowers in Norfolk, a cut flower micro-farm that uses sustainable methods to grow native perennials which support wildlife. Featured on VHG episode 2405; July 2024.
Would You Swim in the James? VPM 2024-09-11 | The James River is the heart and soul of Richmond. But it's also the dumping ground for the city's sewage when it rains too much. What will it take to fix this issue?One frustrated listener asks us: why is it so hard to open a business in Richmond? Rich runs through the litany of applications you need to complete to set up shop in RVA. But it's not as bad as you might think.The Broadberry Entertainment Group is neither street nor berry. Rather, it plays a major role in booking up and coming talent in Richmond's local music scene. Owner Lucas Fritz joins us to talk about what he looks for in a musical act, and where he thinks the region's scene is headed.
Meet the Richmond drummer who toured with Karol G this summer VPM 2024-09-06 | Colombian superstar Karol G wrapped up her Mañana Será Bonito World Tour this Summer in Madrid, Spain. Playing the drums was Richmond native, T.K. Johnson. Producer / Photographer / Editor: Keyris Manzanares Editorial: Adrienne McGibbon Additional Media: Johnson family archival photos and videosLearn More: vpm.org/news/2024-09-06/tk-johnson-richmond-drummer-karol-g-world-tour
Spanish outreach in Chesterfield County VPM 2024-09-05 | Chesterfield County has launched a new town-hall style program aimed at encouraging involvement among the county’s burgeoning Spanish-speaking populace. Producer / Photographer / Editor: Billy Shields Editorial: Adrienne Hoar McGibbon Learn More: vpm.org/news/2024-09-05/chesterfield-launches-meeting-series-for-native-spanish-speakers
Editing Your Home Garden VPM 2024-09-04 | Serome Hamlin explains that removing aggressively spreading plants before they go to seed will save you work later, and demonstrates how to cut back and dig out unwanted plants. Featured on VHG episode 2404; June 2024.#garden #gardeningtips #gardening
A Century of Caring for Kids VPM 2024-09-04 | In 1924, concerned citizens created a clinic to care for children in need after the deadly Spanish flu pandemic. Now, ChildSavers marks 100 years of service in the wake of another deadly pandemic. Producer / Photographer / Editor: Adrienne Hoar McGibbon Editorial: Shawn Freude Additional Media: ChildSavers Learn More: vpm.org/news/2024-08-30/childsavers-100-years-childrens-health-care-richmond
Virginias Gun culture VPM 2024-09-04 | Explore the impact of gun culture in Virginia including Red Flag laws, hunting and self-defense training. Watch VPM News Focal Point – bit.ly/vagunculture
Building a Beautiful Pantry Garden VPM 2024-08-30 | Jen Naylor shares tips on how to build garden structures and design a space filled with a variety of plants that she calls a pantry garden. Featured on VHG episode 2404; June 2024.#garden #gardening #gardeningtips
Herbal Bottle Bouquets and Teas VPM 2024-08-30 | Tyrone Cherry, founder of Petersburg Oasis Youth Farm, demonstrates simple activities to engage young growers using herbs from the garden. Featured on VHG episode 2404; June 2024.
Wood Chips Vs Mulch VPM 2024-08-28 | Jake Van Yahres from ReLeaf Cville and Van Yahres Tree Company shares the results of an experiment to see how soil is affected differently when covered with wood chips versus traditional store bought mulch. Featured on VHG episode 2404; June 2024.#gardening #soil #compost #garden
Its Getting Hot In Here VPM 2024-08-28 | Climate change is here, in RVA, today. But some neighborhoods are much more vulnerable to excessive heat and flooding than others. Rich talks with a local climate scientist about inequities in our climate vulnerability, as well as the city's plan to address them.Everyone seems to have a DOT these days. That is, a department of transportation. But why isn't there one in Richmond, and is that necessarily a bad thing?Richmond has a lot going for it. Should it add regional tech hub to that list? Richard Wintsch of Startup Virginia says yes. In fact, he's actively courting entrepreneurs to the River City to, in his words, prevent us from falling behind.
When asked about food, many respond with emotion. VPM 2024-08-26 | Culture and cuisine connect us to history, well-being and Tradition. Watch VPM News Focal Point – bit.ly/virginiafoodies
Health cares high human costs VPM 2024-08-23 | Examine health care hurdles and solutions including, caring for workers; hospice care; and alternative medicine. Watch VPM News Focal Point – bit.ly/vpmhm#healthcare #health
Explore a farm empowering youth to grow their own food VPM 2024-08-23 | Randy Battle explores Petersburg Oasis Youth Farm with founder Tyrone Cherry III to learn about his work to establish a community garden in a food desert and empower youth to create a thriving local food system. Featured on VHG episode 2404; June 2024.#gardening #communitygarden #foodinsecurity #foodbanks
