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RVA’s Got Issues
RVA’s Got Issues
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RVA’s Got Issues delves into politics and big issues in the news that are defining life in and around Richmond, Virginia. Should... more

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Episodes

Why Are Black Homeowners Being Lowballed?

Redlining has been illegal for more than half a century. But Black homeowners today are still feeling its impact through... more

11 Dec 2024 · 30 minutes
Chasing the Green Energy Dragon

A flood of renewable energy projects are hitting the RVA region. What does it mean for households in the region?... more

27 Nov 2024 · 31 minutes
Mayor-Elect Danny Avula on What's Next

In his very first sit-down interview since the election, mayor-elect Danny Avula joins Rich to discuss what Richmonders can expect... more

13 Nov 2024 · 25 minutes
Vote! Vote! Vote!

Need some 11th hour candidate info for election day? We have you covered! Check out any of our recent episodes... more

05 Nov 2024 · 3 minutes
Who's Got Your Vote: Meet Andreas Addison

Our series "Who's Got Your Vote?" takes you inside Richmond's race for mayor. Rich talks with each candidate to bring... more

30 Oct 2024 · 28 minutes
Who's Got Your Vote: Meet Danny Avula

Our series "Who's Got Your Vote?" takes you inside Richmond's race for mayor. Rich talks with each candidate to bring... more

23 Oct 2024 · 26 minutes
Who's Got Your Vote: Meet Michelle Mosby

Our series "Who's Got Your Vote?" takes you inside Richmond's race for mayor. Rich talks with each candidate to bring... more

16 Oct 2024 · 24 minutes
Who's Got Your Vote: Meet Maurice Neblett

Our series "Who's Got Your Vote?" takes you inside Richmond's race for mayor. Rich talks with each candidate to bring... more

09 Oct 2024 · 22 minutes
Who's Got Your Vote? Meet Harrison Roday

Our series "Who's Got Your Vote?" takes you inside Richmond's race for mayor. Rich talks with each candidate to bring... more

02 Oct 2024 · 23 minutes
"Like Batman and Robin"

There are 18 candidates running for Richmond City Council this November, but Rich has just one question for this week's... more

25 Sep 2024 · 32 minutes
School Board Shakeups

It's Rich's FAVORITE time of year, local election season. But what makes this year different? A plan to end dysfunction... more

18 Sep 2024 · 30 minutes
Would You Swim in the James?

The James River is the heart and soul of Richmond. But it's also the dumping ground for the city's sewage... more

11 Sep 2024 · 31 minutes
It's Getting Hot In Here

Climate change is here, in RVA, today. But some neighborhoods are much more vulnerable to excessive heat and flooding than... more

28 Aug 2024 · 31 minutes
"The People's Budget"

What would YOU do if you controlled how your government spends its money? Richmond City Council is doing exactly that... more

14 Aug 2024 · 30 minutes
En Pointe: A Major Pirouette at the Richmond Ballet

It takes two to tango, but only one artistic director to lead the Richmond Ballet. For the first time in... more

31 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
School's Not So Out

Four elementary schools in Richmond are reopening in July for the start of their extended school year. This "grand experiment"... more

17 Jul 2024 · 32 minutes
Lawsuits and Ghosting: The Wild West of... Public Records

What do an attempted coup in Cuba and secrets from the Vietnam War have in common? They both led to... more

03 Jul 2024 · 31 minutes
Trigger Warning: Breaking the Cycle of Gun Violence

Last year, the city of Hopewell notched a huge victory in the fight against gun violence. Now cities like Petersburg... more

19 Jun 2024 · 31 minutes
More Buses, Free Fares, No Problem

Most cities struggled with bus ridership coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not RVA. We talk with Faith Walker, Executive... more

05 Jun 2024 · 30 minutes
RVA's Housing Woes

We hear it everywhere, everyday: Housing is expensive. But with so many new apartments and homes being built in RVA,... more

22 May 2024 · 30 minutes
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Climate change is here, in RVA, today. But some neighborhoods are much more vulnerable to excessive heat and flooding than others. Rich... more