Aaryan Balu
@aaryanbalu
Writer, student, podcaster. Intern at WTJU Charlottesville and producer for Bold Dominion, a Virginia politics podcast.
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http://bolddominion.org 31-12-2019 01:20:26
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This week: With Trump's refusal to denounce white supremacy and attempts to cast doubt on the election, we spoke to anti-racist activist @EmilyGorcenski and journalist peter galuszka about the threat posed by far-right militias as we approach the election. bolddominion.org/episodes/rilck…
The Virginia General Assembly has finally closed its 2020 special session. In this episode with Sally Hudson, we break down the successes and failures of the state's response to the economic crisis and calls for police reform. bolddominion.org/episodes/7vswa…
This week, we talked to Alana M. Yzola and Ned Oliver about the Governor’s plan to legalize cannabis in VA. Hear more about its political and economic consequences here: bolddominion.org/episodes/how-c…
In this episode, we talk with peter galuszka about the future of Virginia's economy--which ties into technology, government work, energy, labor, and more. Hear more about the many ways Virginia is changing here: bolddominion.org/episodes/what-…
2020 has been one of the most eventful years in our lifetimes. In this roundtable retrospective, we're joined by Michael Pope and Thomas Bowman of @TransitionVa to discuss the pandemic, calls for racial justice, and the fallout to come. bolddominion.org/episodes/xpo6m…
In this episode on how advocates can impact Virginia lawmakers, we chat with @brennanmgilmore of Clean Virginia, plus Matthew Savage ,adrian_klaits, and @willcox_ashton about the joint efforts of Virginia Young Dems Teen Caucus & @vatrfv to encourage student civic engagement bolddominion.org/episodes/how-a…
Another session of the Virginia General Assembly has come to a close. What got done, and what have Virginia Democrats been able to achieve so far? To answer those questions, we talk with state Delegate Sally Hudson , as well as journalist peter galuszka. bolddominion.org/episodes/what-…
Five candidates will appear on the Democratic primary ballot for governor in a few months. In this episode, we get down to brass tacks with Lee 'the J stands for Jrinking Water' Carter and Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy to discuss their visions for Virginia and their plans for the state’s working class. bolddominion.org/episodes/whos-…
Five candidates will appear on the Democratic primary ballot for governor in a few months. In this episode, we talk to Jennifer McClellan, Justin Fairfax, and Terry McAuliffe to discuss their policies, their profiles, and their visions for Virginia. bolddominion.org/episodes/whos-…
With over 2800+ registered lobbyists, how much influence do special interests have in Virginia lawmaking? This week, we talk to @RTDSchapiro and Robert Zullo to learn how lobbyists operate--and what their influence means for the Commonwealth. bolddominion.org/episodes/does-…
Over 200,000 Virginia homes and businesses are unserved by broadband internet access--especially difficult in a pandemic. So what can Virginia do about it? UVA Professor Christopher Ali and Evan Feinman, Broadband Advisor to Governor Abigail Spanberger, weigh in. bolddominion.org/episodes/what-…
The 2021 Virginia Democratic primary was a fairly clean sweep for the Democratic establishment So what happened to Virginia’s progressive moment? We spoke with peter galuszka and @brennanmgilmore of Clean Virginia to learn where we stand. bolddominion.org/episodes/what-…
New episode of "The Justice Report" from Virginia Poverty Law Center tackles 2021 changes to Medicaid, SNAP, and other benefits starting this month. Check it out! anchor.fm/thejusticerepo…
New episode of "The Justice Report" from Virginia Poverty Law Center. What does the end of Virginia's state of emergency mean for utilities and public benefits? anchor.fm/thejusticerepo…