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Michael Pope

@michaelleepope

author of the #ByrdMachine, reporter for Virginia Public Radio, host of the Virginia Press Room podcast

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Sam Shirazi (@samshirazim) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today is the Preakness and there is also a triple crown on the Federal Fallout podcast First a preview of House of Delegates primaries Second an interview with Michael Pope host of the Virginia Pressroom podcast Finally a bonus episode checking in on the Federal Fallout

Today is the Preakness and there is also a triple crown on the Federal Fallout podcast

First a preview of House of Delegates primaries

Second an interview with <a href="/MichaelLeePope/">Michael Pope</a> host of the Virginia Pressroom podcast

Finally a bonus episode checking in on the Federal Fallout
BK (@bradkutner) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Federal prosecutors used [the standard created by #SCOTUS following Bob McDonnell's successful appeal] to prosecute Culpepper Sheriff Scott Jenkins for accepting bribes in exchange for official acts." via Michael Pope #VALeg wvtf.org/news/2025-05-2…

BK (@bradkutner) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEW: Will the Republican statewide ticket appear together this election cycle? via Michael Pope #VALeg Senator Mark Peake "hopes... to have all three of our candidates together at the same event." Chris Saxman wvtf.org/news/2025-06-0…

NEW: Will the Republican statewide ticket appear together this election cycle? via <a href="/MichaelLeePope/">Michael Pope</a> #VALeg 

<a href="/PeakeforSenate/">Senator Mark Peake</a> "hopes... to have all three of our candidates together at the same event."

<a href="/ChrisBSaxman/">Chris Saxman</a> 
wvtf.org/news/2025-06-0…
Jeff E. Schapiro (@rtdschapiro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

LG Winsome Earle-Sears⁩, the ⁦Virginia GOP⁩ nominee for governor, reminds voters that what politicians don’t say can be more telling than what they do say. Listen 7.45a WVTF & RADIO IQ during Morning Edition; 4.45p during All Things Considered. In #Rva, 89.7 FM; 89.1 in Roanoke; WHRV-Norfolk.

LG <a href="/winwithwinsome/">Winsome Earle-Sears</a>⁩, the ⁦<a href="/VA_GOP/">Virginia GOP</a>⁩ nominee for governor, reminds voters that what politicians don’t say can be more telling than what they do say. 

Listen 7.45a <a href="/WVTFRADIOIQ/">WVTF & RADIO IQ</a> during <a href="/MorningEdition/">Morning Edition</a>; 4.45p during <a href="/npratc/">All Things Considered</a>.

In #Rva, 89.7 FM; 89.1 in Roanoke; WHRV-Norfolk.
Michael O'Connor (@oconnor_reports) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Check out today's episode of the Virginia Press Room where I got to join Michael Pope, Michael Martz, and Sabrina Moreno for a great conversation about state political news open.spotify.com/episode/3fWMJJ…

Sam Shirazi (@samshirazim) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you can’t get enough Virginia primary podcasts I joined Michael Pope on the Virginia Press Room Covered a lot of ground about LG, AG, House of Delegates, and General Election Another great Virginia politics podcast to follow

If you can’t get enough Virginia primary podcasts 

I joined <a href="/MichaelLeePope/">Michael Pope</a> on the Virginia Press Room

Covered a lot of ground about LG, AG, House of Delegates, and General Election

Another great Virginia politics podcast to follow
Shannon Heckt (@shannonheckt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fully stepping into the Virginia press row with an appearance on The Virginia Press Room. Thank you Michael Pope having me come on to talk about my stories and transition into covering a new legislature. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pri…

Jeff E. Schapiro (@rtdschapiro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.⁦Abigail Spanberger⁩ extends lead over ⁦⁦Winsome Earle-Sears⁩ in the money race for governor. And you can bet there’s even more political news. Tune in 7.45a WVTF & RADIO IQ during Morning Edition; 4.45p during All Things Considered. In #Rva, 89.7 FM; 89.1 in Roanoke; WHRV-Norfolk.

.⁦<a href="/SpanbergerForVA/">Abigail Spanberger</a>⁩ extends lead over ⁦⁦<a href="/winwithwinsome/">Winsome Earle-Sears</a>⁩ in the money race for governor.

And you can bet there’s even more political news.

Tune in 7.45a <a href="/WVTFRADIOIQ/">WVTF & RADIO IQ</a> during <a href="/MorningEdition/">Morning Edition</a>; 4.45p during <a href="/npratc/">All Things Considered</a>.

In #Rva, 89.7 FM; 89.1 in Roanoke; WHRV-Norfolk.
Jeff E. Schapiro (@rtdschapiro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Rs worry ⁦Winsome Earle-Sears bid for guv is losing it, beset by lagging fundraising, grim polls, organizational chaos. Michael Pope and I are on it. Join us 7.45a WVTF & RADIO IQ during Morning Edition; 4.45p during All Things Considered. In #Rva, 89.7 FM; 89.1 in Roanoke; WHRV-Norfolk.

Rs worry ⁦<a href="/winwithwinsome/">Winsome Earle-Sears</a> bid for guv is losing it, beset by lagging fundraising, grim polls, organizational chaos.

<a href="/MichaelLeePope/">Michael Pope</a> and I are on it.

Join us 7.45a <a href="/WVTFRADIOIQ/">WVTF & RADIO IQ</a> during <a href="/MorningEdition/">Morning Edition</a>; 4.45p during <a href="/npratc/">All Things Considered</a>.

In #Rva, 89.7 FM; 89.1 in Roanoke; WHRV-Norfolk.
Brian Devine, he/him (@briandevine) 's Twitter Profile Photo

they talk about this all the time but nothing ever happens, I'll bet someone an autographed copy of Michael Pope's #ByrdMachine it doesn't any time soon virginiamercury.com/2025/07/31/is-…

Jeff E. Schapiro (@rtdschapiro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.Michael Pope of #Va Public Radio & I discuss legal fight btwn @GovernorVa, Dems over control of higher ed. It’s but one topic in busy wk in politics. Tune in 7.45a WVTF & RADIO IQ during Morning Edition; 4.45p during All Things Considered. In #Rva, 89.7 FM; 89.1 in Roanoke; WHRV-Norfolk.

.<a href="/MichaelLeePope/">Michael Pope</a> of #Va Public Radio &amp; I discuss legal fight btwn @GovernorVa, Dems over control of higher ed.

It’s but one topic in busy wk in politics.

Tune in 7.45a <a href="/WVTFRADIOIQ/">WVTF & RADIO IQ</a> during <a href="/MorningEdition/">Morning Edition</a>; 4.45p during <a href="/npratc/">All Things Considered</a>.

In #Rva, 89.7 FM; 89.1 in Roanoke; WHRV-Norfolk.
Jeff E. Schapiro (@rtdschapiro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.@GovernorVa upbeat on #Va economy - despite Donald J. Trump threat, ⁦Winsome Earle-Sears⁩ rebrands bid. And more. Tune in 7.45a WVTF & RADIO IQ during Morning Edition; 4.45p during All Things Considered. In #Rva, 89.7 FM; 89.1 in Roanoke; WHRV-Norfolk. (H/T ⁦Jahd Khalil⁩ for pix.)

.@GovernorVa upbeat on #Va economy - despite <a href="/realDonaldTrump/">Donald J. Trump</a> threat, ⁦<a href="/winwithwinsome/">Winsome Earle-Sears</a>⁩ rebrands bid. 

And more.

Tune in 7.45a <a href="/WVTFRADIOIQ/">WVTF & RADIO IQ</a> during <a href="/MorningEdition/">Morning Edition</a>; 4.45p during <a href="/npratc/">All Things Considered</a>.

In #Rva, 89.7 FM; 89.1 in Roanoke; WHRV-Norfolk.

(H/T ⁦<a href="/jahdkhalil/">Jahd Khalil</a>⁩ for pix.)