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Pod Virginia 11/19/21 Pod Virginia 11/19/21

Steve Descano: To prosecute or not to prosecute? ...That's discretion

Steve Descano is the Commonwealth's Attorney for Fairfax County. He comes out swinging in his response to allegations from the incoming Attorney General, Jason Miyares, that he's putting criminals first.

But first on the podcast, does Fmr. Delegate David Ramadan (R-Loudoun) regret his decision to endorse Democrat Terry McAuliffe over Republican Gov.-Elect Glenn Youngkin? He's on the podcast to explain his choice and what he thinks Miyares's chances are for passing his marquee legislation.

Pod Virginia 8/20/21 Pod Virginia 8/20/21

Could clean energy power a conservative win?

Fmr. Del. Dave Ramadan (R-Loudoun) joins the Transition Team to discuss a measure in the COVID relief budget that has upset some school districts. Michael objects to the names of new judicial appointees not being published and Ramadan and Thomas explain the nuances of the judicial appointee system. Then they take a listener voicemail on whether Democrats should repeal the so-called Right to Work law.

The Team interviewed Ron Butler with Conservatives for Clean Energy. Their new poll reveals solar has bipartisan appeal, so why are some rural localities standing in the way?

Pod Virginia 4/29/21 Pod Virginia 4/29/21

Who are the Republican Candidates for Governor?

Former Delegate David Ramadan (R-Loudoun) and conservative analyst Matt Colt Hall, a reporter for the Virginia Star, brief the Transition Team on the GOP candidates for governor and assess their chances of winning the nomination.

Pod Virginia 12/12/20 Pod Virginia 12/12/20

Why do Parties Choose a Convention or Primary?

Why do Democrats hold primaries while Republicans increasingly opt for conventions? We get answers from David Ramadan, a former Republican Delegate from Loudoun County now with the Schar School of Public Policy at George Mason University. We also interview Trevor Southerland, former Executive Director of the House Democratic Caucus.

We dissect the Republican Party of Virginia's decision to hold a convention and what that means for Amanda Chase's gubernatorial prospects. What other Republicans might run and how did past conventions play out?

Pod Virginia 10/13/20 Pod Virginia 10/13/20

What Happens if the Redistricting Amendment Passes or Fails?

The Transition Team engages in a thought experiment to examine the Constitutional Amendment on Redistricting and what happens if the amendment passes and if it fails. Our guests include David Ramadan (supports), a former Republican Delegate with the Schar School of Public Policy at George Mason University, and Trevor Southerland (opposes) of Fair Districts VA who opposes the Amendment.