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Pod Virginia 12/3/21 Pod Virginia 12/3/21

The Transition Team checks its voicemails

Michael and Thomas are back from the break and excited to tease what's coming in Season 3. They also have some voicemails and other housekeeping to catch up on, including one from Frank Mahoney of the Carpenter's Union on wage theft and general contractor liability.

Pod Virginia 10/15/21 Pod Virginia 10/15/21

Supply chain shortages & catalytic converter theft with Gonzi Aida

First, the supply lines are getting crunched and that's leading to shortages of everything from Lunchables to auto parts. Next, Attorney General Herring is prosecuting two companies for stealing wages owed workers building the new General Assembly. Unions want "general contractor liability" so there's greater incentive for employers to ensure their subcontractors deal honestly with their workers on construction projects. Finally, Gonzi Aida with the VA Independent Auto Dealers discusses economic realities for mom & pop auto dealers and the reasons for increasing thefts of catalytic converters.

Pod Virginia 10/26/20 Pod Virginia 10/26/20

Will There be a Peaceful Transfer of Power?

Col. Larry Wilkerson with the Transition Integrity Project briefs the Transition Team on ways President Donald Trump might try to contest the election, and what to expect if 2020 becomes the first violent transition of power in American history.

Pod Virginia 5/12/20 Pod Virginia 5/12/20

Clarke Mercer: Leadership in a Pandemic

This week, the Transition Team has a Skype session with Clark Mercer, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam. He discussed watching the transition from his office. He also walks the transition team through the Governor's decision-making process on when to reopen Virginia after COVID19.