EPISODES

Pod Virginia 9/29/22 Pod Virginia 9/29/22

Markus Schmidt: Marie March Charges Wren Williams With Assault, Battery

Markus Schmidt of Cardinal News joins the show to discuss the contentious Republican primary for Virginia's 47th District, where redistricting pitted incumbent delegates Marie March and Wren Williams against each other. March filed a criminal complaint alleging that Williams shoved her at a GOP event. Schmidt walks us through the security camera footage and political implications.

Pod Virginia 11/12/21 Pod Virginia 11/12/21

Quentin Kidd: Which seven unlucky Democrats lost reelection?

Virginia Democrats lost seven seats in the House of Delegates and Republicans gained control of the Chamber. Where did Democrats lose and what were some contributing factors? We analyze the election results with Dr. Quentin Kidd, a Professor of Political Science at Christopher Newport University.

Pod Virginia 10/22/21 Pod Virginia 10/22/21

Chaz Nuttycombe: Which House of Delegates elections are the most competitive?

Virginia's 2021 election is only a couple weeks away, so how are the competitive House of Delegates races shaping up? Chaz Nuttycombe is an election forecaster and the director of CNalysis. He reveals which incumbents that he thinks could be in trouble and the ones in competitive races who should be able to hold on. Support independent media on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/transitionva .

Pod Virginia 9/17/21 Pod Virginia 9/17/21

Why should VA localities want public sector unions?

The Transition Team analyzes Rep. Don Beyer's proposal to mandate COVID vaccines for train and air travel. Then they answer a listener message about the state of House of Delegates races. Thomas and Michael also interview David Broder and Tammie Wondong of SEIU 512 about collective bargaining for public employees, and reasons why localities should support it.

Pod Virginia 7/4/21 Pod Virginia 7/4/21

Why does the House of Delegates have a mace?

The mace of authority is a symbol that traces back to the British Monarchy. So, why does Virginia use a symbol for monarchic power? Mark Greenough is the Tour Supervisor and Historian for the Virginia state Capitol. He explains the history behind the mace and why Virginia even has one in the first place. Who tried to steal it? How heavy is it? Has the Sargent at-Arms ever used it? Find out on this episode of Transition Virginia.

Pod Virginia 4/22/21 Pod Virginia 4/22/21

Which incumbent Democratic Delegates could lose their primary?

Chaz Nuttycombe the Executive Director of CNalysis evaluates the Democratic House Primary races with the Transition Team.

Which races does he think will prove most competitive? Are any incumbents going to lose? This episode covers all that and more.