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Episode 71: How is Virginia leading the push for broadband expansion?
We were expanding broadband before it was cool.
Episode 70: What does the new federal climate law mean for Virginia?
Under the unassuming name Inflation Reduction Act, Congress passed the biggest climate law in U.S. history. What will this look like for Virginia?
Episode 69: What does inequality look like in Virginia?
When it comes to inequality, Virginia is a land of extremes.
Episode 68: How can citizens craft legislation?
What does a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people" actually look like in practice?
Episode 67: Five years after Unite the Right, what does right-wing extremism look like in Virginia?
Five years later, "Charlottesville" is still a shorthand for Nazis and fascists invading a community.
Episode 66 - Does Virginia really have a "shadow government" of lobbyists? (reprise)
Virginia may have a new governor this year, but the Shadow Government remains the same.
Episode 65: With Roe overturned, what's next for abortion access in Virginia? (UPDATE)
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v Wade. You’ve probably seen maps about what this means on a state-by-state basis… But what about Virginia in the medium- to long-term?
Today on Bold Dominion, we're updating an episode we recorded this spring with Charlotte Woods, reporter at Charlottesville Tomorrow, and Tannis Fuller, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Abortion Fund.
Episode 64: What is the "Best State for Business" like for workers?
Business news media company CNBC does annual rankings of the best state for business. And Virginia has come out on top as the Best State for Business two years in a row.
On this episode of Bold Dominion, we explore what this title means, and how ask how it affects working Virginians.
Episode 63: How can Virginia get quality healthcare to everyone?
Today on Bold Dominion, we’re talking with two experts who have been on the ground working to find ways to expand access to healthcare services. Almost half a million Virginians are covered by Medicaid. But the number of uninsured Virginians is expected to increase.
Episode 62: How will post-Roe v. Wade unfold in Virginia?
Today on Bold Dominion, we’re talking with several women about how things could unfold in Virginia after Roe v Wade is overturned. This shift in legal precedent presents new challenges for Virginians.
Episode 61: REPRISE: Where does Virginia’s trash come from and who does it get dumped on?
Virginia is a bona fide trash capital. For decades, Virginia has been the second biggest importer of trash from other states. So where does that trash land in Virginia? And who does it get dumped on?
Episode 60: What should be done about prison labor in Virginia?
Defenders of prison labor argue that it provides inmates with vocational skills. Critics of the prison labor system in Virginia and around the country say it amounts to modern day slavery.
Episode 59: What’s the state of voting rights in Virginia?
Back in 2020, Democrats swept into majorities in Virginia's House and Senate. And they passed laws to make voting easier in Virginia. With Republicans now controlling the Virginia governorship and House of Delegates, what's the state of voting rights in the Commonwealth these days?
Episode 58: How does Virginia’s budget sausage get made?
This week, Bold Dominion is stepping back and doing one of our explainer episodes. How does the sausage get made in Virginia? Who actually crafts state budgets and how do they do it? And what can we expect Virginia's state budget to look like for the next couple years?
Episode 57: Crossover! Can we sum up the General Assembly session as a game show?
This week marked the end of the 2022 Virginia General Assembly session — th first since 2019 with split party control of state government. In this week's episode, the Bold Dominion crew sat down with the guys from Pod Virginia in a special crossover episode. We present this year's General Assembly recap in the form of a game show.
Episode 56: Why can't Virginia pass any campaign finance reform?
Virginia’s campaign finance laws (or lack thereof) are akin to the Wild West. Despite decades of reform efforts, campaign finance bills keep dying on the Assembly floor. Why do we continue to see such little progress in campaign contribution reform?
Episode 55: How can we address the crises in Virginia teaching?
Today, we’re looking at the state of public education teaching in Virginia… Even as lawmakers bandy around education policy and the bogeyman of critical race theory, we’re facing serious shortages in teachers and substitute teachers across the state. What’s getting in the way of recruiting more young people into the profession?
Episode 54: How can Virginia legalize cannabis the right way? (2022 edition)
"Legalize weed" is an easy slogan, but the devil is in the details if we want to do that fairly. In 2022, those details are as pressing as ever... especially since a newly elected Republican majority seems set on rolling back equity measures.
Episode 53: Can Virginia curb Dominion Energy's outsized influence?
For decades, Virginia lawmakers have been more likely to show deference to Dominion Energy than to challenge their power. But this year, some Republicans and Democrats have found common ground, and they're trying to limit Dominion's political spending and influence. Will they succeed?
Episode 52: What to look for in this General Assembly session?
The General Assembly is starting its 2022 session this week. Legislation is the meat and potatoes of Virginia politics, so grab a fork and knife. MIght want to put on a bib, too. It can get messy.