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Episode 77: Bold Dominion’s Best of 2022!
Nathan and Alana look back at some of the key moments in Virginia politics in 2022.
Episode 76: How does collective bargaining empower workers in Virginia?
For decades, Virginia law banned public sector collective bargaining. But in 2020, that all changed. How have workers and localities been responding to this historic shift?
Episode 75: How can Virginia make homeownership more affordable?
As housing prices skyrocket across the commonwealth, we explore a couple initiatives that expand access to homeownership.
Episode 74: What's behind Youngkin's "parents' rights" rhetoric?
Following in Youngkin’s footsteps, Republican candidates across the country have declared themselves strong supporters of “parents’ rights.” But this catch-all phrase is being used much more broadly than its legal precedent.
Episode 73: Crossover! What’s going on in the 2022 midterms?
Fellow politics podcasters Michael Pope and Chaz Nuttycombe help explain how the midterm races are going and what they mean for our country.
Episode 72: Why are Virginia legislators in session for just 2 months?
Politics isn’t a year-round job.
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?