Bästa Wmra podcaster (2024)

1
WMRA Daily 11/15/24 12:32

1h ago12:32

12:32

After the defendant’s panic attacks, a judge delays trial for the former Culpeper County sheriff in an alleged badges for bribes scheme… JMU records the voices of veterans… As the dust settles after last week’s election, Jeff Schapiro surveys Virginia politics and state government….Av Bob Leweke

1
WMRA Daily 11/14/24 11:11

21h ago11:11

11:11

A Rockingham County faith group puts the money down to pressure officials to approve a new transportation network… Members of the General Assembly will consider three constitutional amendments when they gavel into session in January… Those who have lost loved ones to road-related tragedies will mark a World Day of Remembrance….…

1
WMRA Daily 11/13/24 8:23

2d ago8:23

8:23

New information about the opioid crisis shows that overdose deaths in Virginia may have dropped to pre-pandemic levels… Democratic former Governor Terry McAuliffe has some advice for his fellow Democrats after they under-performed in this year’s election… We tell the remarkable story of one U.S. Ambassador from Charlottesville….…

1
WMRA Daily 11/12/24 3:54

3d ago3:54

3:54

It’s still Fall Fire Season, and crews are working to contain a blaze in Shenandoah County… Governor Youngkin unveils a new comprehensive online resource designed to support the state’s veterans… Voter turnout in rural parts of Virginia last week was larger than many Democrats expected, while fewer voters showed up in Democratic-leaning cities….…

1
WMRA Daily 11/11/24 8:26

4d ago8:26

8:26

A former owner of Nexus is out of jail, but faces trial in December for tax evasion and fraud… Harrisonburg’s school board gives the go-ahead for collective bargaining for teachers and school employees… Governor Youngkin launches a new state Education department hub to support the school data framework it adopted in August….…

1
WMRA Daily 11/8/24 17:00

7d ago17:00

17:00

Special Elections are on the way in Virginia to fill two state senate seats… J-LARC warns that Virginia’s Department of Health is in bad shape… Amazon has filed plans to build a second data center in Louisa County…. And students in Highland County learn about watershed health by taking a canoe adventure.…

1
WMRA Daily 11/7/24 7:38

8d ago7:38

7:38

Abnormally dry conditions continue for much of Virginia, with little rain in sight… As the dust settles from Tuesday’s elections, we take a look at what the numbers show, and a look ahead to 2025 in Virginia politics… The governor’s effort to purge voter rolls caused problems for some voters who were mistakenly removed….…

1
WMRA Daily 11/6/24 18:40

9d ago18:40

18:40

As Republican Donald Trump is on the verge of being declared the winner, Vice President Kamala Harris wins Virginia… There were few surprises in congressional races in the state, as Senator Kaine wins reelection, and the two Republicans in the 5th and 6th districts for the House win handily… We hear the voices of voters in Charlottesville, Albemarl…

1
WMRA Daily 11/5/24 14:44

10d ago14:44

14:44

On this election day, Waynesboro voters are reassured that their votes will count, as a judge orders two recalcitrant members of the electoral board to certify the results… We take a look at the wave of TV ads during this election cycle… When rescued eagles die, they follow a path back home to the Indigenous people who protect them….…

1
WMRA Daily 11/4/24 12:42

11d ago12:42

12:42

Although the latest poll shows Kamala Harris with a 10-point lead over Donald Trump in Virginia, Trump spent time Saturday in Salem, joined by Republican officials… One of them was Representative Ben Cline, who represents the deep red 6th District, and we have a profile of his challenger… We explore the law signed by then-Governor Kaine 20 years ag…

1
WMRA Daily 11/1/24 14:35

14d ago14:35

14:35

Early voting in Virginia ends Saturday, and Election Day is Tuesday, so we explore the security of ballot drop boxes, and whether claims of noncitizen voting are valid… Donald Trump pays a visit to Southwest Virginia… Jeff Schapiro takes one final look at politics before the election….Av Bob Leweke

1
WMRA Daily 10/31/24 18:47

15d ago18:47

18:47

The conservative majority on the Supreme Court sides with Governor Youngkin over his voter purge… Meanwhile, Waynesboro voters wait on a judge to rule in a legal battle over the certification of the city's election results… Bats are a scary symbol of Halloween, but they’re an essential and helpful part of our ecosystem….…

1
WMRA Daily 10/30/24 10:35

16d ago10:35

10:35

The Republican Party of Virginia weighs in to support the governor’s purge of voters, a case now before the Supreme Court… Some legal voters have been caught in that purge, and we meet some of them… We explore the history and legacy of America’s Electoral College….Av Bob Leweke

1
WMRA Daily 10/29/24 6:02

17d ago6:02

6:02

After a federal appeals court upholds a lower court order to restore voting rights, Governor Youngkin appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court… How to keep your pet safe for Halloween… New Medicare rules improve access to robotic walking devices for people with spinal cord injuries….Av Bob Leweke

1
WMRA Daily 10/28/24 8:43

18d ago8:43

8:43

Late last week a federal judge ordered that Virginia shut down its voter purge, and we have the details… Hunters in Virginia will still be allowed on private property to retrieve their dogs… The state’s crime commission orders a deeper review of one crime lab analyst whose work resulted in many convictions….…

1
WMRA Daily 10/25/24 9:56

21d ago9:56

9:56

A federal judge will rule on Governor Youngkin's controversial voter purge program… The governor recommends that more than $1 million be used for Helene clean up in Virginia’s Appalachian region… Jeff Schapiro reviews the week in Virginia politics….Av Bob Leweke

1
WMRA Daily 10/24/24 11:55

22d ago11:55

11:55

Dry conditions and gusty winds create an increased wildfire risk… Voters in Waynesboro counter-sue to force the local electoral board to certify the results of the election on November 5th… Meanwhile, more than 1,600 Virginians have had their voter registrations canceled since August under a state program that the Justice Department and advocacy gr…

1
WMRA Daily 10/23/24 5:46

23d ago5:46

5:46

Virginia elections officials must submit voter data to a federal court as part of a lawsuit over the governor’s purging of suspected non-citizens from voter rolls... Charlottesville moves to establish a new low-barrier shelter for those without a place to stay... Crime overall is down, but hate crimes are up....…

1
WMRA Daily 10/22/24 6:04

24d ago6:04

6:04

A VPM News investigation found a Richmond City Council candidate who identifies as a lawyer may not be licensed. —— The Virginia Department of Health reports that we're currently in a lull between waves of respiratory illnesses.Av Chris Boros

1
WMRA Daily 10/21/24 8:43

25d ago8:43

8:43

How safe are Virginia’s voting machines (hint: very safe)... Physicians and administrators at UVa Health say the hospital prioritizes profits over patients... The governor announces a new AI taskforce....Av Bob Leweke

1
WMRADIO Presents WelcomeBackEpisode 2:02:00

7+ y ago2:02:00

2:02:00

Promoting for a great episode comeback, worldwide movement radio has plenty of heat on the way this Saturday with new underground music internationally. Submit your music to worldwidemusicunderground@gmail.com or contact Chelsey Sarah on Facebook for a interview. Calling all Rap, hip-hop and R&B music artists everyone qualifies and deserves to be n…