In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:

Anna Bryson of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, covering Virginia's GOP ticket holding its first united rally of the campaign.

Brandon Jarvis of the Virginia Scope, covering ICE agents operating out of the Chesterfield court house.

Brad Kutner of Radio IQ, covering how the candidates for governor respond to an immigrant mother concerned about deportation.

Plus: UVA President Jim Ryan's resignation, campaign mishaps for Winsome Earle-Sears, and the continuing battle between Clean Virginia and Dominion Energy.

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The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.