Lauren Burke of Black Virginia News, covering the thirteen state House seats that Democrats flipped to give them a 64-36 majority.

Chris Saxman of the VIP Podcast, covering the waning influence of Donald Trump in Virginia's Republican turnout.

Rich Meagher of RVA's Got Issues, covering the victory and concession speeches from Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears.

Plus special election dominoes, penned-in press areas, and theater kid 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.