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

Sabrina Moreno of Axios Richmond, covering why Virginia is a hotspot for immigration enforcement.

Michael O'Connor of the Virginia Dogwood, covering how federal Medicaid cuts will affect Virginians' coverage and home healthcare workers.

Michael Martz of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, covering the continued uncertainty around President Trump's tariffs.

Plus: difficulty covering campaigns, the cost of the Richmond water crisis, and whether the car tax is ever going away.

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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.