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

Charlotte Rene Woods of the Virginia Mercury, covering the gubernatorial candidates' positions on a variety of issues.

Jared Serre of FFXNow, covering the landslide election of Democrat James Walkinshaw in Virginia's 11th District.

Dean Mirshahi of VPM News, covering Richmond's approval of restitution money for a wrongfully imprisoned man,

Plus: state House races, steel slides, and RVA Pro Wrestling.

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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.