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

Elizabeth Beyer of Cardinal News, covering the competition to decide the next U.S. Attorney for Virginia's Western District.

Tyler Englander of WRIC, covering DHS' list of sanctuary cities, including several conservative Virginia counties.

Chris Suarez of VPM News, covering Richmond's second water crisis.

Plus: lingering tensions on the Republican ticket, a lack of FEMA money for flood-struck Virginians, and what it means to be the lieutenant governor.

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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.