The ARLnow Podcast

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Flood Czar, a pseudonymous and long-standing active participant in our comment section, sat down with ARLnow to discuss the origin and history of the Flood Czar persona and its role in the community, the evolution of the comment section over the years, and the role of ARLnow as a source of information for residents.

Originally published October 27, 2023.

Frequent Arlington County Board candidate Audrey Clement talked with ARLnow editor Scott Brodbeck to talk about her latest unsuccessful run for County Board, her allegations of media bias and age discrimination, Missing Middle zoning changes, proposed changes to Arlington County's governance, and why she keeps running for public office.

Originally published Dec. 1, 2023.

In this conversation, Scott Taylor, director of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, discusses the rich and often overlooked Black history of Arlington, Virginia. He highlights key historical moments, the impact of displacement on the Black community, and the cultural contributions made by African Americans in the area. Taylor also addresses the challenges faced by the community today, the importance of preserving history, and ongoing projects aimed at honoring the legacy of Black residents in Arlington.

Originally published February 26, 2026.

In this conversation, Roman Haferd , Executive Director of Restorative Arlington, discusses the transformative power of restorative justice, its applications beyond criminal justice, and Arlington's innovative efforts to integrate this approach into community and legal systems.

Originally published March 20, 2026.

In this conversation, Roman Haferd , Executive Director of Restorative Arlington, discusses the transformative power of restorative justice, its applications beyond criminal justice, and Arlington's innovative efforts to integrate this approach into community and legal systems.

In this conversation, Dean Naujoks, the Potomac Riverkeeper, discusses the recent massive sewage spill that has become one of the largest in U.S. history. Dean shares insights on the spill's scale, the response efforts, environmental and public health impacts, and ongoing challenges in river protection.

In this conversation, Scott Taylor, director of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, discusses the rich and often overlooked Black history of Arlington, Virginia. He highlights key historical moments, the impact of displacement on the Black community, and the cultural contributions made by African Americans in the area. Taylor also addresses the challenges faced by the community today, the importance of preserving history, and ongoing projects aimed at honoring the legacy of Black residents in Arlington.

In the latest episode, Vernon and Dan discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:

• A woman who turned a hundred, witnessing significant historical changes.
• Museum seeking permanent home.
• The Reclining Statue of Liberty as a local landmark.
• An interview with Alexander Brahmstedt, an Arlington firefighter.

In the latest episode, Vernon, Dan and Lene discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:

• The proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
• Mike Pence's new role at GMU
• A new chatbot aiming to simplify access to Arlington County services.
• An interview with Sol Schott from Acme Pie.