Steve Watkins, our new Fredericksburg Advance Editor, sits down with the NDP crew to talk about what led him to his career in journalism, academia, and his take on the current state of media and ethics. Steve talks about where he sees the Fredericksburg Advance is going in the current media climate, and what role we can play in journalism in the planning district.Subscribe to the Advance

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Megan is out for this episode, but Shaun and Cori are exploring what we should know about flock cameras. Are they a net positive or negative? Let us know what you think in the comment feature on this post. The cases referenced in the podcast will have links listed below, along with some corrections!Corrections: Angela Lipps is from Tennessee but was arrested in Fargo, North Dakota. Kyle Dausman was pulled over several times because of a warrant connected to his license plate, not his name.

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Business Insider Brandon Upchurch Story

https://www.businessinsider.com/flock-safety-alpr-cameras-misreads-2026-3

CBS News Chrisanna Elser Story

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/flock-cameras-lead-colorado-police-wrong-suspect/

New York Times Agela Lipps Story

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/us/north-dakota-facial-recognition-ai-errors-bank-fraud.html

9 New Kyle Dausman Story

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/rime-flock-cam-pulled-over/73-e3f65018-32a5-4bb0-a4ac-26fb24dc9a15

LA Times, Costa Mesa Police Department, former Officer Robert Jay Josett Story

https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2026-04-24/costa-mesa-to-audit-of-license-plate-reader-program-after-misuse-case

The New York Times Officer Josue Ayala Story

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/us/milwaukee-police-officer-charged-flock-camera.html

Wisconsin Examiner, Menasha, Wisconsin Police Department Officer Christian Morales Story

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/03/13/wisconsin-communities-grapple-with-police-misuse-of-flock-surveillance/

Augusta Free Press, City of Staunton, Virginia, terminates Flock Contract Story

https://augustafreepress.com/news/staunton-to-cancel-flock-safety-camera-contract-doesnt-agree-with-ideology-of-ceo/

This episode was recorded before the passing of the Virginia state budget. Oh boy, Richmond was cutting close. The NDP team talks about how the lack of a budget at the time has contributed to the slew of vetoes handed down by Governor Spanberger. What the strategy could do for some of the initiatives, and how some may be back on the table sooner rather than later.Subscribe to the Advance

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The NDP crew is discussing some of the challenges ahead resulting from the lack of a state budget, affordability issues, and various obstacles facing the Spanberger administration. Lastly, who is the Pink Panther?Subscribe to the Advance

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The NDP Crew is discussing the latest string of primary challenges, what issues are driving voters to the polls, and whether Thomas Massie's potential run for President in 2028 could be the next flashpoint to inspire a new political coalition.Subscribe to the Advance

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Shaun, Marty and Cori are joined by friend of the show extraordinaire Scott Mayausky to discuss the redistricting fight in Virginia and what it means for personal relationships and political infighting moving forward .

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On this episode of the New Dominion Podcast, Cori, Shaun, Craig, and Shaun reflect on the life and legacy of Thom Schiff who was the beating heart of the Fredericksburg music scene. Whether you're a longtime fan of Schiff and the local music scene, or are just learning about either, this is a must-listen podcast

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Wrrien By Cori Blanch

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Shuan Kenny, Megan Samples and Cori Blanch discuss political fairness around the redistricting  referendum in Virginia as well as various other policies coming out of Richmond. Subscirbe to the Fredricksburg Advance

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The idea of "Place" is a defining trait of Southern literature. In his new book, Roots and Rivers, Kim Strohmeier pulls upon traditional literary ideas of place born from his life on his family's farm in Kentucky to build a new understanding of Place that helps leaders build businesses. Join Cori, Marty, and Kim as they explore Strohmeier's journey from the hills of western Kentucky to the banks of the Rappahannock and talk about the leadership lessons he gleaned along the way.  Check the FredericksBurg advance new paper!

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Mention "Silver" in Fredericksburg, and minds rightly run to development. But there's more to the Silver family that all it has done to help our region grow. Deborah Silver is a singer -- a Grammy nominated singer -- who is fusing the Big Band sound of Count Basie with the classic rock music that is the soundtrack on many people's youth. Did we mention she has a fan in Rod Stewart? Silver joins the NDP crew to talk music and more on this week's podcast. Subscribe to The Fredricksburg Advance our daily newspaper!

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