This week, Marty's back from vacation, and he and Cori go deep on how Executive Orders are getting real -- and getting painful -- in our region. And how the community adjusts and moves forward together.

This week, local artist Emily Woodhull joins Megan, Cori, and Marty to discuss her new songs "Virginia, I'm Home" and "Blame It on the Moonshine," what it really takes to make it in the music business, mental health, and the unusual twists in life that push us to do our best.

Intro - 0:00 to 8:30

Interview - 9:06 to 1:08:00

New Single Announcement - 1:09:00 to 1:11:47

What are you reading? - 1:11.50 to 1:23:01

Outro - 1:23:06 to 1:27:01

That's what Bill Davis, chair of the county's Board of Supervisors, joins Jeh Hicks, Megan, Cori, and Marty to discuss. From data centers to economic development, water issues to down-zoning, come learn more about King George from those who are leading the charge.

Intro/top stories in the advance 0:00 to 8:34

Interview 8:36 to 56:31

What are you reading? 58:28 to1:20:00

Wrap up/what's coming next 1:21:00 to 1:22:33

Our Editor and Chief Martin Davis reads his latest reporting on the recent data center vote held by Fredericksburg, VA city counsel. Marty talks about the inspirational public comment that was displayed in the council chambers, revealing and optimistic for the future for our community.

This week, Ian Ollis of FAMPO joins Cori, Megan, and Marty to explain why driving from east to west in our region is well-nigh impossible, why our region is world famous among MPOs, what an MPO is, and why South Africa is shaping our transportation future

Cori, Megan, and Marty celebrate warmer weather and dig into Stafford politics with Board of Supervisors' chair Deuntay Diggs. From budget issues to establishing trust with the public, Diggs brings a fresh voice to local politics. And a fascinating perspective on life in our region.

Megan returns for throwing clay, Marty endured the cold, and Cori brought the Scotch (but didn't share it) -- Join us for a roundtable discussion about the issue that seems to be everywhere in our region today. Trust, Government, and the Media. 

Kathy Anderson of Empower House and Joseph Lyttle of Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services join NDP to talk about the impacts they are facing from federal cuts, and the unintended consequences that are going to directly affect our region as a result. It's a can't-miss episode.

The arts take center stage this week at the New Dominion Podcast as local musician and poet Karen Jonas chats with Cori and Marty about Fredericksburg's once-thriving, now-struggling music scene; the role of inspiration in art; and her move from music to poetry.

Disclaimer: We were making repairs at Curitiba Art Cafe during recording. You will hear the occasional power tools.

Fredericksburg has a lively theatre scene, ranging from the small, to the aspiring professionals, and the pros/semi-pros. Advance Theatre Critic Dennis Wemm joins Cori and Marty to talk about acting and the role of theatre in making our lives better.