VIP - Virginia in Politics

VIP Inbox is back! Host Chris Saxman candidly reacts to current topics and questions submitted by listeners. We had some great ones this week! Have a political topic or question you are curious about? Submit a question or comment to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWIq6-uq1GQ1owmU5zF8i6g1abRPzoi1AkcI8aC-09Wzy6Dg/viewform

Lo Davis, Executive Director of the Cavalier Futures Foundation, talks about how the 2021 NCAA NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) ruling transformed college athletics in Virginia and beyond. He outlines creating the "Virginia Way" to help student athletes understand and properly take advantage of opportunities within the rules of the NCAA. Learn more: https://www.cavscare.org/

Introducing a new segment: VIP Inbox! Host Chris Saxman candidly reacts to current topics and questions submitted by listeners. We had some great ones this week! Have a political topic or question you are curious about? Submit a question here. 

General Bob Wood sits down with Chris for a discussion focused on Veterans' issues. They talk about the frustrations of Veterans, the impact of January 6th, political history, support for Veterans and their families, and more.  Learn more about American Veterans Vote

Chris continues his rundown on Virginia's upcoming primary elections - this time focusing on Senate Republican Districts. 

Chris gives a quick rundown on the upcoming June 20th primaries in Senate Democratic districts and makes early predictions. 

Chris continues discussing incumbent retirements in the Virginia legislature. This time, he's predicting up to seven more legislators who may retire as a result of internal primary battles. Listen to Chris discuss what's impacting these nomination battles and make your own predictions! 

Chris discusses the incumbent legislators who will not be returning next year. Recent retirement announcements mean Virginia is losing over 300 years of institutional knowledge and experience! Chris discusses what this turnover means for good governance in Virginia.

Delegate Amanda Batten talks about what's happening in this year's chaotic short session, including a conversation with Chris on parenting and education issues. As a former legislative assistant and now Delegate and Caucus Chair, she discuss shifts in policymaking and dynamics from her experienced perspective.

Texas Parliamentarian Kay Crews explains her job and how it helps maintain fairness and order in chaos. She talks in detail about working on ranked choice voting in Virginia, and calls it the best job she's ever had! Get to know Kay and learn more about the importance of professional parliamentarians in policymaking and more.