Episodios

  • A Lifetime Lost to Bad Evidence

    A Lifetime Lost to Bad Evidence
    Oct 22 2025
    Marvin Grimm spent nearly 50 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. The city of Richmond recently paid him millions for this error. But what about the reason he was incarcerated in the first place? Rich sits down with Tessa Kramer, host of the VPM podcast, Admissible: Shreds of Evidence, to talk about faulty evidence from Virginia’s crime lab. Is that what's driving wrongful convictions in the Commonwealth? This episode contains some brief but graphic descriptions of violence that some listeners may find disturbing. You can find all episodes of Admissible at admissible.vpm.org. Guest: Tessa Kramer https://www.tessakramer.com/
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    31 m
  • The State of the Arts in Richmond

    The State of the Arts in Richmond
    Oct 15 2025
    What is the state of the arts in RVA? We asked a panel of experts, and a live audience, about everything from youth programs to city government support to equity and accessibility.This episode was recorded LIVE at the Firehouse Theatre in Richmond as part of FWD: RVA, a curated week of free arts and culture programming presented by Style Weekly in conjunction with artoberVA. This episode’s guests: Maura Sinnenberg, Director of Advancement, Cadence Theatre Scott Garka, President, CultureWorks Desirée Roots, Local arts icon
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    41 m
  • Without a Net: RVA Healthcare

    Without a Net: RVA Healthcare
    Oct 8 2025
    Local health clinics care for our most vulnerable residents. But federal and state funding cuts have them facing huge budget shortfalls, just as thousands of Virginians are projected to lose healthcare coverage. How sick is this going to make us here in Richmond? Plus: despite all the bad news, we’ll talk with a cancer survivor who has made at least one small part of our healthcare system shine a little brighter. This episode’s guests are Karen Legato, Executive Director of Health Brigade (https://www.healthbrigade.org/), Gabby Maldonado, founder of VCU’s Students Caring About Cancer, and her mentor Dr. Caroline Cobb. Read about this year’s group here: https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/students-caring-about-cancer-at-vcu-builds-community-and-pursues-advocacy-efforts/
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    31 m
  • Mayor Avula on What’s Next

    Mayor Avula on What’s Next
    Oct 1 2025
    Danny Avula has been Mayor of Richmond for almost 9 full months. He inherited a city with some significant challenges – water crisis, anyone? But at some point, you can’t look backwards anymore. You have to go forward, lay out your priorities, and fight to make them happen. So what is Mayor Avula trying to change? Who will he have to battle to get it done? And if he does do it, will anybody notice? This episode's guest is Danny Avula, Mayor of Richmond.
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    30 m
  • Vaper Trails

    Vaper Trails
    Sep 24 2025
    Why are there so many vape shops in Richmond? Authorities are starting to crack down. But the shops seem to keep coming, and in the absence of clear explanations, it’s hard to know why. Are they legal? Are they safe? And if they aren’t, what is the city doing about it? On this episode, what IS with all the vape shops? This episode’s guest is Anthony Harris, co-publisher of RVA Mag. Read Anthony's article: https://rvamag.com/news-headlines/the-new-corner-store-how-vape-shops-took-over-richmond.html
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    31 m
  • Code Refresh Report

    Code Refresh Report
    Sep 17 2025
    The City of Richmond is updating its housing code for the first time in decades. What are people getting right and wrong about the Code Refresh? And what will it do in RVA to shape the future of housing – and, well, everything? Listeners can add comments to proposed zoning maps and rules until September 28 here: https://www.rva.gov/planning-development-review/code-refresh
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    31 m
  • The Future of Gilpin Court

    The Future of Gilpin Court
    Sep 10 2025
    The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is pushing ahead with bold plans to redevelop the city’s public housing communities, but city leaders and community residents have questions. In light of federal funding cuts and local concerns, are we still on the right path? Housing Authority CEO Steven Nesmith returns to the show to provide answers.
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    30 m
  • RVA's Got Issues: Season 3

    RVA's Got Issues: Season 3
    Sep 3 2025
    RVA's Got Issues returns for its third season, bringing you stories about the important issues shaping Richmond, Virginia. Hear directly from key leaders; discover how the federal government impacts your community; and listen to inspiring stories about the people in your own backyard who are making change. Download and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday.
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    4 m