We’re highlighting the members of our community making RVA just a little bit brighter, a little bit happier, a little bit stronger.
Guests:
– Julia Warren Mattingly, founder of Celebrate RVA – https://www.celebraterva.org/
– Anthony Clary of We Off the Couch – https://weoffthecouch.org/
– Luisa A. Igloria, former Poet Laureate of Virginia – https://www.luisaigloria.com/
– Local poet Tris Meagher
Listen on rvasgotissues.vpm.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
About RVA’s Got Issues:
RVA’s Got Issues is VPM’s award-winning podcast that explores the politics and big issues in the news that are defining life in and around Richmond, Virginia. Hosted by Rich Meagher, Professor of Political Science at Randolph-Macon College, this weekly show tackles everything from housing and public transportation to education policy and local government transparency.
Each episode features expert guests who provide insights into Richmond’s biggest issues while offering actionable solutions for community engagement. Whether you’re curious about City Council decisions, school board policies, or how to get involved in local politics, RVA’s Got Issues delivers the knowledge you need to understand what’s happening in your community and what you can do about it.
New episodes drop every Wednesday on all major podcast platforms or at rvasgotissues.vpm.org. You can also join the conversation by sending your questions to [email protected]