Analysis

Jeff Schapiro from the Richmond Times-Dispatch joins VPM News Director Craig Carper for this week’s political analysis. Topics include Virginia’s reaction to pro-Trump rioters storming the U.S. Capitol, the General Assembly returns to work, redistricting efforts, and the death of a Virginia legislator from COVID.

Jeff Schapiro from the Richmond Times-Dispatch joins VPM News host Benjamin Dolle for this week's political analysis. Topics include Governor Ralph Northam's legacy as he presents his final two-year budget, lingering issues for state Republicans in the wake of the November election, and the continuing support for President Trump in red areas of the state.

Certified financial planner Brian Ford joins VPM host Phil Liles for this week's political analysis. Topics include hot IPOs, a look at why Bob Dylan sold his entire catalog, and Brian's 2020 Holiday Poem.

Jeff Schapiro from the Richmond Times-Dispatch joins VPM News Director Craig Carper for this week’s political analysis. Topics include tightened restrictions with rising rates of COVID infection in Virginia, McAuliffe officially joins the gubernatorial race, and a Republican convention, rather than a primary for their nominee.

Certified Financial Planner Brian Ford joins VPM contributor Dan Rosenthal for this week's financial analysis. Topics include a bad jobs report for November but good news for the markets, long-term solutions for investors, and a fond farewell to Dan Rosenthal.

Jeff Schapiro from the Richmond Times-Dispatch joins VPM News Director Craig Carper for this week's political analysis. Topics include a rise in coronavirus cases, especially in rural Virginia, Congress seeks to pass a new coronavirus relief package; former President Barack Obama lands in hot water after echoing recent comments by Representative Abigail Spanberger, and Virginia's new redistricting commission begins to come together.

Certified financial planner Brian Ford joins VPM contributor Dan Rosenthal for this week's financial analysis. Topics include holiday shopping amid the pandemic, the effects of the Dow hitting 30,000 for the first time, and potential tax changes in the Biden administration.

Certified financial planner Brian Ford joins VPM contributor Dan Rosenthal for this week's financial analysis. Topics include the end of extended unemployment benefits, the effect of COVID-19 on banking, and the cost of Thanksgiving dinner this year.

Jeff Schapiro from the Richmond Times-Dispatch joins VPM News Director Craig Carper for this week's political analysis. Topics include the reinstatement of tougher COVID-19 restrictions amid rising coronavirus cases across Virginia, the debate over virtual learning in Henrico and Chesterfield, Kirk Cox officially announces his run for Governor, Governor Northam announces support for legalizing marijuana, and the passing of veteran politics reporter Tyler Whitley.

Jeff Schapiro from the Richmond Times-Dispatch joins VPM news host Benjamin Dolle for this week's political analysis. Topics include the refusal by many state Republicans to concede their races amid allegations of voting improprieties, the re-escalation of the coronavirus pandemic in Virginia, and the conclusion of the special session of the General Assembly.