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RVA's Got Issues

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RVA's Got Issues
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    This week on RVA's Got Issues, Rich talks with Virginia Congressman Rob Wittman about Trump’s challenges - and threats - to higher education. What has the Congressman been doing to help VA universities? Is it enough? Listen and subscribe to find out.
  • Henrico County: what's it all about, where is it going, and how is it going to shape the future of RVA? Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas answers Rich's questions - and YOURS, from our listener voicemail line - on everything from federal funding cuts to the Richmond water crisis. Make sure to listen and subscribe.Ep Link: https://rvasgotissues.vpm.org/2025/04/16/whats-next-for-henrico-county/Content Link: https://vpm.files.com/f/00fbfa62514601a4
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    It's time to decide the People’s Budget of Richmond! On this episode of RVA's Got Issues, Rich talks to the decision-makers shaping the People’s Budget of Richmond. The city has set aside $3M of YOUR money – and now YOU get to decide what to do with it. Make sure to listen and subscribe.
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    From youth to the pros, RVA is building a sports infrastructure that’s meant to help both residents and visitors score big. This week on RVA's Got Issues, Rich talks to two local sports czars about the business of sports tourism. Please listen and subscribe.
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    Fusion energy is how the sun powers itself. But humans have never been able to recreate it... until now. On this week's episode of RVA's Got Issues, we ask: Will it be enough to solve Virginia's energy crisis? Please listen and subscribe.
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    What happens if the Department of Education is abolished? This week on RVA's Got Issues, Rich sits down with RPS Superintendent, Jason Kamras, to talk about the potential impact of federal funding cuts. Kamras also answers YOUR voicemail questions. Please subscribe to RVA's Got Issues to stay informed about the issues shaping our communities. Listen to all episodes at http://www.rvasgotissues.vpm.org/
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    Richmond's next mayor sat for his first in-depth interview since Election Day.