VIP - Virginia in Politics Podcast
1) VIP Inbox: Retirements, Elections, Legalization & More
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?...Show More
2) NIL Rights and Student Athletes with Lo Davis, Cav Futures Foundation
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 ...Show More
3) VIP Inbox: Quick Questions
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...Show More
4) General Bob Wood, CEO of American Veterans Vote
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...Show More
5) Election Nerd Disneyland: Senate Republican Nominations
Chris continues his rundown on Virginia's upcoming primary elections - this time focusing on Senate Republican Districts.
6) Election Nerd Disneyland: Senate Democrat Nominations
Chris gives a quick rundown on the upcoming June 20th primaries in Senate Democratic districts and makes early predictions.
7) Election Nerd Disneyland: Retirements Part 2 - Who’s Next?
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 ...Show More
8) Election Nerd Disneyland: Retirements - Experienced Incumbents Won’t Seek Re-Election
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 d...Show More
9) Delegate Amanda Batten Shares Thoughts on the 2023 Session
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 n...Show More
10) Parliamentarian Kay Crews on Rules, Civility, and Ranked Choice Voting
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...Show More