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The debt ceiling legislation is creating some unusual splits in Virginia’s Congressional delegation.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Think of something you’re looking forward to, say, in the next week. Or maybe some vacation plans later this summer.

New research is finding that the ability to think of events in the future may hold a key to helping people who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction.

Roxy Todd explains.

As streaming television services have gained acceptance and grown in popularity, smaller communication companies have fallen victim to the economics of providing cable TV to their customers. 

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the rapidly changing business of home entertainment. 

A recent Supreme Court decision might have environmental impacts in Virginia for years to come.

Michael Pope reports.

Virginia’s 2023 election cycle is picking up steam, but the Commonwealth’s place in the 2024 election is also getting a lot of early attention.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope have more on the week in politics and state government.

A Richmond-based tobacco company is settling thousands of lawsuits related to the marketing and availability of vaping products.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about Altria and how the company moves forward.

After several years of holding the line, most of Virginia’s public universities are raising tuition.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and All Things Considered host Craig Wright have more on what’s driving the new round of increases.

Who is watching the movement of your car on license plate readers in Virginia?

Michael Pope reports on the latest developments on the technology. 

President Biden and Congressional leaders are scheduled to meet Tuesday to discuss the looming debt ceiling standoff.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright dig into why we have a debt ceiling at all and the potential impact of a default.

Federal crime statistics show Virginia has a problem with gun trafficking.

Michael Pope has the details.

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s plans for diversity and his plans for next year have been making headlines.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Great ideas in business often come from personal observation – seeing problems in need of solutions. And simple ideas can make entrepreneurs rich. 

That could be the case for a UVA student who has attended plenty of events that required guests to wear wristbands. 

Sandy Hausman has his story.

It’s been nearly two years since Virginia abolished the death penalty, but some people are still dealing with its consequences. 

Russell Ford was a minister who accompanied 28 men to the electric chair, and he’s written a memoir about that experience. 

He sat down with Sandy Hausman to share some of his memories.  And we should mention that some of those stories are graphic.

It’s becoming a lot more competitive to land, and especially to keep, a minor league baseball team.  Case in point: Richmond and its ballpark.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright have more on the challenge.