Federal Pressure, Disaster Recovery, and the Nearing Election

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:

Shannon Heckt of the Virginia Mercury, covering how Southwest Virginia is adapting in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Luca Powell of Richmond Times-Dispatch, covering the ouster of U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert after pressure from President Trump.

Greg Schneider of the Washington Post, covering the MAGA turn for Virginia's Republican candidates as the election nears.

Plus walk-out music, a clean energy summit, and Data Center Alley.

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