441 | With Dems in Control, Will Virginia Finally Pass More Progressive Criminal Justice Policies? w/Rob Poggenklass and Bryan Kennedy

Public Defenseless · Feb 5, 2026 · 1h 11m

Today, Hunter spoke once again with Rob Poggenklass and Bryan Kennedy from Justice Forward Virginia. Last year, Justice Forward Virginia joined the show to discuss the 2025 criminal justice policies being floated in Virginia. Today, Rob and Bryan are here to discuss what the 2026 legislative session has in store for criminal justice reform in Virginia, and how things might be different now that the Dems control all three branches of government.

Guest

Rob Poggenklass, Executive Director, Justice Forward Virginia

Bryan Kennedy, Public Defender, Fairfax County, Treasurer, Justice Forward…