RVA’s Got Issues
RVA’s Got Issues examines the big issues defining life in and around Richmond, Virginia. What’s being done to keep housing affordable? How do we combat gun violence? What's with all the vape shops?
Every Wednesday, host Rich Meagher takes a deep dive into complex issues that impact Richmond, providing clear analysis through conversations with public officials, reporters, activists and community members.
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The Tattoo Capital of Virginia?
What's with Richmond and tattoos? Rich tries to find out by talking to tattoo artists – and getting a tattoo.
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Giving Thanks in RVA
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Kenya Gibson on Transparency and Politics
Richmond City Council member Kenya Gibson takes on the big issues. What makes her tick?
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The Persistent Problem of Gun Violence
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Richmond vs. Poverty
The poverty rate is way down in Richmond. How are we doing it?
28 min
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Detainments and Trust Policies: ICE in Richmond
After a series of high-profile ICE arrests, Richmonders are wondering what’s next for immigration enforcement in the region.
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A Lifetime Lost to Bad Evidence
The city of Richmond just paid out millions for a wrongful conviction. How far does Virginia’s problem with faulty evidence go?
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The State of the Arts in Richmond
With all the changes in City Hall and D.C., what’s in store for the arts in Richmond?
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Without a Net: RVA Healthcare
Is Richmond’s healthcare safety net starting to fray?
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Mayor Avula on What’s Next
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula returns to the show. What’s next for Richmond under his leadership?
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Vaper Trails
What’s with all the vape shops in RVA?
28 min
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Code Refresh Report
The City of Richmond is updating its housing code. What are people getting right and wrong about the Code Refresh? And how will it shape the future of housing – and, well, everything?
28 min
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The Future of Gilpin Court
Richmond's housing authority is pushing ahead with bold plans to redevelop Gilpin Court, but city leaders and court residents have questions. Housing authority head Steven Nesmith returns to the show to provide answers.
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RVA's Got Issues: Season 3
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RVA Revisited: A World First in Chesterfield Co...
RVA Revisited! Fusion energy is how the sun powers itself. But humans have never been able to recreate it... until now. Will it be enough to solve Virginia's energy crisis?
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RVA Revisited: Why Are Black Homeowners Being L...
RVA Revisited! Redlining has been illegal for more than half a century. But Black homeowners today are still feeling its impact through appraisals that undervalue their homes. Rich unpacks recent findings on appraisal bias in Richmond with two housing experts, as well as their undercover method for addressing housing discrimination today.
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RVA Revisited: Addiction to Evictions
RVA Revisited! It's great to see RVA on another top 10 list... unless it's for evictions. Today, Rich sits down with a housing researcher and lawyer to figure out why it's so easy to be evicted in RVA.
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RVA Revisited: Public Housing Makeover
RVA Revisited! RVA leaders have plans... to END public housing as we know it. Rich sits down with Steven Nesmith of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to talk about his "tough love" approach to redevelop public housing.
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RVA Revisited: The Corrections Crisis
RVA Revisited! State prisons and juvenile facilities are facing claims of violence, neglect, and unsafe conditions, and lawmakers are demanding answers. Rich talks to two local reporters who have been investigating the Corrections crisis.
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RVA Revisited: School's Not So Out
RVA Revisited! Four elementary schools in Richmond are reopening in July for the start of their extended school year. This "grand experiment" aims to reverse COVID-related learning loss in struggling schools. But will keeping kids (and their teachers) in a classroom fuel burnout?
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RVA Revisited: Chasing the Green Energy Dragon
RVA Revisited! A flood of renewable energy projects are hitting the RVA region. What does it mean for households in the region? And is it enough to satiate our soaring energy demands?
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RVA Revisited: It's Getting Hot In Here
RVA Revisited! Climate change is here, in RVA, today. But some neighborhoods are much more vulnerable to excessive heat and flooding than others. Rich talks with a local climate scientist about inequities in our climate vulnerability, as well as the city's plan to address them.
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Is the Water Crisis Over?
When can we trust our water supply - and our city government? Rich sits down with Richmond DPU Director Scott Morris to find out.
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Virginia’s Energy Future
How will Dominion Energy meet Virginia’s high power needs and clean energy goals, while still keeping rates affordable? Rich sits down with CEO Bob Blue to find out.
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Rezoning Richmond
The city’s 50-year-old zoning code is being revised. Rich sits down with experts to learn how to balance the urgent need for more housing with preserving the Richmond we love.
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