Through thoughtful policy discussions and interviews, each episode will showcase the voices in and around the halls of our capitol. Let’s find out what’s important to those shaping public policy and in turn, what’s important to Virginia and you. The VIP Podcast will be hosted by Chris Saxman, Executive Director of Virginia FREE, and a former delegate who served in the Virginia House from 2002 to 2010.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Host Chris Saxman sits down with freshman Delegate Wren Williams, 9th House District. He talks about his first few weeks in the Virginia General Assembly, what he’s working on so far and what issues are piquing his interest. Also, find out why he’s rooting for the Jamaican bobsled team in the Winter Olympics.
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Senator Joe Morrissey, 16th Senate District, talks about casinos, being a pro-life Democrat and what makes him a fighter.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Tina Ramirez, a candidate for the new Virginia Senate 12th District, sits down with host Chris Saxman. Get to know Tina and the experiences that have shaped her and why she is running for State Senate. Her career has taken her all over the world, how does that translate to Virginia?
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Host Chris Saxman sits down with freshman Delegate Kim Taylor, 63rd House District, to talk about her inspiration to run for office and her experiences during her first legislative session. Apparently she's a fan of James Bond too!
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
This episode features former Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, Brian Moran. He talks about his role in public safety and what it's like to leave the position after so many years. He offers insight to what was happening around the Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville and how Virginia supported efforts on January 6.