Untold – A WTVR Podcast

In the latest episode of “Untold – A WTVR Podcast,” host Catie Beck sits down with Bill Bolling, who served as Virginia’s lieutenant governor from 2006 until 2014. The Republican has one of the most fascinating “what if” stories in the history of Virginia politics. Many assumed he would be his party’s next gubernatorial nominee after Bob McDonnell. But whe...

In the latest episode of “Untold – A WTVR Podcast,” host Catie Beck sits down with Mike Wade, the former sheriff of Henrico County. Wade spent two decades running one of the largest jail systems in the state, and has been credited with implementing one of the nation's best substance abuse treatment programs for inmates. He’s been retired for several years, but he told Catie...

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Content advisory: discussion includes sexual assault and the 1975 murder of 3‑year‑old Christopher Harper in Richmond, Virginia.   Catie Beck speaks with Innocence Project co‑founder Peter Neufeld about Marvin Grimm’s coerced confession, later DNA testing and his 2024 exoneration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catie Beck talks with Todd “Parney” Parnell, the longtime face and former CEO of the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Parnell, a native of small-town North Carolina, arrived in Richmond more than 15 years ago, helping bring baseball back to the River City. He almost immediately became a local celebrity, and a 24-7 champion for this community. But he admits his passion for his job– and...

Jamie Barnett lost her daughter on a cruise ship in 2005. Now she's helping the family of Amy Bradley, who disappeared on a cruise in 1998. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Video editor Chris Fenwick reveals how he discovered footage of Amy Bradley hours before her 1998 cruise ship disappearance, now featured in the viral Netflix docuseries "Amy Bradley is Missing." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of “Untold – A WTVR Podcast,” host Catie Beck sits down with Brad Bradley, a man who has dedicated his life to finding out what happened to his sister, who went missing nearly three decades ago. Amy Bradley vanished while she and her family were on a Caribbean cruise in the spring of 1998. Now, the haunting story is the subject of a new three-part docuseries...

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His surname is well known by anyone who follows Virginia politics. Jon Baliles grew up the son of a governor, but has carved out his own path of public service, first working for Doug Wilder, then winning a seat on Richmond City Council and later running for mayor. These days, he's letting his fingers do the heavy lifting, as the author of RVA 5x5 , one of Richmond's most popular Substacks. O...

L. Douglas Wilder’s historic political career has included many firsts. Most notably, in 1989, he became the first Black American elected governor of a state. Fifteen years later, Wilder became the first popularly elected mayor of Richmond, his hometown. Known for speaking his mind, the longtime Democrat pulled no punches while discussing local, state, and national politics with Un...

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Tom Barbour, a seasoned prosecutor, defense attorney, and Marine, returns to the political arena for a second chance to run for Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney. With a firm belief that crime rates are rising and convictions are faltering, Tom reflects on his previous campaign's defeat and the lessons learned along the way. We explore his vision for Richmond and the impact of his experiences on hi...

In the latest episode of “Untold – A WTVR Podcast,” host Catie Beck sits down with Janet Kelly, Virginia’s Secretary of Health and Human Resources. It is the second time Kelly has served in a governor’s cabinet; she was previously Secretary of the Commonwealth for Gov. Bob McDonnell. But Kelly says her current job allows her to focus on the issues that keep...

Catie Beck sits down for an extensive interview with Levar Stoney, the former Richmond mayor who is now running for lieutenant governor of Virginia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catie Beck sits down with William Burnett, a veteran lawman who is now running for sheriff in Richmond. Burnett is an expert in crime and punishment. As an RPD officer, he put his life on the line, working risky assignments like undercover narcotics. Then he traded badges, following legendary homicide investigator C.T. Woody to the city jail when Woody was elected sheriff in 2005. Burnett ser...

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Catie Beck sits down with Richmond Sheriff Antionette Irving for a thought-provoking conversation about the state of the jail, the city’s drug problem, and the obstacles she overcame while growing up with an abusive father in Creighton Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Reid, a former conservative radio host in Richmond, is running for lieutenant governor of Virginia. He discusses his transition from radio to politics, the challenges of gathering 10,000 voter signatures, and the importance of early voting starting May 2. Reid emphasized his experiences working with Ronald Reagan and his unique position as an openly gay Republican. See omnystudio.com/listener...

In the premiere episode of "Untold - A WTVR Podcast," host Catie Beck sits down with Richmond Mayor Danny Avula for an in-depth conversation about the city's recent challenges and his journey as a leader. Mayor Avula recounts the gripping details of the January water crisis, sharing behind-the-scenes insights from the long days and nights spent at the water treatment plant. "I mean, what was commu...

I love Richmond and there are so many fascinating characters who really only get a few seconds on the news. I've been a reporter for more than 20 years. Some of that time was spent here in Richmond, which I now call home, and I am working on a new podcast.  Untold will introduce you to voices and people that you might have seen, but tell you stories that you haven't heard. I'm Catie Beck and...