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HP correspondents are covering: an update in the CRMC lawsuit; the DOJ suing Virginia for its tuition policies; a professor reinstating and reimbursed after a wrongful termination; entertainment news and more! 

Happy New Year Hot Press Listeners and welcome to Season Two of Hot Press! On this week's episode, we are sharing an episode of Empathetic Cities with NSU Professor Antonella DiTommaso . We're also looking back on interviews we did with three local nonprofits: 757WeCare , GEARecovery , and Life's Journey . Make sure you're tuning in every Sunday at 11:30 AM on HOT 91.1, or anywhere you get your po...

It’s Hot Press’s final Roundtable of the year! Sitting down with Dee this month is Tre, Beck G, and GM Maynard Scales. Listen to the full conversation at 3:30 PM on The Roundtables! 

On this week's episode of Hot Press, Dee and HOT 91's GM, Maynard Scales discuss: the sentencing of five gang members in Virginia Beach; ODU's Commonwealth Report ; President Trump's December 17th speech, and more. Don't forget to tune into December's Roundtable Episode on Sunday, December 28th! November's Roundtable Link

On this week's highlights episode, Dee and HP's national correspondent, Beck G cover: some NSU updates; an update in the trial for deputies charged with the 2024 murder of Rolin Hill; Governor Youngkin's failed attempt at appointing university board members; the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela; entertainment and more. 

On this week's episode of Hot Press, Dee and Tia cover: a little of Tia's NSU experience, (make sure you're tuned into her Hot Indie Playlist Show on Sundays from 1-2 PM!); several issues affecting Hampton Roads military personnel; The Gunna concert at The Dome; talks of changes in some Virginia laws; the dark side of Spotify; sports and more!  Mary Jane laws in Virginia 

On this month’s roundtable episode: Dee, Tia, Tre, and Xiacore discuss the reclassification of degrees, AI, the absence of PR, and more.  Book recommendations: The Shock Doctrine and Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism.  Movie recommendations: The Social Dilemma and Coded Bias

On this month’s Highlights episode, Dee and Tre cover: student opinions on the Fall 2025 semester, a high-profile arrest in Hampton Roads, right-to-work law discussions in Virginia, and the ending of a GOP-backed "redistricting grab." Catch Dee & Jadyn’s full conversation on Hot Press: The Roundtables!

On this week’s episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents cover: updates to Granby Street; an announcement from Former Democrat Representative Elaine Luria; ICE detainees being released; international, entertainment, sports news and more! 

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents will be covering a change in the voting system for Virginia Beach, a lawsuit filed by the NAACP, results from the 2025 general election, and more. HP Correspondent Dee McClendon had the opportunity to interview the co-founder of 757 We Care , a local nonprofit organization in the Hampton Roads area dedicated to promoting positivity through com...

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: an update on the Norfolk Casino; information for Virginia SNAP benefits throughout November; an update on the Sean Greyson murder trial; Hurricane Melissa; entertainment; sports and more! Don't forget to vote this Tuesday, November 4th and listen to Tre's previous breakdowns of the Virginia elections in state news or the Gubernat...

On this month’s roundtable discussion, Xiacore and Eli talk sports and Dee, Beck G, Tia, and Tre breakdown the gubernatorial debate and more. Make sure you tune Hot Press: The Roundtables, for the rest of the conversation!  Originally aired Sunday, October 26th on Hot 91.1 FM

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: Spartans' feelings about the upcoming Homecoming 2025 week; climate change in the Hampton Roads area; the Virginia Lt. Governor candidates; Vice President, JD Vance's dismissive thoughts regarding an exposed Republican group chat; international news; sports, and more! For more voting information please visit: Virginia Dept. of El...

On this month’s Hot Press: Highlights episode, Dee covers some of the hottest stories of October thus far, including: the 10th annual NEON Festival in Norfolk; the gubernatorial debate between Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger; the deadly explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Tennessee and more. Listeners will also get a preview of our conversation with Hampton Roads, skating collect...

Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears faced off on the gubernatorial debate stage at Norfolk State University. It is the sole debate between nominees for governor and we took the broadcast live. Here's our lead up to the showdown.

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents cover: The 17th & Virginia Beach Blvd. development; the August jobs report; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth; a police-backed drone strike in Haiti that killed 8 children and injured 17 people; entertainment; sports, and more. This week, Tre does a deep dive on the AG race between Democrat Jay Jones and incumbent, Republican Jason Miyares. F...

On this month's roundtable discussion, HOT 91.1 GM Maynard Scales, and Dee discuss what the 10-1 vote for Virginia Beach residents means, President Trump's attack on Tylenol , and where the country currently stands on The Lead and Copper Rule Improvement . For more information, click the hyperlinks. The next 10-1 Townhall meeting is this Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 at 6PM at Rehoboth Baptist Chu...

On this week's episode of Hot Press: Dee and Makenzie cover the latest news highlights of September, with a special interview at the end of the show with Mr. Martin L. King III. HP correspondent Tre and Hot 91.1 GM, Maynard Scales discuss Executive Order 53 in state news. Elijah and Xiacore discuss sports, and Amiya gives you the hottest entertainment news of the week. Tune into Hot Press: The Rou...

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: NSU's 90th Founders Day schedule; a new homeless shelter in Suffolk; additional disaster funding for Virginia residents; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's Meet the Press interview; international news, sports, and more. This week's SceneIt is the final episode of the segment, and Amiya Quinn chats with film producer, director, an...

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: the 32nd annual “Every Step Counts,” for Sickle Cell Awareness walk; Arlington and Fairfax County Schools lawsuit against President Trump; Northwestern University President Michael Schill's resignation; Spartans Sports Report and more. This week's SceneIt is with Amiya Quinn and Rona Kobell. For full interviews and exclusive Hot...

On this month's roundtable discussion, HP correspondents Beck G, Dee, Olivia, and Tre sit-down with HOT 91.1 General Manager, Maynard Scales, to discuss media group Nexstar's attempt to acquire rival, media group Tegna . HOT 91.1 sports correspondents Elijah Powell and Xiacore Sutton join in for today's Spartan Sports report, with a discussion of last week's hottest sports news, and recaps of Firs...

On this week's episode of Hot Press: Dee covers the latest news highlights and interviews NSU's Interim Provost, Dr. Aurelia Williams. HP correspondents Tre and Olivia interview Virginia State Senator Aaron Rouse and WHRO TV CEO Bert Schmidt. Tre & Rouse talk about the importance of black men voting and staying politically active in more than just presidential elections. Olivia & Schmidt d...

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents cover: The 2025 NABJ Convention; the murder of Norfolk citizen, Dwayne Harris; the ending of a Virginia consent decree that directly impacts Norfolk; the mobilization of DC; an announcement from President Macron of France, and more. This week's SceneIt preview is with TopRopeZeus , a Norfolk State University alum, actor, writer, director, voic...

On this week’s episode of Hot Press, Tre shares updates and highlights on some of the biggest stories so far this month. Dee sits down with Jazmine Garcia to talk about GEAR Recovery . General Manager Maynard Scales sits down with local business owners with the Park Place Business Association to discuss the expansion of Black businesses in Norfolk. Today’s Scene It episode with Amiya Quinn feature...

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