Diondra McClendon

Hot Press

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Hot Press is the weekly news magazine that covers culture, sports, politics and other issues concerning the Hampton Roads community.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: hot-press.captivate.fm

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Diondra McClendon

Category

News

Podcast website

hot-press.captivate.fm

Latest episode

Nov 8, 2026

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Episodes

Hot Press: May 17th, 2026 17.05.2026

On this week's episode of Hot Press: Mariah interviews Inez Elerby, owner of 9 Ether Hair Designs in Norfolk, VA, and Dee and local correspondent, Le'Ren Jones, discuss local news, voting, redistricting, and more. Make sure you're tuned into Hot Press: The Roundtables for all of our full interviews and roundtable episodes! And we hope to see you all at the Noodle Con Thinkers Convention in Newport...

Hot Press: May 10th, 2026 10.05.2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mom's out there! On this week’s episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: recent raids in the Hampton Roads area, Virginia’s updated January report, redistricting efforts nationwide, international news, sports, and more.  This week’s Small Business interview is with DJ Bee ; Hot 91’s production manager, curator of The Learning Lab & Fresh Radio , an...

Hot Press: May 3rd, 2026 03.05.2026

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: NSU news and updates, the sudden closure of Smokey Bones in Hampton Roads, legislation and redistricting updates, student-led protests at SCSU, May Day protests, sports, and more.  In honor of Small Business Month, we're bringing in businesses from all over the 757 to come sit-down with the Hot Press Crew. First up, a returner: 7...

Hot Press April Roundtable 26.04.2026

This is the first half of April's Roundtable, tune into Hot Press: The Roundtables for the rest of the show at 3:30 PM! Entertainment updates dropped on the HOT 91 YouTube Channel ! 

Hot Press: April 19th, 2026 19.04.2026

On this month's highlights episode, HP correspondents cover: NSU news and updates, Norfolk's State of the City address, gun violence on the state and national levels, sports, and more. Make sure you tune into Hot 91's YouTube channel next Sunday at 1130 AM for our monthly roundtable! 

Hot Press: April 12th, 2026 12.04.2026

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP Correspondents are covering: NSU news and updates, a traffic shift in the Granby/Little Creek area, updates from Senator Kaine and Governor Spanberger, updates on the Epstein Files, international news, sports, and more.  Nonprofit/Small Business Mentions: The Jenkins Brand (tiffje1005@gmail.com) and The Empowered Lounge Foundation (E.Y.L@EmpoweredLoungeFound...

Hot Press: April 5th, 2026 05.04.2026

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: NSU news and updates, The Hampton Roads Workforce Council and Virginia Economic Development partnership, Senators Kaine and Warner, the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, international, entertainment and more news. Dee and Xiakore share a snippet of their Women's Month interview with Candunn Jennette . 

Hot Press: March Roundtable 29.03.2026

This is the first half of March's Roundtable, tune into YouTube or Hot Press: The Roundtables for the full show!  Links: NSU NABJ Instagram ; 700 & Park App ; Tax Prep Waitlist ; Norfolk Budget Form ; Elections Information

Hot Press: March 22nd, 2026 22.03.2026

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: NSU news and updates, the fire aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, Virginia digital IDs, an updated COVID-19 study, international, entertainment, and more news. We've also included our Spartan brother, Louis Boone's pilot episode of the podcast he was heading: The Spartan Sports Notebook. 

Hot Press: March 15th, 2026 15.03.2026

Maynard & Dee discuss gun violence, the shooting at Old Dominion university, cost of living, and more.   This episode was made in honor of our  Spartan brother, Louis A. Boone.

Hot Press: March 8th, 2026 08.03.2026

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: the redistricting election , data center tax exemptions,  national primaries, MEAC , international, entertainment,  and more news! 

Hot Press: March 1st, 2026 01.03.2026

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: NSU news and updates, an update on the House District 98 election, Virginia’s December Jobs Report, the Supreme Court’s ruling on USPS withholding mail; international, entertainment, sports news, and more! 

Hot Press: February Roundtable 22.02.2026

This is the 30-minute cut of February's roundtable, please visit: Hot 91's official YouTube channel for the full video , or Hot Press: The Roundtables for the full audio! 

Hot Press: February 15th, 2026 15.02.2026

On this week's episode, HP correspondents cover: NSU news, a US Naval vessel collision, the passing of Commonwealth Attorney Tina Walls, the revoking of an EPA finding; international, entertainment, sports, and more news!  Today's Remembering Black America: Jackson's Ward, Richmond, VA. Hot Press: The Roundtables

Hot Press February 8th, 2026 08.02.2026

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: NSU news and updates, an update in the Anthony Bonds trial, Senator Kaine's floor speech last Tuesday, an update on Congressional redistricting efforts, entertainment, sports news, and more!  Today’s Remembering Black America community: Hayti, North Carolina . 

Hot Press February 1st, 2026 01.02.2026

Happy Black History Month HP Listeners! On this week's episode, HP correspondents are covering local, state, national, and international news. Tre Walker opens up our Remembering Black America segment in honor of Black History Month, and entertainment correspondent Tia Vinson interviews R&B legend Christopher Williams. Tune into Hot Press: The Roundtables at 3:30 PM today for the full conversa...

Hot Press: January Roundtable 25.01.2026

It's Hot Press's first Roundtable of 2026, and Dee is joined by Tre and Hot 91's GM, Maynard Scales. They recap some of the stories shared earlier this month, share where they're going for Norfolk's Restaurant Week , discuss some of what the Trump administration has been up to over the last year, and more! Tune in every Sunday at 1130 AM on, HOT 91.1 The Soul of VA, to hear the discussion first! 

Hot Press January 18th, 2026 18.01.2026

HP Correspondents are covering: the closing of Haygood Skating Center; a 2nd confirmed measles case in Virginia ; the Nurse's Strike in New York City; international, entertainment, sports, and more news! Don't miss this month's roundtable, on January 25th! The Virginia Beach Restaurant week ends on Jan. 25th as well!

Hot Press January 11th, 2026 11.01.2026

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! 

Hot Press January 4th, 2026 04.01.2026

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...

Hot Press: December Roundtable 28.12.2025

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! 

Hot Press December 21st, 2025 21.12.2025

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

Hot Press December 14th, 2025 14.12.2025

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. 

Hot Press December 7th, 2025 07.12.2025

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 

Hot Press: November Roundtable 30.11.2025

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

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