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On this month's roundtable discussion, Dee sits down with NSU Alum Jaelin Livatt at the NSU news desk to discuss his journey with life before and after college; and with WNSB General Manager Maynard Scales, On-Air Personality Alana Mercedes, and On-Air Personality and Broadcast Technician DJ Scandalez to discuss the potential effects of the CPB recission, here at HOT 91.1. Justin Allen presents th...

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP Correspondents cover: the Camari Warren trial ( Camari was found not guilty on all charges by a jury on Friday, July 18th, 2025 ); a new state of Virginia grant worth over $1 million for workplace development; an update on Brett Hakinson's trial; sports, and more. Dee sits down with the Virginia Beach Fire Training Center Battalion Chief: Dillon Dextradeur....

On this week's episode of Hot Press, Dee shares updates on some of the biggest stories of the month and sits down with local mental health and substance abuse organization, 'Life's Journey.' Find them online at LIFE'S JOURNEY | Your partner in life improvement services and wellness . Correspondent Justin Allen interviews local comedian Ant Perez. He will be on the 2025 summer season of WTKR's 'Coa...

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents do deep dives on new local and state laws, the University of Virginia's President resignation, and Trump's thoughts on Elon, DOGE, and Zohran Mamdami. The Spartans Women Basketball Team adds a new member, and today's SceneIt! segment is with Moth Productions' Founders and winners of the 2025 Best Live Play category during the Virginia Black Fi...

On this month's roundtable discussion, Dee and Tre wrap up this year's primary coverage. Tre and Olivia discuss the impact of technological advancements in minority communities, as well as the CPB rescission. Jah'Kenta and Justin talk sports, and Amiya and Olivia introduce us to their entertainment segment: SceneIt. Today's interview is with Olivia and Clifton Powell. 

On this week's episode of Hot Press, Dee and Olivia have conversations with: 2025 SP3 students; Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney Ramin Fatehi; and Portsmouth native, community activist, and entrepreneur Ms. Latrese B. Carter.  SP3 information: https://www.instagram.com/nsusp3/ Mr. Fatehi's information: https://fatehinorfolk.com/ ; https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramin-fatehi-6a615b8  Ms. Carter's informa...

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents cover: the Angelina Resendiz case; name changes for several Army bases, again; the picking of soldiers for President Trump's speech at Fort Bragg, the BET Awards and legend Sly Stone, and much more. State correspondent Tia Vinson interviews Dr. Chuck Taylor, author of 'Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom.' You can read more on his book, or purc...

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents cover: Civil Rights Leader and Norfolk Judge Jerrauld Jones' passing; a deadly shooting off I-64 freeway near Richmond; the return and proper burial of 19 African American skulls in New Orleans; entertainment news; an interview with The Urban League's Joshua Holder; a snippet of Amiya Quinn's interview with one of the co-creators of the true c...

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents cover: a $1 million grant to NSU's School of Business; a shady USS Liberty reunion that is supposed to take place at the Sheraton Hotel in Norfolk; a deep dive on Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, who is currently running for governor; Elon's departure from the Trump Administration, and more. Today's interview features NSU 2017 graduate, profe...

This month's roundtable discussions include Norfolk's current Commonwealth Attorney Ramin Fatehi and The Good Society Group. This week's Graduate Highlight is with NSU Spring '25 Graduate, Jordan Mottley. Follow The Good Society Group on Instagram @goodsocietygroup; @brazi_p__ @trueleefresh; @alemakkinmoves. Subscribe to Jordan's new YouTube channel @LIFEWITMOTT. Subscribe to our new podcast! Hot...

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering the Dominion Energy Opportunity Fund Scholarship, the Chesapeake City Planning Commission's decision on a data center proposal, Senator Kaine's time during the HHS Fiscal Year 2026 Hearing, a recent White House Press slip-up, and more. Today's interviews are with: 2025 Graduate and WNSB Front Desk assistant, Jamesia Sutphin, and t...

On this week's Graduation Edition episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering the USS Harry Truman mishap, Governor Youngkin's final legislation actions, Trump's First 100 Days, and more. Today's interviews are with 2025 Graduate and HP assistant correspondent Asja Whitaker, and Norfolk local Leo Wallace. Congratulations to the Spring 2025 class! 

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering events throughout the Hampton Roads area, the most recent safety incident on NSU's campus, Senator Kaine's comments on the Senate Floor regarding Trump's 100 days and tariffs, primary election season,  and more. Today's interviews are with NSU's newest Women's Head Basketball coach, Coach J. Woods, and The Nasia Foundation Nonprof...

On this month's roundtable episode of Hot Press, Hot Press Producer and Correspondents Dee, Amiya, Beck, Jah'Kente, and Tre sit down to discuss the shooting on NSU's campus on April 19th, 2025. This episode was made in honor of the Spartans who were attacked that night, several other Spartans who have passed due to gun violence, and our head producer's (Dee) younger brother, who passed away to gun...

This week, Hot Press Correspondents cover the Armed Forces Brewery's bankruptcy, Norfolk homeownership, an update on the Richmond Water Crisis, the Florida State University mass shooting, sports, the Vogue, Met Gala rollout and more. Today's interview was with the multifaceted, legendary artist: Ms. Joyce Scott. See some of Ms. Scott's work at the Chrysler Museum of Art, now until August 17, 2025....

This week, Hot Press Correspondents cover the St. Paul's transformation, a police-involved shooting at an Elizabeth City hospital, the nation-wide 'Hands-Off' protests, the rooftop collapse at a famous Dominican Republic nightclub, and more. Local filmmaker and media pioneer Denetra Hampton came back to sit down with Amiya Quinn for a second interview with the Hot 91 Family. 

This week, Hot Press Correspondents cover the Belleville, Suffolk, VA community, Dominion Energy's proposed increased energy rates,  a semi-deep drive on the newest Virginia legislation, Senator Booker's filibuster, the kidnapping and illegal detainment of an Oscar-winning director, and an interview with NSU MCJR Week panelist, reporter, and author Don Roberts. 

This week, Hot Press correspondents will cover the AFGE rally held at Norfolk International Airport, Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber's untimely passing, wildfires in the Carolinas, an update on a frequently discussed topic, and of course NSU sports and updates. Olivia Royster's interview this week is with YWCA South Hampton Roads CEO, Michelle Ellis-Young and Director of Development, Christy Hun...

Round Table discussion on immigration issues regarding ICE, NSU sports and much more.

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Homelessness, Governor Youngkin and the Trump Tariffs.

Virginia Beach Police shooting, Portsmouth NAACP and nationwide protests against Tesla...

Hot Press commemorates Virginia Beach's Black Community of SeaTack

This week Hot Press covers Gov. Youngkin's AI Ban, Religious groups suing President Trump and a discussion with Georgia Allen.

Hot Press invites Anthony Stockard, investigates SNAP Benefits scams and much more.