Hot Press

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...

Hot Press: Highlights

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...