The Mike Van Meter Show

In this episode, I give a recap of what happened at the first Prince William County School Board meeting in 2023. I also did a YouTube video of while doing this recording, and I am going to ask all of you to share this information far and wide. As a good friend and supporter said: It's all about the wellbeing of children. Elections matter. Please visit https://www.secureyourvotevirginia.com I need...

Debra Tisler is running for the Fairfax County School Board in the Springfield District. After hearing this interview, you are going see why the School Board is an area that cannot be overlooked in our elections. The pandemic demonstrated to the public that there was a great deal going on behind closed doors that is damaging to our youth, and only then did we as a community start paying attention....

We have a great list of candidates running for the Virginia State Legislature this year, and Max Fisher is one of them. Max has a tremendous story having been adopted at birth. Now Max is an advocate for adoption, and he is doing everything he can to give back to the community that has helped him become the outstanding citizen and leader he is. Max is currently the only candidate who is an active...

Many of the candidates in this year's election are running for the first time. Grace Morrison is one of these candidates, and I love discussing what motivated them to do so. Running for office is one of the most patriotic things a person can do, and Grace certainly loves her community and the Commonwealth of Virginia. In this episode, we discuss parental choice, flexibility in schools, being pro-l...

I have been interviewing many of the great candidates running for office this year. I am also interviewing candidates that will be running for office in 2024, and today's guest is one of those people. Jonathan Emord is a Republican Candidate for the United States Senate and in this episode, you are going to hear his tremendous breadth of knowledge on a range of subjects such as vaccine mandates, t...

I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Srilekha Palle, who is an immigrant that truly loves America and demonstrates what love of country and leadership is all about. What Srilekha has accomplished is truly amazing, and by the end of the interview you will be left wondering how she has enough time in every day to do what she does. She is a true leader in our community whether it is advocating...

Last week I had the pleasure of appearing on Dr. Sebastian Gorka's Salem Radio Network Show America First. In this episode we discuss what happened to the FBI, and more importantly how we fix it. You will not want to miss this episode and please share it with as many people as you can. We need to fix this! I need the support of every voter on November 7, 2023, so please visit my website to see how...

This is my most recent interview with Chris Kohls, also known as Mr. Reagan. On this show we discuss the Durham Report and how the FBI has ended up in its current state. More importantly, we discuss what will need to be done to change the culture and direction of the organization. This discussion is based upon my over twenty years of experience as an FBI Agent and firsthand witnessing of the polit...

Mark Morgan and I share a history together from the FBI Academy. Mark was the Assistant Director of the Academy, and I was an instructor and Employee Assistance Program Peer Counselor. After retiring from the FBI, Mark went on to become the Chief of the United States Border Patrol, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and then Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and...

Matt Lowery is running for Commonwealth's Attorney. With the rise in crime and the opiate epidemic spiraling out of control, Virginia needs prosecutors that will effectively work with both Law Enforcement and legislators to ensure the safety of all our citizens. This is a fascinating discussion that will help you understand the challenges we face in Virginia regarding the rise in crime, but most i...

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock on O'Connor and Company on 3/6/2023 after CPAC. It was a great honor to have the opportunity to discuss the issues that are important to the voters of Northern Virginia on WMAL 105.9. Virginians are demanding we have a State Government that is going to place their safety first, prioritize the education of their children, d...

On the campaign trail we are asked a lot of questions that require more than just a sound byte answer. Two of the questions that deserve a thorough response concern our schools and parental notification. Mike and I discuss these controversial topics and give the listener an insight into the vision the voters are telling us they want to see for the future of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please sup...

I had the pleasure of broadcasting as a guest on The Vince Coglianese Show on 105.9 WMAL while attending CPAC on 3/3/2023. What a great experience! Vince and I discuss not only my campaign for the Virginia State Senate in the 33rd District, but the FBI. You are certainly not going to want to miss our conversation. Please support our campaign at vanmeterforvirginia.com Music-Scott Buckley-Monomyth,...

On February 18th we held our Kickoff Dinner for the 33rd District Virginia State Senate Seat. We had some great speakers who discussed the future of Virginia and how we are going to ensure that we are able to support Governor Younkin's agenda to improve education, public safety, and combat our addiction crisis. Please listen to this powerful lineup which begins with retired Navy Chaplain Ray Houk,...

Our good friend Mike Allers who is running for the Virginia State Senate in the 28th District joins us in today's episode. We discuss the damage that has been caused by the Democrats and how we can correct the course and have a more prosperous community. Mike and I discuss everything from education, public safety, the economy, and of course, the addiction epidemic. We can correct the damage, but w...

Julie Perry is running for the Virginia House of Delegates in District 8. Julie is a champion for education here in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is also focused on making our community safer in the aftermath of the events of 2020. An important issue that must be addressed is the integrity of our elections, and Julie is passionate about taking the steps necessary to ensure that our elections ar...

The United States Senate race is going to be very exciting here in Virginia. Eddie Garcia is a solid candidate, and I had the honor of having him come on to the program in person. Eddie discusses the issues that are important to all of us, and in this episode, we focus on Schools, National Security, and the border. Eddie is uniquely qualified to address these issues, and it is time to replace Tim...

What is going with our kids in school? Anne Taydus, aka Virginia's Warrior Mom discusses our education system and the problems we are facing. More importantly Anne discusses what we can do to make our public education system the best in the nation. Join me as Anne and I discuss not only the problem, but also the solution to this important problem. Virginians for Children First: vafcf.org If you wo...

Dr. Bridgette Y. Williams became a widow unexpectedly when her husband passed away from a heart condition. He was working for the IRS, and what frustrated her was the lack answers and support she received from the IRS regarding the circumstances around his death. Her husband was a veteran of the United States Navy, and he (and Bridgette) deserved to be treated better than they were. Dr. Williams i...

In this episode Steve Maxwell and I discuss the Constitution and Policing. Steve is a candidate for Spotsylvania County Sheriff in Virginia. Our nation is unique in that we have a Constitution and a Bill of Rights, and no other country on earth is set up this way. With these documents we are granted freedoms and are protected from government overreach. Many Americans do not understand the unique r...

Steve Maxwell is running for Spotsylvania County Sheriff, and he gives us great insight into the office of the Sheriff. Many people do not realize just how powerful this position is, and how important it is that someone of great character, leadership, and service be in this position. Steve is a man that fits this role, and he explains his vision for the citizens he will represent and describes how...

Our response to the pandemic has created so many problems for us, not the least of which is the declining mental health of our young people. The CDC recently released a devastating study demonstrating how dire the situation is, and it will take decades for us to recover...but this is only if we take corrective action now. In this episode I discuss some of the things we will need to do to get back...

Why should everyone care about the border? There are many reasons to care, but in this episode, I focus on the drug epidemic, especially fentanyl. I see the effects of fentanyl and other drugs every day while working in a drug and alcohol detox center. We can and must do more to combat this deadly issue. Our government has a moral responsibility to do more, and that is exactly what I plan to do in...

Jim Myles is the Republican Candidate for the 11th Congressional Seat in Northern Virginia. Jim and I discuss several important issues to include schools, fentanyl, the border situation and several other topics that are important to the nation and Virginia. Jim is an outstanding candidate, and with the mid-term election just around the corner, you will not want to miss Jim discuss his vision for o...

Earlier this year I interviewed former retired Supervisory Special Agent James Gagliano about the corruption in the FBI. Last week, James wrote an article for the New York Post titled "The FBI Agents Assocation rewarded agents who took a knee in front of BLM, proving the rot isn't just at the top".  This article has raised quite the stir with both current and former FBI Agents. In this episode I p...