The New Dominion Podcast

Megan is out for this episode, but Shaun and Cori are exploring what we should know about flock cameras. Are they a net positive or negative? Let us know what you think in the comment feature on this post. The cases referenced in the podcast will have links listed below, along with some corrections! Corrections: Angela Lipps is from Tennessee but was arrested in Fargo, North Dakota. Kyle Dausman w...

This episode was recorded before the passing of the Virginia state budget. Oh boy, Richmond was cutting close. The NDP team talks about how the lack of a budget at the time has contributed to the slew of vetoes handed down by Governor Spanberger. What the strategy could do for some of the initiatives, and how some may be back on the table sooner rather than later. Subscribe to the Advance https://...

The NDP crew is discussing some of the challenges ahead resulting from the lack of a state budget, affordability issues, and various obstacles facing the Spanberger administration. Lastly, who is the Pink Panther? Subscribe to the Advance https://www.fxbgadvance.com

The NDP Crew is discussing the latest string of primary challenges, what issues are driving voters to the polls, and whether Thomas Massie's potential run for President in 2028 could be the next flashpoint to inspire a new political coalition. Subscribe to the Advance https://www.fxbgadvance.com

Shaun, Marty and Cori are joined by friend of the show extraordinaire Scott Mayausky to discuss the redistricting fight in Virginia and what it means for personal relationships and political infighting moving forward . Subscribe to the Advance https://www.fxbgadvance.com

On this episode of the New Dominion Podcast, Cori, Shaun, Craig, and Shaun reflect on the life and legacy of Thom Schiff who was the beating heart of the Fredericksburg music scene. Whether you're a longtime fan of Schiff and the local music scene, or are just learning about either, this is a must-listen podcast Subscribe to the Advance https://www.fxbgadvance.comThe Weight The Legacy of Thom...

Shuan Kenny, Megan Samples and Cori Blanch discuss political fairness around the redistricting  referendum in Virginia as well as various other policies coming out of Richmond. Subscirbe to the Fredricksburg Advance https://www.fxbgadvance.com

The idea of "Place" is a defining trait of Southern literature. In his new book,  Roots and Rivers,  Kim Strohmeier pulls upon traditional literary ideas of place born from his life on his family's farm in Kentucky to build a new understanding of Place that helps leaders build businesses. Join Cori, Marty, and Kim as they explore Strohmeier's journey from the hills of western Ken...

Mention "Silver" in Fredericksburg, and minds rightly run to development. But there's more to the Silver family that all it has done to help our region grow. Deborah Silver is a singer -- a Grammy nominated singer -- who is fusing the Big Band sound of Count Basie with the classic rock music that is the soundtrack on many people's youth. Did we mention she has a fan in Rod Stewar...

Local resident Phil Huber has had a long life in the military, and brings a distinctive look at what makes communities, and nations, work. The key? Immigrants, weddings, funerals, and food all have a role to play. Intrigued? You should be. Dig in. Subscribe to the New Dominion Podcast on Spotify and share your favorite episodes with friends and family. Subscribe to The Fredricksburg Advance our da...

Jeh Hicks joins the podcast to talk all things housing, before skipping to what really gets him juiced these days -- the renovation of Goolrick's Pharmacy. Join us for all the fun! Subscribe to the New Dominion Podcast on Spotify and share your favorite episodes with friends and family. Subscribe to The Fredricksburg Advance our daily newspaper! https://www.fxbgadvance.com

Fredericksburg is all lit up for the holidays and welcoming visitors for the season. Mayor Kerry Devine and Card Cellar owner Bart Goldberg and President of Fredericksburg Mainstreet, join the NDP crew to talk about the things to do in downtown this December -- and a healthy dose of sports (much to Shaun's chagrin).

Richmond's loss is NDP's gain. Shaun Kenney comes home to anchor the New Dominion Podcast. In his first episode back, he, Cori, and Marty reflect a bit on the past, talk about what's to come, and take a pass at the book "Abundance."

While awaiting a call from Governor-elect Spanberger to be appointed Secretary of Levity, Drew Gallagher and his best friend Tyrone joined the New Dominion Podcast. It's a rollicking hour of laughs and barbs, with Drew pulling off the impossible -- keeping Martin quiet the entire show. For fans of Drew's weekly humor column, this is a not-to-be-missed episode.

Anand Rao of UMW's new center for AI and the liberal arts joins Kevin Hughes of Stack to talk about data centers, the AI revolution, and the rising importance of the liberal arts in what is happening. 

Adele Uphaus joins us in our 100th episode to talk about the Fredericksburg Advance Second Annual Cat Tour with some special first-time guests!

Marty, Megan, and Cori reflect on the summer season. Marty talks about his interview with Jason Miyares. Cori and Megan talk about summer traffic in Downtown Fredericksburg and the upcoming Housing Summit.

Election season never ends in Virginia. Fortunately, friend-of-the-show Howard Rudat is here to help us make sense of the many issues facing localities in the Diamond this year.intro 0:00 interview 9:32 what are you reading? 1:09:01 closing comments 1:12:52

Main Street Executive Director Chris Allen joins Cori, Megan, and Marty to talk about the inevitability of growth, the connection between historic preservation and economic growth, and what's on the horizon for downtown.\

Community Note: Hey there, NDP listeners. We hope that you're having a great summer so far! We have been dealing with sick days and summer vacations. We have been a little sparse and posting, but this week, we are back on track. Especially as we start to close in local elections. Thank you for supporting our show! Episode Overview: Sometimes life happens, and this week two guests had to pull o...

In this episode Marty and Megan talk to Cori about his thoughts on freedom in America and why he believes we need to talk about it differently. Cori will be talking about the thought process behind the opinion article, "What is Freedom?" recently released in the FXBG Advance on July 4th , where this discussion for began him during the pandemic, and what it means to him today.

Charlie Payne -- mild-mannered land-use attorney by day (and very often at night before local local board and councils) has a penchant for the Grateful Dead. Marty's a Deadhead, too, which leaves poor Cori wondering what's happening on this week's New Dominion Podcast.

This week, the New Dominion Podcast welcomes its youngest guest ever -- 13-year-old Penelope Carlisle (also known as P Ki) -- and her parents. Penelope's thing is adrenalin, and she finds it up and down the East Coast as a race-car driver. Join us for a dive into the world of auto racing, and what it takes to work one's way up the ranks to NASCAR.  intro | 0:00 interview | 13:20 what are y...

This week, Cori, Megan and Marty welcome Ralph Gordon, an accomplished woodworker who's done everything from crafty cutouts to wood work on classic airplanes. At the center of our discussion is expertise -- how we acquire it, why it matters, and how we separate true craftspeople from those who may have the papers but not the track record. intro | 0:00 Interview | 15:59 What are you reading | 1...

Cori, Megan, and Marty meet the two-headed Scotts -- Mayausky and Vezina -- to talk about over-educated fools (yeah, that would be Marty, education (Fredericksburg City Schools, this one's for you), and expertise, or the place where humility goes to die. All in one fun-filled episode of the New Dominion Podcast.