author of the #ByrdMachine, reporter for Virginia Public Radio, host of the Virginia Press Room podcast
Alexandria, Virginia
Joined April 2011
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Announcing the publication of my new book: "The Byrd Machine in Virginia: The Rise and Fall of a Conservative Political Organization."
#ByrdMachine @ArcadiaPub
To learn more, check out the video 👇
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Michael Pope retweeted
My comments to @NPR yesterday: David Ramadan at George Mason University cautions that people should not read too much into the record-breaking early turnout.
"They're telling us that there's quite a bit of excitement on the Democratic side," Ramadan says. "That said, they're not indicative of the results. In most of the cases, the early numbers are voters who intended to vote anyways."
@MichaelLeePope @WVTFRADIOIQ
@ScharSchool @GeorgeMasonU
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Michael Pope retweeted
Ahead of the congressional midterms, flattered to
be included in this week’s #Va Press Room, sharing the air with host @MichaelLeePope, @KateSeltzer of the Virginian Pilot and @JoeDashiellwdbj7.
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Michael Pope retweeted
Interesting points raised by @MichaelLeePope — my former @wamu885 colleague — after the Feds indicted Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas for allegedly operating an illegal marijuana distribution enterprise fox5dc.com/video/fmc-xsi7f56…
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Great handicapping by some of the best.
And delighted @MichaelLeePope is part of @Center4Politics gang.
LISTEN: New episode of Politics is Everything w/ host @MichaelLeePope looking ahead to Election Day 2026 w/ guests @loujacobson & our former @Center4Politics colleague Dave Wasserman @Redistrict.
open.spotify.com/episode/6ew…
Michael Pope retweeted
New podcast: I took a look ahead at the key midterm races w/ @loujacobson & @MichaelLeePope in partnership w/ @Center4Politics. open.spotify.com/episode/6ew…
Michael Pope retweeted
LISTEN: New episode of Politics is Everything w/ host @MichaelLeePope looking ahead to Election Day 2026 w/ guests @loujacobson & our former @Center4Politics colleague Dave Wasserman @Redistrict.
open.spotify.com/episode/6ew…
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Have you missed me on @pod_virginia? This weekend I got the chance to take my talents to the NWSL and join the @HeySpirits crew for a recap of the @WashSpirit match vs The Bats! ⚽️
🌸NEW EP🌸
Annie, Ella & André were joined by Sarah Taylor, winner of DC Scores’ silent auction, to discuss the District’s domination of the Empire, and resurrection of Rowdy Audi!
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/5QR…
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #nwsl
Michael Pope retweeted
Constitutional questions and #Va’s culture wars, fuel prices and voter fury, #Va legislature celebrates 250th bday.
All that - and more.
Tune in 7.45a @WVTFRADIOIQ during @MorningEdition; 4.45p during @npratc.
In #Rva, 89.7 FM; 89.1 in FM; 89.1 in Roanoke; WHRV-Norfolk, 89.5.
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The Washington Sun’s @zaraleinorman joined @MichaelLeePope to discuss her reporting on how a recent regulatory change in Virginia may upend D.C.’s cannabis market.
open.spotify.com/episode/3Y0…
Michael Pope retweeted
I work with both of these guys. It’s always time well spent. Bet you’ll agree.
Join host @MichaelLeePope & Frank Atkinson, author of "The Lion's Den" in the latest edition of @Center4Politics' podcast "Politics Is Everything". On Spotify & all major platforms now.
open.spotify.com/episode/5rT…
Michael Pope retweeted
Join host @MichaelLeePope & Frank Atkinson, author of "The Lion's Den" in the latest edition of @Center4Politics' podcast "Politics Is Everything". On Spotify & all major platforms now.
open.spotify.com/episode/5rT…
Michael Pope retweeted
On 9/11-plus 25 years, @MichaelLeePope of #Va Public Radio and I discuss the impact of the terror attacks on #Va politics - then and now.
Join us 7.45a @WVTFRADIOIQ during @MorningEdition; 4.45p during @npratc.
In #Rva, 89.7 FM; 89.1 in FM; 89.1 in Roanoke; WHRV-Norfolk, 89.5.
Michael Pope retweeted
I'm a week late, but wanted to share the link to my feature on The Virginia Press Room Podcast! Loved getting the chance to chat about some of the biggest stories coming out of Chesterfield.
Big thanks to @MichaelLeePope and @AndrewKerley_.
megaphone.link/VPM3803259412
Michael Pope retweeted
Great as always to join the Virginia Press Room podcast with @MichaelLeePope - we broke down last week's election results and why a couple of Virginia politicians are (attempting) to make a comeback... Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Michael Pope retweeted
Had a nice chat for @myVPM w/ @MichaelLeePope and Rich Meagher on the Virginia Press Room podcast, discussing the election results from Tuesday's primaries for Virginia congressional seats. Take a listen! megaphone.link/VPM7450768000
Michael Pope retweeted
.@MichaelLeePope and I talk about @GovernorVa’s polling, FBI listening in on @SenLouiseLucas, the new job for ex-gov who doesn’t need one.
Tune in 7.45a @WVTFRADIOIQ during @MorningEdition; 4.45p during @npratc.
In #Rva, 89.7 FM; 89.1 in FM; 89.1 in Roanoke; WHRV-Norfolk, 89.5.
Michael Pope retweeted
A blast 💥 (from the past, too!) joining fellow former #Va Capitol reporters @tomsherwood and @JulieCareyNBC on @MichaelLeePope’s “#Va Press Room” podcast.
We talked about what happened, what’s happening and what could happen.
Take a listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Michael Pope retweeted
My comments to @NPR’s @MichaelLeePope re powerlines in Loudoun:
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Michael Pope retweeted
So great to be back on Virginia Press Room this week, courtesy of @MichaelLeePope
@AndrewKerley_ , Cat Pizzarello and I discuss redistricting, gun laws, university salaries and more! Give it a listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Michael Pope retweeted
Thanks to @MichaelLeePope for having me on the Virginia Press Room podcast to talk about our NRHA contracting investigation!
Great convo that also includes fabulous reporting from @Megan__Pauly and @MSchmidtRVA
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