Daily News-Record

Episodes

1. 10

   Valley Polity: March 4

   This week, reporter Jessica Wetzler is joined by reporter Ian Munro to talk about Super Tuesday and an update on the final few days of the Virginia General Assembly.

   Mar 4, 2020

   20m
2. 9

   Valley Polity: Feb. 28

   Reporter Jessica Wetzler wraps up another week of the General Assembly.

   Feb 28, 2020

   17m
3. 8

   In The News: Feb. 27

   Education reporter Megan Williams gets you up to date on the changes coming to the Rockingham County school system.

   Feb 27, 2020

   10m
4. 7

   Valley Polity: Feb. 21

   Reporter Jessica Wetzler keeps you up to date on what's going on at the General Assembly.

   Feb 21, 2020

   12m
5. 6

   Valley Polity: Feb. 14

   Reporter Jessica Wetzler talks about Crossover Day in the General Assembly and provides updates on some bills of interest.

   Feb 14, 2020

   15m
6. 5

   The Bottom Line: Feb. 14

   Reporter Ian Munro talks about Red Front Supermarket preparing to shut its doors.

   Feb 14, 2020

   15m
7. 4

   Valley Polity: Jan. 24

   DN-R reporter Jessica Wetzler keeps you up to date on what's going down at the General Assembly.

   Jan 24, 2020

   16m
8. 3

   Valley Polity: Jan. 17

   Jessica Wetzler provides updates on the General Assembly 2020 session.

   Jan 17, 2020

   18m
9. 2

   Valley Polity: Wrapping Week 1 Of GA

   Jessica Wetzler puts a bow on the first week of the 2020 General Assembly session.

   Jan 10, 2020

   14m
10. 1

    In The News: January 9, 2020

    On this week's edition of In The News, education reporter Megan Williams enters the studio to talk about potential redistricting in the Rockingham County Public School system.

    Jan 9, 2020

    13m
11. Valley Polity: GA Preview

    Jessica Wetzler joins Jim Sacco to preview the upcoming General Assembly.

    Jan 3, 2020
12. April Moore: Democrat for 26th Senate

    April Moore, the Democratic candidate for 26th Senate, sits down with Valley Polity host Jessica Wetzler.

    Oct 25, 2019
13. Finnegan On The Issues

    Brent Finnegan, Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates 26th District, discusses the issues on the latest episode of Valley Polity.

    Oct 18, 2019
14. Hanger-Hyde Debate

    Sen. Emmett Hanger, R-Mount Solon, and Democrat Annette Hyde share similar ideas during a debate for the Daily News-Record’s podcast Valley Polity.

    Oct 17, 2019
15. Talking I-81

    Dave Covington, lead for the VDOT improvements on I-81, and Del. Tony Wilt, R-Broadway and member of the Interstate 81 Committee, sat down with Ian Munro and Jessica Wetzler for a Daily News-Record podcast on Friday. In the wake of the second I-81 committee meeting in Natural Bridge on Tuesday,...

    Oct 5, 2019
16. Democrat Elizabeth Alcorn: House of Delegates 58th District Candidate

    Democrat Elizabeth Alcorn is looking to unseat Del. Rob Bell for the House of Delegates 58th District. On this week's episode of Valley Polity, Alcorn discussed the need for broadband expansion, whether or not college athletes should be able to get paid and her personal experience with gun violence.

    Oct 4, 2019
17. House of Delegates 25th District: Republican Chris Runion

    House of Delegates 25th District: Republican candidate Chris Runion sits down with Jessica Wetzler for a Q & A session.

    Sep 27, 2019
18. House of Delegates 25th District: Democrat Jennifer Kitchen

    House of Delegates 25th District: Democratic candidate Jennifer Kitchen sits down with Jessica Wetzler for a Q & A session.

    Sep 27, 2019
19. Bottom Line Episode 4 - City Translation

    Harrisonburg residents who are not proficient with English face a number of challenges in obtaining services. The city has multiple translation and education programs, but solutions are not as simple as the words we speak, said Sal Romero, city councilman and school administrator. Romero, along...

    Sep 27, 2019
20. Valley Polity: Supervisor Kyger Discusses Long History In Public Service

    Rockingham County Supervisor Bill Kyger sits down with Jessica Wetzler to discuss his long history in public service and how things have changed, preparing for "new energy" to enter leadership, stormwater management and challenges facing the public safety sector, including volunteerism.

    Aug 30, 2019
21. Valley Polity: County Supervisor Talks Stormwater Management

    Rockingham County Supervisor Sallie Wolfe Garrison, who represents the western area of District 2, sits down with Valley Polity host Jessica Wetzler to discusses her background in the Shenandoah Valley, the importance of local government engagement and stormwater management needs.

    Aug 23, 2019
22. The Bottom Line: Behind The Derby At The Fair

    On this special, on-site edition of The Bottom Line, Ian Munro goes behind the demolition derby scene at the Rockingham County Fair to find out a little bit more about the smashing good time.

    Aug 19, 2019
23. Dem Nominees Hyde, Moore Talk Trump, Gun Control, Climate Change

    Valley Democratic hopefuls Annette Hyde and April Moore sit down with host Jessica Wetzler to discuss giving a new choice to voters and how their ideas on the environment, health care, rural broadband and more differ from their incumbent Republican opponents. The candidates talk about Donald...

    Aug 3, 2019
24. But First: What's Happening In The World Of 'Big Brother'

    Megan Williams and Pete DeLea are back to review everything that's happened in the "Big Brother" house and who they have eyes on moving forward.

    Jul 25, 2019
25. Valley Polity: Dems Alcorn, Harrison Talk Political Motivations, Health Care Needs

    The Equal Rights Amendment, political experience, health care costs, the short-lived special session on gun control and broadband are all on the table as Democratic delegate candidates Beverly Harrison and Elizabeth Alcorn sit down with host Jessica Wetzler for this episode of the Valley Polity…

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    Jul 19, 2019
26. The Bottom Line: Local Experts Talk Rising Health Care Costs

    On this episode of The Bottom Line, host Ian Munro sits down with some area officials to talk about the issue of rising health care costs, especially local impacts and manifestations of such problems.

    Jul 13, 2019
27. But First: Diving Into The Current 'Big Brother' Conversation

    We may be journalists, but our interests reach beyond newsprint. Megan Williams and Pete DeLea offer their commentary on the 21st season of the reality television show "Big Brother." Tune in to hear them name their favorite players, strategy, evictions and predictions for what's in store on But...

    Jul 11, 2019
28. Valley Polity: GOP Legislators Wilt, Obenshain Talk Shooting-Sparked Special Session

    Republicans Del. Tony Wilt and Sen. Mark Obenshain sit down with host Jessica Wetzler (@wetzler_jessica on Twitter) to talk about the upcoming special session on gun legislation Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam called after the mass shooting in Virginia Beach. The lawmakers also weigh in on…

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    Jul 5, 2019
29. The Bottom Line: Where School Nutrition And Local Dairy Intersect

    Host Ian Munro, of the Daily News-Record sits down with local community figures to find where the issues of the area's volatile dairy industry and the benchmarks for school nutrition standards struggle, succeed and come together on the premier episode of The Bottom Line — a show where we take a...

    Jun 28, 2019
30. Valley Polity: Democrat Brent Finnegan Looks Ahead After Primary

    Democrat Brent Finnegan sits down with host Jessica Wetzler to discuss what's next after winning the primary election over opponent Cathy Copeland and setting up to face Del. Tony Wilt, R-Broadway, to represent the 26th District, which includes Harrisonburg and part of Rockingham County in the...

    Jun 22, 2019
31. Valley Polity: Sen. Emmett Hanger Reflects On Securing the GOP Nomination

    Sen. Emmett Hanger sits down with host Jessica Wetzler to discuss his successful bid for the GOP nomination for Virginia's 24th Senate District. How the campaigning game has changed, the future of the General Assembly and what's in store for the general election are all on the table on this…

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    Jun 14, 2019
32. Valley Polity: Cathy Copeland and Brent Finnegan Talk Democratic Primary

    Cathy Copeland and Brent Finnegan sit down with Jessica Wetzler to discuss the June 11 primary election during which they are both vying for the Democratic nomination to be delegate in Virginia's 26th District. Campaign finance laws, their present and past experiences with elections, agricultural...

    Jun 4, 2019

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33. Valley Polity: Emmett Hanger, Tina Freitas Talk GOP Primary Race

    Jessica Wetzler discusses his long history as a politician, the Second Amendment and other issues with Sen. Emmett Hanger, R-Mount Solon, who is looking to gain another term representing the 24th district ahead of the June 11 primary election. Tina Freitas, a fellow Republican who is also vying…

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    Jun 4, 2019