Hot Press

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mom's out there!On this week’s episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: recent raids in the Hampton Roads area, Virginia’s updated January report, redistricting efforts nationwide, international news, sports, and more. This week’s Small Business interview is with DJ Bee; Hot 91’s production manager, curator of The Learning Lab & Fresh Radio, and the owner of the ONLY Black-owned record store in the 757: Freshtopia! Full interview already on Hot Press: The Roundtables!

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: NSU news and updates, the sudden closure of Smokey Bones in Hampton Roads, legislation and redistricting updates, student-led protests at SCSU, May Day protests, sports, and more. In honor of Small Business Month, we're bringing in businesses from all over the 757 to come sit-down with the Hot Press Crew. First up, a returner: 757 We Care. They came out and visited us on Friday! While you listen to our interview, check out their website and how you can help out! Make sure you are tuning into all of our interviews and recorded Roundtables! 

This is the first half of April's Roundtable, tune into Hot Press: The Roundtables for the rest of the show at 3:30 PM! Entertainment updates dropped on the HOT 91 YouTube Channel! 

On this month's highlights episode, HP correspondents cover: NSU news and updates, Norfolk's State of the City address, gun violence on the state and national levels, sports, and more. Make sure you tune into Hot 91's YouTube channel next Sunday at 1130 AM for our monthly roundtable! 

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP Correspondents are covering: NSU news and updates, a traffic shift in the Granby/Little Creek area, updates from Senator Kaine and Governor Spanberger, updates on the Epstein Files, international news, sports, and more. Nonprofit/Small Business Mentions: The Jenkins Brand ([email protected]) and The Empowered Lounge Foundation ([email protected]).Audio link to our Entertainment Roundtable Video link to our Entertainment Roundtable 

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: NSU news and updates, The Hampton Roads Workforce Council and Virginia Economic Development partnership, Senators Kaine and Warner, the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, international, entertainment and more news. Dee and Xiakore share a snippet of their Women's Month interview with Candunn Jennette. 

This is the first half of March's Roundtable, tune into YouTube or Hot Press: The Roundtables for the full show! Links: NSU NABJ Instagram; 700 & Park App; Tax Prep Waitlist; Norfolk Budget Form; Elections Information

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: NSU news and updates, the fire aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, Virginia digital IDs, an updated COVID-19 study, international, entertainment, and more news. We've also included our Spartan brother, Louis Boone's pilot episode of the podcast he was heading: The Spartan Sports Notebook. 

Maynard & Dee discuss gun violence, the shooting at Old Dominion university, cost of living, and more.  This episode was made in honor of our  Spartan brother, Louis A. Boone.

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: the redistricting election, data center tax exemptions,  national primaries, MEAC, international, entertainment,  and more news! 

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: NSU news and updates, an update on the House District 98 election, Virginia’s December Jobs Report, the Supreme Court’s ruling on USPS withholding mail; international, entertainment, sports news, and more! 

This is the 30-minute cut of February's roundtable, please visit: Hot 91's official YouTube channel for the full video, or Hot Press: The Roundtables for the full audio! 

On this week's episode, HP correspondents cover: NSU news, a US Naval vessel collision, the passing of Commonwealth Attorney Tina Walls, the revoking of an EPA finding; international, entertainment, sports, and more news! Today's Remembering Black America: Jackson's Ward, Richmond, VA.Hot Press: The Roundtables

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents are covering: NSU news and updates, an update in the Anthony Bonds trial, Senator Kaine's floor speech last Tuesday, an update on Congressional redistricting efforts, entertainment, sports news, and more! Today’s Remembering Black America community: Hayti, North Carolina. 

Happy Black History Month HP Listeners! On this week's episode, HP correspondents are covering local, state, national, and international news. Tre Walker opens up our Remembering Black America segment in honor of Black History Month, and entertainment correspondent Tia Vinson interviews R&B legend Christopher Williams. Tune into Hot Press: The Roundtables at 3:30 PM today for the full conversation!

It's Hot Press's first Roundtable of 2026, and Dee is joined by Tre and Hot 91's GM, Maynard Scales. They recap some of the stories shared earlier this month, share where they're going for Norfolk's Restaurant Week, discuss some of what the Trump administration has been up to over the last year, and more! Tune in every Sunday at 1130 AM on, HOT 91.1 The Soul of VA, to hear the discussion first! 

HP Correspondents are covering: the closing of Haygood Skating Center; a 2nd confirmed measles case in Virginia; the Nurse's Strike in New York City; international, entertainment, sports, and more news! Don't miss this month's roundtable, on January 25th! The Virginia Beach Restaurant week ends on Jan. 25th as well!

HP correspondents are covering: an update in the CRMC lawsuit; the DOJ suing Virginia for its tuition policies; a professor reinstating and reimbursed after a wrongful termination; entertainment news and more! 

Happy New Year Hot Press Listeners and welcome to Season Two of Hot Press! On this week's episode, we are sharing an episode of Empathetic Cities with NSU Professor Antonella DiTommaso. We're also looking back on interviews we did with three local nonprofits: 757WeCare, GEARecovery, and Life's Journey. Make sure you're tuning in every Sunday at 11:30 AM on HOT 91.1, or anywhere you get your podcasts for your weekly update on: local, state, national, international, sports, entertainment, and more news. 

It’s Hot Press’s final Roundtable of the year! Sitting down with Dee this month is Tre, Beck G, and GM Maynard Scales. Listen to the full conversation at 3:30 PM on The Roundtables! 

On this week's episode of Hot Press, Dee and HOT 91's GM, Maynard Scales discuss: the sentencing of five gang members in Virginia Beach; ODU's Commonwealth Report; President Trump's December 17th speech, and more. Don't forget to tune into December's Roundtable Episode on Sunday, December 28th! November's Roundtable Link

On this week's highlights episode, Dee and HP's national correspondent, Beck G cover: some NSU updates; an update in the trial for deputies charged with the 2024 murder of Rolin Hill; Governor Youngkin's failed attempt at appointing university board members; the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela; entertainment and more. 

On this week's episode of Hot Press, Dee and Tia cover: a little of Tia's NSU experience, (make sure you're tuned into her Hot Indie Playlist Show on Sundays from 1-2 PM!); several issues affecting Hampton Roads military personnel; The Gunna concert at The Dome; talks of changes in some Virginia laws; the dark side of Spotify; sports and more! Mary Jane laws in Virginia 

On this month’s roundtable episode: Dee, Tia, Tre, and Xiacore discuss the reclassification of degrees, AI, the absence of PR, and more. Book recommendations: The Shock Doctrine and Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism. Movie recommendations: The Social Dilemma and Coded Bias

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 community awareness, career exploration, and mentorship.  

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 Gubernatorial Debate Preshow, here! 

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 Elections: Upcoming Elections. All Spartans should have the NSU Safe app downloaded to their phones! Stay hydrated, stay safe, and stay smart this week, Spartans!

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 collective Role Bounce Rollout, who is one of the producers for this year‘s NEON Festival. Make sure you tune into Hot Press: The Roundtables, today at 3:30 PM, for the full conversation!  Tre and Dee's Gubernatorial Preshow

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. For more voting information please visit: Virginia Dept. of Elections: Upcoming Elections. 

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 Church, 182 S. Birdneck, Virginia Beach, VA. 23451. For this week's sports roundtable, tune into our Hot Press: The Roundtables Podcast!

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 Roundtables, for the full interview with Mr. Martin L. King III, and all of our previous extended interviews! Also available on Apple Podcasts!

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, and photographer, Cathleen Dean. 

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 Press content, go to our Hot Press: The Roundtables podcast! 

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 First Take and the Spartans' first football game of the season.

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 discuss more of the impacts of the cutting of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Tune into Hot Press: The Roundtables, for the full interview with Dr. Williams, and all of our previous extended interviews! Also available on Apple Podcasts!

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, voice-over artist, and influencer based in the 757. Tune into Hot Press: The Roundtables, this Wednesday for the full interviews!

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 features Shaylan Young, director and filmmaker for No Script: On the Hill, which won an award for Best Sports Documentary at the Virginia Black Film Festival. Full interviews for today’s guests will be available this Wednesday at 5:30pm on Hot Press: The Roundtables, also available on Hot Press: The Roundtables – Podcasts – Apple Podcasts!

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 this week's Spartan Sports Report, and this week's SceneIt preview features Lamont Ferguson. The full conversations will be available on Hot Press: The Roundtables this Wednesday at 5:30 PM EST! Today's guests' socials:  Jaelin Livatt (@jaelin.livatt) • Instagram photos and videos; Alana Mercedes 💫 (@itsalanamercedes) • Instagram photos and videos; Marvin " DJ Scandalez" Fowlkes Ph.D. Candidate (@scandalez1) • Instagram photos and videos; Lamont Ferguson (@comedybyferg) • Instagram photos and videos. 

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. Interested in learning more about the Fire Department, Training Center, or special rescue teams? Visit: Harry E. Diezel Fire Training Center | City of Virginia Beach. Today's preview of SceneIt with Amiya Quinn and Olivia Royster, Episode 4, highlights the founder of the Virginia Black Film Festival: Mr. Bryan Thompson. For more information about the festival go online to: The Virginia Black Film Festival - The Virginia Black Film Festival. Full interviews for today's guests will be available this Wednesday at 5:30 PM EST, on Hot Press: The Roundtables, also available on Hot Press: The Roundtables - Podcast - Apple Podcasts!

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 'Coast Comedy Live' in August and is doing other events around the DMV and 757 area. Find him on all socials at AntPerezComedy, and YouTube at Ant Perez Comedy - YouTube. Today's preview of SceneIt with Amiya Quinn and Olivia Royster, Episode 3, highlights NSU Spartan, actor, and influencer Charlie Champion. Find him on Instagram: Charlie Champion (@almightyy.champ) • Instagram photos and videos and TikTok: CHARLIE♡︎ (@almightyy.champ) | TikTok. Full interviews for all of today's guests will be available this Wednesday at 5:30 PM EST, on Hot Press: The Roundtables, also available on Hot Press: The Roundtables - Podcast - Apple Podcasts!

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 Film Festival: Chris Cowell and Cressida Leonard. Find them online at: https://www.amothproduction.com/

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 information: https://latresebcarter.com/ ; https://www.instagram.com/latresebcarter/?hl=en . 

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 purchase it here: https://drcharlestaylor.com/the-promise-of-freedom/ 

On this week's episode of Hot Press, HP correspondents cover: Civil Rights Leader and Norfolk Judge Jerrauld Jones' passing; a deadly shooting off I-64 freeway near Richmond; the return and proper burial of 19 African American skulls in New Orleans; entertainment news; an interview with The Urban League's Joshua Holder; a snippet of Amiya Quinn's interview with one of the co-creators of the true crime podcast, 'Sistas who Kill,' Marah Williams, and much more. 'Sistas who Kill,' is going to YouTube this month to bring fans long awaited visuals. Tune into Hot Press's newest podcast, 'Hot Press: The Roundtables,' to listen to our full interviews and roundtable discussions!