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- 4 days ago39 min
EP74 - Rep. Bobby Scott on the Virginia Supreme Court, Redistricting and Voting Rights
EP74 - Congressman Bobby Scott on the Virginia Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling, the Fight Over Voting Rights, and What Comes Next. Over the course of 10 days, Democrats in Virginia and across the nation suffered three major political setbacks. How they respond in the weeks and months ahead could shape the long-term future of voting rights, political power, and democracy itself. On April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Just days later, on May 6, Senator L. Louise Lucas — a central figure in Virginia’s newly drawn congressional maps — saw her office and business raided by Trump’s FBI in Portsmouth. Then, on May 8, the four Republican justices on the Supreme Court of Virginiainvalidated the votes of more than 3 million Virginians who had participated in the April 21 ballot referendum to change the state’s congressional maps.On this episode of the Black Virginia News podcast, Bobby Scott discusses the stunning May 8, 2026 ruling by the Supreme Court of Virginia that nullified the votes of more than 3 million Virginians who participated in the April 21 ballot referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps.Rep. Scott, an attorney, breaks down the decision by the four Republican appointed members of the Virginia Supreme Court and the lack of legal logic behind their decision. Rep. Scott, represents the third district of Virginia and is the most senior Democrat on the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Scott is widely regarded as one for the smartest members of Congress. In this podcast he and Lauren Burke will also discuss the politics of voting rights and the way forward as Donald Trump threatens the core tenants of democracy in America. Thank you for listening and thanks to all of our subscribers. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS 🥰 Contact us at: Tips@blackvirginia.news Subscribe to Black Virginia News! Follow us on BlueSky and Facebook | We give you the no BS truth in an era of lying. Get full access to BLACK VIRGINIA NEWS at blackvirginianews.substack.com/subscribe
- 5 days ago20 min
EP73 - Black Voters: Is the Trumpian Attack on Voting Rights Set to Wake a Sleeping Giant?
EP73 - Black Voters: Is the Trumpian Attack on Voting Rights About to Wake a Sleeping Giant? Five members of the Congressional Black Caucus discuss a rising level of energy and interest they’re witnessing in their districts after the U.S. Supreme Court severely damaged the 1965 Voting Rights Act on April 29, 2026. All five CBC members will have altered congressional districts as a result of Republicans quickly moving to rig the maps so more Republicans can be elected and re-elected in November 2026. The five CBC members, Reps. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Troy Carter (D-LA), Shomari Figures (D-AL) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) all mention an increased level of interest and engagement as news of their congressional districts being changed by Republicans to make it more difficult to win makes headlines. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, thousands are expected to gather at a mass rally in Montgomery, Alabama for a voting rights mobilization. That mobilization is set to be the launch of Freedom Summer 2.0 as Republicans around the country attempting to change the rules and redistrict congressional seats before the 2026 midterm elections.Thank you for listening and thanks to all of our subscribers. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS 🥰 Contact us at: Tips@blackvirginia.news Subscribe to Black Virginia News! Follow us on BlueSky and Facebook | We give you the no BS truth in an era of lying. Get full access to BLACK VIRGINIA NEWS at blackvirginianews.substack.com/subscribe
- 1 weeks ago29 min
EP72 - Trump's FBI Targets Sen. L Louise Lucas
EP72 - Trump’s FBI Targets Sen. L Louise Lucas with Dr. Fergie Reid. The growing list of political adversaries of Donald Trump who have been the focus of investigation or indictment from Trump’s DoJ now includes one of the most powerful elected officials in Virginia.On May 6, 2026, the business and office of Senator L. Louise Lucas, one of the most powerful women in Virginia, were raided by the FBI. The raid took place 15 days after Senator Lucas and Virginia House Speaker Don Scott scored a massive political victory over Republicans on April 21 by winning a referendum that would drastically change the congressional maps in Virginia. The raid in Portsmouth, Virginia was yet another example of the Trump DoJ focusing on a Democrat or political adversary. On episode 72 of the Black Virginia News podcast, Lauren Burke and Fergie Reid Jr. discuss the political state of play as MAGA Republicans desperately cling to power and change maps in the South to eliminate Black districts — and as the pivotal midterm elections are only 180 days away. Thank you for listening and thanks to all of our subscribers. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS 🥰 Contact us at: Tips@blackvirginia.news Subscribe to Black Virginia News! Follow us on BlueSky and Facebook | We give you the no BS truth in an era of lying. Get full access to BLACK VIRGINIA NEWS at blackvirginianews.substack.com/subscribe
- 2 weeks ago44 min
Why Was the Mayor of Martinsville Removed from Power with No Due Process?
EP71: Why was the Mayor of Martinsville Removed from Power? Richmond-based attorney Paul Goldman walks through the story of what happened to LC Jones, the Mayor of Martinsville, Virginia. A recall petition with no evidence attached to it led to a Black Mayor being removed from power. Mayor Jones was removed from office in February for two months after “allegations” of wrongdoing. The problem: There was no evidence, criminal charges, indictment, testimony or formal investigation. It gets even better: A friend of the Mayor who later became a political rival joined with a petition drive featuring signatures from the white part of Martinsville presented no evidence of wrongdoing by the Mayor. You’re Guilty Cause I Say So. But talking without evidence works. Goldman talks about how a prosecutor conducted a “personal investigation” on the Mayor. Meanwhile, local media did stenography on unproven allegations from a member of the Martinsville City Council who loves doing interviews and being in front of the camera. That member of City Council is still pushing for Jones’ suspension. On this episode of the Black Virginia News podcast we discuss the backstory of what happened to the Mayor of Martinsville, Virginia in the “do whatever you want” era of Donald Trump. Thank you for listening and thanks to all of our subscribers. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS 🥰 Contact us at: Tips@blackvirginia.news Subscribe to Black Virginia News! Follow us on BlueSky and Facebook | We give you the no BS truth in an era of lying. Get full access to BLACK VIRGINIA NEWS at blackvirginianews.substack.com/subscribe
- Apr 9, 202627 min
EP70 - Interview with Delegate Stacey Carroll of Stafford
EP70: Interview with Delegate Stacey Carroll of Stafford. Stacey Carroll is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 64th District in Stafford County. A Democrat, she took office in January 2026 after defeating longtime Republican incumbent Paul Milde in a very closely watched race that signaled shifting political dynamics in Northern Virginia. Delegate Carroll is a member of the blue wave that entered the Virginia General Assembly in January 2026. Del. Carroll is a certified public accountant and Army National Guard veteran, bringing nearly two decades of military service and experience auditing government systems to her role in public office. Her professional background has shaped her focus on fiscal responsibility, transparency and effective governance.A mother of three and a foster parent, Carroll has been a strong advocate for policies that support families, children and vulnerable communities. In the General Assembly, Delegate Carroll serves on key committees including Finance, Privileges and Elections, and General Laws. She has emphasized expanding economic opportunity, strengthening public schools and protecting voting rights. Carroll lives in Stafford County, where she remains active in civic life and community service.Thank you for listening and thanks to all of our subscribers. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS 🥰 Contact us at: Tips@blackvirginia.news Subscribe to Black Virginia News! Follow us on BlueSky and Facebook | We give you the no BS truth in an era of lying. Get full access to BLACK VIRGINIA NEWS at blackvirginianews.substack.com/subscribe
- Apr 7, 202622 min
EP69 - Virginia GOP Ignores the Insanity of Donald Trump, Whines About Gov. Spanberger
“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” Donald Trump wrote in his latest insane communication on April 7, 2026EP68: TARGETING GOV. SPANBERGER WHILE IGNORING THE ROLLING CRAZINESS OF DONALD TRUMP. On episode 69 of the Black Virginia News podcast, Dr. Fergie Reid, Jr. and Lauren Burke discuss the negative coverage of Gov. Abigail Spanberger. The attacks come mostly from the political right — and they come at a time when President Donald Trump is exhibiting unhinged behavior that has some in open conversation another 25th Amendment of the Constitution. Only five months after Democrats in Virginia, led by Speaker Don Scott and Del. Dan Helmer, scored a historic electoral beatdown that has them enjoying a 60+ seat majority in the Virginia House and all statewide offices, the GOP in Virginia is attempting to position Gov. Spanberger as a crazed leftist as Donald Trump trashes the U.S. economy and conducts a $2 billion a day war of choice. As usual: Republicans in Virginia never miss an opportunity to feature race as part of their PR game.Thank you for listening and thanks to all of our subscribers. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS 🥰 Contact us at: Tips@blackvirginia.news Subscribe to Black Virginia News! Follow us on BlueSky and Facebook | We give you the no BS truth in an era of lying. Get full access to BLACK VIRGINIA NEWS at blackvirginianews.substack.com/subscribe
- Apr 6, 202629 min
EP68 - Black Politics, Redistricting, Maps and Flyer Wars with Phillip Thompson
EP68 - Discussing flyer wars, Black politics in Virginia and redistricting with attorney Phillip Thompson of Loudoun. In late 2025, after President Donald Trump pushed Republicans in Texas to change their maps so he could rig the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats reacted and pushed back hard.RELATED: Peter Thiel-backed group contributes $2.5 million to oppose Virginia redistricting (Democracy Docket, April 1, 2026)In Virginia and California Democrats moved quickly to counter Trump’s moves. Trump pushed Republicans to conduct a rare redistricting round as Republicans slowly figured out how unpopular their politics are to voters. In Virginia, the maps to be voted on in November will be decided on by the voters on April 21 by way of a referendum vote. Voters may choose to move Virginia’s congressional delegation to what would likely be an overwhelmingly Democratic majority of ten Democrats and only one Republican — or keep the maps the same as they are now. The MAGA right is now moving fast to flood the box with misinformation on redistricting and gerrymandering. Part of the disinfo has been run by a Black Republican Virginia House of Delegates member who was defeated in 2025 as Democrats picked up a stunning 13 seats as part of a blue wave. In episode 68 for the Black Virginia News podcast Lauren Burke and attorney Phillip Thompson talk on Black politics in Virginia, redistricting, Black leadership and how his face ended up on a flyer urging voters to vote NO on April 21. Thank you for listening and thanks to all of our subscribers. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS 🥰 Contact us at: Tips@blackvirginia.news Subscribe to Black Virginia News! Follow us on BlueSky and Facebook | We give you the no BS truth in an era of lying. Get full access to BLACK VIRGINIA NEWS at blackvirginianews.substack.com/subscribe
- Nov 6, 202525 min
EP67 - The Tsunami 64 Democrats: Historic Virginia House Results with Fergie Reid, Jr.
EP67 - The Tsunami 64 Democrats: Virginia House Results with Fergie Reid, Jr. With a record-shattering 13-seat gain, Virginia Democrats have taken commanding control of the House of Delegates — setting the stage for a new political era. Virginia’s focused and hard driving Speaker, Don Scott, will lead a 64–36 majority as Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger prepares to break a glass ceiling into history as Virginia’s first woman governor of Virginia. Together, they’ll chart the Commonwealth’s policy future when the new session begins in January 2026.Fergie Reid Jr.—son of the first Black member of the Virginia House of Delegates (Dr. William Ferguson Reid, Sr.), founder of the voter initiative 90for90, and a key recruiter of 2025 Virginia candidates—joins Lauren Burke, the publisher of Black Virginia News, to discuss this historic turning point in Virginia’s political history.Thank you for listening and thanks to all of our subscribers. RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS 🥰 Contact us at: Tips@blackvirginia.news Subscribe to Black Virginia News! Follow us on BlueSky and Facebook | We give you the no BS truth in an era of lying. Get full access to BLACK VIRGINIA NEWS at blackvirginianews.substack.com/subscribe
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