License Plate Readers, Emergency Response Drones, and Primary Election Fallout

In this episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virginia Press Room⁠⁠⁠⁠, Michael Pope is joined by: Eleanor Shaw of the Richmonder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, covering Chesterfield's decision to use drones as part of emergency responses, despite concerns over privacy. James Libresco of the Alexandria Times,⁠⁠⁠ covering accusations that the Virginia Democratic Party may me meddling in primary elections. Ford McCracken of the "What's McCracken" newsletter, covering ⁠left-wing candidates winning big around the country, but not in Virginia. Plus license-plate readers, bussing students, and Glenn Youngkin's presidential aspirations. -- The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by ⁠⁠⁠⁠VPM ⁠⁠⁠⁠and the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Virginia Public Access Project⁠⁠⁠⁠, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.