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RVA’s Got Issues

Rich Meagher

Booking Overview

This is a local public-affairs interview show focused on complex issues affecting Richmond and Virginia, typically featuring public officials, journalists, nonprofit and advocacy leaders, and community stakeholders. Credible pitches include locally relevant policy experts, government officials, reporters, researchers, and leaders in housing, criminal justice, education, cannabis policy, and economic development; booking difficulty is medium because strong regional expertise and direct subject relevance are more important than national celebrity.

Metrics

Episodes: 95

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rvasgotissues@vpm.org

podcasts@vpm.org

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Host

Rich Meagher - Host of a public-affairs show examining complex issues that affect Richmond and surrounding Virginia communities.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Virginia- or Richmond-connected public officials, journalists, nonprofit and advocacy leaders, government administrators, researchers, and subject-matter experts with direct knowledge of the issue under discussion.
Required Achievements:  
Holding public office or senior government leadership, Leading a nonprofit, advocacy organization, or industry association, Reporting or editing for a regional news publication, Developing or implementing relevant public policy or community programs

Recent Guest Discussions

Keyris Manzanares - Richmond's Code Refresh, Affordable Housing, And Development Policy

Michael Phillips - Carmax Park, Richmond's Baseball Stadium Investment, Costs, And Local Development

Scott Bass - Carmax Park, Richmond's Baseball Stadium Investment, Costs, And Local Development

Danny Avula - Municipal Governance, Campaign Promises, And Earning Richmond Residents' Trust

Valerie Slater - Youth Advocacy And Virginia Marijuana Legalization Policy

Recent Topics

Richmond, Housing, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
RVA’s Got Issues
:

Who ARE these guys? Richmond’s Vera House Podcast

October 21, 2026

Rich sits down LIVE with Myke Metzger and Perri Young, the hosts of the Vera House podcast, as part of the FWD:RVA series from Style Weekly. Who are these guys, and why is everyone in Richmond listening? Featuring: Myke Metzger and Perri Young, Hosts of the Vera House Podcast   --- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Please fill out our listener survey here.⁠⁠⁠ Your feedback makes a difference. Tell us what you're enjoying about the show, what you want to hear more of, or what's not working for you. Thank ...

Policing, Technology, and Trust: Richmond’s Police Chief

October 14, 2026

 Rich sits down with Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards. What keeps him passionate about policing? And - with new powerful tools like Flock - can we trust his police force (or department) to keep us safe? Featuring: Rick Edwards, Chief of the Richmond Police Department --- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Please fill out our listener survey here.⁠⁠⁠ Your feedback makes a difference. Tell us what you're enjoying about the show, what you want to hear more of, or what's not working for you. Thank you!

Richmond Voters Decide: “Transformational” Change In Public Schools

October 07, 2026

 Richmond voters face a referendum this fall, on whether to add a one cent sales tax to raise money to build and repair city schools. The stakes are high, and the need is even higher. How will Richmond vote? Featuring: Keyris Manzanares, Richmond city reporter for VPM News  --- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Please fill out our listener survey here.⁠⁠⁠ Your feedback makes a difference. Tell us what you're enjoying about the show, what you want to hear more of, or what's not working for you. Thank you!

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Frequently asked questions

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RVA’s Got Issues
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How do I get in touch with RVA’s Got Issues?

RVA’s Got Issues is hosted by Rich Meagher. Its publicly listed emails are rvasgotissues@vpm.org and podcasts@vpm.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for RVA’s Got Issues?

The publicly listed emails for RVA’s Got Issues: rvasgotissues@vpm.org and podcasts@vpm.org.

How many listeners does RVA’s Got Issues have?

Podseeker estimates RVA’s Got Issues reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for RVA’s Got Issues?

RVA’s Got Issues typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Virginia- or Richmond-connected public officials, journalists, nonprofit and advocacy leaders, government administrators, researchers, and subject-matter experts with direct knowledge of the issue under discussion. Common among recent guests: Holding public office or senior government leadership; Leading a nonprofit, advocacy organization, or industry association; Reporting or editing for a regional news publication. Recent guests include Keyris Manzanares, Michael Phillips, and Scott Bass.

How hard is it to get booked on RVA’s Got Issues?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does RVA’s Got Issues cover?

Recent episodes cover Richmond, Housing, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, and Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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