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Speak Up! Virginia

Candi Cushman, Victoria Cobb

Booking Overview

This is a socially conservative policy and advocacy show focused on life, family, parental rights, Christianity, and freedom issues, combining host-led commentary with interviews featuring academics and prominent political figures. Credible pitches would include public intellectuals, family-policy researchers, constitutional and legal experts, pro-life advocates, and Christian leaders with demonstrated expertise or public engagement; booking difficulty is medium to high.

Metrics

Episodes: 287

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.9k subscribers

Instagram: 7.6k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kathryn@familyfoundation.org

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Host

Candi Cushman - Host and commentator focused on life, family, parental rights, and freedom issues.

Victoria Cobb - President of The Family Foundation of Virginia and co-host focused on life, family, and public policy issues.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized academics, public-policy experts, elected officials, legal scholars, pro-life advocates, and Christian leaders with established expertise or public-facing advocacy on life, family, parental rights, or religious-liberty issues.
Required Achievements:  
University or research leadership, Public-policy advocacy, Elected office, Published scholarship or books, National media or public speaking experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Brad Wilcox - The Value Of Marriage, Family Stability, And The Relationship Between Marriage And Loneliness

Rick Santorum - Faith, Family, Personal Loss, Perseverance, And Advocacy For The Protection Of Unborn Life

Recent Topics

Abortion, Parental Rights, Christianity, Family, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Speak Up! Virginia
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When the State Redefines What God Has Defined: A Special Message from Pastor Gary Hamrick

October 07, 2026

The state thinks it can redefine what God has defined. Pastor Gary Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel says the church cannot sit this one out—and he is right.On this episode of Speak Up Virginia, host Candi Cushman and Victoria Cobb talk with churches across the Commonwealth that are finally addressing the two constitutional amendments on Virginia’s November ballot. Question 1 would strip protection for human life in the womb and lock in weaker safety rules. Question 2 would replace God-designed m...

Exposed: Spanberger's Hidden Agenda on Girls' Sports +Lt. Gov. Backs El-Sayed | Episode 293

September 23, 2026

SPEAK UP! VIRGINIA — EPISODE 293In this episode of Speak Up! Virginia, Candi Cushman and Victoria Cobb discuss recent developments involving the Virginia Board of Health and a rulemaking process concerning girls’ sports, locker rooms, and changing areas.The episode examines the Board of Health’s previous 14–0 vote to begin the rulemaking process, public comments submitted by Virginians, the subsequent withdrawal of the rulemaking, and questions raised publicly about the legal reasoning behind...

AI, Big Tech & Our Kids: Battle to Put Parents in Control | Ep. 292

September 16, 2026

This week, Candi and Todd tackle tough AI questions: what parents should know about the impact of social media and LLMs. Plus, learn more about new court cases strengthening protections for our kids.For more information, visit: FamilyFoundation.org

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Frequently asked questions

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Speak Up! Virginia
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How do I get in touch with Speak Up! Virginia?

Speak Up! Virginia is hosted by Candi Cushman and Victoria Cobb. Its publicly listed email is kathryn@familyfoundation.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 Speak Up! Virginia?

The publicly listed email for Speak Up! Virginia: kathryn@familyfoundation.org.

How many listeners does Speak Up! Virginia have?

Podseeker estimates Speak Up! Virginia reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Speak Up! Virginia?

Speak Up! Virginia typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Recognized academics, public-policy experts, elected officials, legal scholars, pro-life advocates, and Christian leaders with established expertise or public-facing advocacy on life, family, parental rights, or religious-liberty issues. Common among recent guests: University or research leadership; Public-policy advocacy; Elected office. Recent guests include Brad Wilcox and Rick Santorum.

How hard is it to get booked on Speak Up! Virginia?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Speak Up! Virginia cover?

Recent episodes cover Abortion, Parental Rights, Christianity, Family, and Public Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kathryn@familyfoundation.org

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