S04E12: Steve Watkina Our New Editor and Chief

S04E12: Steve Watkina Our New Editor and Chief

Steve Watkins, our new Fredericksburg Advance Editor, sits down with the NDP crew to talk about what led him to his career in journalism, academia, and his take on the current state of media and ethics. Steve talks about where he sees the Fredericksburg Advance is going in the current media climate, and what role we can play in journalism in the planning district.Subscribe to the Advance ⁠https://www.fxbgadvance.com [https://www.fxbgadvance.com]

S04E11: To Flock or Not To Flock That is The Question!

Megan is out for this episode, but Shaun and Cori are exploring what we should know about flock cameras. Are they a net positive or negative? Let us know what you think in the comment feature on this post. The cases referenced in the podcast will have links listed below, along with some corrections!Corrections: Angela Lipps is from Tennessee but was arrested in Fargo, North Dakota. Kyle Dausman was pulled over several times because of a warrant connected to his license plate, not his name. Subscribe to the Advance https://www.fxbgadvance.com [https://www.fxbgadvance.com] Business Insider Brandon Upchurch Story https://www.businessinsider.com/flock-safety-alpr-cameras-misreads-2026-3 [https://www.businessinsider.com/flock-safety-alpr-cameras-misreads-2026-3] CBS News Chrisanna Elser Story https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/flock-cameras-lead-colorado-police-wrong-suspect/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/flock-cameras-lead-colorado-police-wrong-suspect/] New York Times Agela Lipps Story https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/us/north-dakota-facial-recognition-ai-errors-bank-fraud.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/us/north-dakota-facial-recognition-ai-errors-bank-fraud.html] 9 New Kyle Dausman Story https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/rime-flock-cam-pulled-over/73-e3f65018-32a5-4bb0-a4ac-26fb24dc9a15 [https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/rime-flock-cam-pulled-over/73-e3f65018-32a5-4bb0-a4ac-26fb24dc9a15] LA Times, Costa Mesa Police Department, former Officer Robert Jay Josett Story https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2026-04-24/costa-mesa-to-audit-of-license-plate-reader-program-after-misuse-case [https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2026-04-24/costa-mesa-to-audit-of-license-plate-reader-program-after-misuse-case] The New York Times Officer Josue Ayala Story https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/us/milwaukee-police-officer-charged-flock-camera.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/us/milwaukee-police-officer-charged-flock-camera.html] Wisconsin Examiner, Menasha, Wisconsin Police Department Officer Christian Morales Story https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/03/13/wisconsin-communities-grapple-with-police-misuse-of-flock-surveillance/ [https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/03/13/wisconsin-communities-grapple-with-police-misuse-of-flock-surveillance/] Augusta Free Press, City of Staunton, Virginia, terminates Flock Contract Story https://augustafreepress.com/news/staunton-to-cancel-flock-safety-camera-contract-doesnt-agree-with-ideology-of-ceo/ [https://augustafreepress.com/news/staunton-to-cancel-flock-safety-camera-contract-doesnt-agree-with-ideology-of-ceo/]

S04E10: A Tale of Vetos

This episode was recorded before the passing of the Virginia state budget. Oh boy, Richmond was cutting close. The NDP team talks about how the lack of a budget at the time has contributed to the slew of vetoes handed down by Governor Spanberger. What the strategy could do for some of the initiatives, and how some may be back on the table sooner rather than later.Subscribe to the Advance https://www.fxbgadvance.com

S04E09: What is Richmond doing?

The NDP crew is discussing some of the challenges ahead resulting from the lack of a state budget, affordability issues, and various obstacles facing the Spanberger administration. Lastly, who is the Pink Panther?Subscribe to the Advance https://www.fxbgadvance.com

S04E08: Are we on the verge of a new realignment?

The NDP Crew is discussing the latest string of primary challenges, what issues are driving voters to the polls, and whether Thomas Massie's potential run for President in 2028 could be the next flashpoint to inspire a new political coalition.Subscribe to the Advance https://www.fxbgadvance.com