Tim Reid

Tim Reid

Growing up on the streets of segregated Norfolk, Tim Reid learned the lessons of being a good storyteller at an early age. His first stage: the dinner table at his grandmother’s boarding house. “They'd sit around and start telling lies and talking about their lives, and I would listen, then my grandmother would say, ‘Junior, tell them about what thing happened at church the other Sunday,’ and I'd tell them and they'd laugh,” said Reid. “And I've often thought about the training I received, but also the art of storytelling that I gained from those people. A lot of their dreams had been deferred, they were broken in many ways, but they told of their lives in a way that I've always wanted to give honor to.” Reid, one of Virginia’s favorite actors and comedians, sat down with Catie Beck on the latest episode of ‘Untold – A WTVR Podcast.’ The interview was conducted shortly before the death of Tom Dreesen, Reid’s longtime friend and former comedy partner. The duo is considered to be America’s first interracial comedy team. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Congressman Rob Wittman talks war and politics

From Virginia Tech to Capitol Square to the Halls of the United States Congress, Rob Wittman has made his career in public service. The Virginia Republican has been on Capitol Hill for nearly two decades, and along the way has become a top defense expert. Now he is running for reelection in Virginia's First District in what it might be his toughest campaign yet. Rep. Wittman sat down with Catie Beck on the latest episode of 'Untold - A WTVR Podcast' to talk politics and war, and he provided details about one remarkable mission recently carried out by the U.S. military. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Why Crime Insider Jon Burkett is leaving local news

Jon Burkett, one of the hardest working crime reporters in the country, is leaving CBS 6 after more than a quarter century covering Richmond news. Burkett made the announcement on the latest episode of "Untold – A WTVR Podcast," telling host Catie Beck that his departure is driven by health concerns and a desire to be more present for his family. "After 26 years, and on my 26-year anniversary date of September 29, I will walk away," an emotional Burkett said on the podcast. "It's been a great run, but I think for my health, my peace, for my family… I want to be present." The award-winning journalist said recent health struggles, including sleep apnea and blood pressure issues, weighed heavily on his decision. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Protecting the President: Untold stories of life in the U.S. Secret Service

He has dedicated his life to law enforcement. Andy Harris started his career as a police officer in North Carolina. Then he took on one of the biggest jobs in public safety, protecting and serving the President of the United States. Now on Untold, this retired Secret Service agent details what it was like on the most high-profile security detail on the planet, including a close call overseas, where he and President Bill Clinton were nearly attacked by terrorists. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Retired officer talks survivor’s guilt after deadly shooting

This month marks 20 years since Officer Joe Diman and his new partner, Gary Buro, responded to a domestic disturbance in Chesterfield County, Va. Moments after arriving and entering the house, Buro was shot and killed. Despite being shot five times during an ensuing gun battle, Diman was able to subdue the gunman, something that almost certainly saved the lives of the gunman’s girlfriend and her son, who were inside the home. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.