Mike Van Meter was a naval officer, police officer, and then an FBI agent for over 20 years. Mike tackles some of the most controversial political issues of our day. For more information about Mike, visit: https://themarkvinesshow.podbean.com
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Episode 186 - Condolences for Representative Gerry Connolly
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6:22Today we learned about the passing of Representative Gerry Connolly. This was a shocking and sad day for everyone, and I want to pass along my condolences to the family and friends that are mourning the loss of a father, husband, mentor, leader, and friend. In this episode I give me thoughts about his passing and prayers for his family. VanMeterfor…
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Episode 185 - Update discussing James Comey, John Reid and More
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20:53Here is my update for the week ending May 18, 2025. James Comey continues to embarrass himself, and John Reid is being unfairly treated. We have a lot of work to do to improve this nation for us all, and frankly we need to start getting our act together. VanMeterforVirginia.com Music-Scott Buckley-Monomyth, The Fury…
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Politics is a nasty business, and we are seeing this on full display here in Virginia. We have our own party attacking itself, and I for one have had enough of it. John Reid is our Republican Candidate for Lt. Governor in Virginia, and I support him. In this episode I discuss my thoughts on this matter. VanMeterforVirginia.com Music-Scott Buckley-M…
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Episode 183 - Gerry Connolly Will Not Run Again
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17:56In this episode I discuss my thoughts on Gerry Connolly's announcement today that he will be stepping back as Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee. Gerry has also announced he will not be seeking re-election, which means the 11th Congressional District in Virginia will have a new face. VanMeterforVirginia.com Music-Scott Buckley-Monomyth, The …
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Episode 182 - Amanda Chase-Candidate for Virginia Governor
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1:01:46In this episode I interview Amanda Chase who is running for the Republican nomination for governor in Virginia. Amanda has an immense amount of experience in the Virginia legislature, and she lays out her vision for the future of the commonwealth. chaseforgovernor.com Please follow me on all of the Social Media platforms including Van Meter for Vir…
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Last night's speech was quite the spectacle. A lot was said that will give us hope for the future of this nation, and the Democrats looked like they needed a counselor. In this episode I discuss the border shutdown and what it means for addiction as well as additional steps that can be taken. I also address the FBI and some of the changes that are …
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The Trump Administration is moving at lightning speed, and many of us are appalled at the fraud and waste that is being uncovered. Meanwhile, over at the FBI people are beginning to panic. The truth is much of what is going on is in fact the fault of the FBI itself. In this episode I explain to you why this is and what needs to be done about it. Pl…
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Donald Trump is busy cleaning up the mess that has been created in the Federal Government, and the left is freaking out...but why? Don't we all want a more efficient government and to get out of debt? In this episode I discuss the latest developments and discuss why the left will do anything to prevent you from finding out the truth. VanMeterforVir…
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Episode 178 - Shelly Arnoldi-Independent Candidate for Virginia House of Delegates, District 16
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47:31This year all of the seats in the Virginia's House of Delegates are up for grabs. Shelly Arnoldi is running as an Independent Candidate for Virginia's 16th District. In this episode we discuss her motivation for running for this seat, and what her vision for Virginia looks like. Facebook: Shelly Arnoldi for Virginia Instagram: @shellyarnoldi VanMet…
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Big changes are coming to the FBI...and it is about time. In this episode I share with you some personal stories of corruption I have witnessed, and I discuss what needs to be done to correct this. This is going to be an exciting week; even more changes are on the way. VanMeterforVirginia.com Music-Scott Buckley-Monomyth, The Fury…
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The California fires are demonstrating why the Biden Administration, and all of the other Progressive Ideologues can't leave office fast enough. I had a debate with a left-wing partisan today on Sky News Arabia, and it is hard to fathom four more years of this nonsense. It's about leadership, and this nation is about to turn in a very different dir…
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Episode 175 - Appearance on the WMAL 105.9 Weekend Show
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31:07Right before the New Year I made an in-person appearance on The Weekend Show for WMAL 105.9. We cover a wide range of topics including the speakership, congress, drone sightings, and what to do about the drug epidemic. VanMeterforVirginia.com Music-Scott Buckley-Monomyth, The FuryBy The Mike Van Meter Show
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The campaign is over, and the results were great for the country. Now it is time to start looking to the future and help our candidates in 2025 achieve victory as well. We also want to support the Trump Administration as much as we can, and here on this show we plan to do just that. Let the healing of the nation begin! VanMeterforVirginia.com Music…
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Episode 173 - The Left's Policies are Indefensible-Vince Coglianese Show
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7:06In this episode I share a recent appearance I made on the Vince Coglianese Show on WMAL 105.9. VanMeterforVirginia.com Music-Scott Buckley-Monomyth, The FuryBy The Mike Van Meter Show
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Episode 172 - Catching Up with Congressional Candidate Mike Van Meter - John Reid Show
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9:30On October 8, 2024, I was on Richmond's Morning News with John Reid. John and I discussed the state of the upcoming election and how voters in "Deep Blue Northern Virginia" are starting to turn on the Democrats. VanMeterforVirginia.com Music-Scott Buckley-Monomyth, The FuryBy The Mike Van Meter Show
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Episode 171 - Appearance on Vince Coglianese Show-The Secret Service and Election
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18:27On 9/17/2024 I appeared on The Vince Coglianese Show to discuss the Secret Service and what can be done to ensure that the organization is the best it can be. I also discuss the upcoming General Election and why winning is vital. VanMeterforVirginia.com Music-Scott Buckley-Monomyth, The FuryBy The Mike Van Meter Show
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Episode 170 - We Don't Trust Our Federal Agencies Anymore
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27:02This week highlighted why so many Americans have lost trust in all of the federal agencies. As a member of congress, I pledge to work to correct this problem through exposing the corruption and taking corrective action. We need these agencies, and we need to hire the best and the brightest and ensure they are led by the most competent people who wi…
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Episode 169 - Secret Service Director Cheatle Needs to Be Fired
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27:02I was appalled at the testimony of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle today. This is utter incompetence and she refused to answer any questions. We The People deserve better than this, the protectees deserve better than this, and the men and women of the Secret Service deserves better than this. If Cheatle does not resign, I am calling for he…
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Episode 168 - Tony Sabio on the Secret Service failure and winning in November
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46:16Tony Sabio has immense experience in security and protection and shares his thoughts on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Tony also discusses what it will take for Republicans to win in November and how this effort includes outreach to minority communities. VanMeterforVirginia.com Music-Scott Buckley-Monomyth, The Fury…
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Episode 167 - Thoughts about the assassination attempt
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17:03Yesterday was a terrible day that will live in the history books. If Donald Trump had turned a different direction even one inch he would have been killed. Our hearts and prayers go out to him, his family, and for the individuals and families of those that were killed and injured. This election is becoming like no other, and an incident like this w…
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Episode 166 - Dirt Road Reckoning with R.J. Shaw
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57:58My good friend R.J Shaw is an FBI Agent I served with for a number of years. R.J. just published a book called "Dirk Road Reckoning" that I know you are going to enjoy, especially if you are interested in corruption and power within the FBI. "How far would the FBI go to keep an innocent man in prison and let a serial killer go free?" You will defin…
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Episode 165 - David Shephard on Political Fiction That Seems Like Our Reality
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42:31Today my guest is David Shephard who is a political fiction writer who has authored Elections Have Consequences-A Political Tale, and Norton's Choice-A Political Expose. What is amazing is how realistic his books are, and we discuss not only what has happened in Virginia politics in the past, but also what we can expect in this coming year. Join me…
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Episode 164 - Jonathan Emord on the Trump Conviction
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58:56Last week the future of our nation changed. It is official now; the legal system has been weaponized, and the Democrats do not seem to care that every politician is now subject to being prosecuted by every District Attorney in the country. This is a bad idea, and we have also seen that the Democrats are willing to bend themselves into pretzels in o…
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Episode 163 - Brian Murphy- "I Had to Get Involved"
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1:04:10Brian Murphy is running for Chairman of the Fairfax County Republican Committee. When asked why he is running he said, "if not me...who? If not now...when?" He also said, "I had to get involved because we keep losing elections, we have a great message, we are just not getting it out." In this episode, Brian discusses his vision for how conservative…
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Episode 162 - Tony Sabio on How to Unite the Republican Party
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1:01:49Tony Sabio is seeking the office of Chairman of the Fairfax GOP because he wants to bring winning campaigns back to Fairfax County, Virginia. Tony believes the diverse residents of the community have been misled about the values and priorities of the GOP. He wants to work with community members to reinforce our commonalities and encourage them to v…
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Episode 161 - Katie Gorka on How We Can Save This Nation
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57:10In this episode I interview Katie Gorka about how we can heal our nation by becoming involved in our communities. Katie has done just that; she has served as a greeter at polls, become an election officer, chief election officer, served on her Community Center Board, and is now running to be the Chair of the Fairfax County Republican Committee. She…
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Episode 160 - Hybrid Warfare with Curtis L. Fox
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1:03:06In this episode I have an in-depth discussion with Curtis L. Fox, author of Hybrid Warfare: The Russian Approach to Strategic Competition and Conventional Military Conflict. Curtis discusses the various events going on around the globe and what they mean for the United States. Curtis provides a clear view of the Russian mindset and how this has inf…
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Episode159 - The Campaign for Congress-Virginia's 11th District
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11:05In this episode I am sharing the interview I did on O'Connor and Company on WMAL, 105.9. I have begun my run for Virginia's 11th Congressional District Seat, and I discuss some of my thoughts for our future. Please help our campaign in any way you can, we have a country to save. VanMeterforVirginia.com Music-Scott Buckley-Monomyth, The Fury…
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Episode 158 - They Want Us to Think We Can't Win-Interview with Cameron Hamilton
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57:23Cameron Hamilton joins me in this episode to discuss his run for the 7th Congressional District in Virginia. A fellow U.S. Navy veteran where he served as a SEAL, we discuss how veterans like the both of us can continue to serve this nation in positions of leadership. Cameron gives us his vision for the future of the United States and what he belie…
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Episode 157 - Some Hard Facts About the Election
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57:58I will be doing a series of interviews regarding the Virginia elections, and it may ruffle some feathers. There are things that need to be said, and some people need to be called out. In this episode I begin to say what many other candidates are thinking, and I am joined by Steve Maxwell and Mike Allers. Both men were candidates in this last electi…
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Episode 156 - The Republican Party Needs To Get it Together
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17:26This was a big year, but next year is going to be even bigger! But our party needs to get its act together and learn to work together. I recap this year with some observations from my own election, and also discuss the year to come. Music-Scott Buckley-Monomyth, The FuryBy The Mike Van Meter Show
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Episode 155 - Has it Gotten Bad Enough Yet?
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23:11In Virginia we have an election every year. This year is going to be one to never forget but ask yourself...have things gotten bad enough yet? Republicans did not show up for the election this year, and we did not provide all of the support to candidates that we should have. We are going to have to deal with the problems we are having, or these pro…
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Episode 154 - What Happened in The Virgina Elections? Philip Hamilton Interview
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53:45People are wondering what happened in the Virginia Elections this year. Philip Hamilton, Republican Candidate for the 11th Senate District and I discuss this issue and give candid insights into the inside of the election process. Music-Scott Buckley-Monomyth, The FuryBy The Mike Van Meter Show
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The elections were held in Virginia and the Democrats took both the House and Senate. In this episode I give a general overview of the election from my perspective and some thoughts about what we can and should do in the future. I did not win a seat in the Senate, but I learned quite a bit! I also want to thank everyone who worked on my campaign an…
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Episode 152 - Pre-Election Interview with Vince Coglianese
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18:30The election time is here, and I am on the ballot. Here is my pre-election interview with Vince Coglianese on WMAL 105.9. We discuss the pressing issues in the election and why it is important every conservative show up. You get the government you vote for, and it is time to bring the adults back into the Virginia General Assembly. I need the suppo…
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Episode 151 - Appearance on O’Connor and Company WMAL 105.9
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12:26On 10/25/2023 I was a guest on O'Connor and Company. It is always a great honor to speak with Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock, and in this episode, we discuss the upcoming election and my campaign. The election is vital for the future of Virginia, so please get out and vote and help me get in office and serve each and every one of you. I need the …
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Episode 150 - Julie Perry Election Update
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23:41Julie Perry gives us an update on her run for the 36th District in the Virginia State Senate. She describes the horrible things her opponent attempted to do to her to stop her candidacy. These acts alone should disqualify her opponent from holding office, but the Democrats do not seem to have a problem with it. This is why we need to get the adults…
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Episode 149 - Appearance on the Vince Coglianese Show (9/29/23)
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16:21I had the honor of once again appearing on The Vince Coglianese Show on 9/29/2023. In this segment we discuss the upcoming election, the insanity of the left, parents being separated from decisions being made with their children, and how we can help our great First Responders. I need the support of every voter on November 7, 2023, so please visit m…
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Episode 148 - Drama at the Prince William County School Board
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19:22In this episode, I give a recap of what happened at the first Prince William County School Board meeting in 2023. I also did a YouTube video of while doing this recording, and I am going to ask all of you to share this information far and wide. As a good friend and supporter said: It's all about the wellbeing of children. Elections matter. Please v…
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Episode 147 - Debra Tisler - Why the School Board is Important
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52:45Debra Tisler is running for the Fairfax County School Board in the Springfield District. After hearing this interview, you are going see why the School Board is an area that cannot be overlooked in our elections. The pandemic demonstrated to the public that there was a great deal going on behind closed doors that is damaging to our youth, and only …
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Episode 146 - Max Fisher-Candidate, Virginia State Delegate, District 8
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45:52We have a great list of candidates running for the Virginia State Legislature this year, and Max Fisher is one of them. Max has a tremendous story having been adopted at birth. Now Max is an advocate for adoption, and he is doing everything he can to give back to the community that has helped him become the outstanding citizen and leader he is. Max…
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Episode 145 - Grace Morrison, Virginia House of Delegates, District 31
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54:10Many of the candidates in this year's election are running for the first time. Grace Morrison is one of these candidates, and I love discussing what motivated them to do so. Running for office is one of the most patriotic things a person can do, and Grace certainly loves her community and the Commonwealth of Virginia. In this episode, we discuss pa…
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Episode 144 - Interview with Jonathan Emord, Candidate for United States Senate
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56:10I have been interviewing many of the great candidates running for office this year. I am also interviewing candidates that will be running for office in 2024, and today's guest is one of those people. Jonathan Emord is a Republican Candidate for the United States Senate and in this episode, you are going to hear his tremendous breadth of knowledge …
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Episode 143 - Interview with Srilekha Palle-An American Patriot
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1:01:15I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Srilekha Palle, who is an immigrant that truly loves America and demonstrates what love of country and leadership is all about. What Srilekha has accomplished is truly amazing, and by the end of the interview you will be left wondering how she has enough time in every day to do what she does. She is a tru…
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Episode 142 - Appearance with Dr. Sebastian Gorka’s America First
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14:36Last week I had the pleasure of appearing on Dr. Sebastian Gorka's Salem Radio Network Show America First. In this episode we discuss what happened to the FBI, and more importantly how we fix it. You will not want to miss this episode and please share it with as many people as you can. We need to fix this! I need the support of every voter on Novem…
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Episode 141 - Durham Report Exposed
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1:09:12This is my most recent interview with Chris Kohls, also known as Mr. Reagan. On this show we discuss the Durham Report and how the FBI has ended up in its current state. More importantly, we discuss what will need to be done to change the culture and direction of the organization. This discussion is based upon my over twenty years of experience as …
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Episode 140 - Interview with former Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan
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36:27Mark Morgan and I share a history together from the FBI Academy. Mark was the Assistant Director of the Academy, and I was an instructor and Employee Assistance Program Peer Counselor. After retiring from the FBI, Mark went on to become the Chief of the United States Border Patrol, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an…
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Episode 139 - Interview with Matt Lowery-Candidate for Commonwealth’s Attorney
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43:10Matt Lowery is running for Commonwealth's Attorney. With the rise in crime and the opiate epidemic spiraling out of control, Virginia needs prosecutors that will effectively work with both Law Enforcement and legislators to ensure the safety of all our citizens. This is a fascinating discussion that will help you understand the challenges we face i…
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Episode 138 - Mike Van Meter Interview on O’Connor and Company
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14:26I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock on O'Connor and Company on 3/6/2023 after CPAC. It was a great honor to have the opportunity to discuss the issues that are important to the voters of Northern Virginia on WMAL 105.9. Virginians are demanding we have a State Government that is going to place their safety fi…
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Episode 137 - Mike Allers on Schools and Parental Notification
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42:17On the campaign trail we are asked a lot of questions that require more than just a sound byte answer. Two of the questions that deserve a thorough response concern our schools and parental notification. Mike and I discuss these controversial topics and give the listener an insight into the vision the voters are telling us they want to see for the …
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