Untold – A WTVR Podcast
Untold – A WTVR Podcast
Playlist by Untold – A WTVR PodcastUntold is a one-hour journey into the previously unheard stories of the people in charge of making big decisions, generating conversations, and sometimes causing controversy in Richmond, Virginia and …46 clip(s) in playlist
Tom Perriello on reclaiming Virginia's 5th District seat
It has been nearly two decades since a massive upset first put Tom Perriello on the political map. In 2008, the young Democrat ousted a six-term congressman in Virginia’s heavily republican 5th district. But Perriello ended up serving only one term before losing his re-election campaign. Now he’s …
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Kratom lobbyist on regulation, science and why he calls kratom a life saver
As the federal government and states crack down on some kratom products, Mac Haddow joins ‘Untold’ to talk regulation, science, and why he feels passionately that the natural leaf form of the substance has been a life saver for some.
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Virginia film boss Andy Edmunds talks Spielberg, Malick, and 'The Cashier'
Andy Edmunds has helped bring new Hollywood to Virginia. For the last several years, Edmunds has been in charge of the Virginia Film Office, and he has worked tirelessly to attract the best directors and producers in the world to shoot their shows and movies right here in the Commonwealth. Now his…
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Dean Francis says kratom nearly killed his son. Now he's on a mission to get it banned.
Dean Francis had never heard of kratom, until he says it nearly killed his son. Now, he’s dedicating countless hours and energy to sound the alarm about the dangers of the popular supplement. In a relatively short period of time, he’s become one of kratom’s most critical voices, and he’s now at th…
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John Shinholser helps people battle addiction. He thinks kratom is a game changer.
Few people know more about recovery than John Shinholser. For years, the Marine Corps veteran has been helping people battle their demons and overcome addiction. Now the co-founder of the prestigious McShin Foundation has shifted his focus to a plant that many have not heard of, but one that is c…
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Virginia State Police Col. Jeff Katz
Jeffrey Katz has been in law enforcement for more than three decades, and in that time he’s seen it all. Katz came to the Richmond area from Florida in 2018 when he was named the police chief of Chesterfield County. Now, after a spell with the FBI, he’s the head of the Virginia State Police. On th…
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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 gr…
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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 Virgi…
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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 concern…
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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 …
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