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 the latest episode of ‘Untold - A WTVR Podcast,’ the career lawman talks to Catie Beck about leadership, policing in a highly politicized 21st century, the fight against fentanyl, concerns about AI, and how transcendental meditation has helped with his mission to protect and serve.

Jeffrey Katz has been in law enforcement for more than three decades, and in that time he&rsquo;s seen it all.&nbsp;Katz came to the Richmond area from Florida in 2018 when he was named the police chief of Chesterfield County.&nbsp;Now, after a spell with the FBI, he&rsquo;s the head of the Virginia State Police.
On the latest episode of &lsquo;Untold - A WTVR Podcast,&rsquo; the career lawman talks to Catie Beck about leadership, policing in a highly politicized 21st century, the fight against fentanyl, concerns about AI, and how transcendental meditation has helped with his mission to protect and serve.

Untold 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 beyond.

Untold 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 beyond.

Untold – A WTVR Podcast

Virginia State Police Col. Jeff Katz

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.

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&rsquo;s boarding house.
&ldquo;They'd sit around and start telling lies and talking about their lives, and I would listen, then my grandmother would say, &lsquo;Junior, tell them about what thing happened at church the other Sunday,&rsquo; and I'd tell them and they'd laugh,&rdquo; said Reid. &ldquo;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.&rdquo;
Reid, one of Virginia&rsquo;s favorite actors and comedians, sat down with Catie Beck on the latest episode of &lsquo;Untold &ndash; A WTVR Podcast.&rsquo;
The interview was conducted shortly before the death of Tom Dreesen, Reid&rsquo;s longtime friend and former comedy partner. The duo is considered to be America&rsquo;s first interracial comedy team.

Tim Reid

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.

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.

Congressman Rob Wittman talks war and politics

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.

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.&nbsp;Burkett made the announcement on the latest episode of "Untold &ndash; 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&hellip; 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.

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