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Virginia Focus is a half hour weekly Public Affairs program from the Virginia News Network hosted by Rebecca Hughes. The program features interviews about issues if importance and interest to Virginians such as politics, non profits, history and economic development.
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- Sep 18, 2026
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- Jul 10, 2026
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Virginia Focus - Varsity Blues Scandal Survivors (opens the original)
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Few people know that not everyone accused in the infamous college admission bribery scandal, that included celebrities like Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, was guilty. One innocent family continues fighting to clear their reputation after being caught in the net of the Varsity Blues Scandal in 2019. Those parents have written a book called "Varsity Blues: The Scandal Within the Scandal" and started a charity to help other Americans who may find themselves wrongly accused by the federal gover
Virginia Focus - Stamp Out Insurance Fraud (opens the original)
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The next time your insurance bill goes up, fraud could be part of the reason why. Insurance fraud isn't a victimless crime, and investigators say it costs American consumers billions of dollars each year. On this episode, we are talking 1st Sgt. Eric Futrell with the Virginia State Police Insurance Fraud Program about common scams, how to protect yourself, and how everyday citizens can help stamp out fraud.
Virginia Focus - Vaccine Access (opens the original)
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Are vaccines one of the few issues still bringing Americans together? New polling suggests they might be, with broad support across political lines for maintaining access to recommended vaccines. In this episode, Dr. Larry Bucshon, former Congressman and physician, helps us unpack the results and what they could mean for healthcare policy moving forward.
Virginia Focus - GLP-1 Safety (opens the original)
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Millions of Americans are turning to weight-loss drugs, but how can you know whether the product you're getting is safe? As federal regulators weigh important decisions affecting compounded GLP-1 medications and peptide products, questions about counterfeits, online scams, and patient safety continue to grow. On this episode, we're joined by Shabbir Imber Safdar, Executive Director of the Partnership for Safe Medicines, to separate fact from fiction and explain what consumers need to know.
Virginia Focus - Our Wild Familiars (opens the original)
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What if the most successful urban residents aren't humans at all? Across the globe, animals are adapting to city life at remarkable speed, evolving new behaviors-and even new biology-to thrive in our concrete landscapes. On this episode, Dr. Dan Werb joins us to discuss his eye-opening book, Our Wild Familiars, and the hidden wildlife revolution unfolding right outside our doors.
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