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We're back for 2026 with a strong first episode after our break. This week on What's the Motion?, we take a close look at the new administration under Virginia's first woman governor, Abigail Spanberger, and break down what her team's early direction could mean for this year's General Assembly session.

We dig into Virginia's redistricting debate and unpack the arguments on both sides, exploring how changes to representation could reshape the Commonwealth's political landscape.

Then we shift our lens to the national stage with a conversation about the unfolding immigration debate and related developments in Minnesota that are sparking national attention and provoking sharp reactions across the country.

As always, we close out the show with a look at what's happening in hip hop and how commercial pressures are influencing the culture right now.

A big thank-you to everyone tuning in. We had a few audio hiccups this time around, but we think you'll find the conversation worth it. Let us know what you think in the comments on our Facebook page and stay in the motion.

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A new episode to ring in the New Year. In the 25th episode of the What's the Motion Podcast, the team reflects on the highs and lows of 2025. We break down the biggest political headlines and events shaping our world and our community, all through the signature What's the Motion perspective. The episode wraps with our predictions for 2026 and how the political energy may shift in the year ahead. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and stay tuned for more conversations and content in the new year.

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It is our favorite time of the year: Election Day. This is What's the Motion Episode 24, also known as the Election Episode. All the posturing and talk are over, and the ballot booth will do the talking. Virginia has made history with its first elected woman governor. Did the October surprise shape the final results? How many seats flipped in the House of Delegates? We break it all down and offer clear answers along with a forward looking analysis of the 2025 Virginia statewide elections. This episode also highlights national news that will influence future gubernatorial administrations and ends with a touch of pop culture to round things out.

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