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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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8 MAY. 2026 · One small nonprofit hopes to help survivors of human trafficking and prior gang affiliation heal from the pain of their past by assisting them in the removal of “branding” tattoos and scars. To do that, they are trying to spread their message accross the country to create partnerships with organizations that employee certified and trained affiliate technicians in each state. On this episode, we're talking to Soul Survivor Ink's Executive Director Gina Jernukian about the work of the nonprofit and how to support their work.
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1 MAY. 2026 · Close to 84 million people use some type of healthcare app and many don't know that Health-related mobile and web apps are not bound by HIPAA, leaving room for risky data sharing practices. Virtru is a company that works for data security and privacy protection. On today's episode, we're talking to Mishi Choudhary, the General Counsel for Virtru to learn what ways you can protect your information.
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28 ABR. 2026 · The Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Incorporated is a group committed to preventing the unnecessary institutionalization of older persons and they do that by providing user-friendly, community-based, long-term care services which support not only the elderly in the community but the family caregivers, as well. With rising energy costs, Marsha Craiger, will explain more about the Heating and Cooling Assistance programs available for those living in southwest Virginia.
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24 ABR. 2026 · On average, every 10 seconds, a food allergy sends a patient to the emergency room. May 12 to May 18 is Food Allergy Awareness Week, and while it's two weeks away, we're taking advantage of an opportunity to help raise awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis. We'll do that by talking to a representative of FARE, which stands for Food Allergy Research and Education. They are the leading nonprofit working to enhance the lives of allergy sufferers and foster understanding and support for their struggle. Let's learn more from FARE CEO Dr. Sung Poblete.
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17 ABR. 2026 · On this episode, we're putting the spotlight on ALICE. Who is ALICE, you may wonder. Well, ALICE lives in every community and can be found working in a diverse range of careers, including essential workers, such as teachers, healthcare providers, and retail clerks. United Way describes A.L.I.C.E. households as those who have incomes above the Federal Poverty Level but do not earn enough money to afford a basic survival budget in their community, forcing them to make impossible choices between necessities like food, housing, child care, and healthcare. Let's learn more.
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3 ABR. 2026 · As industries face a massive need for over 600,000 new blue collar workers annually, National Careers in Trades Week hopes to help alleviate the problem. Industry leaders say there is a critical shortage where 5 skilled tradespeople retire for every 2 that enter the field. Workers of all ages are exploring the trades for rewarding and well-paying jobs with great benefits, including healthcare and pensions, and no college debt. We're learning more from Tom Martin, President of SMACNA in Chantilly, Virginia.
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27 MAR. 2026 · Cancer sucks. No argument there. But once you or a loved one has been diagnosed, what are the first steps and next steps to getting through this in one piece? On this episode, we're talking with Michelle Rapkin - a three-time cancer survivor who is deeply acquainted with the ins and outs of the disease. She decided to share her hard won lessons as an author herself in the new book, "CANCER SUCKS: But You’ll Get Through It."
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20 MAR. 2026 · Americans love their cars and the freedom they bring. You might be one of millions of drivers who will take the extra step and modify a vehicle to enhance safety, performance, or comfort or to increase your business' visibility. Aftermarket customization might be in jeopardy if a federal agency gets its way. On this episode, we're talking with Karen Bailey-Chapman with the Specialty Equipment Market Association, or SEMA.
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13 MAR. 2026 · For people and businesses, being prepared for natural disasters is key, and widespread outages have underscored the need for dependable satellite communication technology to ensure reliable connectivity in times of need. When internet and cell networks go down, satellite communication infrastructure saves lives by enabling emergency responders, relief organizations, and affected communities to coordinate rescue efforts in real-time. On this episode of Virginia Focus, we're talking to Josh Miner, the Vice President of Land Mobile for Iridium Communications to learn more about staying safe and connected during emergencies.
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6 MAR. 2026 · Most people love a good story, especially when there are clear "good" and "evil" characters. Maybe you also love stories about military history, about underdogs, or you love learning about the technological advances and heroism of World War Two. But have you ever read a true World War II story? On this episode, I'm talking to Jan Cress Dondi about how she turned her veteran dad's bedtime stories into book entitled, "The Navigator's Letter".
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...
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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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