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    <title>WHRO Weekly Edition</title>
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    <copyright>2024 WHRO Public Media</copyright>
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    <itunes:summary>Your go-to source for the latest local and regional news.</itunes:summary>
    <description>WHRO Weekly Edition is your go-to source for the latest local and regional news. Tune in every week for a comprehensive and engaging half-hour radio program that keeps you informed about the stories that matter most to our community.</description>
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    <itunes:keywords>WHRO Weekly Edition, 89.5 WHRV, Doug Boynton, WHRO News, WHRO Journalism, local and regional coverage, community insights, award-winning, Barry Graham, Connor Worley, Friday noon show, in-depth reporting, Norfolk, Virginia, community voices</itunes:keywords>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, July 3, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, July 3, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week NATO is showing signs of cooperation once again with a major exercise in Hampton Roads as leaders prepare for a shift in Norfolk. Virginia returned to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative this week, which attaches a price to the burning of fossil fuels. Finally, Virginia is exploring a degree model that would allow students to obtain a bachelor's degree in three years instead of four.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:17:12 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:49</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, June 26, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, June 26, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week rubble from the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel project is being repurposed to create artificial reefs in the Chesapeake Bay. Consumers advocates are urging regulators to heavily scrutinize the nearly $70 billion deal struck between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy in May. Finally, water-borne drones that swim or float are playing a major role in modern warfare. The Pentagon plans to spend billions of dollars on the burgeoning technology.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:48:44 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, June 19, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, June 19, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Old Dominion University President Brian Hemphill received a five-year extension this week despite a vote of no-confidence from the faculty senate back in March. Hampton Roads Transit riders be prepared; the organization announced a change in bus routes starting next year. Some routes will be nixed or absorbed into larger paths. Finally, VCIJ's Kunle Falayi teamed up with a Virginia Beach treasure hunter to help a Richmond-area couple locate a lost wedding ring on the Oceanfront's the sandy surf.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:15:33 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:49</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, June 12, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, June 12, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Williamsburg-James City County's superintendent came under fire for words he used in a meeting last week with high school students while discussing the school's potential redistricting. In recognition of Pride Month, WHRO takes a look at how a church flyer for a spaghetti dinner led to the creation of a LGBTQ newspaper in the latter half of the 20th Century. Finally, Virginia Tech researchers are in the midst of documenting gray foxes across the Commonwealth to learn more about their population numbers.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:47:01 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:55</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, June 5, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, June 5, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week national data shows Black women are more likely to be treated differently when voicing concerns during pregnancy. One local mother turned her loss into support for families struggling with stillbirth and grief. The USS Gerald R. Ford is back in Norfolk. That means an overhaul of the plumbing system is underway after dealing with faulty toilets for a year at sea. Finally, the region's transportation group is figuring out how exactly driverless cars will impact traffic.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:32:29 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:53</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, May 29, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, May 29, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week the Virginia Department of Health is urging folks to prioritize water safety as Hampton Roads heads into beach season. When Nathan Simms led Norfolk's Housing Authority it issued two no-bid contracts to a recruitment firm. That same firm landed Simms his next job, leading the housing authority in Charleston, South Carolina. Finally, we sit down WHRO's new education reporter Ashley White to recap the latest education news around the region.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:50:15 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, May 22, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, May 22, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Armed Forces Brewing Company shuttered its doors in 2025 after controversial statements from its CEO. Now, the brewery is back and it's suing a string of critics for $50 million. A national report says Virginia faces catastrophic shortages in community mental health. Providers in Norfolk say patients struggle to know where to go during a crisis. Finally, worms are essential to the ecosystem. So, one Norfolk nonprofit is showing folks how the critters are an essential part to a healthy garden.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:54:51 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:53</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, May 15, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, May 15, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week data centers are popping up in communities all around the country. They aren't without controversy. Suffolk wants to put rules in place for any prospective centers. Dr. Valli Meeks became the first leader of a new clinic for people living with HIV and AIDS in the 1980s. Now, a musical about her work called "Dr. Smile" opens Friday in Virginia Beach. Finally, ICE arrests happen in a flash, typically without any warning. WHRO's Toby Cox speaks with one family who are still reeling from the sudden loss of a husband and father.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:53:50 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:53</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, May 8, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, May 8, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week the fired Norfolk Housing Director Nathan Simms has taken over Charleston, South Carolina's housing authority one week after a WHRO investigation revealed he authorized millions of dollars in no-bid contracts. A new report shows Hampton Roads is home to the most well-funded joint military base. It also noted that the region hosts one of the least funded joint bases. Finally, Weekly Edition sits down with americana band The Lone Bellow to discuss their new album ahead of the group's show in Norfolk.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:28:54 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2026-05-07-15-28-53-friday-may-8-2026.mp3" length="22912435" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:51</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, May 1, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, May 1, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week blue catfish are an invasive species that are rapidly spreading across the Chesapeake Bay. Virginia is urging folks to break out the fryers and utensils to eat the fish before they can damage marine ecosystems. A WHRO investigation found the fired leader of Norfolk's housing authority authorized millions of dollars in no-bid contracts usually reserved for emergencies. Finally, a parrot rescue in Virginia won't have its license renewed this August. Now, the owners are unsure where the birds will go.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:09:28 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, April 24, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, April 24, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week thousands of people in Virginia are actively awaiting transplants, but many of them are unaware how donations are sorted and assigned to patients. The fourth director in two years has taken over at the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This takeover comes amidst a rocky situation that saw the VA eliminate more vacant positions than any other VA in the country. Finally, harbor seals are flocking to Hampton Roads waters, but scientists can't quite figure out why. WHRO's Katherine Hafner dives into the mystery to find out.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:50:23 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:49</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday April 17, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday April 17, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[On This Week's  Weekly Edition:   The aircraft carrier USS Bush is en route to the Middle East to join a slew of other vessels in the area, as the US tries to take control of the strait of Hormuz. Plus, Michelle Hankerson addresses the lingering questions about the redistricting amendment ahead of next week's special election. And, community leaders on the peninsula held an inaugural environmental justice symposium this week at Christopher Newport University. these stories and more on this episode of Weekly Edition.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:53:25 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>00:23:53</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, April 10, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, April 10, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week astronauts on the Artemis II mission requested to name a moon crater after astronaut Reid Wiseman's wife, Carroll, who was a Virginia Beach native. A new law is supposed to provide more transparency to Virginians about police use of Flock traffic cameras in the state. Finally, senior homelessness is a growing problem in the U.S. Hampton Roads is facing its own issues as a third of the homeless population is 55 and older.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:54:17 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:51</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, April 3, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, April 3, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Virginia lawmakers are pushing to protect reproductive rights in the state constitution, but access to care could still remain a complicated issue. Federal funding for medical research in Virginia continues to be a big economic driver for the state. That's despite a drop in the total number of projects funded. Finally, WHRO's John Doucette speaks with actor and comedian Nick Offerman ahead of his comedy and craftsman show in Virginia Beach later this month.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:13:28 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:52</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 27, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 27, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week people from all over the community honored the ROTC instructor killed by a gunman at Old Dominion University on March 12. The ROTC cadets who subdued the gunman were also honored in a private ceremony. The USS Gettysburg made its return to Hampton Roads this week after five months in the Caribbean as part of Operation Southern Spear. Finally, a new government report found military dogs living in substandard, unsanitary conditions. These issues at ten bases directly contributed to the deaths of four dogs.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:17:46 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:52</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 20, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 20, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week artificial intelligence has become a dicey topic for many people in recent years. Grocers in Williamsburg are leveraging it to reduce food waste, but it's also coming at the cost of reducing donations to food pantries. A decade-long study about blue crab cannibalism in the Chesapeake Bay provides insight into the crustaceans' odd behavior. Finally, we have a roundup of everything we know about last week's shooting at Old Dominion University.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:51:52 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2026-03-19-10-51-51-friday-march-20-2026.mp3" length="22992307" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 13, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 13, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week a shooting at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront last weekend left six people injured. Now, the city may use early emergency curfews to mitigate and control weekend crowds. NOAA is considering new vessel speed rules to limit collisions with endangered whales. Finally, a Norfolk woman thought she was suffering from an every day skin rash, but it turned out to be a rare autoimmune disease. We'll hear her story.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:47:34 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:53</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 6, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 6, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week families of local airmen and sailors are bracing for long deployments after the United States and Israel launched attacks in Iran over the weekend.  Virginia has confirmed ten measles cases in the first two months of 2026. That's more than double the amount of confirmed cases in all of 2025. Finally, a new analysis of Hampton Roads shows that options are limited for people who use housing vouchers to find suitable homes.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:38:06 -0500</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:55</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, February 27, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, February 27, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Dominion Energy informed shareholders that it lost over $200 million from pausing work on its offshore wind farm, but the project is still on schedule despite the delays. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger provided the Democrats' response to President Trump's State of the Union address. It heavily criticized the president's tariff policies. Finally, it's Girl Scout cookie season. WHRO's Mechelle Hankerson went behind the scenes to see how the cookie operation is carried out.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:42:24 -0500</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:55</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, February 20, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, February 20, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week a new, RV-style nursing classroom is hitting the streets in Hampton Roads. It's part of an effort to allow students to refine clinical skills before working with real patients. Congress approved half of a million dollars for the Army Corps of Engineers to study the potential of adding Norfolk's south side to the floodwall. Finally, host Jordan Christie sits down with Kunle Falayi, an award-winning data journalist at VCIJ, to discuss the prevalence of Flock Cameras installed around Hampton Roads.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:36:44 -0500</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:53</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, February 13, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, February 13, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week legal cannabis sales are inching closer to becoming a reality in Virginia, but lawmakers across the state are still debating when exactly legal sales should start. Hampton is set to launch a new initiative in its school system to prepare for climate impacts. The city received half a million dollars in funding from the state for the project. Finally, environmental and fishing groups are once again pushing state lawmakers to halt industrial menhaden fishing in the Chesapeake Bay.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:55:15 -0500</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:53</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, February 6, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, February 6, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week the Virginia Dental Association is locked in a dispute with dental hygienists from the commonwealth over two bills moving through the senate that would allow dental assistants to clean parts of teeth. The destroyer USS Truxtun left Norfolk this week, three months after returning from the Middle East. Finally, Clipse, the Virginia Beach rap duo of brothers Malice and Pusha T, came away with the group's first win at the Grammy Awards.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:10:07 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2026-02-05-11-10-06-friday-february-6-2026.mp3" length="22924723" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:52</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, January 30, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, January 30, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Virginia's opioid crisis was framed as an isolated problem with the state's southwestern, rural white region. Now, new data shows cities and Black communities were also impacted. Hampton Roads officials are building sensors to measure roadway flooding in the area. Finally, the Trump administration is calling for the Navy to build battleships for the first time since World War II.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:26:53 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2026-01-29-15-26-52-friday-january-30-2026.mp3" length="22963507" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, January 23, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, January 23, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Norfolk celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. day, and along with it, held a ceremony for a historical state marker at the longstanding Attucks Theater on Church Street. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones revoked the office's previous position that supported Virginia Beach's old citywide voting system. Finally, a Chesapeake bookstore that focuses on romance books has created a guide to help readers in the wake of the genre's recent boom.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:25:21 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2026-01-22-16-25-20-friday-january-23-2026.mp3" length="22946227" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, January 16, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, January 16, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week apprenticeship opportunities for trades that are crucial to Hampton Roads' economy are struggling to scale to meet ever-increasing, current workforce demands. WHRO sat down with a former director for the National Institutes of Health under George W. Bush to discuss the biggest health challenges facing Americans. Finally, lawmakers are considering a legal retail market this year and that's great news for local hemp farmers. They've anticipated a switch to cannabis for years.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:08:40 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2026-01-15-16-08-39-friday-january-16-2026.mp3" length="22965811" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, January 9, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, January 9, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week a wares shop in Williamsburg has served as a touchstone to residents and visitors with ties to Scotland and Ireland.  Unique Celtic items have kept business rolling for over five decades. Investigators have renewed hope in a four-decade-old Chesapeake cold case. Finally, an artist known for her one of one holiday show in Hampton made the jump to Williamsburg to ring in the end of the holiday season.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:39:47 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2026-01-08-13-39-46-friday-january-9-2026.mp3" length="22898611" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:50</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, January 2, 2026]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, January 2, 2026]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[It's the new year so Weekly Edition is taking a look back at some of WHRO's most impactful stories from 2025.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:20:04 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-12-30-16-20-02-friday-january-2-2026.mp3" length="51785600" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>53:56</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, December 19, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, December 19, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week an organization in Virginia Beach is looking for volunteers this holiday season to help children who are abused or neglected. Two Navy destroyers, USS Sherman and USS Gravely, both returned home for the holidays after extended tours at sea. Finally, dozens of trees in Hampton Roads are ranked as national champions. It's thanks, in part, to a group of eagle-eyed, dedicated tree hunters.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:53:43 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-12-18-15-53-42-friday-december-19-2025.mp3" length="22927027" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:52</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, December 12, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, December 12, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week overcrowded, dilapidated school buildings are a problem in Suffolk. The school board is asking the city to do something about it sooner rather than later. Scientists are tracking the migration of monarch butterflies in North America with more detail than ever. It's thanks, in part, to James Madison University. Finally, a new hospital in Isle of Wight County will bring emergency and inpatient care close to rural Tidewater residents.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:19:10 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-12-11-15-19-09-friday-december-12-2025.mp3" length="22956211" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, December 5, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, December 5, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Sen. Mark Warner announced his plans to run for his fourth term in 2026. He was first elected to the seat in 2008. WHRO's Toby Cox sat down with Weekly Edition to discuss the newest blueprint for Virginia's legal cannabis retail market and what people should expect moving froward. Finally, it's the holiday season, which means big business for local tree farms. We'll break down the economics of the industry.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:35:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-12-04-03-43-28-251205_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="23007667" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-12-04-03-43-28-251205_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, November 21, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, November 21, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Ken Burns' newest documentary about the American Revolution debuted on WHRO TV. WHRO reporter Nick McNamara sat down with the filmmaker to discuss the project. Small, nonprofit health care centers in the area are struggling to keep up with modern technology, leading to gaps that could threaten overall patient care. Finally, Chesapeake native and Pro Football Hall of Famer Kenny Easley died last week. Easley played for Oscar Smith in the 1970s and spent all seven of his pro years with the Seattle Seahawks.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:23:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-11-20-03-27-30-251121_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22964275" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, November 14, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, November 14, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Virginia Beach plans to keep its Spanish dual language program going for middle school students, but the city wants to consolidate it to one location. Years of fundraising and planning have finally paid off for a Fort Monroe memorial that is planned to commemorate the first African people taken to English North America. Finally, Hampton Roads families struggle to find adequate care for autistic children who grow out of youth programs. We'll hear their stories. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:16:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-11-13-01-19-53-251114_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22929715" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:53</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, November 7, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, November 7, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Democrats rode the blue wave to a dominant win in Virginia's off-year elections. We'll have a break down of some Hampton Roads delegate elections. It was a historic year for Virginia as Democrat Abigail Spanberger was the first woman elected governor in the commonwealth. WHRO spoke with folks at the polls about the historic moment. Finally, Old Dominion football won its sixth game of the season against Louisiana-Monroe, making the Monarchs bowl eligible and keeping hopes alive for a Sun Belt title game appearance. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:45:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-11-07-10-55-33-251107_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22861952" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:49</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[WHRO&#39;s Weekly Edition for 10/31/25]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[WHRO&#39;s Weekly Edition for 10/31/25]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Former President Barack Obama visits Norfolk to campaign for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger ahead of Tuesday’s election. In Virginia Beach, officials are looking to city-controlled properties to expand economic development as available land runs short. And Virginia has launched a new statewide system to track medicinal cannabis use — part of a broader effort to improve patient safety.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:32:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-10-31-09-33-09-WE_1031.mp3" length="57078043" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, October 24, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, October 24, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week service members and their families are concerned about bills and payments as the government shutdown continues. That's despite a Trump administration directive to the Pentagon last week to pay active duty troops. The Norfolk School Board approved a plan to close nine schools after years of discussion and a city council deadline. Finally, autumn season means corn mazes, pumpkin patches and hay rides. For local farms this drives a sizable chuck of their annual income. WHRO's Toby Cox went to these farms to break down the fall economy.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:33:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-10-23-03-41-11-251024_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="23000755" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-10-23-03-41-11-251024_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, October 17, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, October 17, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week a farm preservation program is attracting prospective participants in Virginia Beach's rural south. They're in luck because another big year might be around the corner. Williamsburg, James City County and the WJCC School Board signed a ten-year funding agreement, closing the final chapter of the district's ongoing saga. Finally, a Center for Energy and Law Policy is opening at William and Mary Law School. WHRO spoke with the founding director who is a long time energy regulator]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:53:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-10-16-03-57-02-251017_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22891699" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-10-16-03-57-02-251017_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:50</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, October 10, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, October 10, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Hampton Roads to celebrate the Navy's 250th anniversary and announce a new housing initiative for junior sailors and soldiers. Old Dominion's latest "State of the Region" report says changes in federal policy are likely to lead to unpredictable fluctuations to the local economy. Finally, flood insurance has halted in the midst of the federal government shutdown. It's leaving people in southeastern Virginia vulnerable.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:37:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-10-09-03-43-13-251010_PODD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22937779" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, October 3, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, October 3, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week after a long wait the Norfolk School Board finally settled on a plan to close several elementary schools at a special meeting earlier in the week. WHRO has an update on the next steps. AI chatbots and language learning models are popular among Gen Z university and college students. Experts are concerned that students in Hampton Roads are using the bots for emotional support. Finally, the Army Corps of Engineers plans to restore sinking wetlands that have plagued parts of Virginia Beach.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:20:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-10-02-03-23-54-251003_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22943744" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-10-02-03-23-54-251003_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, September 26, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, September 26, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week construction at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel had disrupted the habitat of the popular seabird colony. A $15 million project is moving froward to build a crescent-shaped island for the birds. If you caught a flight out of Norfolk International Airport over the past few months you might've noticed heavier foot traffic. That's because the airport recorded a record number of passengers this summer. Finally, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is now a provisional level three trauma center.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:36:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-09-25-09-36-53-250926_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22968797" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-09-25-09-36-53-250926_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:55</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, September 19, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, September 19, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week primary care providers in Hampton Roads are stepping away from traditional insurance and into a growing trend of cheaper, direct care. A federal grant to expand solar access was recently terminated in Virginia. Energy activist groups are urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin and other state leaders to appeal. Finally, Chincoteague Island on Virginia's Eastern Shore faces challenges from climate change. A new project expresses those hurdles through the eyes of the community.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:56:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:55</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, September 12, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, September 12, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested over 4,000 immigrants in Virginia through July this year. It's the highest number since 2012. Unsure where Suffolk ends and Chesapeake begins? Well the two cities are hosting town halls as they attempt to clear up the confusing border issue. Finally, The Nature Conservancy is preserving hundreds of thousands of acres of land to help local economies through environmental stewardship. A big effort focuses on Virginia's coal country.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:09:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-09-10-03-17-56-250912_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY(1)_WEB.mp3" length="23042048" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>24:00</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, September 5, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, September 5, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week a Virginian who received financial help for an abortion now runs the state's newest abortion fund in Hampton Roads -- a place where demand is rising as its politics are shifting. An Old Dominion University professor earned national recognition for her effort to reduce climate impacts in health care. WHRO spoke with her about her work. Finally, the US Navy is embracing a plan to privatize its barracks. Officials hope private companies can better build and maintain the buildings, many of which would be built in Norfolk.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:27:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-09-04-03-31-21-250905_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22930867" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-09-04-03-31-21-250905_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:53</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, August 29, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, August 29, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Chesapeake Bay crustaceans recently got a new neighbor -- stone crabs have been documented for the first time in Virginia waters. WHRO sat down with Dr. Nancy Welch, Director at the Chesapeake Health Department, to discuss vaccinations as the school year begins. Finally, tuition and fees are climbing at public universities in Virginia. We have the numbers on what it will cost you. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:31:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-08-28-12-34-40-250829_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22920883" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-08-28-12-34-40-250829_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:52</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, August 22, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, August 22, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Virginia Democrats have momentum on their side after a new poll from Old Dominion University has gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger overwhelmingly ahead in Hampton Roads. Norfolk International has closed a secondary runway to prepare for cargo facilities, hangers and other developments. Finally, roughly 4,500 sailors aboard the USS Iwo Jima are headed to the Caribbean and South America as part of a buildup of US forces in the region. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:29:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-08-21-01-33-33-250822_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY(1)_WEB.mp3" length="22942387" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-08-21-01-33-33-250822_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY(1)_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:53</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, August 15, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, August 15, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week energy demand is ravenous in Virginia. Advocates say solar is the best way to meet demand, but several projects are running into local opponents. PETA, the animal rights organization, recently named a new president. WHRO spoke with Tracy Reiman who says she wants the group to keep its edge while bringing in younger supporters. Finally, research out of Christopher Newport University shows noise pollution is negatively impacting people's health. And it's disproportionately affecting low income and minority residents.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:13:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-08-14-12-16-55-250815_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22983091" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-08-14-12-16-55-250815_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:55</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, August 8, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, August 8, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week researchers at Old Dominion University pinpointed the age of the sand dunes surrounding Cape Henry. WHRO's Barry Graham sat down with the managing director of the Virginia Stage Company to talk about its kids summer camp and what to expect in the upcoming show season. Finally, the Virginia Mental Health Access Program is dealing with a shortage of child psychiatrists in Hampton Roads. We spoke with the head of the program to learn how they're addressing the issue. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:50:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-08-07-01-51-35-250808_POD2_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="4118016" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-08-07-01-51-35-250808_POD2_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, August 1, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, August 1, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Virginia developers plan to build more apartments and condos along with fewer single-family homes. We'll break down how that impacts the housing market. WHRO spoke with Suffolk City Manager Al Moor amidst his retirement from local government this week. Finally, Newport News is investing $4 million into Newport News-Williamsburg Airport to transform it into an air commerce park.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:09:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-07-31-10-15-02-250801_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22980224" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-07-31-10-15-02-250801_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[July 25, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[July 25, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week America's Armed Forces are beefing up defenses against small, unmanned drones. Cooperation between military and civilian agencies will likely be required to adequately protect the US from these attacks. Any type of internet search is routed through a data center. The highest concentration of them is in Virginia. We'll explain how that is making residents uneasy. Finally, the Trump administration plans to overhaul FEMA. WHRO reports what the lasting impacts of a shift could look like.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:01:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-07-24-03-06-23-250725_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22999987" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-07-24-03-06-23-250725_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[July 18, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[July 18, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Norfolk's Planning Commission has given the all clear for work to begin on the first stages of the city's downtown floodwall. CNBC recently released its best states for business list -- and both Virginia and North Carolina are in the top five. We'll break down what puts them in the top tier. Finally, as part of our Revolution Revisited series, we take a deep look into the intersection of sport and society in Colonial Virginia. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:31:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-07-18-04-39-13-250718_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22945459" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-07-18-04-39-13-250718_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[July 11, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[July 11, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Virginia Beach residents have scored a win. A federal judge ruled that they can re-open cases against the city about local voting districts. A new project at the York River watershed aims to focus on water quality, wildlife and other conservation efforts. Finally, this week kicked off WHRO's year-long project chronicling America's 250th anniversary. We have a preview of the first segment which focuses on the demographics of Revolutionary-era Norfolk.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:21:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-07-10-12-25-25-250711_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22957747" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-07-10-12-25-25-250711_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, July 4th 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, July 4th 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis parts ways with former President Trump before announcing he won’t seek a third term. The Navy’s USNS Harvey Milk is set to be renamed under new orders from the Trump administration. And scientists uncover fresh evidence that an ancient asteroid struck the Chesapeake Bay.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:22:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-07-03-11-24-18-WE_WEBSITEONLY070425.mp3" length="57593437" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-07-03-11-24-18-WE_WEBSITEONLY070425.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[June 27, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[June 27, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week new solar farm rules are being implemented in Suffolk. WHRO gets the reaction from one family who will shape how the city deals with solar farm development. The Philippine Cultural Center of Virginia recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. We'll break down the center's legacy and the impact it's had on Hampton Roads. Finally, the head of Fleet Forces in Norfolk has been nominated as the next Chief of Naval Operations.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:24:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-06-26-12-25-44-250627_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB_1.mp3" length="22912572" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-06-26-12-25-44-250627_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB_1.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:55</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[June 20, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[June 20, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Virginia's primaries took center stage. WHRO breaks down the local and statewide races. Environmental groups have the attention of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission who will consider new regulations to protect the area's turtle population. Finally, Hampton has decided to kick the can down the road on a ban that would prohibit sleeping and camping on public property.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:08:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-06-19-01-12-01-250620_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22993843" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-06-19-01-12-01-250620_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[June 13, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[June 13, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week the current path to Sandbridge doesn't satisfy Virginia Beach. The city wants another path there, but the talks have been tumultuous. An $8 million grant aims to help archaeologists who are persevering Jamestown's uncovered history. Finally, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Dominion Energy are teaming up to help power the station with a small nuclear power plant.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:33:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-06-12-01-37-22-250613_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="23030323" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-06-12-01-37-22-250613_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[June 6, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[June 6, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week an innovative new project from the Hampton Roads Sanitation Project will create natural gas out of sewage treatment byproduct. Norfolk will now be a year-round host for Carnival Cruises. WHRO spoke with Norfolk's cruise czar to learn how it will impact the region's economy. Finally, the Trump administration wants more Naval ships. It would reverse a dip in manufacturing, but that means finding hundreds of thousands of workers to build them.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:46:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-06-04-11-51-31-250606_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22897844" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-06-04-11-51-31-250606_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:50</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[May 30, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[May 30, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week WHRO speaks with the head of Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads about how high land pricing and looming tariffs are impacting the group's affordable housing mission. The blue crab population continues to decline in the Chesapeake Bay. The exact causes continue to elude scientists. Finally, ahead of Pride Month, WHRO's Barry Graham examines the impact that athletics had on acceptance for the gay community in Hampton Roads.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 07:39:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-05-29-07-42-25-250530_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="23005748" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-05-29-07-42-25-250530_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[May 23, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[May 23, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week WHRO's Steve Walsh appeared on All Things Considered to discuss the Gaza Pier project's fallout after it resulted in the death of a US solider. The Nansemond Indian Tribe hosted Virginia Beach's first Pow Wow in over ten years, inviting tribes from all over the country. Finally, Northern Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly died this week after a long battle with cancer.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 15:45:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-05-22-03-53-26-250523_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="23032244" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-05-22-03-53-26-250523_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:59</itunes:duration>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[May 16, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[May 16, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week a developer has earmarked Chesapeake for the region's first data center, but it's being met with heavy resistance from locals. Virginia health officials are throwing up the caution flag as measles continues to rise in the commonwealth. Finally, Virginia has seen the most coastal flooding in the United States in recent years. We'll learn why that's the case.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 13:40:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-05-15-01-43-50-250516_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="23018420" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-05-15-01-43-50-250516_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, May 9, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, May 9, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week over in Virginia Beach, the school board upheld an earlier vote to disband diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Dominion Energy is facing new problems due to looming tariffs. Its offshore wind project could balloon to an additional half billion dollars in costs. Finally, funding for Virginia museums and libraries could be under threat by the Trump administration's federal cuts. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 11:03:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-05-08-11-06-37-250509_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="23018804" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-05-08-11-06-37-250509_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, May 2, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, May 2, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Hampton Roads is aging faster than the state and nation. That's a problem as health care shortages hit the country. WHRO speaks with Dr. Cynthia Romero about the recruiting challenges facing the region. The Department of Veteran Affairs is making budget cuts. There's concern that money cut from the VA might not stay in the VA. Finally, a new mental health clinic on the peninsula aims to ease the burden on emergency rooms and law enforcement.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 13:41:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-05-01-01-46-20-250502_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22995764" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, April 25, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, April 25, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu was in Newport News for a social justice conference. WHRO spoke with him about both areas' common issues. Suffolk is beginning to tighten its focus on environmental crimes, especially those like illegal dumping. Finally, WHRO chatted with Williamsburg's first poet laureate about the importance of growing the art of the spoken word in the city.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:25:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-04-24-10-29-57-250425_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_1_WEB.mp3" length="23026688" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-04-24-10-29-57-250425_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_1_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:59</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, April 18, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, April 18, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week WHRO spoke with the CEO of the United Way of the Virginia Peninsula to discuss the impact federal funding cuts had on nonprofits. Fun fact: Canadians make up the largest number of international visitors to Virginia. But will they continue to show up as the US-Canada relationship remains strained? Finally, Hampton Roads is one of the worst areas in the country for pollen. We'll hear from an environmental health professor to find out why.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:51:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-04-17-12-58-58-250418_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="23028020" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-04-17-12-58-58-250418_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:59</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, April 11, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, April 11, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week the Virginia Department of Health is gathering information from a coalition it launched last month to combat rising cases in syphilis. Norfolk's mayor says the city is still pursuing the redevelopment of its two malls. Finally, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center opened a new psychiatric emergency room. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:25:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-04-10-10-36-35-250411_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_2_WEB.mp3" length="23004596" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-04-10-10-36-35-250411_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_2_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, April 4, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, April 4, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week issues persist at the new Chesapeake clinic where the VA is minimizing the lack of staff, but an Inspector General report says the clinic should've had more providers. Hampton is proposing a public outdoor space to replace the old school for the blind and deaf, but it's meeting opposition from alumni. Finally, in an interview with WHRO, Norfolk International Airport's CEO says international flights could arrive this year.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:18:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-04-03-11-21-35-250404_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="23009792" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-04-03-11-21-35-250404_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 28, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 28, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Chesapeake's new veterans clinic will open with less than a third of required staff. Virginia lawmakers point the blame at VA staff cuts. Williamsburg-James City County Schools selected a firm to help develop a redistricting plan. Finally, WHRO's Barry Graham is back with his 'Still Working' series which examines older Americans who are putting off retirement to stay in the workforce. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-03-27-01-54-19-250328_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="23024384" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-03-27-01-54-19-250328_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:59</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 21, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 21, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Governor Glenn Youngkin is offering assurances for federal employees who've lost their jobs that employers across the Commonwealth are ready to bring them aboard. Federal funding for food benefits under the SNAP initiative may suffer under budget cuts. We'll break down how that impacts Virginians. Finally, in celebration of National Older Workers Week, WHRO's Barry Graham speaks to folks who are postponing retirement and still punching the clock. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:27:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-03-19-02-31-58-250321_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22994816" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-03-19-02-31-58-250321_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 14, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 14, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Virginia Beach has plans to bring music to the oceanfront this spring -- The Dome is hiring ahead of its grand opening in May and a new hip hop festival replaces Something in the Water in April. If you're a resident of Suffolk, it's a great time to be a homeowner. Property values soared more than a billion dollars for the city in 2025. Finally, the Department of Veteran Affairs has been hit hard by budget cuts. Thousands of jobs are on the chopping block despite the large need for veterans' medical care. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:13:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-03-13-12-20-08-250314_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22982528" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-03-13-12-20-08-250314_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 7, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 7, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Norfolk's housing authority has the go ahead to revamp two more public housing communities downtown. Scientists measured and sampled tidal flooding throughout Hampton Roads last year. We'll hear exactly what they learned and what it could mean for the future. Local public schools are gearing up for their spring literacy initiative. WHRO's Barry Graham will give us the update.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:33:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-03-06-11-49-23-250307_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22922528" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-03-06-11-49-23-250307_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:52</itunes:duration>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, February 28, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, February 28, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week WHRO climate reporter Katherine Hafner sat down with Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones after his appointment to the Environmental Protection Agency's Local Government Advisory Committee. The Nansemond Indian Nation is opening a second clinic in Newport News. Finally, it's clean up time. An $8 million grant has been awarded to remove old fishing gear around the Chesapeake Bay.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:19:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-02-27-02-28-50-250228_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="23015072" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, February 21, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, February 21, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Virginia's colleges and universities are going to miss its target for increasing the number of degrees they award. Also Hampton Roads residents participated in nationwide "days of action" to protest President Donald Trump's presidency. Finally, on the college sports front, Norfolk State is launching a new lacrosse program. WHRO reports how that will open opportunities for the historically Black university.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:51:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-02-19-10-26-26-250221_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22987808" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-02-19-10-26-26-250221_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, February 14, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, February 14, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week anxiety over President Trump's executive orders is permeating the Department of Veteran Affairs, which is struggling to fill medical positions. International Holocaust Remembrance Day is in late January, but the Hampton Roads commission works to codify its memory year-round. Finally, Williamsburg is set to have a tool to help boost resilience to economic and social challenges.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:50:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-02-13-01-53-11-250214_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22961696" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:55</itunes:duration>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, February 7, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, February 7, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters says it's no longer offering gender-affirming treatments to children under age 19. Next, you'd think rising costs of life-saving drugs would hurt paramedics, but those in Virginia are saying it's actually saving lives. Finally, Dominion Energy says offshore wind energy costs are increasing...and that means those costs will also impact you.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:37:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-02-06-02-41-58-250207_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22982432" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-02-06-02-41-58-250207_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, January 31, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, January 31, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week federal workers in Virginia may be in for some relief as the General Assembly considers a bill that would prevent them from losing housing. The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission wants your input for its first climate action plan. Finally, last month Sentara began using new blood storage systems to dispense blood products closer to the people who need them. In other words, blood vending machines. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:42:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-01-30-03-47-00-250131_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22985120" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-01-30-03-47-00-250131_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, January 24, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, January 24, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Perdue Farms is facing large penalties from the U.S. Department of Labor after children were found working in hazardous conditions in an Accomac facility. Virginia churches might soon have an easier path to develop affordable housing. Finally, there's a new alliance to talk about -- Norfolk State University is teaming up with the Elizabeth River Project to help marginalized communities impacted by climate change.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:02:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-01-23-12-05-07-250124_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22988576" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-01-23-12-05-07-250124_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, January 17, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, January 17, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week the centuries-old mystery of Roanoke Island might soon be solved. Recent discoveries on Hatteras shed light on just what happened to the English colonists who disappeared. In Richmond, the Virginia House of Delegates began the process for constitutional amendments this week including the right to access all forms of birth control. Finally, there's some not so good news in Hampton Roads -- residents reported the lowest quality of life in over a decade according to an Old Dominion study. We'll learn why that's the case. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-01-16-05-04-17-250117_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22994336" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-01-16-05-04-17-250117_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, January 10, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, January 10, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week the Something in the Water saga hits another detour as Virginia Beach City Council decides not to hold the festival in breach of contract. But there's still a lot of obstacles to overcome. Carol Pretlow, a long time professor at Norfolk State, passed away in December. WHRV's Another View paid tribute to her and reflected on her contributions to the show. Finally, the Navy launched an investigation into a ship that mistakenly targeted a friendly aircraft. The first-in-a-few decades incident follows an already controversial and costly rebuilding effort for the ship.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:19:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-01-09-02-23-56-250110_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22945568" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-01-09-02-23-56-250110_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, January 3, 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, January 3, 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week we hear how age demographics are shifting in Hampton Roads and why that's not a good thing for area colleges and universities. Old Dominion and Virginia Commonwealth universities will use a $9 million grant to study cancer prevention in neighborhoods with low income housing. Finally, the world's first nuclear fusion power plant is being built next door in Richmond. We'll learn what that will entail. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:06:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-01-02-07-11-20-250103_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="23951648" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2025-01-02-07-11-20-250103_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>24:56</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, December 27, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, December 27, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week it's the end of the year so we're taking a look back at the WHRO stories we felt were the most engaging and impactful in 2024. We revisit a few stories from our Democracy at Work series that demonstrated the oft ignored and unheralded civic duties. What's the latest update on the Norfolk families who say their kids received targeted harassment because they're Latino? We'll have the latest. Finally, remember the Norfolk and Newport News communities that battled coal dust pollution? We'll hear how their fight has played out.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:50:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-12-26-02-04-21-241227_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="57601568" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-12-26-02-04-21-241227_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>1:00:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, December 20, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, December 20, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week a Hampton Roads man is using classic Christmas music to honor his late mother by raising funds for cancer screenings in Norfolk and Richmond. The 757 is welcoming back one of its legendary sports figures. Michael Vick is taking the reins as the new head coach of Norfolk State football. Finally, the Virginia School of Medicine has been studying consciousness for several decades. WHRO took a trip to the school to learn what they've uncovered. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:27:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-12-19-11-35-47-241220_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22997408" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-12-19-11-35-47-241220_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, December 13, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, December 13, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week you may want to be more careful about where you park your car in Norfolk. The city is debating an increase to towing fees. President Biden visited Angola last week and with him was a Hampton Roads resident who traces their lineage to the first African people trafficked to North America in 1619. WHRO spoke with them about the trip. Finally, Virginia Beach EMS doesn't currently charge patients for ambulance trips, but that's all about to change in 2025. We'll tell you why.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:07:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:55</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, December 6, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, December 6, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week a former Navy chief has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in a 850-thousand dollars worth of Navy supplies in Yorktown. Flood insurance is facing challenges to cover costs at a time when climate change expands flood risks. But one Norfolk nonprofit is countering this by dishing out funds to four startups working on flood insurance solutions. Finally, an underground fire burned over 100 hours in James City County in late November. WHRO spoke with the fire chief to learn more about the fire's cause.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:13:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-12-05-12-22-46-241206_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22986656" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, November 29, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, November 29, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week a Department of Defense program that trains veterans to teach is being nixed. Advocates for the program are fiercely fighting to keep it. WHRV Folk Music Director Barry Graham chats with musician Ricky Skaggs about his wide-spanning career ahead of his concert in Newport News. Finally, a Navy sailor at Naval Station Yorktown was arrested in connection with the death of another sailor.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:36:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-11-26-04-42-10-241129_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22992032" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, November 22, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, November 22, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week, a new state program plans to bring change across the Commonwealth. Virginians should expect to see a boom in housing and business development in the coming years. Suffolk just elected its first Black woman to their city council. WHRO’s Nick McNamara sat down with Ebony Wright to discuss her plans for office. Finally, rising water levels are a bogeyman for coastal cities. So what exactly will happen around the country? It depends on where you look.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:53:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-11-20-12-54-41-241122_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22947104" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-11-20-12-54-41-241122_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, November 15, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, November 15, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week, the tourism industry in Virginia Beach is alive and well. It raked in 3.8 billion dollars last year. We'll break down what those numbers mean. A former Norfolk delegate is putting his foot in the race for the Democratic nomination in the Virginia Attorney General contest. Finally, a Suffolk nonprofit is attempting to stem pollution in the Nansemond River -- and they need your help to do it.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:18:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-11-14-02-22-03-241115_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22841504" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-11-14-02-22-03-241115_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:47</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, November 8, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, November 8, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week a whole slew of elections took place. We'll have you covered on a few of the important state and local races that highlighted the region. It's Fight Night Friday in Hampton Roads. We catch up with Norfolk lightweight fighter Keyshawn Davis before this historic moment. Finally, data centers are booming in Virginia. But what does that mean for energy and sustainability concerns? We dig into the details. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:36:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-11-07-12-40-02-241108_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22978208" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, November 1, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, November 1, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week, there will be lots of veterans working the polls this year and that's not a coincidence. Our Democracy at Work series continues with a look at the Vet the Vote Campaign. Service members try to navigate a complicated health care dilemma in the wake of the 2022 Dobbs decision. Finally, it's the 50th anniversary of the high-flying Old Dominion men's basketball championship. We take you back to that magical run.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:23:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-10-31-12-26-03-241101_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22915616" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-10-31-12-26-03-241101_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:52</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, October 25, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, October 25, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week, army watercraft is not all it's cracked up to be. In fact, a new report says the equipment is falling into disrepair. The next installment of our Democracy at Work series brings us to Richlands, Virginia, where a woman filed a FOIA request to bring 911 service to the small community. Finally, early voting started last week in North Carolina. People are turning out in droves. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:11:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-10-24-07-14-43-241025_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22980512" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-10-24-07-14-43-241025_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, October 18, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, October 18, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week, another chapter in the Williamsburg and James City County school district saga. Williamsburg now says it wants to stay. Ever wonder how voting rights advocates do their work? WHRO's Cianna Morales went to Richmond to speak with a man who is spreading the word. Finally, the Navy doesn't have enough people or parts to keep its ships afloat. We find out what that means for operations moving forward.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:20:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-10-16-02-23-53-241018_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22953632" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-10-16-02-23-53-241018_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, October 11, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, October 11, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week, Virginia Beach City Council approved funding for medical screenings that will help firefighters catch cancer and other illnesses. Our Democracy in Action series continues with a look at how the Hampton City Clerk organizes meetings and counts votes. Finally, Hampton Roads hospitals are monitoring their IV fluid supplies after a plant was damaged by Hurricane Helene.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:18:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-10-10-02-23-03-241011_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22961696" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-10-10-02-23-03-241011_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, October 4, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, October 4, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week, the planning commission has given the all go for Norfolk's anticipated casino project. We take you inside how women in the military have subverted the military health care system in the aftermath of the Dobbs decision. And did you miss this week's Virginia Senate debate? Well WHRO's Mechelle Hankerson has you covered. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-10-03-03-08-17-241004_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22841504" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-10-03-03-08-17-241004_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:47</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, September 27, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, September 27, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week, we're back with another installment of our Democracy at Work series. We take a look at what's needed to keep the election machine churning year after year. Suffolk has approved new zoning rules for historic neighborhoods. Finally, if you're a Norfolk student or you know one, then you know they walked away with a free book at the start of the school year. It's part of an initiative to improve and promote literacy.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:30:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-09-26-12-33-01-240927_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEYy_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22990112" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, September 20, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, September 20, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week, the Williamsburg and James City County School Board have rejected a collective bargaining agreement for division employees. Military reporter Steve Walsh sits down with a Virginia veteran whose personal and professional life changed in the wake of the 2022 Dobbs decision. It's a good week to catch a flick. Old Dominion is hosting the second annual Virginia Queer Film Festival. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:02:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-09-19-03-07-11-240920_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22961696" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-09-19-03-07-11-240920_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:55</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, September 13, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, September 13, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week, the president of Newport News Shipbuilding, Jennifer Boykin, may not plan to go to Moscow - but in the latest from Moscow - she’s now barred from the country. Rising water levels and other climate change factors are threatening the local barrier islands. Katherine Hafner travels to Hog Island with researchers working to study the situation. The Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO continues its “Democracy at Work” series, focusing on a newspaper publisher in Highland who is bucking trends to inform her community.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:12:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-09-12-12-26-01-240913_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22985888" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-09-12-12-26-01-240913_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, September 13, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, September 13, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week, the president of Newport News Shipbuilding, Jennifer Boykin, may not plan to go to Moscow - but in the latest from Moscow - she’s now barred from the country. Rising water levels and other climate change factors are threatening the local barrier islands. Katherine Hafner travels to Hog Island with researchers working to study the situation. The Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO continues its “Democracy at Work” series, focusing on a newspaper publisher in Highland who is bucking trends to inform her community.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:12:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-09-12-12-15-08-240913_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="23016224" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, September 6, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, September 6, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week, VCIJ at WHRO's Lou Hansen introduces us to one of the people that make elections in Virginia happen. WHRO's Steve Walsh catches us up on the federal case of the former sailor from Williamsburg. Finally, WHRO's Barry Graham speaks with members of the crowd at the "Out for Harris" rally that took place at Norfolk's MJ Tavern about why this election matters to them.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 06:36:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/240906_WEEKLY_EDITION_POD_WEB.mp3" length="23068536" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/240906_WEEKLY_EDITION_POD_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, August 30, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, August 30, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week the mobile pier in Gaza didn't work. Why? That's what the military is looking into according to WHRO's Steve Walsh. The Virginia Department of Education released SOL scores this week. WHRO's Nick McNamara reports most school divisions seeing an increase in scores. Finally, WHRO's Katherine Hafner reports how local rap legends Pusha T and Fam-Lay helped upgrade a Norfolk woman's home.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:41:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-08-29-08-42-56-240830_POD02_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22952864" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-08-29-08-42-56-240830_POD02_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, August 23, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, August 23, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week the Friday night lights are set in Hampton. Officials and school board members toured the newly renovated Darling Stadium. WHRO's Nick McNamara takes us inside the makeover. VCIJ editor Lou Hansen chats with reporter Elizabeth McGowan about interstates that have negatively impacted the quality of life for communities of color. Virginia released its annual crime numbers this week and its mostly trending up. WHRO Barry's Graham brings us the stats.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:37:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-08-22-11-43-21-240823_PODD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="23009696" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-08-22-11-43-21-240823_PODD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, August 16, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, August 16, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week low morale and staff shortages have plagued the VA in Hampton. So they're trying something new; new leadership and a better environment for workers. WHRO's Barry Graham sat down with reading disability experts to discuss how Hampton Roads schools are tackling the issue. Finally, Virginia is putting up a few dollars to change Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport into an industrial use facility. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:19:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-08-15-01-22-47-240816_PODD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22983200" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-08-15-01-22-47-240816_PODD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, August 9, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, August 9, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week...Eastern Virginians watch out! Land in that area is sinking and a group of scientists want to find out why. WHRO's Katherine Hafner went to West Point to see their progress. Virginia Beach has put out a request for churches and nonprofits to use their land for affordable housing. WHRO's Cianna Morales speaks with an affordable housing advocate in Virginia Beach to learn more. Finally, WHRO's Steve Walsh reports on the USS Eisenhower's return home after a month in the Red Sea trying to contain the conflict in the Middle East.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:20:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:55</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, August 2, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, August 2, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week...are you worried about storms along the east coast? WHRO's Katherine Hafner spoke with reporter Toby Cox from Charleston's Post & Courier to discuss the Army Corps of Engineers storm protection projects. Host Doug Boynton chatted with epidemiologist Elena Diskin about the summertime bump in COVID-19 cases. Finally, WHRO's Barry Graham went around Hampton Roads in search of dormant NIKE missile sites that were once used as anti-air defense against the Soviets during the Cold War.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:09:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-08-01-01-16-23-240802_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22984352" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, July 26, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, July 26, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week how do you keep the young workers to stay in Hampton Roads? There are some people working on that. A fighter pilot based at Oceana is the first woman to score a kill in air-to-air combat. Finally, the whole presidential race changed this week — WHRO’s Mechelle Hankerson had a chat with a Virginia Beach delegate headed for next month’s democratic convention.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:32:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-07-24-06-37-42-240726_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22990880" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, July 26, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, July 26, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week how do you keep the young workers to stay in Hampton Roads? There are some people working on that. A fighter pilot based at Oceana is the first woman to score a kill in air-to-air combat. Finally, the whole presidential race changed this week — WHRO’s Mechelle Hankerson had a chat with a Virginia Beach delegate headed for next month’s democratic convention.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:32:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-07-24-06-36-30-240726_PT2_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22081568" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, July 19, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, July 19, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week we take you inside Suffolk's $30 Million Jackpot: Controversy Included! The city picks up a cool 30 million dollars in state cash! But hold your applause—it's all for those pesky infrastructure upgrades on that hotly debated Port four-sixty. VCIJ’s Lou Hansen had a chat with reporter Elizabeth McGowan about how some sweet federal grant money is breathing new life into a once-thriving Black neighborhood in Richmond. It's a story of reconnection, resilience, and a whole lot of community spirit. Finally, WHRO’s Barry Graham goes in search of Peace in Hampton Roads Spoiler alert: it involves more than just noise-canceling headphones.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:32:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-07-18-11-52-41-240719_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22993184" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, July 12, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, July 12, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week the Williamsburg-James City County school dispute might soon be over. WHRO's Nick McNamara reports that the joint division now has a roadmap to decouple their seven decade division. Veterans have been disputing tuition cuts made by state colleges that negatively impact the families of troops seriously wounded or killed in action. WHRO's Steve Walsh updates us with the latest. Finally, Norfolk's LGBT Life Center has created the first statewide directory of LGBTQ+-friendly businesses. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:59:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-07-10-03-04-10-240712_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="23015456" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, July 5, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, July 5, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Greenland's ice is melting away so a team of scientists from Hampton's Langley NASA Research Center is studying its impact. WHRO's Katherine Hafner sat down climate scientist Patrick Taylor to learn more. An animal hospital in Waynesboro teaches veterinarians-in-training how to care for local, native animals. They've received several bald eagles recently, including one from Chesapeake. Finally, WHRO's Barry Graham wraps up our multi-part series on the area's ward-based city council systems.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:35:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-07-02-02-39-37-240705_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="23016608" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-07-02-02-39-37-240705_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, June 28, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, June 28, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Gillian Pressman of YIMBY Hampton Roads speaks with WHRO’s Ryan Murphy to discuss how the group is pushing the region’s cities to produce more affordable housing. Climate reporter Katherine Hafner swims over to Tangier Island as she dives deep into Its unique crabbing industry. It is under existential threat from erosion and rising sea levels. Finally, VCIJ’s Lou Hansen sits down with reporter Carolyn Shapiro to discuss their latest investigative story into the low wages and poor working conditions workers endured at Dollar Tree stores in Virginia.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:04:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-06-26-02-06-16-240628_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="23020064" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, June 21, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, June 21, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week we examine the rich history of gay culture in Hampton Roads for Pride month. The EPA donated roughly $2 million to a local group to develop messaging about recycling. The long wait is over. Palm reading is finally legal in Norfolk. WHRO's Ryan Murphy sat down with a reader who's been doing it since the 1950s. Finally, as election season nears, WHRO's Connor Worley shares how the ward-based voting system developed in Norfolk in the 1980s.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:20:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-06-21-12-21-14-240621_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown.mp3" length="34513376" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-06-21-12-21-14-240621_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, June 14, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, June 14, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center picked up more than a three and a half million dollars for psychiatric emergency care. National Guard from all over the U.S. are in Hampton Roads for the largest cyber exercise in the country. WHRO's Nick McNamara takes us to Newport News to tour the Jefferson Lab. Finally, Weekly Edition host Doug Boynton chats with Gary Lundquist of the Real Estate Information Network to see if the record-high home prices are making room for first-time buyers.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:28:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-06-13-11-33-32-240613_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="23010848" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-06-13-11-33-32-240613_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, June 7, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, June 7, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week WHRO Reporter is sitting down with Chadra Pittman to discuss Hampton's celebration of The Day of Remembrance -- a ceremony honoring enslaved Africans who died en route to the Americas. Hampton Roads business and economic development leaders think an investment in public transit could boost the region's economy. Finally, Weekly Edition host Doug Boynton sits down with WHRO News Director Mechelle Hankerson for a comprehensive health update across Hampton Roads.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:47:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-06-06-02-53-06-240607_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22993184" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-06-06-02-53-06-240607_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, May 31, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, May 31, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) dropped its hurricane forecast for this year and it will potentially be the worst in decades. Baltimore welcomed back cruise ships after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March. WHRO's Ryan Murphy tells us what's next for Norfolk's cruise terminal. Finally, the U.S. Military is getting serious about tunnel warfare. The complex tunnels built in Gaza have shined a spotlight on the old combat style.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 14:25:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-05-30-02-57-16-240531_pODWEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22925600" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-05-30-02-57-16-240531_pODWEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, May 31, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, May 31, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) dropped its hurricane forecast for this year and it will potentially be the worst in decades. Baltimore welcomed back cruise ships after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March. WHRO's Ryan Murphy tells us what's next for Norfolk's cruise terminal. Finally, the U.S. Military is getting serious about tunnel warfare. The complex tunnels built in Gaza have shined a spotlight on the old combat style.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 14:25:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-05-30-02-32-20-240531_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22995872" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-05-30-02-32-20-240531_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, May 24, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, May 24, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh reports the VA is opening a new clinic at joint base Langley-Eustis to aid the growing number of clients in Hampton Roads. Rural land deals in Hampton Roads have ignited pushback against development in the past year. Finally, WHRO's Barry Graham caught up with climate scientist David Goodrich as he bikes the eastern shoreline to promote the fight against climate change.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 13:46:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-05-23-01-49-43-240524_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22985120" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-05-23-01-49-43-240524_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, May 17, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, May 17, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week a lot of land is being set aside at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge to build a new marsh habitat. The residential real estate market in Hampton Roads showed signs of life in April. Reporter Vicki L. Friedman sat down with the bluegrass band Mipso for a conversation ahead of their May 28 performance at the Virginia Arts Festival. Finally, WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh chronicles how successful military Tik Tok creators are dealing with the app's potential shutdown in the United States.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 12:19:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-05-16-01-02-17-240517_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22961696" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-05-16-01-02-17-240517_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:55</itunes:duration>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, May 10, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, May 10, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week Hampton Roads soldiers will soon head to Gaza to deliver food. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh brings us the latest on that. The waters of Virginia's Middle Peninsula are rising above septic systems. WHRO's Katherine Hafner says a local partnership is working on a solution. Finally, former congresswoman Liz Cheney spoke at the Norfolk Forum Tuesday night. WHRO's Doug Boynton had the chance to speak with her to discuss what she expects in the upcoming November presidential election. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 12:28:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-05-09-12-32-08-240510_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22998176" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-05-09-12-32-08-240510_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, May 3, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, May 3, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week WHRO News Director Mechelle Hankerson sits down with host Doug Boynton for a recap of April's health news. Virginia Beach's city council rejected collective bargaining for its firefighters. NPR's marker series continues with a story about the first Black Virginian to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. Finally, VCIJ explores how Norfolk won a federal grant to develop a new I-264 interchange downtown to reconnect Black communities long displaced from neighborhoods. ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 13:29:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-05-02-01-33-12-240503_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22999712" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-05-02-01-33-12-240503_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, April 26, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, April 26, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week the LGBT Life Center held a fundraiser for its HIV education services. WHRO's Barry Graham fills us in on the event. A shortage of skilled shipyard workers is causing delays in the building and maintaining of Navy ships. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh looked into it. Finally, a group of former slaves once found economic independence harvesting oysters in Suffolk. WHRO's Katherine Hafner brings us the story of one woman who is keeping their legacy alive.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:10:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-04-24-01-17-23-240426_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22960160" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-04-24-01-17-23-240426_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, April 19, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, April 19, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week WHRO's Doug Boynton sits down with WHRO News Director Mechelle Hankerson for a comprehensive discussion on the latest updates in the Richneck Elementary shooting case. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel turned 60 years old earlier this week. WHRO's Connor Worley takes us all the way back to the bridge tunnel's beginnings. Finally, WHRO's Barry Graham explains how a new competition is showcasing career opportunities to students.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:46:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-04-18-10-47-00-240419_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22996911" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <guid>https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-04-18-10-47-00-240419_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3</guid>
      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, April 12, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, April 12, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week WHRO military reporter Steve Walsh reports that a former Hampton Roads sailor accused of espionage went on trial; authorities say he passed classified information to a foreign power. The Virginia Festival of the Arts starts this weekend with a production of Sweeney Todd. A recent federal law makes it easier for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals to get V-A health benefits. Finally, WHRO's Barry Graham explores why General Douglas MacArthur is buried in Norfolk despite never having lived there. April is the 60th anniversary of his death.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:40:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, April 5, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, April 5, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Weekly Edition brings you a comprehensive update on all of March's health news around Hampton Roads. The Virginia Department of Transportation says the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion will be delayed an additional 18 months. WHRO's Lisa Godley honors journalism trailblazer Marvin Lake. Finally, WHRO reporter Ryan Murphy examines how Portsmouth is working to support its small business and retail operations.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:48:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-04-04-02-48-51-240405_POD001_WEEKLY_EDITION_worley_mixdown.mp3" length="34561184" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 29, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 29, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Weekly Edition examines how the Baltimore bridge collapse will impact Norfolk's port traffic and cruise ship itinerary in the coming months. Norfolk and Newport News residents have long complained about coal dust from nearby rail terminals affecting their quality of life. Suffolk is struggling to decide when and where to open its new early voting site. Finally, WHRO military reporter Steve Walsh details how local sailors are part of a convoy on its way to Gaza to provide food and supplies ahead of what some are calling "imminent famine." ]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:26:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-03-28-12-31-53-240329_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22984736" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 22, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 22, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Weekly Edition looks at how some university students at Christopher Newport and Old Dominion might soon see tuition increases up to four percent. The Navy is introducing a new nutritional program for sailors. A federal judge is recalling former Sentara executives to court in a fraud investigation. Finally, WHRO reporter Ryan Murphy sits down with WHRO's Connor Worley to discuss what's been going on in Virginia Beach this week.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:43:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-03-21-11-46-37-240322_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22952864" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 15, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 15, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Weekly Edition explores how climate change, poverty and rough housing market are all impacting Norfolk. The Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism discusses a possible first step to compensate Black property owners for land that was taken and used to build Virginia's universities and colleges. Finally, WHRO military reporter Steve Walsh details how local sailors are participating in the largest NATO exercise since the Cold War.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:30:00 -0400</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-03-14-02-34-01-240315_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22999328" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 8, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 8, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Weekly Edition breaks down the complexity of "no body" murder cases like the Cory Bigsby trial that began earlier this week in Hampton. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh speaks with military families about the stress they're under as shutdown speculation threatens their financial stability. Finally, we'll bring you a comprehensive health roundup from February.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:21:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-03-07-03-31-10-240308_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="23021984" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 8, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 8, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Weekly Edition breaks down the complexity of "no body" murder cases like the Cory Bigsby trial that began earlier this week in Hampton. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh speaks with military families about the stress they're under as shutdown speculation threatens their financial stability. Finally, we'll bring you a comprehensive health roundup from February.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:21:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-03-07-03-30-07-240308_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown.mp3" length="34531808" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, March 1, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, March 1, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[WHRO updates you on the climate action plan that officials are crafting for Hampton Roads. We hear from Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot on the force's staffing struggles. A Navy chief petty officer has been charged with espionage. Finally, the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism reports on how the opioid crisis is impacting the state's foster care system.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:25:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-02-29-12-30-33-240301_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22989728" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:56</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, February 23, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, February 23, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Weekly Edition takes a look at the two new ferries that Hampton Roads Transit unveiled this week. WHRO’s Ryan Murphy examines the Port of Virginia’s economic boom as well as its impact outside the gates. Then WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh brings us inside the Navy’s substandard living conditions and how it’s part of a larger military problem.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:17:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-02-22-03-20-40-240223_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22946720" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, February 16, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, February 16, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[WHRO updates you on a study conducted by Chesapeake to assess its industrial waterfront. The Navy fired the head of a Norfolk-based destroyer squadron that had recently returned to the area from the Middle East. Finally, WHRO's Barry Graham takes us all the way back to the groovy heyday of Virginia Beach's Peppermint Club.]]></description>
      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:22:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-02-15-02-23-21-240216_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB.mp3" length="22895648" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title><![CDATA[Friday, February 9, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, February 9, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh reports that The Marines are undergoing barracks inspections after complaints of subpar conditions. We learn the latest on Virginia’s marijuana legislation. Finally, a large debate raging over a small fish — we take you inside the decades-long dispute over Menhaden.
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      <category>Society and Culture</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 06:36:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-02-08-03-32-26-240209_POD_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_WEB_1.mp3" length="23068536" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:author>WHRO Public Media</itunes:author>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday February 2, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday February 2, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[
Whro’s Barry Graham sits down with Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney Ramin Fatehi to discuss the decrease in 2023 crime rates. Climate reporter Katherine Hafner takes us inside the Elizabeth River Project’s new headquarters. And, WHRO reporter Laura Philion speaks with Sentara Health’s first ever Sustainability Director to break down her new role.






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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:50:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Friday, January 26, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Friday, January 26, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[JOIN US THIS WEEK AS WE HEAR HOW VIRGINIA HOME SELLERS MIGHT SOON NEED TO DISCLOSE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FLOOD RISKS. WHRO’S BARRY GRAHAM AND HAMPTON ROADS DELEGATE NADARIUS CLARK DISCUSS LEGISLATION AIMING TO INCREASE TEACHER SALARIES. AND WHRO’S RYAN MURPHY INVESTIGATES A SERIES OF VIOLENT ATTACKS TARGETING LATINO STUDENTS IN NORFOLK.

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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:52:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
      <enclosure url="https://podcasts.whro.org/whroweeklyedition/2024-01-25-02-11-02-240126_WEEKLY_EDITION_WORLEY_mixdown_WEB.mp3" length="22977214" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:duration>29:00</itunes:duration>
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      <title><![CDATA[WHRO Weekly Edition with Doug Boynton premieres January 26, 2024]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[WHRO Weekly Edition with Doug Boynton premieres January 26, 2024]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Doug Boynton invites you to listen to this digest of the trending stories in Eastern Virginia, Fridays at noon.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <modifiedDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500</modifiedDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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