What does the State of the Union look like from the ground — not the podium, but the people?
This week we begin in Shenandoah County, where Mark Pierce (Shenandoah Indivisible) and Linda Allen (ShenCo Dems) mark 52 straight weeks of protest in one of Virginia’s most conservative regions — proof that persistence builds courage and community.
We turn next to immigrant protections with Dr. Aixian Aydin (Amica Center) and Monica Sarmiento (Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights) on what reform must look like beyond repeal.
Independent journalist Xavier “Xplisset” Plisset joins us to break down media framing, power, and accountability.
And we close in Virginia Beach’s HD-98 special election with Democrat Cheryl Smith — because in special elections, turnout decides everything.
The State of the Union isn’t a speech. It’s what we build. Hope to see you in the Zoom room this week!