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EP 058 - Black Virginia News • Lead up Discussion Before the June 20, 2023 Primary 06/20/2023

EP 058 - Black Virginia News • Lead up Discussion Before the June 20, 2023 Primary EP 058 -- Episode 58 of BLACK VIRGINIA NEWS POD ON BURKEFILE - This episode features a discussion on Virginia politics between Lauren Victoria Burke and veteran political strategist Maurice Hawkins. The discussion will focus on the issues leading up to the Virginia primary on June 20, 2023. READ: Lauren Victoria Burke is a consultant, entrepreneur and independent journalist who werites for Black Press USA and The Guardian. She has worked in state and federal government and for Disney, ABCNews and USAToday. She is the founder of Black Virginia News and has appeared on CNN, MSNBC and appears regularly on #RolandMartinUnfiltered. She may be contacted at and on twitter at @LVBurke 😉 Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/27211668

EP 057 - Sen. L. Louise Lucas Speaks Out on Power Divides 04/27/2023

EP 057 - Sen. L. Louise Lucas Speaks Out on Power Divides EP 057 -- Episode 57 of BURKEFILE - Sen. L. Louise Lucas Speaks Out on Power Divides - will feature a discussion between Lauren Burke and veteran political strategist Maurice Hawkins. The discussion will focus on Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas' tweet thread this week on race, power, Virginia politics aand regional political tension. Read for background: Lauren Victoria Burke is a consultant, entrepreneur and independent journalist who werites for Black Press USA and The Guardian. She has worked in state and federal government and for Disney, ABCNews and USAToday. She is the founder of Black Virginia News and has appeared on CNN, MSNBC and appears regularly on #RolandMartinUnfiltered. She may be contacted at and on twitter at @LVBurke 😉 Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/26674797

EP 056 -- 2022 Midterm Elections: Closing Arguments 11/07/2022

EP 056 -- 2022 Midterm Elections: Closing Arguments EP 056 -- 2022 Midterm Elections 📣 Episode 56 of BURKEFILE will take a look at some of the closing arguments candidates made fot the 2022 midterm elections taking place tomorrow, Nov. 8, 2022. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke on twitter. Contact: with any tips or questions. Read Black Press USA and The Guardian. Alum: ABC News, USAToday, Politic365 and The Hill. 😉 Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/24930858

EP 054 -- 2022 Midterm Elections: Luria v Kiggans / Spanberger v Vega 11/06/2022

EP 054 -- 2022 Midterm Elections: Luria v Kiggans / Spanberger v Vega EP 054 -- 2022 Midterm Elections - Luria vs. Kiggans / Spanberger v Vega 📣 Episode 54 of BURKEFILE is on the two "toss up" races in Virginia's 2nd and 7th congressional districts that are getting national attention. In the 2nd congressional district Rep. Elaine Luria is taking on State Senator Jen Kiggans. In the 7th congressional district Rep. Abigail Spanberger is competing against Yesli Vega. The 2022 midterm elections are three days away. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke on twitter. Contact: with any tips or questions. Read Black Press USA and The Guardian. Alum: ABC News, USAToday, Politic365 and The Hill. 😉 Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/24917463

EP 052 -- What are 10 Issues Comms Directors Must Deal with Regarding Today's Journalists (short version) 07/03/2022

EP 052 -- What are 10 Issues Comms Directors Must Deal with Regarding Today's Journalists (short version) EP 052 -- Episode 52 of BURKEFILE is a shorter version on episode 53. What are the 10 things communications directors must know and understand in today's journalistic world. This podcast focuses on ten issues communications directors need to watch out for and deal with in today's communications world. The world of constant and unending content, misinformation, disinformation, shifts in the journalistic industry is a big challenge for communications directors. Lauren Victori Burke has been a journalist at news organizations big and small and a communications director for two elected officials, will go over ten specific challenges facing comms directors right now. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke. Contact: with any tips or questions. Read Black Press USA and The Guardian. Alum: ABC News, USAToday, Politic365 and The Hill. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/23619035

EP 053 -- 10 Issues Comms Directors Must Deal with vs. Today's Journalists 07/01/2022

EP 053 -- 10 Issues Comms Directors Must Deal with vs. Today's Journalists EP 053 -- Episode 53 of BURKEFILE focuses on ten issues communications directors need to watch out for in today's journalistic world. The world of constant unending content, misinformation, disinformation and everyone defining themselves as a "journalist" is a huge challenge for comms directors. In theis podcast Lauren Victoria Burke, who has been a journalist at news organizations big and small and a communications director, will go over ten specific challenges facing comms directors right now. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke. Contact: with any tips or questions. Read Black Press USA and The Guardian. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/23610701

EP 044 -- Barack Obama on Disinformation 06/16/2022

EP 044 -- Barack Obama on Disinformation EP 044 -- Episode 44 of BURKEFILE is on former President Barack Obama's effort to fight on disinformation and the battle to protect truth. On April 21, 2022, on the problem of misinformation and disinformation and how modern journalism is ill equiped to deal with it. Links of interest include Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen on 60 MINUTES: and doc and the on misinformation. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke. Contact: with any tips or questions. Read Black Press USA and The Guardian. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/23425997

EP 051 -- Talking January 6 Hearings with Senator Joe Morrissey 06/15/2022

EP 051 -- Talking January 6 Hearings with Senator Joe Morrissey EP 051 -- Discussion on the Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters on the Fighting Joe Morrissey Show. This discussion took place on June 14, a day after the second public hearing by the Jan. 6 Committee on June 13. Joining the discussion are Fighting Joe Morrissey Show producer Al Green and Matthew Wheeler, Senator Morrissey's Legislative Assistant. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke. Contact: with any tips or questions. Read Black Press USA and The Guardian. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/23435264

EP 050 -- Discussion on Jan. 6th Attack Hearings 06/14/2022

EP 050 -- Discussion on Jan. 6th Attack Hearings EP 050 -- Discussion on Jan. 6 Hearings on Black Press USA/NNPA's daily digital show LET IT BE KNOWN. Episode 50 of BURKEFILE is a discussion with host Stacey Brown, Houston Defender editor Asad Walker, attorney Robert Tarver and Dr. Ben Chavis. The January 6 Committee hearings chaired by Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) are blockbuster. This discussion took place on June 14, a day after the second public hearing by the Jan. 6 Committee on June 13. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke. Contact: with any tips or questions. Read Black Press USA and The Guardian. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/23424251

EP 049 -- Uvalde and Guns 05/28/2022

EP 049 -- Uvalde and Guns EP 049 -- Uvalde and Guns. The third worst school shooting in U.S. history tragically occured at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022. This podcast discusses the policy that led to a massacre, the reactions, gun obsession and gun politics. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke. Contact: with any tips or questions. Read Black Press USA and The Guardian. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/23255933

EP 048 -- January 6 Attack: Subpoenas 05/13/2022

EP 048 -- January 6 Attack: Subpoenas EP 048 -- The committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol has issued subpoenas on five Republican members of Congress: Reps. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Mo Brooks (R-MS), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Scott Perry (R-PA). This episode of Burkefile covers the reaction from key members of Congress on May 12, 2022 in the moments after the subpoenas were issued. This episode includes reaction from Reps. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Scott Perry (R-PA), Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY). Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke. Contact: with any tips or questions. Read Black Press USA and The Guardian. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/23096825

EP 047 -- Goldman Lawsuit Update 05/06/2022

EP 047 -- Goldman Lawsuit Update EP 047 -- This episode of BURKEFILE (recorded on May 5, 2022) features Paul Goldman speaking at length on his lawsuit that could mean elections for the Virginia House of Delegates in November 2022. He also comments on his latest motion that was rejected by Judge Nelson regarding the leaked draft opinion written by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke. Contact: with any tips or questions. Read Black Press USA and The Guardian and thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/23027327

EP 046 -- End of Roe v Wade? 05/04/2022

EP 046 -- End of Roe v Wade? EP 046 -- This episode is 12 interviews with pro-choice and pro-life activists conducted in front of the U.S. Supeme Court Building. Is this the end of Roe v. Wade? After a draft of a decision written by conservative Associate Justice Sam Alito is leadked to the press advocates and activists on the pro-choice side are trying to find a way to codify the right to choose. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact her at with any tips or questions. Read Black Press USA and The Guardian and thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/23000759

EP 045 -- Talking Politics w/ Monique Pressley 04/26/2022

EP 045 -- Talking Politics w/ Monique Pressley EP 045 -- Talking News of the Day with Monique Pressley. Episode 45 of BURKEFILE features a discussion with Make It Make Sense host and attorney Monique Pressley. Rest in Peace to the amazing Eric Boehlert 🌹 who we will miss so much. ❤️ We are thinking of his family and friends at this time. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact her at with any tips or questions. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/22917338

EP 043 - Ketanji Week, Journalism and Twitter 04/14/2022

EP 043 - Ketanji Week, Journalism and Twitter EP 043 -- Episode 43 of BURKEFILE features a discussion between Lauren Burke and Black Press USA's Senior Correspondent Stacy Brown on the historic week that was regarding Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Burke and Brown also discuss the impact of twitter and accurate news reporting after New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet sent a memo to editorial staff regarding changes in the paper's twitter policies. Rest in Peace to the amazing Eric Boehlert 🌹 who we will miss so much. ❤️ We are thinking of his family and friends at this time. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact at . Sponsored by VIRGINIA NATION TS! 😉 https://virginianationts.com/ /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/22793147

EP 042 - Bennie Thompson, Will Trump Testify? 04/09/2022

EP 042 - Bennie Thompson, Will Trump Testify? EP 042 -- On this episode of BURKEFILE Jan. 6 Chair Bennie Thompson (D-MS) provides a status update to reporters on his way to votes on the House floor in the U.S. Capitol on April 7, 2022. Will former President Trump testify before the Jan. 6 Committee? Rep. Thompson answers questions on Trump possibly testifying, Capitol Hill security and the progress of the committee. The January 6 Committee is investigating the violent January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact at . Sponsored by VIRGINIA NATION TS! 😉 https://virginianationts.com/ /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/22736675

EP 041 - 7 Black Caucus Members on Ketanji 04/08/2022

EP 041 - 7 Black Caucus Members on Ketanji EP 041 -- Seven Black Caucus Members on Ketanji Brown Jackson. History was made on February 7, 2022 with the Senate confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. In the halls of the U.S. Capitol in Episode 41 of #Burkefile I ask seven members of the Congressional Black Caucus what this moment in history means. The seven are: CBC Chair Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA), Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) and Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY). Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact at . Sponsored by VIRGINIA NATION TS! 😉 https://virginianationts.com/ /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/22723745

EP 040 - Fred Upton, Death of the GOP Moderate 04/06/2022

EP 040 - Fred Upton, Death of the GOP Moderate EP 040 -- Fred Upton Retiring: Death of the GOP Moderate Continues. Trumpism continues to kill the old Republican party as another moderate GOP members of Congress, Fred Upton of Michigan, announces his retirement from Congress on February 5, 2022. Upton was first elected to Congress in 1978. This was recorded in the Speaker's Lobby off the House floor in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/22699952

EP 039 - On Politics w/ Monique Pressley 03/30/2022

EP 039 - On Politics w/ Monique Pressley EP 039 -- Talking Politics with prominent attorney Monique Pressley on her show #MakeItMakeSense which was broadcast on Instagram @MoniquePressley on March 30, 2022. We discuss President Joe Biden signing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, Eric Adams, Merrick Garland, Ginni Thomas, crime policy and due process. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/22625588

EP 038 -- GOP vs. Ketanji Brown Jackson 03/25/2022

EP 038 -- GOP vs. Ketanji Brown Jackson EP 038 -- Republicans vs. Ketanji Brown Jackson. The confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson turned into a referrendum on the modern Republican party, race and the lack of respect for a historic nominee. Sponsored by virginianationts.com. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/22563389

EP 037 - White House: Bomb Threats on HBCUS 03/19/2022

EP 037 - White House: Bomb Threats on HBCUS EP 037 -- At The White House. EP 037 focuses on Biden Administration efforts to assist Historically Black Colleges and Universities with money to assist the schools in the aftermath of persistent bomb threats. Sponsored by virginianationts.com. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/22477127

EP 036 - Jussie, Deshaun, Trey, Chris + Coogler 03/17/2022

EP 036 - Jussie, Deshaun, Trey, Chris + Coogler EP 036 - On Jussie Smollett, Deshaun Watson, Trey Songz, Chris Brown and Ryan Coogler. Last week five Black men were in the news for reasons that may intrigue many. In BURKEFILE EP 036 I have a discussion with veteran journalist Stacy Brown of Black Press USA / NNPA about the way Black men are treated and reported on. This is an introduction to a larger discussion to come. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke on twitter. Contact: [email protected]. /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/22477046

EP 035 - 4th Circuit Audio: Goldman Lawsuit 03/10/2022

EP 035 - 4th Circuit Audio: Goldman Lawsuit EP 035 - This episode of BURKEFILE features the courtroom audio of oral arguments on March 8, 2022 to the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond on the Paul Goldman (minute 20) lawsuit (21-2180) that could decide whether or not elections for the House of Delegates are held again in Virginia in 2022, prominent attorney Paul Goldman argues on standing in front of a three judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals. The Judges: Robert King (Clinton), James Wynn (Obama) and Alison Rushing (Trump). /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/22401524

EP 034 - Biden, Defund + Black Voters 03/03/2022

EP 034 - Biden, Defund + Black Voters EP 034 - Biden, Defund + Black Voters. Here we go again in Episode 34 of BURKEFILE focuses on how the Democratic party appears to be set on re-learning the same lessons over and over regarding their most loyal voting block: Black voters. Follow Lauren Victoria Burke on twitter @LVBurke. Contact info: LBurke007[at]gmail.com. BURKEFILE is sponsored by /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/22320869

EP 033 - Money, Weed and Virginia 02/18/2022

EP 033 - Money, Weed and Virginia EP 033 - Weed, Money and Virginia a discussion with attorney Phil Thompson. Who will own and control the weed market in Virginia? Episode 33 of BURKEFILE focuses on the current state of play on marijuana policy in Virginia. Prominent attorney Phil Thompson talks weed policy and the current state of play on where legislation stands. Thompson leads Cannabis Equity Consultants. He is a former President of the Loudoun County, Virginia NAACP and a former member of the Board of the ACLU. Follow Lauren Victoria Burke on twitter @LVBurke. Contact info: LBurke007[at]gmail.com. BURKEFILE is sponsored by /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/22176002

EP 032 - Paul Goldman Lawsuit Update 02/17/2022

EP 032 - Paul Goldman Lawsuit Update EP 032 - Paul Goldman Lawsuit Update -- This episode of BURKEFILE features prominent Richmond, Va., attorney Paul Goldman giving an update on the status of his lawsuit, could mean that the Virginia House of Delegates may run again for office THIS year (2022). The next court date is March 8, 2022. Goldman recently published a book on Virginia politics entitled . Follow Lauren Burke on twitter @LVBurke. Contact: LBurke007[at]gmail.com. Sponsored by /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/22166222

EP 031 - Youngkin + Critical Race Theory 02/01/2022

EP 031 - Youngkin + Critical Race Theory EP 031 - Youngkin + Critical Race Theory - BURKEFILE episode 31 features Glenn Youngkin and "critical race theory." Del. Don Scott demonstrates how a hit dog will hollar on the floor of the Virginia General Assembly. Follow Lauren Burke on twitter @LVBurke. Contact: LBurke007[at]gmail.com. Sponsored by /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/21986126

EP 030 - Paul Goldman 01/19/2022

EP 030 - Paul Goldman EP 030 - Paul Goldman -- BURKEFILE episode 30 features an update on attorney Paul Goldman's lawsuit, , that could mean House of Delegates members running three years in a row. Goldman recently published a book on Virginia politics entitled . Follow Lauren Burke on twitter @LVBurke. Contact: LBurke007[at]gmail.com. Sponsored by /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/21827111

EP 029 - Glenn Youngkin 01/18/2022

EP 029 - Glenn Youngkin EP 029 - Glenn Youngkin -- Burkefile episode 29 focuses on the first days of the administration of Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia.s 74th Governor. Is he moderate? Can Democrats message effectively against a un-Trump Republican? Follow Lauren Burke on twitter @LVBurke. Sponsored by /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/21812084

EP 028 - Sinema Just F*cked Voting 01/15/2022

EP 028 - Sinema Just F*cked Voting EP 028 - Kyrsten Sinema Just F*cked Voting Rights -- Burkefile episode 28 features audio of Dr. Martin Luther King reading parts of "Letter From a Birmingham Jail," a message that's relevant 59 years later. Contact: LBurke007[at]gmail.com. Follow Lauren Burke on twitter @LVBurke. Sponsored by /episode/index/show/burkefile/id/21782561

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