News Pope & Schapiro: No holiday slowdown for politicians this year RADIO IQ | By Michael Pope & Jeff Schapiro Published December 16, 2022 at 4:40 AM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:06 Virginia’s political machines are not coasting into the holiday season.Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap a fast-moving week in politics and state government. This report, provided by Virginia Public Radio, was made possible with support from the Virginia Education Association.