441 | With Dems in Control, Will Virginia Finally Pass More Progressive Criminal Justice Policies? w/Rob Poggenklass and Bryan Kennedy

Feb 5, 2026

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Today, Hunter spoke once again with Rob Poggenklass and Bryan Kennedy from Justice Forward Virginia. Last year, Justice Forward Virginia joined the show to discuss the 2025 criminal justice policies being floated in Virginia. Today, Rob and Bryan are here to discuss what the 2026 legislative session has in store for criminal justice reform in Virginia, and how things might be different now that the Dems control all three branches of government.

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Rob Poggenklass, Executive Director, Justice Forward Virginia

Bryan Kennedy, Public Defender, Fairfax County, Treasurer, Justice Forward Virginia

Resources:

Justice Forward Virginia 2026 Legislative Priorities

https://justiceforwardva.com/issues-2

Justice Forward Virginia Socials

https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForwardVa

https://x.com/justicefwdva

https://www.instagram.com/justicefwdva

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDC0qXV1Mbx27ibJXgy28uQ

https://events.americanbar.org/event/12d07164-1011-4723-9352-e8e3168db945/welcome