The rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs

by Owyn Dawyot, Hayden McNeal, Josie Sellers, and Sarah Shrader, health and wellness reporters


GLP-1 weight loss drugs have been quite the hot topic in recent years. On this podcast we will be talking about the GLP-1’s in depth and will be showing part of an interview with expert Dr. Webster Santos.

Navigating the current job market

By Allera Bee, Emma Duncan and Diego Canales, education reporters

This podcast discusses the uncertainty of graduating into a tough job market and challenges common myths about post-grad success. Through personal experiences and insights from Leigh Anne Byrd, it emphasizes that many students are still figuring out their paths. The first job or not does not define your future and encourages students to move forward and follow their dreams.

Artemis II mission update

By Hunter Grove, Jacob Jenkins and Timothy Kwon, science and technology reporters

In this episode of The News Feed NRV Podcast, Hunter Grove, Jacob Jenkins and Timothy Kwon discuss Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years, and why it marks a major step in the future of human space exploration. Featuring insight from Virginia Tech aerospace and ocean engineering professor Dr. Samantha Parry Kenyon, the podcast looks at the mission’s significance, its technology, and how it may shape future lunar and Mars missions.

Breaking down Virginia Tech’s groundhog removal decision

By Isabella Ubillus, Michaela Scott & Alexis Edwards, crime, safety & justice reporters

The News Feed Podcast explores Virginia Tech’s decision to trap and euthanize groundhogs on campus, examining the balance between public safety and animal welfare. Featuring insight from a local wildlife expert, this episode breaks down why relocation isn’t an option and what this issue reveals about human-wildlife conflict in growing communities.