Bobby Dyer

Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer will talk to us about the issues facing his city. We will also discuss the challenges the hospitality industry faces, and the potential for recovery. Finally, we will talk about problem gambling in Virginia, and a partnership between the Virginia Lottery and a state agency trying to help.

Mayor Bobby Dyer was sworn in on November 20, 2018, and is the first Veteran to be directly elected as mayor in Virginia Beach history. Mayor Dyer has lead the city of Virginia Beach during very challenging times which include a mass shooting on May 31st 2019. DeWayne Craddock, a disgruntled city employee fatally shot 12 people and wounded four others at a municipal building. The Mayor also lead through potential economic ruin caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this discussion the Mayor (Bobby D as he likes to be called) is quite candid regarding his approach to leadership including the "the alarm clock test" and other pillars of his leadership style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New York Times reporter David Philipps joins us to discuss his coverage of Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher's trial and what it means for the special warfare community. Then, Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer talks about his call for a special city counsel session to discuss making the city a second amendment sanctuary. Robert Zullo of Virginia Mercury helps us unpack state issues, and Gil Bland of the Urban League of Hampton Roads discusses his organization's plans to mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Are we getting overwhelmed? Is it more difficult to feel empathy for those around us? Cathy Lewis talks to experts about this disturbing development. Then, Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer tells us about the future of this weekend's successful Something in the Water festival. Finally, we discuss the new exhibit at Nauticus. Please join us at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM.