Prisoner exchange viewed through a political lens Gene Marrano August 2, 2024 1 minute read The 24 people released from Russian prisons yesterday – four headed back to the United States – will be viewed through a political lens with the Presidential election just over three months away. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: VT professor talks Trump’s race comment on Harris’ raceNext: Biometrics technology at ROA should speed check-in process Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Taubman Museum honors two people with ties to museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026