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Charlottesville–Right Now: Ted Rall joins Coy Barefoot

1.10.11 Best-selling author, columnist, and political cartoonist Ted Rall joins Coy to continue today’s discussion of the Gabrielle Giffords shooting. The conversation efforts to truly understand the root cause, or causes, of the tragedy which occurred in Arizona over the weekend, and among those suggested are the state of gun control, political rhetoric from both extremes of the spectrum, and disturbed individuals doing crazy things. Rall likens today’s hate-spewing political atmosphere to driving, saying the fact that we don’t have more accidents than we do despite how little attention individuals behind the wheel pay to the road is miraculous.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Bob Holsworth joins Coy Barefoot

1.10.11 Founder and President of Virginia Tomorrow Bob Holsworth joins Coy to discuss the Gabrielle Giffords shooting. The tragedy over the weekend was an obvious display of mental illness, but Coy poses the question as to what extent political rhetoric played a role in the events playing out as they did. In today’s brief conversation, Holsworth gives his opinion on what lead to what took place in Arizona this weekend, and so do the fired up callers. What is the root cause of such violence at political events? Get the expert opinions, here.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: John Whitehead joins Coy Barefoot

1.10.11 Founder and President of the Rutherford Institute John Whitehead joins Coy with an update on the Aaron Tobey case. Whitehead is representing the college student who took off his shirt in Richmond International Airport to display part of the 4th Amendment from the US Constitution written across his chest. The charges of disorderly conduct have been dropped, and now Whitehead is looking into a lawsuit for false arrest after Tobey was interrogated for over 90 minutes by airport security. Also, the conversation touches on the Gabrielle Giffords shooting.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Hawes Spencer joins Coy Barefoot

1.7.11 Founder and Senior Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy for another installment of “Fun Fridays with Hawes.” Full of anecdotes and tangents as always, today’s conversation hits topics all across the board: from the latest on the Biscuit Run scandal to which Amendment Hawes would chose to write on his chest; from the latest on the Justine Swartz Abshire murder case to the homeless man with the magical radio voice. Also, the two play the newest game sweeping the nation…that you haven’t heard of yet- Dead or Alive. But the most important discovery of the day: did Hawes bring a glove to baseball games as a kid? Find out here.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: John Whitehead joins Coy Barefoot

1.7.11 Attorney, Author, and President of the Rutherford Institute John Whitehead joins Coy to discuss the college student recently arrested at Richmond International Airport. Whitehead recounts the story of Aaron Tobey’s arrest on charges of disorderly conduct after he took of his shirt to display the text of the 4th Amendment written across his chest. Tobey was respectfully protesting, but he was nevertheless questioned by officers for over 90 minutes at the airport for possible terrorism affiliation, and Whitehead has chosen to stand up for the University of Cincinnati student by taking on his case.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Chris Graham joins Coy Barefoot

1.6.11 Founder and Editor of the Augusta Free Press Chris Graham joins Coy with an update on news from the Shenandoah Valley area. Included among the conversation today are an extended look at the development of Waynesboro and the financial merits of a switch in college football from the current BCS bowl system to an NCAA playoff.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Professor Ervin Jordan, Jr. joins Coy Barefoot

1.6.11 Author and Associate Professor from the University of Virginia Ervin Jordan, Jr. joins Coy to discuss the recent PBS documentary seriesThe American Experience studying Robert E. Lee. Professor Jordan was featured prominently in the piece, and today he paints a full picture of General Lee’s life. Still a hero today in the Old Dominion, Lee was viewed in his time as the pinnacle of what a Virginian should be, but Jordan is also able to humanize the historical figure pointing out a few of his flaws. In addition, Professor Jordan places the remembrance of the Civil War in the context of commemoration rather than celebration. For further reading from a local perspective, check out Ervin Jordan’s book Charlottesville and the University of Virginia in the Civil War.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Dan Olmsted joins Coy Barefoot

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.6.11 Co-Author of the book The Age of Autism Dan Olmsted joins Coy to discuss the connection between mercury and autism. Today’s conversation focuses on the recent British Medical Journal study which proclaimed Dr. Andrew Wakefield’s 1998 study linking the MMR vaccine and autism not only incorrect but fraudulent. Olmsted provides his take on the recent back-and forth, but also characterizes the current state of child medicine. Also, Coy provides his very personal connection to the topic.



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Charlottesville–Right Now: Jesse Ferguson joins Coy Barefoot

1.6.11 Press Secretary for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Jesse Ferguson joins Coy to preview the incoming Congress. Ferguson gives his thoughts on Robert Hurt from Virginia’s 5th district and the Republican attack on Health Care reform. Is Hurt going to properly represent his constituents or hide from the spotlight? Today’s conversation takes a closer look at Robert Hurt’s early voting pattern and looks at his role in Congress for the near future.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Bob Holsworth joins Coy Barefoot

1.5.11 Founder and President of Virginia Tomorrow Bob Holsworth joins Coy to discuss all things Virginia politics. The conversation touches on a variety of topics, including Republican Delegate Bob Marshall and the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” debate, a preview of the General Assembly session set to begin in a couple of days, and George Allen’s preparation for a possible rematch with Jim Webb in 2012.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Britton joins Coy Barefoot

1.5.11 Best-selling author and local historian Rick Britton joins Coy to begin their conversational series of the lifetime contributions of Thomas Jefferson. Today’s discussion offers an overview of the topics to come in the series which Coy has aptly titled “TJ’s Greatest Hits.” Also, be sure to check out Britton’s lecture series at Michie Tavern coming up at the end of the month, and for more details call [(434) 977-1234].

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Hawes Spencer joins Coy Barefoot

1.5.11 Founder and Senior Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy to discuss the latest on the Biscuit Run development scandal. Spencer’s team has been on top of this story from the beginning, and the conversation gives a backdrop to the original massive plans for the Charlottesville neighborhood before explaining the sequence of events which has led to a grand total of zero homes being built on the land. Who is responsible? Check out the latest edition of The Hook which hits the red boxes tonight to find out.