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Charlottesville–Right Now: Fire Chief Charles Werner joins Coy Barefoot

1.5.11 Fire Chief for the City of Charlottesville Charles Werner joins Coy to discuss the recovered piece of steel from 9/11. The Charlottesville Fire Department has been selected as one of the stations nationwide which will receive a piece of steel from the World Trade Center towers. This specific piece comes from the North Tower- the second tower to fall- and Chief Werner talks about the plans for where this piece will find its eventual home. As a related note, the conversation covers the development plane for the upcoming station to be built on Fontaine Avenue.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Courteney Stuart joins Coy Barefoot

12.29.10 Senior Editor from The Hook Courteney Stuart joins Coy to recap the most significant local issues of 2010. Highlighted amongst the news stories are the Justine Elizabeth Swartz Abshire murder case, the Yeardly Love-George Huguely tragedy, the Biscuit Run scam, and the latest on the Landmark Hotel. Stuart gives her analysis of the topics and makes predictions for how things will unfold the future.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Congressman Tom Perriello joins Coy Barefoot

12.29.10 U.S. Representative from Virginia’s 5th District Tom Perriello joins Coy to discuss what is next. Congressman Perriello recognizes the chance to reflect on his time in office, and he breaks down the various pieces of legislation passed during his term. Today, the conversation zooms in on the needs of veterans, the public education system, and much more. It’s one last chance to talk with Tom Perriello as a Congressman- and you can hear it here.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Sincere and David Swanson join Coy Barefoot

12.28.10 Former Chair of the Libertarian Party of Virginia Rick Sincere and Author David Swanson join Coy to recap 2010. Two well known voices in Central Virginia, Swanson and Sincere touch on what they view to be the most significant national political stories from the almost finished year- including the financial state of our country, American military involvement abroad, and the growing sense of “Big Brother” in the United States. Be sure to check out David’s newest book War is a Lie.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Ken Boyd joins Coy Barefoot

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12.28.10 Member of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Ken Boyd joins Coy to discuss a host of local issues. Boyd has recently been criticized over the back-and-forth over the new water plan, and he has a chance to respond in today’s conversation. The citizen callers, however, also have their chance to express their views to one of Albemarle’s highest public officials.



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Charlottesville–Right Now: Susanne Kogut joins Coy Barefoot

12.28.10 Executive Director of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Susanne Kogut joins Coy to discuss her organization’s holiday activities. Kogut helped make sure all of the animals were taken good care of over the Christmas break, and she says now is a great time to bring a pet home. Also included in today’s conversation are some tips on domestic pet care and a status update on the C-A SPCA.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Professor J.E. Lendon joins Coy Barefoot

12.15.10 Professor of History at the University of Virginia J.E. Lendon joins Coy to discuss his new book Song of Wrath: The Peloponnesian War Begins. The new release details the decade of clashes between Athens and Sparta known as the Peloponnesian Wars. Lendon explains the title of the book, then touches on the process of studying the battle tales of Thucydides before plunging into recreating the bloodshed that was Ancient Greece in the 5th century B.C.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Kelly Eplee joins Coy Barefoot

12.15.10 Kelly Eplee, Executive Director of the Building Goodness Foundation, joins Coy to discuss the latest in Haiti. The country remains in devastation in the aftermath of the January 2010 earthquake, and Eplee talks about just how much rubble still covers the landscape of the island. The Building Goodness Foundation, based right here in Charlottesville, is still working around the clock through volunteer mission trips to rebuild schools, hospitals, houses, and churches.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Dahlia Lithwick joins Coy Barefoot

12.14.10 Journalist and Author from Slate and Newsweek Dahlia Lithwick joins Coy to discuss the latest on the “individual mandate” portion of the health care reform being ruled unconstitutional. Lithwick talks in extensive detail about what the victory means for the Cuccinelli camp, and she also comments on how long the process of clearing up the legal confusion around this ruling will take.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris joins Coy Barefoot

12.14.10 Mayor of the City of Charlottesville Dave Norris joins Coy to discuss all things water supply. This interview marks the first time in which Mayor Norris has had the opportunity to respond to Albemarle County’s recent letter to the DEQ saying they see no room for compromise on the 50-year water supply plan. Norris expresses his views on the needs for both city and county, and he also takes stock of the current situation. The ability to phase in the new approach is the question facing the Mayor’s ideas for renovation, but he feels the balance of low cost and low environmental impact should be enough reason to continue studying a better way.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli joins Coy Barefoot

12.14.10 Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli joins Coy to discuss the setback in Obama’s health care reform plan. On Monday, Federal Judge Henry Hudson ruled that the “individual mandate” portion of the President’s Health Care overhaul unconstitutional. Cuccinelli, obviously excited by the victory, explains why the judge ruled as he did and also speaks on what the decision means for the future of the bill. Get uncommon access to one of the biggest names in Virginia politics right here.