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Charlottesville–Right Now: Richard Diamond joins Coy Barefoot

12.13.10 Senior editor of The Washington Times Richard Diamond joins Coy to discuss the latest on the red light cameras. As of this weekend, Albemarle County is officially out of the “trial period” and into the era of citations and fines for violating the traffic laws at Rio Road. A host of issues with the cameras are touched on, including the legality of the cameras, the amount of time and effort which has to go into reviewing the violation count, and whether these cameras are actually helping to reduce accidents. Listen in as Barefoot, Diamond, and concerned callers react to the new system.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Bob Holsworth joins Coy Barefoot

12.13.10 Founder and President of Virginia Tomorrow Bob Holsworth joins Coy to continue their weekly discussion of Virginia politics. Today’s discussion is highlighted by the Supreme Court “victory” today by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli in his effort to strike down the part of President Obama’s health care reform law requiring all Americans to purchase health insurance. Also on the agenda are an explanation of the “IT” story for Virginia politics, as in Bob McDonnell’s huge overall plans for state transportation, and the ABC privatization proposal. Get all the latest insights from one of the most senior political journalists in the Old Dominion.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Dede Smith joins Coy Barefoot

12.10.10 Citizens for a Sustainable Water Supply Plan’s Dede Smith joins Coy to discuss Albemarle County’s letter to the DEQ saying it will not compromise on the water supply plan. Dede reacts by calling it ironic that the county has labeled the DEQ a threat when it is an asset which can ultimately help their cause. She also feels that both sides need to take a closer look at the fiscal implications involved.Tensions between the city of Charlottesville and the county of Albemarle appear to be coming to a head on this issue, and the lack of cooperation could stem from more than just the water supply debate.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: John Whitehead joins Coy Barefoot

12.8.10 Founder and President of the Rutherford Institute John Whitehead joins Coy to continue their discussion of the TSA full-body scanners. The Rutherford Institute recently filed a Fourth Amendment lawsuit against Janet Napolitano in Federal Court on behalf of three passengers subjected to invasive body searches by TSA agents, and Whitehead sounds off about the extremes to which these new safety methods are being taken. Topics also touched on include what Robert Hurt is doing with his money, plus the latest happenings at the Federal level from Washington, DC, and the latest on the Wiki-leaks scandal. As always, Whitehead encourages you to call him up at the Rutherford Institute [(434) 978-3888] if you receive a citation or ticket from the red-light camera.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Harold Gebhardt joins Coy Barefoot

12.8.10 A member of the Forest Lakes Community Association citizens Harold Gebhardt joins Coy to discuss the recent flip-flop on the part of Ken Boyd from the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. The folks living in the area are trying to stop development in line with the Places29 plan, which would turn rural land into a new “big box” style retailer and over 150 homes.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Author Chris Hedges joins Coy Barefoot

12.7.10 Best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Chris Hedges joins Coy to discuss his new book Death of the Liberal Class. Movements expressing rage, anger, and discontent towards established power have taken center stage, argues Hedges, because today’s government is no longer looking out for the working class. From the creation of the middle class out of the labor movement, to the financial ramifications of World War I and the Espionage Act of 1917, one of the most intelligent, informed guests in the history of the program explains exactly to where and under what circumstances this “liberal class” has dissappeared.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Historian Rick Britton joins Coy Barefoot

12.7.10 Historian and author Rick Britton joins Coy to wrap up their discussion of the 25 most important Civil War battles. The final engagement between the Confederate and Union Armies took place at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, and in today’s recreation of the events, General Robert E. Lee finds himself totally outnumbered and surrounded on three sides by General Sheridan’s cavalry. Lee is willing to scrape together one final stand, but after hearing a message that his men cannot break through the Union lines, the Confederate General realizes his pool of options has run dry. The conversation also teases Britton’s new speaker series on early Virginia history at the Charlottesville Senior Center.

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

12.6.10 Charlottesville Fire Chief Charles Werner joins Coy to discuss the Taco Bell destroyed by a fire over the weekend. Thankfully no lives were lost as the building on U.S. 29 was destroyed Saturday evening, but Chief Werner is all about safety first and has advice for handling such emergency situations. A brief chat today- yet very important information nonetheless.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Bob Holsworth joins Coy Barefoot

12.6.10 Founder and President of Virginia Tomorrow Bob Holsworth joins Coy to continue their weekly discussion of Virginia Politics. Former Democratic State Senator Criegh Deeds announced today that he will run for re-election despite his defeat in the gubernatorial race last November to Bob McDonnell, and Holsworth isn’t quite sure it’s the right move. Also, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli had kind words for a recent EPA decision, but will the romance last? President Obama issued a 7 year halt on east-coast off-shore drilling last week, but will complaints from Democratic Senators Webb and Warner have any effect? One of the foremost experts in Virginia politics tackles all of that and much more.