Gennady and Medlinda Denisenko joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss his release from jail and his ongoing immigration legal battle. Their ordeal was documented in the Hook.
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty on why he supports Senator John McCain
Tim Pawlenty, Governor of Minnesota, joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss why he believes Senator John McCain should be the next President of the United States of America on Tuesday, October 15th. At one point, Pawlenty’s name was mentioned as a potential vice presidential candidate. Now, he’s the co-chair of the McCain campaign.
Waynesboro Police Officer Mark Kearney on the Book Em Foundation
Waynesboro Police Officer Mark Kearney, joined Charlottesville Right Now on Tuesday, October 14th to discuss the Book Em Foundation. The non-profit group seeks to reduce crime rates by boosting literacy rates. They recently held their 3rd annual festival in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Dan Olmstead discusses vaccines and autism on Charlottesville-Right Now
Dan Olmsted, Editor & Founder of the Age of Autism, a daily web newspaper covering autism as an environmentally-induced, treatable illness, joined Charlottesville-Right Now host Coy Barefoot to discuss possible connections between autism and vaccines.
RNC Chair Mike Duncan on Senator John McCain’s chances
Mike Duncan is the current chair of the Republican National Committee. He appeared on the October 13th edition of WINA’s “Charlottesville–Right Now!” to discuss his candidate’s chances in the Presidential election.
Attorney General Bob McDonnell on Charlottesville–Right Now
Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell joined Coy on the October 8, 2008 edition of WINA’s “Charlottesville–Right Now!” to discuss Tuesday’s presidential debate, the rapid approach of Election Day, as well as his bid to become the next Governor of Virginia.
Screenwriter Kirk Ellis on Charlottesville Right Now
Two-time Emmy Award winning screenwriter Kirk Ellis joined Coy Barefoot on WINA’s “Charlottesville–Right Now!” on October 6, 2008. Ellis wrote the screenplay for the HBO series John Adams.
Jason Furman, Senior Economic Advisor to Barack Obama on Charlottesville Right Now
Jason Furman, Senior Economic Advisor to Barack Obama on Charlottesville Right Now joined Coy Barefoot to discuss the upcoming Presidential Election and the economy. Furman is on leave from the Brookings Institution during the campaign.
Lynn Sanders and Vesla Weaver on Charlottesville Right Now
Lynn Sanders, an Associate Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia, and Vesla Weaver, an Assistant Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia, joined Coy Barefoot to discuss politics. The pair are part of a panel discussion on race and gender being held tonight at the Miller Center from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
Dahlia Lithwick joins Coy Barefoot to discuss National Politics
Dahlia Lithwick, a columnist from Slate.com and Newsweek, joined Coy Barefoot to discuss the National Political landscape.
Brian Wheeler of Charlottesville Tomorrow on the water supply, TDRs and more
Brian Wheeler, Executive Director of Charlottesville Tomorrow, joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville-Right Now every Tuesday to talk about growth and development in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
- Brian explains why Gannett Fleming’s cost estimate for the new dam at Ragged Mountain Reservoir has increased from $37 million to approximately $70 million. Click here for the report from the RWSA
- Brian responds to comments from Betty Mooney of Citizens for a Sustainable Water Plan, who has called for the resignation of the RWSA Board of Directors
- Harris Teeter in Crozet is building up fast, reflecting the tremendous growth going on in Crozet
- The Charlottesville Day School seeks to expand their operations with a new facility in the rural areas. The Albemarle County Planning Commission was not too receptive.
- Transfer of Development Rights discussions continue in Albemarle County
Charlottesville–Right Now with Coy Barefoot * About the Show Paul Lockhart discusses his book “The Drillmaster of Valley Forge”
Author Paul Lockhart joins Coy Barefoot to discuss his book The Drillmaster of Valley Forge: The Baron de Steuben and the Making of the American Army on Charlottesville-Right Now on Monday, September 22nd, 2008.