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Dan has been a regular contributor to the Charlottesville Podcasting Network since 2008. He has produced over 1000 feature length podcasts for the site.
This week on The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore is joined by Santa and Jangle the Elf who call several lucky boys and girls to find out what’s on their Christmas lists for this year.
The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on Real Oldies 97.9 The WREN, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.
Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with Richard Bonnie, Harrison Foundation Professor of Law and Medicine, Professor of Public Policy, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Science, and Director of the Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy at the University of Virginia and the University of Virginia School of Law, about the role of elections in determining America’s public policy on drugs. Topics include: The War on Drugs and the November 2020 election day outcome as it pertains to drug policy in the United States.
The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on Real Oldies 97.9 The WREN, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.
Thomas Frampton (top left), Chief Ron Lantz (top right) and Chief RaShall Brackney speaking at the December 2020 meeting of the Senior Statesmen of Virginia.
Charlottesville Police Chief Dr. RaShall Brackney and Albemarle Police Chief Ron Lantz explore current policing issues in this podcast from the Senior Statesmen of Virginia.
Lantz explained that since 2012 the county has been divided into two geographic based districts with each staffed by its own officers in order for the community and officers to get to know each other better. As a result, there has been a 30 percent decrease in crime and police response times, and there is increased trust between the police and community. Brackney emphasized relationship building with citizens in order to determine what they want, need and deserve.
The effect of COVID-19 on police policy has both departments relying more on phone or online reporting from citizens which has been beneficial in some instances and may be used more in the future. There has been a decrease in violent crimes and traffic stops. On the other hand, there have been concerns about increases in domestic violence, homicides and suicides as well as an illicit underground economy with so many unemployed.
The two spoke at the Wednesday December 9, 2020 meeting of the Senior Statesmen of Virginia. The meeting was held on Zoom. Following the presentation, questions were taken from the audience. The program was moderated by Thomas Frampton, University of Virginia Law professor and expert on criminal law and constitutional procedure.
Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society Executive Director Tom Chapman about the role of the society in preserving our local history. The Mapping Cville Project and Ask a Genealogist programs are discussed.
The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on Real Oldies 97.9 The WREN, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.
Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with University of Virginia Department of Politics Professors Daniel Gingerich and Justin Kirkland about the 2020 US Presidential Election. Topics include: Challenging the Biden presidential win and what happened to the “Blue Wave.” Also, the Electoral College vs. the popular vote.
The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on Real Oldies 97.9 The WREN, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.
From the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME), administrator of the Virginia Clean Economy Act, Michael Skiffington Director of Policy and Al Christopher director of the Energy Division, spoke at the November 2020 meeting of the Senior Statesmen of Virginia on the goals and implementation of the Virginia Clean Economy Act passed by the Virginia legislature in 2020. By 2050 Virginia targets to be 100 percent clean power. After an explanation of the role of DMME, the speakers focused on the implementation of the Clean Economy Act. There are benchmarks to be met along the way to a 100% clean power economy with penalties for failing to reach them. For example, by 2030, 30 percent of energy must come from renewable resources and any new building has to account for the cost of carbon pollution. Penalties are administered by DMME.
Past legislation has tried to address the problem of pollution, but in recent years there has been renewed interest, New to this legislation is the requirement that there can be no negative effect on disadvantaged communities. Wind and solar power are additional areas that offer opportunities to reach the 2050 goal. Twenty-seven miles offshore of Hampton Roads there are three wind turbines that could produce enough energy for 5,000 homes with many more turbines in the works. The two also spoke about the economic opportunities for business in Virginia such as research and development and job training. Virginia is involved in regional cooperation in this venture as well as “cap and trade” efforts with northeastern states.
There are two major companies affected by this act, Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power with separate goals for each one.
The two spoke at the Wednesday November 11, 2020 meeting of the Senior Statesmen of Virginia. The meeting was held on Zoom. Following the presentation, questions were taken from the audience. The program was moderated by SSV board member and past president, Bob McGrath.
Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with University of Virginia Department of Physics professor Lou Bloomfield about the physics behind everyday things. Professor Bloomfield is the author of the book How Everything Works: Making Physics Out of the Ordinary. Selected lectures from his UVa course material can be viewed at the Coursera web site. Topics in this podcast include: The physics of a falling penny and why pulling a tablecloth out from under a set table doesn’t end in disaster.
The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on Real Oldies 97.9 The WREN, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.
Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with University of Virginia Department of Politics professor Sidney Milkis about the 2020 US election and how it compares with previous US presidential elections. Topics include: The role of the media in US elections and a party divided.
The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on Real Oldies 97.9 The WREN, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.
Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with Charlottesville’s Live Arts Executive Director Anne Hunter, and Live Arts Director of Education Miller Murray Susen about how community theater is coping during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include: Moving community theater classes, camps, and youth programs online and the effect of Broadway’s closing on theater.
The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on Real Oldies 97.9 The WREN, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.
Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with Candace Schoner host of Speaking Candidly with Candace, a Charlottesville based podcast devoted to mental health issues. Dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction and PTSD are discussed. Also, getting help from the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 Warmline.
The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on Real Oldies 97.9 The WREN, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.
