Host Rick Moore speaks with Mayor Dave Norris of Charlottesville about local politics and politics in general. Topics covered include: the western bypass, federal budget, free speech monument, and more.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Quentin Kidd joins Coy Barefoot
3.24.11 Associate Professor of Government at Christopher Newport University Quentin Kidd joins Coy to discuss the latest in Virginia Politics. He talks about the significance of the newly proposed redrawing of district lines, and he talks about the process of potentially implementing the plans. Kidd also provides his thoughts on the possible Kain vs. Allen race.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Jamie Graham joins Coy Barefoot
3.18.11 UVA Graduate and speaker for NORML Jamie Graham joins Coy for an extended look back at Operation Equinox. This month marks the 20th anniversary of the federal drug raid on a number of fraternity houses. Jamie, an Echols Scholar, was one of the 12 students arrested during the raids, and he was charged with distributing an illegal substance within 1,000 feet of a drug-free school zone. He takes a look back at the situation on grounds, while also making a comparison to the more frequent targeting of African-American communities. Listen in as local callers also share their memories of the events. Graham currently works with the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), and he will also be speaking on Monday right here at the University of Virginia in Gibson Hall at 7 P.M.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Bob Holsworth joins Coy Barefoot
3.14.11 Founder and President of Virginia Tomorrow Bob Holsworth joins Coy to discuss all things Virginia politics. Today, Holsworth addresses the chances of a Tim Kaine v. George Allen election, and he also comments on all of the press the Tea Party has been receiving over the past week. You can hear all of that and more, right here.
Charlottesville-Right: Brian Moran
Brian Moran, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia joined Coy to discuss the collective bargaining issue in Wisconsin and Virginia politics.
Charlottesville-Right Now: David Swanson
Dave Swanson joins Coy to discuss the latest on the outcry in Wisconsin over cuts to collective bargaining rights and Michigan Governor Rick Snyder seeking emergency powers.
Charlottesville-Right Now: Bill Bolling
Charlottesville–Right Now: Bob Holsworth
Bob Holsworth of Virginia Tomorrow discusses the latest in Virginia politics.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Grace Hale joins Coy Barefoot
Grace Hale, an associate professor in the University of Virginia’s Corcoran Department of History, joins Coy Barefoot to discuss the modern history of unions in America. Her most recent book is A Nation of Outsiders : How the White Middle Class Fell in Love with Rebellion in Postwar America
Charlottesville–Right Now: Dan Bluestone joins Coy Barefoot
2.28.11 Associate Professor and Director of the Historic Preservation Program in the UVA School of Architecture Dan Bluestone joins Coy to discuss the Meadowcreek Parkway. Bluestone talks about the history of the road, and he also touches on the lawsuit which has brought the Meadowcreek Parkway into the news stream recently.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Bob Holsworth joins Coy Barefoot
2.28.11 Founder and President of Bob Holsworth joins Coy to discuss recent political news in the Commonwealth. On the docket for today’s conversation are Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell being on the short list for the Vice Presidential nomination, the continued discussion surrounding the privatization of ABC stores, and the new safety standard requirements for abortion clinics. Holsworth is also a Managing Principal of Decide Smart.
Charlottesville–Right Now: David Swanson joins Coy Barefoot
2.24.11 Best-selling author and political analyst David Swanson joins Coy for an extended conversation about the events in Wisconsin. Swanson breaks down the comments made by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker during the recent prank call by an imposter claiming to be well known philanthropist and political advocate David Koch. He also addresses the idea of a “class war” which we may or may not be witnessing in the Packer state. Finally, the two discuss the movement right here in Charlottesville to give UVA employees a “living wage.” Be sure to check out his most recent book War is a Lie.