2.23.11 Mayor of the City of Charlottesville Dave Norris joins Coy to discuss the Meadowcreek Parkway lawsuit press conference. Mayor Norris also talks about issues pertaining to environmental upkeep in the area.
Charlottesville–Right Now: John Whitehead joins Coy Barefoot
2.22.11 Founder and President of The Rutherford Institute John Whitehead joins Coy to discuss the story of a young man who recently committed suicide after being expelled from school. Whitehead is representing the family of the Fairfax County boy, Nick Stuban, whose punishment arose from the purchasing of one tablet of a legal drug. The Rutherford Institute is now calling for the school system to rethink its current drug policy.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Brian Katulis joins Coy Barefoot
2.22.11 Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Brian Katulis joins Coy to discuss the ongoing crisis in Libya. Katulis, whose expertise lie in Middle Eastern politics, compares the events surrounding Muammar Gaddafi to the events surrounding Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, and he also explains what Americans should be taking away from both situations.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Sean O’Brien joins Coy Barefoot
2.21.11 Executive Director of the Center for the Constitution at James Madison’s Montpelier Sean O’Brien joins Coy to discuss the announcement of the new online program at Montpelier.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Dede Smith joins Coy Barefoot
2.21.11 Citizens for a Sustainable Water Supply Plan’s Dede Smith joins Coy to discuss the latest on the water supply plan debate.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Marc Selverstone joins Coy Barefoot
2.21.11 Assistant Director for Presidential Affairs at the Miller Center of Public Affairs Marc Selverstone joins Coy to discuss recently released recordings from the Kennedy Presidential Recordings Program.
Charlottesville–Right Now: David Swanson joins Coy Barefoot
2.21.11 Best-selling author David Swanson joins Coy to discuss the labor unrest in Wisconsin. Be sure to check out his most recent book War is a Lie.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Bob Holsworth joins Coy Barefoot
2.21.11 Founder and President of Virginia Tomorrow Bob Holsworth joins Coy to discuss the candidates for the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Sincere joins Coy Barefoot
2.21.11 Former chairman of the Libertarian Party of Virginia Rick Sincere joins Coy to discuss the chances of a new voting precinct in Charlottesville.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Sincere joins Coy Barefoot
2.17.11 Political commentator and former chairman of the Libertarian Party of Virginia Rick Sincere joins Coy to discuss his recent visit to CPAC. Sincere was lucky enough to attend the day of the Conservation Political Action Conference during which Ron Paul addressed the audience, and he recounts what the day was like and what big names were in attendance. At the beginning of today’s conversation, Sincere also explains the addition of a new voting precinct in Charlottesville. He describes the process behind earning this 9th precinct, which will be the first new one in Charlottesville since 1920, and commends the community for being so politically engaged.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Hawes Spencer joins Coy Barefoot
2.14.11 Founder and Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy to discuss the latest local news stories. Spencer previews an upcoming story in the weekly newspaper about smokers, who have already been exiled from public places, potentially being kicked out of their own homes. The conversation also touches on the story behind John Whitehead’s upcoming appearance on The View tomorrow morning: a 14-year old Honor student being expelled for shooting a spitball. Naturally, Barefoot and Spencer recount their spitball talents from the elementary school days.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Dahlia Lithwick joins Coy Barefoot
2.14.11 Journalist and author from Slate and Newsweek Dahlia Lithwick joins Coy to discuss her recent column on Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s efforts to strike down President Obama’s health care reform bill. Is the entire bill unconstitutional? If not, what parts are? Get all the insights from one of the expert journalists covering the issue.