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Charlottesville–Right Now: Senator George Allen joins Coy Barefoot

1.31.11 Former United States Senator from Virginia George Allen joins Coy to discuss his announcement to run for U.S. Senate once again. Senator Allen fields questions about international balance of trade, energy resources, and health care reform. In addition, the former Senator talks about what it is going to take to beat Jim Webb in order to get his title back. Also included in today’s conversation are Senator Allen’s thoughts on the events unfolding in Egypt. Finally, Allen sets the record straight once and for all on his now infamous “Macaca” remark.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: David Swanson joins Coy Barefoot

1.28.11 Best-selling non-fiction author David Swanson joins Coy to discuss the revolution taking place in Egypt. Cairo is literally burning, and today’s conversation addresses the political state which lead to this uprising and exactly what is going on. Swanson describes the protests as “inspiring,” but also is not convinced of the need for these heavy doses of violence. Who is withholding civil rights from these people? Exactly how corrupt is the leadership in Egypt? What is the United States’ level of involvement in this revolution? Get the expert insights into the breaking national news story of the day right here. Be sure to check out Swanson’s new book War is a Lie.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Sincere joins Coy Barefoot

1.26.11 Former Chairman of the Libertarian Party of the State of Virginia Rick Sincere joins Coy to discuss last night’s State of the Union Address. Sincere first comments on the declining viewership of the Address, and he characterizes it as part of the dark era of Woodrow Wilson. As for the speech itself, Sincere says it was very well written, and he breaks down the major themes hit upon including the need for competitiveness in American business and alternative energy sources. Also included in today’s conversation is an update on the proposal to have marijuana legalized in Virginia.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Mayor Dave Norris joins Coy Barefoot

1.25.11 Mayor of the City of Charlottesville Dave Norris joins Coy to continue the conversation of the water supply plan. Mayor Norris spoke briefly with Coy last week about the recent vote which passed by a 3-2 margin in Charlottesville City Council for a new water supply plan, yet today he has a chance to respond in much greater detail. The Council had unanimously endorsed Mayor Norris’s phasing plan a couple of months ago, yet the tide has obviously turned.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Kristin Szakos joins Coy Barefoot

1.25.11 Member of Charlottesville City Council Kristin Szakos joins Coy to explain the recent water supply vote. A few months ago, Szakos was open with her support of a phased approach- the proposal championed by Mayor Norris. However, last week, Szakos was one of the 3 members of City Council who voted in favor of the new water supply plan. In today’s conversation, Szakos explains her decision to vote as she did and also responds to the citizens who are calling her out individually for changing her mind. Finally, Szakos provides her thoughts on the merits of dredging.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Hawes Spencer joins Coy Barefoot

1.24.11 Founder and Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy to continue the discussion of the George Allen announcement. The former U.S. Senator has announced that he will attempt to recapture that title, and Coy and Hawes break down the merits of the Republican candidate. Always a fun guest, Spencer also has witty takes on Allen’s background, Virginia’s natural resources, and…blenders? You can hear all of this and much more, including the latest on Biscuit Run, an explanation of proper ski slope etiquette, and a quick round of America’s favorite game Dead or Alive, right here.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Isaac Wood joins Coy Barefoot

1.24.11 Director for Communications at the UVA Center for Politics Isaac Wood joins Coy to discuss George Allen’s announcement for U.S. Senate Candidacy. Wood breaks down the reasons behind Allen’s decision, and he also provides insight into who might oppose the former Senator both within his own party and on the other side and what chances the Republican has of winning. In addition, callers chime in with both early support and early opposition for George Allen.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Satyendra Huja joins Coy Barefoot

1.21.11 Member of The Charlottesville City Council Satyendra Huja joins Coy to discuss the water supply plan vote. After it had appeared that City Council were a unified front in favor of their water supply plan, a surprise vote a couple of nights ago pushed forward a different plan which caught even Mayor Dave Norris off guard. Mr. Huja was one of the members of the council who voted in favor of this new motion, which passed by a 3-2 margin, that will call for a brand new dam to be built at Ragged Mountain. In today’s conversation, Huja discusses the growth in water usage at UVA, and he also proclaims his support for proceeding with the plans for dredging. Listen in as callers react with their thoughts on the water supply plan and the recent vote.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Dave Wasserman joins Coy Barefoot

1.20.11 House Editor from the Cook Political Report Dave Wasserman joins Coy to discuss the new Congress. Wasserman realeased a report today on his website about the art of redistricting, and in today’s interview he explains his writing. He also gives his thoughts on the early agendas and performances of the freshman members in this 112th edition of the United States Congress. The conversation also touches on what the political aftermath of the Gabrielle Giffords shooting will be, plus Wasserman’s predictions on the chances of a Webb vs. Allen rematch for a senate seat.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Kevin Lynch and Dede Smith join Coy Barefoot

1.19.11 Former Charlottesville City Council member Kevin Lynch and Citizens for a Sustainable Water Supply Plan’s Dede Smith join Coy to continue the discussion of the water supply news. Both Lynch and Smith were present at the vote last evening to rebuild the dam at Ragged Mountain, and both guests feel like the effort to push the motion to a vote was clearly planned a and describe it as a blindsiding of Mayor Dave Norris. The plan to extend the existing dam, championed by the Mayor, appears to have been abandoned, but the City Council did not necessarily side with the proposal of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. Find out where we go from here, as well as all of the details of this new plan, the “third plan” as Coy calls it, in today’s conversation.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Hawes Spencer and Dave Norris join Coy Barefoot

1.19.11 Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris and Senior Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer join Coy to discuss breaking news no the water supply plan. Last night, a motion asking for a brand new dam at Ragged Mountain passed in the Charlottesville City Council meeting. Hawes was present at the vote last night, and he says this plan is far more akin to the plan proposed by Albemarle County as oppossed to that which Norris was championing, and the merits of each proposal are considered. Last night’s vote seems to have caught the Mayor by surprise, and he reacts to the breaking news in today’s conversation. What does last night’s decision truly mean for the future of water in Charlottesville? Find out, here.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Dede Smith joins Coy Barefoot

1.18.11 Citizens for a Sustainable Water Supply Plan’s Dede Smith joins Coy to discuss the latest on the water supply debate. The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors met with the Charlottesville City Council today to try to reach a compromise on the water supply debate, and according to Smith, who attended, very little compromise was made. Neither side is pushing for an extension of the 2006 plan, but now both Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville have their own ideas, respectively. Will the existing water reservoir finally be dredged? How well are the citizens truly being represented? Get all of the insight and reaction, here.

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