Tag: Jeff Lenert

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Apropos Of Something: Kevin’s Story

Join guest host Jeff Lenert as he interviews Kevin M, a local community member, as they discuss his journey from a 12 year old drug dealer in Newark NJ, through his career in banking in Chicago, into the Virginia Department of Corrections and how he became a community protector and activist.

Apropos Of Something seeks out guests who are passionate about the arts, politics and society at-large. Co-hosts Ellen Daniels in Charlottesville and Nancy Laurence in New York City chat with experts, activists, and the most interesting people they can find. We guarantee every show will be Apropos Of Something.

Join Ellen and Nancy on 94.7 WPVC the Progressive Voice of Charlottesville, every Saturday from 10-11 a.m.

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Wake-Up Call: WPVC: The First Two Years

Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with radio station WPVC co-founder and station manager Jeff Lenert about the station’s first two years on the air. Hosts M.C. Blair (To Your Health) and Nancy Lawrence (Apropos Of Something) and podcaster Dan Gould join the conversation.

The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on 94.7 WPVC the Progressive Voice of Charlottesville, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.

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Wake-Up Call: The 2016 Presidential Election

This week Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks to WPVC Homegrown host Clinton Johnston and station founder Jeff Lenert about the 2016 presidential election. Rick Googles “Trump”, reads Trump tweets and asks how Hillary Clinton thinks it a good idea to hire the woman caught having the DNC knowingly stack the primary against Bernie Sanders.

The Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call is heard on WPVC 94.7 Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m.The station is looking for volunteers. Apply here if you are interested in volunteering.

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Straight Talk: The Heroin Epidemic

From Left to Right: Jeff Lenert, Eddie Harris and Herb Dickerson

Straight Talk host Jeff Lenert talks to Herb Dickerson and Eddie Harris about the heroin epidemic, recovery and the status of the Charlottesville community from their perspective.

Straight Talk is heard on WPVC 94.7 Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m.The station is looking for volunteers. Apply here if you are interested in working with the station.

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Straight Talk: Maggie Cullinan and Jeff Lenert

Andri Hakes

Straight Talk host Andri Hakes talks with Maggie Cullinan, Director of the Charlottesville Victim Witness Program and Jeff Lenert, Senior Probation Officer at District 9 Probation and Parole (and a WPVC co-founder), about their work in the criminal justice system.

Andri Hakes is a Charlottesville based lawyer with the legal firm of Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C.

Straight Talk is heard on WPVC 94.7 Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m.The station is looking for volunteers. Apply here if you are interested in working with the station.

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WPVC Co-founders Jeff Lenert and Rod Howard

Rod Howard (left) and Jeff Lenert

Charlottesville locals Jeff Lenert and Rod Howard wanted to give back something to their community, so they started WPVC 94.7 a progressive talk radio station. In this exclusive and intimate interview Jeff and Rod talk with CPN’s Dan Gould about their dream and how it became a reality.

The station is looking for volunteers from all walks of life. No technical or radio experience is needed. If you are interested in becoming a WPVC 94.7 volunteer leave a note on the station’s Facebook page or contact the station through its website.

Our interview was recorded at WPVC’s studios located on Zan road in Charlottesville on November 11, 2015.



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Wake-Up Call: WPVC Co-founder Jeff Lenert

The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard each Sunday morning on WPVC 94.7.

WPVC co-founder Jeff Lenert joins Rick to talk about Charlottesville’s newest FM radio station WPVC.

WPVC 94.7 is a FM radio station serving the Charlottesville area. Founded by Jeff Lenert and Rod Howard the station plans to serve up a mix of progressive talk radio during the day and hip-hop music during the evening hours. If you are interested in becoming a producer with The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call, or in volunteering in general, you can contact the station here.