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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: Jeff Looney joins Coy Barefoot

1.19.11 Editor of the Thomas Jefferson Retirement Papers Jeff Looney joins Coy to discuss the release of the newest volume of the Jefferson Papers. The recently published Volume 7 covers the War of 1812, and Looney describes the letters penned by our 3rd President regarding the series of events which kickstarted the war between the United States and Great Britain. Also included are the first documents referencing Albemarle Academy- the school which would eventually become the University of Virginia.

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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: Jody Kielbasa joins Coy Barefoot

1.18.11 Director of the Virginia Film Festival Jody Kielbasa joins Coy to recap last night’s Golden Globe Awards. Kielbasa was very dissapointed in the event, and claims it has lost most of its luster. As far as the winners are concerned, Kielbasa shares his thoughts on films like Black Swan, The King’s Speech, and The Fighter. Also, the conversation touches on the free upcoming bonus screening of the documentary The Freedom Riders at the Paramount Theater on January 25th at 6 PM.

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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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Charlottesville–Right Now: John Whitehead joins Coy Barefoot

1.18.11 Founder and President of the Rutherford Institute John Whitehead joins Coy to discuss the Obama administration’s proposal for internet control. Whitehead points out what he views to be a number of flaws with regard to individual privacy in the “Identity Ecosystem” program. Also included is a breaking news update regarding the Aaron Tobey case. Tobey is the college student and Albemarle County native who was recently arrested at Richmond International Airport for writing the 4th Amendment across his chest in protest of the full-body scanners, and the Rutherford Institute is announcing today that they will sue on his behalf. The conversation also touches in on the latest red light camera news.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling joins Coy Barefoot

1.18.11 Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Bill Bolling joins Coy to discuss the Gabrielle Giffords shooting in Arizona. The conversation addresses the tone of today’s political discourse, and to what degree, if any, it was responsible for the tragedy. Bolling takes a look at how rhetoric has changed over generations, and he also touches on the recent questions surrounding the authorities of the office of the Attorney General.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Mayor Dave Norris joins Coy Barefoot

1.17.11 Mayor of the City of Charlottesville Dave Norris joins Coy to discuss the latest on the water supply plan. An important meeting will be held tomorrow between the Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors in an attempt to reach a compromise, and Mayor Norris previews what he expects to shake down tomorrow based on what he views to be the mindset of the County coming into the discussion. The meeting will be open to the public, as will tomorrow evening’s City County meeting. Will progress finally be made? Get Mayor Norris’s insights, here.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Poet Rita Dove joins Coy Barefoot

1.17.11 Pulitzer-Prize winning Professor of English and Poet Laureate at the University of Virginia Rita Dove joins Coy for a special discussion of poetry. Dove offers a reading of a couple of her own poems- “Testimonial” and “Black Billy Waters, at His Pitch”- amongst an explanation of her words and the roots of her career. Her love of poetry is explored, as are her affinities for music, movement, and dance. Also, in honor of the Martin Luther King holiday, today’s conversation recaps the wonder of King’s ability to galvanize an audience. Dove’s list of honors and accolades is truly remarkable, and here is a chance to hear one of the most notable members of the Charlottesville community speak at length on her career.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Hawes Spencer joins Coy Barefoot

1.14.11 Founder and Senior Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy for the latest edition of “Fun Fridays with Hawes.” The conversation starts with weather…but then proceeds to cover just about everything else under the sun. Included among today’s discussion topics: the best way to enjoy a beer, the trio of car fires in Charlottesville, the mystery of the gas pump, what makes a good sitcom, Coke vs. Pepsi, and a disturbing local news story coming out of the Valley. Also, if you haven’t heard America’s new favorite game, Dead or Alive yet, check out today’s edition to find out the status of some beloved celebrities of yesteryear.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: John Whitehead joins Coy Barefoot

1.14.11 Founder and President of the Rutherford Institute John Whitehead joins Coy to discuss the red-light camera citations. Whitehead had the opportunity to view the video tapes from the cameras installed on Rio Road, and he did not like what he saw. Today’s conversation breaks down the statistics from tickets issued, percentage of those tickets issued because of right turns on read, and the amount of revenue brought in from the resulting fines. As always, Whitehead encourages you to give him a call at the Rutherford Institute if issued one of these aforementioned citations at [(434)978-3888].