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2.17.11 President of the Virginia Autism Project Teresa Champion joins Coy with the latest on the new Virginia autism legislation. Today, the Austism Insurance Reform bill has officially made it out of the legislature, both House and Senate, and now needs only approval from the Governor in order to become state law. Champion touches on just how extraordinary the legislation is within the Commonwealth and what this bill means for those families dealing with the disease.

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.

2.17.11 Director of the Virginia Film Festival Jody Kielbasa joins Coy to discuss the upcoming Oscars celebration in Charlottesville. The Paramount Theater will hold the largest hi-def screening of the Oscars in the entire state on Sunday, February 27th. In addition, the official programs will be shipped to Charlottesville, and some great local restaurants will offer a variety of food and drink samples. Admission is $45, which includes unlimited wine and food, and tickets can be purchased here.

 

A Radio Show for Women Ready to Love Life.  Balance.  Alignment.  Joy. How great is that?

Real Life with Jennifer Till is Charlottesville’s fresh new radio show for women who are ready to really love their life! Visit Jennifer’s website: http://www.jennifertill.com/

This is a show about you. I want to hear from you. I want to hear your stories. I want to hear your questions. This is not only an invitation to listen, it is an invitation for you to share in community. Comment on the blog or email me at jennifer.l.till@gmail.com.

A weekly forum of everything running. With your host Mark Lorenzoni, a community running expert who has been directing hundreds of area “not-for-profit” footraces and coaching thousands of runners for the past 30 years. A new episode of  “RunCast” is available every Thursday morning but always online to download! This week’s edition of “RunCast” was brought to you by The Ragged Mountain Running Shop. Central Virginia’s Community running and walking family partner since 1982. Convenietly locatd on the historic UVa Corner with free parking at their doorstep. Visit them at www.raggedmountainrunning.com or friend them on Facebook.

2.16.11 Co-Founder and Director of Field Camp Todd Barnett joins Coy to discuss his attempt to purchase the Blue Ridge Swim Club. The pool, located in Ivy, is over 100 years old, and Barnett wants to incorporate the site into his summer camp while keeping it open to the public. Todd also runs the Field School, an all-boys Middle School program in Crozet.

2.16.11 Best-selling author and local historian Rick Britton joins Coy to continue their conversation series on the lifetime contributions of Thomas Jefferson. In today’s installment of “TJ’s Greatest Hits,” the discussion covers what Jefferson himself views to be one of his greatest hits- authorship of the Declaration of Independence. To what extent was Jefferson’s handywork edited by his colleagues? Also included is a quiz on some little knows Jefferson facts and trivia.

2.16.11 Founder and Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy to discuss what Donald Trump representatives were doing in Charlottesville today. As it turns out, the real-estate tycoon and television personality wants to buy all of the former Kluge properties in Albemarle County recently lost by Patricia Kluge. Included on the property is a historic mansion called the ‘Albemarle House’ which went on the auction block Wednesday morning. Spencer was present at the events today, and he gives his insights as to what the Donald might have in store for the property.

Couple Power: Commitment The Gateway To Life Long Love.  By Clinical Psycholgist Phyllis Koch-Sheras,  ph.D and Peter Sheras, ph.D

Couple Power™ is an approach developed by clinical psychologists Phyllis Koch-Sheras and Peter Sheras for creating and maintaining profoundly fulfilling relationships. The cornerstone of the approach is the power of language and speaking to create the vision that sustains a relationship. We are not our feelings or our needs. We have the power to choose what we do and how we are in our relationships

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.

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.

2.14.11 Best-selling non-fiction author David Swanson joins Coy with an update on the revolution in Egypt. Swanson describes just how inspiring the revolution is to civil rights activists around the world. He notes the impact of non-violent training by the citizen activists in the streets of Egypt, and says that method of protest is more effective than military involvement. Along those lines, Swanson comments on the importance of the writings of noted non-violence author Gene Sharp being translated into Arabic. Finally, David gives his analysis of how the events in Egypt will influence American political action. Be sure to check out Swanson’s latest book War Is A Lie.

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