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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: 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: 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: Jen Sorensen joins Coy Barefoot

1.11.11 Political Cartoonist Jen Sorensen joins Coy to discuss the tragedy in Arizona over the weekend. As more news continues to trickle in about the attempted assassination of Gabrielle Giffords by the deranged man in Tucson, Sorensen breaks down exactly what she thinks lead to the event. In addition, she addresses why she believes this was in fact politically motivated, despite the media’s efforts to separate the two alltogether. Is one side of the political spectrum more to blame than the other, or are both the right and the left spewing equal amounts of violent rhetoric?

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Ted Rall joins Coy Barefoot

1.10.11 Best-selling author, columnist, and political cartoonist Ted Rall joins Coy to continue today’s discussion of the Gabrielle Giffords shooting. The conversation efforts to truly understand the root cause, or causes, of the tragedy which occurred in Arizona over the weekend, and among those suggested are the state of gun control, political rhetoric from both extremes of the spectrum, and disturbed individuals doing crazy things. Rall likens today’s hate-spewing political atmosphere to driving, saying the fact that we don’t have more accidents than we do despite how little attention individuals behind the wheel pay to the road is miraculous.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Bob Holsworth joins Coy Barefoot

1.10.11 Founder and President of Virginia Tomorrow Bob Holsworth joins Coy to discuss the Gabrielle Giffords shooting. The tragedy over the weekend was an obvious display of mental illness, but Coy poses the question as to what extent political rhetoric played a role in the events playing out as they did. In today’s brief conversation, Holsworth gives his opinion on what lead to what took place in Arizona this weekend, and so do the fired up callers. What is the root cause of such violence at political events? Get the expert opinions, here.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Sincere and David Swanson join Coy Barefoot

12.28.10 Former Chair of the Libertarian Party of Virginia Rick Sincere and Author David Swanson join Coy to recap 2010. Two well known voices in Central Virginia, Swanson and Sincere touch on what they view to be the most significant national political stories from the almost finished year- including the financial state of our country, American military involvement abroad, and the growing sense of “Big Brother” in the United States. Be sure to check out David’s newest book War is a Lie.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Dahlia Lithwick joins Coy Barefoot

12.14.10 Journalist and Author from Slate and Newsweek Dahlia Lithwick joins Coy to discuss the latest on the “individual mandate” portion of the health care reform being ruled unconstitutional. Lithwick talks in extensive detail about what the victory means for the Cuccinelli camp, and she also comments on how long the process of clearing up the legal confusion around this ruling will take.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli joins Coy Barefoot

12.14.10 Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli joins Coy to discuss the setback in Obama’s health care reform plan. On Monday, Federal Judge Henry Hudson ruled that the “individual mandate” portion of the President’s Health Care overhaul unconstitutional. Cuccinelli, obviously excited by the victory, explains why the judge ruled as he did and also speaks on what the decision means for the future of the bill. Get uncommon access to one of the biggest names in Virginia politics right here.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Author Chris Hedges joins Coy Barefoot

12.7.10 Best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Chris Hedges joins Coy to discuss his new book Death of the Liberal Class. Movements expressing rage, anger, and discontent towards established power have taken center stage, argues Hedges, because today’s government is no longer looking out for the working class. From the creation of the middle class out of the labor movement, to the financial ramifications of World War I and the Espionage Act of 1917, one of the most intelligent, informed guests in the history of the program explains exactly to where and under what circumstances this “liberal class” has dissappeared.