Charlottesville–Right Now: George Gilliam and Christina Lopez-Gottardi join Coy Barefoot

1.11.11 George Gilliam and Christina Lopez-Gottardi from The Miller Center of Public Affairs join Coy to discuss upcoming speakers and events. In January, Isabel Wilkerson will speak about her new book The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration, and Anthony Cordesman will speak on the War in Afghanistan. Also, today’s conversation addresses the recent tragedy in Arizona through.

Charlottesville–Right Now: Jennifer Oppenheimer joins Coy Barefoot

1.11.11 Director of Special Programs at the UVA School of Continuing Studies Jennifer Oppenheimer joins Coy to discuss what is on tap for the spring semester. Oppenheimer previews what courses are being offered, including the very popular history of “Thomas Jefferson and Monticello.” In addition, a new course will be offered on the “slow foods movement.” The program is no grades- and no hastles- and you can hear all of the details here.

Charlottesville–Right Now: Professor Ed Murphy joins Coy Barefoot

1.10.11 Professor of Astronomy at the University of Virginia Ed Murphy joins Coy to discuss breaking news out of UVA today. Research astronomers in Murphy’s department at Mr. Jefferson’s University discovered a black hole in a far away galaxy. First, Professor Murphy explains exactly what a black hole is. He then details the process of how one “discovers” such a region in space.

Charlottesville–Right Now: Professor Ervin Jordan, Jr. joins Coy Barefoot

1.6.11 Author and Associate Professor from the University of Virginia Ervin Jordan, Jr. joins Coy to discuss the recent PBS documentary seriesThe American Experience studying Robert E. Lee. Professor Jordan was featured prominently in the piece, and today he paints a full picture of General Lee’s life. Still a hero today in the Old Dominion, Lee was viewed in his time as the pinnacle of what a Virginian should be, but Jordan is also able to humanize the historical figure pointing out a few of his flaws. In addition, Professor Jordan places the remembrance of the Civil War in the context of commemoration rather than celebration. For further reading from a local perspective, check out Ervin Jordan’s book Charlottesville and the University of Virginia in the Civil War.

Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Britton joins Coy Barefoot

1.5.11 Best-selling author and local historian Rick Britton joins Coy to begin their conversational series of the lifetime contributions of Thomas Jefferson. Today’s discussion offers an overview of the topics to come in the series which Coy has aptly titled “TJ’s Greatest Hits.” Also, be sure to check out Britton’s lecture series at Michie Tavern coming up at the end of the month, and for more details call [(434) 977-1234].

Charlottesville–Right Now: Professor J.E. Lendon joins Coy Barefoot

12.15.10 Professor of History at the University of Virginia J.E. Lendon joins Coy to discuss his new book Song of Wrath: The Peloponnesian War Begins. The new release details the decade of clashes between Athens and Sparta known as the Peloponnesian Wars. Lendon explains the title of the book, then touches on the process of studying the battle tales of Thucydides before plunging into recreating the bloodshed that was Ancient Greece in the 5th century B.C.

UVA Today Radio Show | December 15, 2010

Check out the new episode of the UVA Today Radio Show, a weekly five minute segment on WTJU radio. Look for new editions of the show every Wednesday at 11:55 a.m. on WTJU. Afterward, all of the segments will be posted on iTunesU.

Read more about the stories featured in this week’s program:

New Report Finds Marriage Trouble in Middle America (W. Bradford Wilcox)
Nurses on the Front Line: Credit for the Unsung Heroes (Arlene Keeling)
U.Va. History Professor John Mason Captures Cape Town Carnival in Words, Pictures (John Mason)

•Air Date: 12/15/2010

To download mp3, click here.

BusinessCast 156 with Ming-Jer Chen

Ming-Jer Chen
Ming-Jer Chen

Darden Professor Ming-Jer Chen, an expert in East-West strategies, stops by the studio this week to talk about managing business relationships between the U.S. and China. In the Darden headlines: “SSE students visit Darden for GBE,” and “New Products and Services Design Fair.”



Charlottesville–Right Now: Professor Herman Schwartz joins Coy Barefoot

12.2.10 Professor Herman Schwartz from the University of Virginia’s Woodrow Wilson Department of Politics joins Coy discuss a variety of current events. Among the issues addressed in the conversation are the extension of the middle class tax cuts, the fundamentals of unemployment insurance, and a whole lot more. Coy calls this guest “one of the smartest men to ever enter the studio,” and today he lived up to the title. Be sure to check out Schwartz’s most recent book Subprime Nation: American Power, Global Finance and the Housing Bubble.