Podcasting for Democracy
Welcome to my exploration of podcasting as a tool for strengthening democracy. In the spirit of full disclosure, I must say that my interest in this topic stems from my…[...]
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Podcasts Won?t Kill the Radio Star
I haven’t always bought into the idea of podcasting. At first, I was even a little opposed to it. But now? Just listen.[...]
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Look Who?s Podcasting
Officials at all levels of government are becoming podcasters. Some of the podcasts are cleaver; others are low-tech. What they have in common is their purpose: to be available for…[...]
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Jefferson revising Jefferson: two excerpts from the Notes on the State of Virginia
An introduction to Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia with a reading by Bill Barker of two versions of part of Jefferson's argument for religious tolerance and free inquiry…[...]
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Jefferson’s April 21, 1803 letter to Dr. Benjamin Rush “on the Christian religion”
A reading by Bill Barker of Jefferson's April 21, 1803 letter to Dr. Benjamin Rush in which he outlines the merits of the Christian religion and contrasts them with classical…[...]
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Jefferson’s Jan. 1, 1802 letter to Danbury Baptist Association
A reading by Bill Barker of Jefferson's Jan. 1, 1802 letter to the representatives of the Danbury Baptist Association[...]
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Query 17, Religion, Notes on the State of Virginia
A reading by Bill Barker of Query 17, Religion, from Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia.[...]
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Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom
A reading by Bill Barker of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, which Jefferson drafted in 1777 and was adopted by Virginia 1786.[...]
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Brief Introduction to Jefferson on Religion
A Brief introduction to five recordings of Jefferson documents on the subject of religion.[...]
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Charlottesville–Right Now: Rey Barry recalls a 1959 plane crash in Albemarle County
Long-time Charlottesville resident Rey Barry joined Coy Barefoot on the Thursday, May 4 edition of WINA's Charlottesville--Right Now to talk about a plane crash in Albemarle County. Piedmont flight 349…[...]
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Area Hispanic immigrants rally in Charlottesville
Supporters of immigrants' rights held demonstrations across the nation yesterday as part of a day of action to demand fair treatment. Many are opposed to border security legislation that passed…[...]
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Counselor James Yates on overcoming negative emotions
On the April 30 edition of WNRN's Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call, local counselor Dr. James Yates discussed how guilt and shame rob us of our ability to live at our…[...]
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