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Attorney General Bob McDonnell joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to discuss Tuesday’s primaries, the resignation of Ed Gillespie as Virginia GOP chair, speculation about his replacement, the latest on the Virginia Tech review panel, and McDonnell’s plans for 2009.
Becky Weybright of the Community Children’s Dental Center and Joe Hughes of the Charlottesville Fire Department join Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to talk about Voices of Poverty. That’s a locally produced podcast website that features interviews with people who are in poverty, and those who work to give them a helping hand. The project was part of the 2006 Class of Leadership Charlottesville.
Brian Wheeler of Charlottesville Tomorrow joins Coy Barefoot each week on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to discuss growth and development issues. On this show, an update on elections in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Candidates’ deadline to file has now expired. Tom Loach has decided against running for Supervisor in the White Hall district, but both Denny King and Kevin Fletcher have qualified to run in the Scottsville district. Charlottesville Tomorrow has a full listing of the candidates here.
Coy and Brian also discuss the latest on the Meadowcreek Parkway, the recent decision by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to set aside money for a sustainability study to be facilitated by Advocates for a Sustainable Albemarle Population. The County also wants feedback from the public on its proffer policy. Dave Phillips of the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors phones in to weigh in with his opinion.
Bob Gibson of the Charlottesville Daily Progress joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to discuss the primary races going on around Virginia today, especially in the 24th Senate district. Three-term Senator Emmett Hanger faces a challenge from Lexington businessman Scott Sayre. Bob predicts only five percent of the electorate in the district will turn out for the election. Coy also catches up with Bob on Charlottesville City elections. Two independents have surfaced to face three Democrats for the three open seats. The latest candidate is Barbara Haskins, an independent who says she’s became outraged during the last city budget cycle.
Fred Hudson is the chair of the Albemarle County Democratic Party and the Fifth Congressional District Democratic Party. He joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to talk about the role of the Democrats in the waning days of the Bush Administration. Hudson discusses what Democrats believe, local Board of Supervisors candidates the party is running, and the party’s changing fortunes locally.
Chuck Taylor, the general manager of WTJU, joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to talk about the fiftieth anniversary of the non-commercial station. Taylor talks about the early days of the station, as well as how it has evolved.
Chris Gates is the executive director of PACE – Philanthrophy for Active Civic Engagement. He joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to talk about Virginia joining the Climate Registry (link to Bacon’s Rebellion) President Bush’s positions on global warming and immigration, and the future of the war in Iraq. Gates also talks about the presidential race, and wonders if some of the candidates think the election is going to be held this summer.
Brian Wheeler, the executive director of Charlottesville Tomorrow, joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to talk about a recent trip he took to Chapel Hill to take a look at an example of a development designed using theG,V neighborhood model. There’s also a rate increase on the way for users of public water in Albemarle County and Charlottesville, but will the extra funding cover the cost of new infrastructure? Brian plays soundbites from a recent meeting of the Albemarle County Service Authority
Bill Emory and Victoria Dunham of the Historic Woolen Mills Neighborhood join Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to talk about the special character of their community, and some of the battles they are fighting.
CBS News Correspondent Kimberly Dozier is recovering from injuries she received in Iraq a year ago while serving as the Bagdhad bureau chief.G,V The U.Va graduate joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to discuss what happened to her and her camera crew, and what it’s been like on the road to recovery.
Award-winning journalist Mike Evan’s new book is The Final Move Beyond Iraq: The Final Solution While the World Sleeps. Evans joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to discuss the threat that he says Iran poses to the world.
Brian Moran represents the 46th District in the Virginia House of Delegates.G,V He’s also the chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Moran joins Coy Barefoot on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now to talk about his recent trade mission to India, off-shore drilling in Virginia, future energy needs, and this year’s General Assembly elections.