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On Monday August 7, the Charlottesville City Council heard from David Slutzky, member of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and the acting chair of the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Slutzky was there to advocate for the creation of a new regional transportation authority. Charlottesville Tomorrow was there to record, and presents this podcast.
Bob Gibson of the Charlottesville Daily Progress drops by for his weekly update on local and state politics. Among the topics: nuclear power in Central Virginia, how the MZM scandal may affect Virgil Goode, the Connecticut Democratic primary, and the latest in the Virginia Senate race.
Members of Steeley Dan may be taking the makers of Me, You and Dupree to court over an allegation the film is lifted from one of their songs. But before that happens, Ben Nuckols weighs in with his verdict on whether or not the movie is any good. It’s WNRN’s 91 Seconds on Film, sponsored by Sneak Reviews.
 Rick Wellbeloved-Stone (left) and Christian DeBaun (right) spar while their master instructors look on… |
Myo Sim Karate and Kendo celebrated its fortieth anniversary in Charlottesville this weekend with its annual black belt exams. Myo Sim was founded by Grand Master Sung Hong, a Korean immigrant who opened his first dojo near Galludet University in 1963. One of his students brought the practice to Charlottesville when he entered studies at the University of Virginia. Classes in both karate and kendo are now taught at ACAC. Sean Tubbs attended the celebrations, and spoke with Rick Wellbeloved-Stone and Christian DeBaun, two of Myo Sim’s instructors in Charlottesville.
Bryan MacKenzie wrote about Myo Sim last week in the Daily Progress.
CPN is an aggregator of podcasts from in and around Charlottesville. We post about a dozen or so pieces a week, from everything from public lectures to call-in shows like WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now. To make sure you don’t miss anything, subscribe to the show for free in iTunes. This will automatically download everything posted here into your iTunes folder. Listen on your computer, or take CPN with you on the road.
The crisis in Lebanon shows no signs of ending. Rick Moore took a look at the issues involved on the July 23rd edition of WNRN’s Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call. His guests were Daniel Lefkowitz, a specialist on Mideast cultures from the Anthropology Dept, and David Waldner, a Middle East expert in the Department of Politics.
The Rutherford Institute is a non-profit legal organization “dedicated to the defense of civil liberties and human rights.” Rutherford lawyers represent people who feel their constitutional rights have been threatened. But, Rutherford also has an educational mission as well, and offers a speaker series. Kent Willis of the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia gave a two-hour presentation talk this week.
John Whitehead is a frequent guest on WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now. He was most recently a guest on June 29.
Political reporter Bob Gibson of the Charlottesville Daily Progress was the guest at the July 15 Democratic Breakfast. He spoke candidly about his long tenure at the paper, the news business, and the upcoming election. This may be a long podcast, but listening will give you great insight into what’s happening in the Democratic party as it seeks to turn around recent political fortunes. Bob talks for the first fifteen minutes and then opens it up to questions.
CPN is an aggregator of podcasts from in and around Charlottesville. We post about a dozen or so pieces a week, from everything from public lectures to call-in shows like WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now. To make sure you don’t miss anything, subscribe to the show for free in iTunes. This will automatically download everything posted here into your iTunes folder. Listen on your computer, or take CPN with you on the road.
Al Gore’s documentary on Global Warming has just come to Charlottesville’s Vinegar Hill Theatre. Sean Tubbs spoke with state climatologist Pat Michaels and clean air attorney Cale Jaffe to get their differing thoughts on the film. Michaels is a visiting professor of natural resources at Virginia Tech, and Jaffe is with the Southern Environmental Law Center.
 The Family Wunderkammer |
An old-world carnival has set up shop in the Frank Ix building for a three-week appearance. The Charlottesville Wunderkammer features art, music, and daring acts of intrigue. The event is presented by the Zen Monkey Project and the Performers Exchange Project. Sean Tubbs recently attended a preview, and has this report.
CPN is an aggregator of podcasts from in and around Charlottesville. We post about a dozen or so pieces a week, from everything from public lectures to call-in shows like WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now. To make sure you don’t miss anything, subscribe to the show for free in iTunes. This will automatically download everything posted here into your iTunes folder. Listen on your computer, or take CPN with you on the road.
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A husband and wife team of doctors in Charlottesville have set up what may be the region’s only practice that offers something called “integrative medicine” Sean Tubbs recently spoke with Martin Albert and Peggy Wright in their offices.
This piece on Virginia Integrative Medicine was commissioned by WVTF Public Radio.
The Man of Steel is back on the silver screen after a long absence. What does Tom Dumontier of WNRN’s 91 Seconds on Film think? Take a listen to this review of Superman Returns.
The Devil Wears Prada is reviewed by Ben Nuckols on this installment of WNRN’s 91 Seconds on Film. This feature is supported by Sneak Reviews.