Category: Interviews

Interviews with newsmakers and everyday folks in Central Virginia. Some are conducted by Coy Barefoot on his WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now or Sean Tubbs of Charlottesville Community Media.

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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.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Kelly Eplee joins Coy Barefoot

12.15.10 Kelly Eplee, Executive Director of the Building Goodness Foundation, joins Coy to discuss the latest in Haiti. The country remains in devastation in the aftermath of the January 2010 earthquake, and Eplee talks about just how much rubble still covers the landscape of the island. The Building Goodness Foundation, based right here in Charlottesville, is still working around the clock through volunteer mission trips to rebuild schools, hospitals, houses, and churches.

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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: Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris joins Coy Barefoot

12.14.10 Mayor of the City of Charlottesville Dave Norris joins Coy to discuss all things water supply. This interview marks the first time in which Mayor Norris has had the opportunity to respond to Albemarle County’s recent letter to the DEQ saying they see no room for compromise on the 50-year water supply plan. Norris expresses his views on the needs for both city and county, and he also takes stock of the current situation. The ability to phase in the new approach is the question facing the Mayor’s ideas for renovation, but he feels the balance of low cost and low environmental impact should be enough reason to continue studying a better way.

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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: Richard Diamond joins Coy Barefoot

12.13.10 Senior editor of The Washington Times Richard Diamond joins Coy to discuss the latest on the red light cameras. As of this weekend, Albemarle County is officially out of the “trial period” and into the era of citations and fines for violating the traffic laws at Rio Road. A host of issues with the cameras are touched on, including the legality of the cameras, the amount of time and effort which has to go into reviewing the violation count, and whether these cameras are actually helping to reduce accidents. Listen in as Barefoot, Diamond, and concerned callers react to the new system.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Bob Holsworth joins Coy Barefoot

12.13.10 Founder and President of Virginia Tomorrow Bob Holsworth joins Coy to continue their weekly discussion of Virginia politics. Today’s discussion is highlighted by the Supreme Court “victory” today by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli in his effort to strike down the part of President Obama’s health care reform law requiring all Americans to purchase health insurance. Also on the agenda are an explanation of the “IT” story for Virginia politics, as in Bob McDonnell’s huge overall plans for state transportation, and the ABC privatization proposal. Get all the latest insights from one of the most senior political journalists in the Old Dominion.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Dede Smith joins Coy Barefoot

12.10.10 Citizens for a Sustainable Water Supply Plan’s Dede Smith joins Coy to discuss Albemarle County’s letter to the DEQ saying it will not compromise on the water supply plan. Dede reacts by calling it ironic that the county has labeled the DEQ a threat when it is an asset which can ultimately help their cause. She also feels that both sides need to take a closer look at the fiscal implications involved.Tensions between the city of Charlottesville and the county of Albemarle appear to be coming to a head on this issue, and the lack of cooperation could stem from more than just the water supply debate.