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1.6.11 Press Secretary for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Jesse Ferguson joins Coy to preview the incoming Congress. Ferguson gives his thoughts on Robert Hurt from Virginia’s 5th district and the Republican attack on Health Care reform. Is Hurt going to properly represent his constituents or hide from the spotlight? Today’s conversation takes a closer look at Robert Hurt’s early voting pattern and looks at his role in Congress for the near future.
1.5.11 Founder and President of Virginia Tomorrow Bob Holsworth joins Coy to discuss all things Virginia politics. The conversation touches on a variety of topics, including Republican Delegate Bob Marshall and the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” debate, a preview of the General Assembly session set to begin in a couple of days, and George Allen’s preparation for a possible rematch with Jim Webb in 2012.
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].
1.5.11 Founder and Senior Editor of The Hook Hawes Spencer joins Coy to discuss the latest on the Biscuit Run development scandal. Spencer’s team has been on top of this story from the beginning, and the conversation gives a backdrop to the original massive plans for the Charlottesville neighborhood before explaining the sequence of events which has led to a grand total of zero homes being built on the land. Who is responsible? Check out the latest edition of The Hook which hits the red boxes tonight to find out.
1.5.11 Fire Chief for the City of Charlottesville Charles Werner joins Coy to discuss the recovered piece of steel from 9/11. The Charlottesville Fire Department has been selected as one of the stations nationwide which will receive a piece of steel from the World Trade Center towers. This specific piece comes from the North Tower- the second tower to fall- and Chief Werner talks about the plans for where this piece will find its eventual home. As a related note, the conversation covers the development plane for the upcoming station to be built on Fontaine Avenue.
12.29.10 Senior Editor from The Hook Courteney Stuart joins Coy to recap the most significant local issues of 2010. Highlighted amongst the news stories are the Justine Elizabeth Swartz Abshire murder case, the Yeardly Love-George Huguely tragedy, the Biscuit Run scam, and the latest on the Landmark Hotel. Stuart gives her analysis of the topics and makes predictions for how things will unfold the future.
12.29.10 Drake Van de Castle joins Coy to preview this year’s First Night Virginia. The annual event is a fun-filled celebration of the arts right here in Charlottesville geared towards families, and Drake tells us what all to expect this time around.
12.29.10 U.S. Representative from Virginia’s 5th District Tom Perriello joins Coy to discuss what is next. Congressman Perriello recognizes the chance to reflect on his time in office, and he breaks down the various pieces of legislation passed during his term. Today, the conversation zooms in on the needs of veterans, the public education system, and much more. It’s one last chance to talk with Tom Perriello as a Congressman- and you can hear it here.
12.28.10 Former Chair of the Libertarian Party of Virginia Rick Sincere and Author David Swanson join Coy to recap 2010. Two well known voices in Central Virginia, Swanson and Sincere touch on what they view to be the most significant national political stories from the almost finished year- including the financial state of our country, American military involvement abroad, and the growing sense of “Big Brother” in the United States. Be sure to check out David’s newest book War is a Lie.
12.28.10 Executive Director of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Susanne Kogut joins Coy to discuss her organization’s holiday activities. Kogut helped make sure all of the animals were taken good care of over the Christmas break, and she says now is a great time to bring a pet home. Also included in today’s conversation are some tips on domestic pet care and a status update on the C-A SPCA.