Jim Cobb, History Professor at The University of Georgia joined Coy to discuss his recent New York Times article The Cultural Roots Of Disunion on the buildup to the American Civil War.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Kevin Lynch and Dede Smith
Kevin Lynch and Dede Smith of Citizens For A Sustainable Water Supply join Coy to discuss the latest on the water supply plan.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Mark Blaxill
Mark Blaxill of Age of Autism joined Coy to discuss the latest news and research on Autism.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Ed Lengel
12.20.10 Ed Lengel joined Coy to discuss his book Inventing George Washington: America’s Founder, in Myth and Memory.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Andrew Windham and Brian Balogh
12.20.10 of Andrew Windham and Brian Balogh of Backstory Radio joined Coy to discuss the history of Christmas.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Jerry Ratcliffe
12.20.10 Jerry Ratcliffe of The Daily Progress joined Coy to discuss University of Virginia Athletics and Academics.
Charlottesville–Right Now: Lisa Marks Smith
12.20.10 Lisa Marks Smith joined Coy to discuss the near-death experience she had after receiving a flu shot from a Cincinnati, OH CVS in 2005.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.