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11.12.10 Senior Editor Richard Diamond from The Washington Times joins Coy to discuss the debut of the red light cameras on Rio Road today. Included in the conversation are the purpose of the cameras, the repercussions, and the public’s view of the issue.
11.12.10 Historian and author Rick Britton joins Coy to continue their discussion of the 25 most important Civil War battles. In today’s edition, Coy and Rick recreate the Battle of Five Forks, an 1865 standoff pitting General Sheridan against General Pickett which took place just south of Petersburg, Virginia in Dinwiddie County.
11.11.10 Political science teacher and journalist Ken Bernstein joins Coy to tackle current events in politics, including the recent midterm elections, government spending in areas like prisons and education, Congress’s environmental plans, and the Virginia Democratic Party. Follow Ken on Twitter @teacherken.
11.11.10 Attorney and author John W. Whitehead from The Rutherford Institute joins Coy to discuss his new book The Freedom Wars: What You Can Do to Preserve Your Rights. Whitehead is one of the foremost national proponents of constitutional and civil liberties, and he talks with Coy about recent instances of civil rights are being violated. The new release addresses the ways in which Americans can protect themselves against the emerging electronic surveillance state.
11.10.10 The Hook’s Courteney Stuart joins Coy to discuss her cover story about the investigation into the death of Culpeper resident and Emerald Hill Elementary School teacher Justine Swartz Abshire. Recently uncovered details from the event which happened over 4 years ago have caused Justine’s parents to file a civil suit against a group of 9 conspirators. Listen in to find out all of the details, plus the author’s insights.
11.9.10 Charlottesvile Mayor Dave Norris joins Coy to discuss developments in the city’s water supply plan. Mayor Norris talks about his commitment to the water plan and how he believes it can benefit the community. Is the proposed plan right for Charlottesville? How will the public react?
11.9.10 Assistant Director for Public Programs George Gilliam and Christina Lopez-Gottardi of the Miller Center join Coy in studio to preview upcoming events and guests at the Miller Center. They discusspertinent topics in history and politics.
Hawes Spencer, founder and editor of The Hook joins Coy to recap the week’s highlights in local news. Hawes and Coy chat about the Virginia Film Festival and all things local.
11-4-10 Filmmaker Adams Wood talks with Coy about his film “On Coal River” which premieres at the Virginia Film Festival on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Regal Downtown Cinema. Wood’s film addresses the problem of mountain top removal and its effect on the population and environment. Are we aware of mountain top removal? Can it pollute our water and harm local residents? “On Coal River” sheds light on the problem.
Liberal Activist David Swanson and Conservative Libertarian Rick Sincere joined Coy Barefoot to discuss yesterday’s mid-term elections.
Quentin Kidd, Chair of the Government Department at Christopher Newport University joined Coy Barefoot to discuss the results of yesterday’s mid-term elections.
Tom Wulf joined Coy Barefoot to discuss his film A Tale of Two Cities: The Circuit City Story which premiers tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. at the Vinegar Hill Theater as part of the Virginia Film Festival.