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Charlottesville–Right Now: David Swanson joins Coy Barefoot

2.14.11 Best-selling non-fiction author David Swanson joins Coy with an update on the revolution in Egypt. Swanson describes just how inspiring the revolution is to civil rights activists around the world. He notes the impact of non-violent training by the citizen activists in the streets of Egypt, and says that method of protest is more effective than military involvement. Along those lines, Swanson comments on the importance of the writings of noted non-violence author Gene Sharp being translated into Arabic. Finally, David gives his analysis of how the events in Egypt will influence American political action. Be sure to check out Swanson’s latest book War Is A Lie.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Bob Holsworth joins Coy Barefoot

2.14.11 Founder and President of Virginia Tomorrow Bob Holsworth joins Coy to discuss all things Virginia politics. The big story, of course, is the decision of Jim Webb to retire at the end of his term. Holsworth gives his assessment of the reaction of both parties to the announcement, and he also talks about the chances of Tim Kaine claiming the nomination, and the chances of Tom Perriello running, given his seemingly large grassroots support.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Fire Chief Charles Werner joins Coy Barefoot

2.14.11 Chief of the City of Charlottesville Fire Department Charles Werner joins Coy to discuss the windy conditions. Today has been declared a red flag day, meaning there is a high chance for brush fires to occur, and a couple have already been reported. In addition, Werner talks about a crazy accident involving a tree falling onto a car. Finally, he talks about some precautions that should be taken in hazardous weather conditions like these.

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The Snow Knows Gardening Show: 2-14-11

The Snow Knows Gardening Show is the longest running gardening show in America. The Snow’s will talk gardening, answer your questions and have a lot of fun along the way. You can visit their store online at: www.snowknows.com
Stop by the store in person: 1875 Avon St. Charlottesville, VA. 22902
Phone Number: 434-295-2159

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Charlottesville–Right Now: John Whitehead joins Coy Barefoot

2.9.11 Founder and President of The Rutherford Institute John Whitehead joins Coy to discuss the Patriot Act. Today on Charlottesville Right Now, Whitehead poses the question: Are our schools becoming police states? He tells some fascinating stories about students who have been expelled from school for ridiculous reasons, including one boy dismissed for drawing a picture of his military uncle in action and another boy thrown out for bringing a LEGO police officer to class because the officer’s miniature plastic gun was judged to be a violent weapon. Also, be sure to check out The View -that’s right, The View– next Tuesday morning when Whitehead will be a featured guest on Oprah’s television program.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Paul Rademacher joins Coy Barefoot

2.9.11 Author, Pastor, and Executive Director of The Monroe Institute Paul Rademacher joins Coy to discuss his new book A Spiritual Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe. Rademacher tells the story of how he first became interested in being a Presbyterian Minister, why he moved away from that field, and what he feels is the missing ingredient in the spiritual world today. Rademacher believes that you do not necessarily have to be religious to be spiritual, and the full title of his book is A Spiritual Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe: Travel Tips for the Spiritually Perplexed.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Diantha McKeel joins Coy Barefoot

2.9.11 Member of the Albemarle County School Board Diantha McKeel joins Coy to discuss the budget. McKeel discusses the process of how the School Board’s requests of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors become realities. Also, McKeel explains this year’s class schedule changes and the impact it has had on both teachers and students.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Courteney Stuart joins Coy Barefoot

2.8.11 Star journalist from The Hook Courteney Stuart joins Coy to discuss the latest news in the Morgan Harrington case. DNA evidence has linked a man wanted for committing rape in Fairfax to the Harrington crime scene. This unsettling new information confirms that a serial criminal is behind this tragic event. Also in today’s conversation, Stuart addresses some of the areas where police have recently “filled in the blanks.” Stuart’s latest story will be on the cover of the upcoming edition of The Hook, and you can pick one up in the red boxes around Charlottesville.

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Charlottosville–Right Now: Rodney Thomas joins Coy Barefoot

2.8.11 Member of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Rodney Thomas joins Coy to discuss local politics. Today’s conversation centers on the new breakdown of the County’s budget, but Thomas also gives his thoughts on the public school class scheduling system, the proposed development at the Hollymead Town Center site, and (of course) the water supply plan. Richard Lloyd from Citizens for a Sustainable Water Supply Plan also weighs in with some questions about dredging.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Brian Katulis joins Coy Barefoot

2.8.11 Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Brian Katulis joins Coy live from Israel. Katulis gives a first hand account from the Middle East of the events in Egypt. When Mubarak officially step down? What will the country look like after he goes? Will the traditional old order in Egypt ever really leave even after their head is cut off? How will the United States’ relationship with Egpyt be changed going forward? Get all of the revolution insights from one of the foremost experts on the topic.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Mayor Dave Norris joins Coy Barefoot

2.7.11 Mayor of the City of Charlottesville Dave Norris joins Coy to discuss tonight’s City Council Meeting. First on the agenda- for today’s interview at least- is the water supply plan including the issue of dredging. In addition, Mayor Norris touches on a bidding war over a piece of land in Charlottesville and talks about what else will be up for debate at tonight’s meeting.