Wake-Up Call: International Rescue Committee

Harriet Kuhr

Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with International Rescue Committee in Charlottesville Executive Director, Harriet Kuhr, about her organization’s efforts to facilitate the immigration of refugees from around the world. Topics include: How refugees are settled in Charlottesville and efforts to settle Afghans in the wake of the recent US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on Real Oldies 97.9 The WREN, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.

Wake-Up Call: International Rescue Committee

Harriet Kuhr

Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with International Rescue Committee Charlottesville and Richmond Offices Executive Director Harriet Kuhr about the organization. Topics include: Prominent people who first came to the United States as refugees and the impact of the 2020 election on global refugees.

The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on Real Oldies 97.9 The WREN, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.

Wake-Up Call: Immigration and the Migrant Caravan

Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with local activist Kristin Clarens; Immigration Attorney at the Legal Aid Justice Center, Deena Sharuk; and from the International Rescue Committee, Harriet Kuhr, about immigration and the Hondurans migrant caravan. Topics include: The right for legal asylum and the effect of the Trump administration on immigration law.

The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on 94.7 WPVC the Progressive Voice of Charlottesville, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.

Wake-Up Call: Charlottesville’s International Rescue Committee

Harriet Kuhr

Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with Harriet Kuhr from Charlottesville’s International Rescue Committee about the organization’s work with refugees at home and around the world. Topics include: Efforts by the Trump administration to limit refugee entry into the US. Debunking the myths associated with refugees. Also, the difference between a refugee and an immigrant.

The Sunday Morning Wake-up Call is heard on 94.7 WPVC the Progressive Voice of Charlottesville, Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.

Apropos Of Something: Community Makeovers Thru Art; Refugees’ Pursuit of Happiness

Apropos Of Something hosts Ellen Daniels and Nancy Laurence talk with Matthew Slaats, creative director of BeCville, which empowers residents to design meaningful, vibrant spaces in their communities; and Harriet Kuhr, executive director of International Rescue Committee/Cville, which provides refugees the means to rebuild their lives and thrive in America.

Apropos Of Something seeks out guests who are passionate about the arts, politics and society at-large. Co-hosts Ellen Daniels in Charlottesville and Nancy Laurence in New York City chat with experts, activists, and the most interesting people they can find. We guarantee every show will be Apropos Of Something.

Join Ellen and Nancy on 94.7 WPVC the Progressive Voice of Charlottesville, every Saturday from 10-11 a.m.

Straight Talk: Harriet Kuhr

Harriet Kuhr

Straight Talk host Andri Hakes talks with Harriet Kuhr, Executive Director for the International Rescue Committee in Charlottesville, on the group’s mission, the refugee crisis in Syria, and the politicization of this humanitarian issue.

Andri Hakes is a Charlottesville based lawyer with the legal firm of Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C.

Straight Talk is heard on WPVC 94.7 Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m.The station is looking for volunteers. Apply here if you are interested in working with the station.

Wake-Up Call: Harriet Kuhr

Harriet Kuhr

This week WPVC’s Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with International Rescue Committee Executive Director for Charlottesville Harriet Kuhr about the IRC, its mission, history, process and the current politics of refugee settlement since the Paris attacks.

Harriet Kuhr joined the IRC in Atlanta in 2004 as manager of the program that helps resettled refugees find employment. In 2006, she became the manager of resettlement services, eventually overseeing a staff of some 20 case managers, employment coordinators and logistics specialists. She has been executive director of the IRC in Charlottesville since April 2010.

Her prior work experience includes more than 20 years working in the field of international cultural exchange. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia.

The Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call is heard on WPVC 94.7 Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m.

Founded by Jeff Lenert and Rod Howard WPVC 94.7 FM serves up a mix of progressive talk radio during the day and EDM during the evening hours. If you are interested in volunteering with the station you can apply here.