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State Senator John McGuire gives you his closing argument including the reasons he is running, forming unity within the party, the economy, the border and more.
Our sports medicine, injury prevention and athletics correspondent Dr. Bobby Chhabra talked about the challenges facing UVA Men’s Basketball Coach Ron Sanchez, an update on Tony Bennett, UVA Football’s injuries and more.
Constituent Events Manager Emily Rosenberger from the local chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association recapped the successful Charlottesville Walk to End Alzheimer’s and discussed what’s next in the movement.
Professor of Economics at the University of Virginia Ed Burton discusses the impact of the national debt on interest rates, the cost of healthcare on the economy and much more.
The Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere joined the show to talk about the new bus stop on the Charlottesville Area Transit service route 11 that will stop at the center, providing greater access for community members and the fact that it is free.
Abbey Stumpf joined the show to provide an update on a change to pedestrian access at Darden Towe Park as a part of the Pantops Master Plan as well as updates on the priorities for the overall AC44 Comprehensive Plan including a discussion on managing growth and more.
Brian Hice with Albemarle Heating and Air and Plumbing and the President and CEO of Piedmont CASA joined the show to discuss the initiative geared at raising awareness and support for abused and neglected children.
We take a look at the top of the ticket with our political analyst Professor Mary Kate Cary as well as the 5th congressional district and more.
We continue the discussion about effective strategies to reduce crime and violence in our community by examining the concept presented by Executive Director of the Bridge Ministry Program and Training Facility William Washington in the Daily Progress op ed of separating incarceration and rehabilitation and the need for both. During the discussion we also hear comments from Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis and Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania.
The founder of the Toy Lift Tom Powell and former UVA Women’s Basketball Coach Debbie Ryan go down memory lane in terms of their relationship with WINA.