WINA Morning News

Sam Sanders discusses issues from gun violence, and the gun buyback event, the proposed low barrier shelter, issues around the unhoused, affordable housing and redevelopment of public housing spaces, the evaluation of all city departments and much more.

The Chair of UVA Orthopedics discusses how overuse and over training in young athletes is contributing to more severe athletic injuries, even in professional athletes.

Brooke Gill is with the local chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association, and she joined the show to discuss the dangers extreme heat present to those suffering from dementia and related disorders.

Ed Burton chimes in prior to his advising meeting with the Teamsters Union in Chicago to discuss taxation in Virginia, regulation around payments to collegiate athletes and more.

The Democratic Nominee for Governor joined the show to talk about her running mates, what she’s hearing from Virginians and much more.

The Republican Candidate for Lieutenant Governor joined the show to discuss what he’s hearing from Virginians, concerns over tax policy in the Commonwealth, the first public appearance with his Winsome Sears and Jason Miyares, and his professional background.

Dr. Yalamuru is a pain medicine physician and anesthesiologist with the UVA Health System, and she joined the show to discuss a cutting edge treatment for lower back pain called an intercept procedure.

Jeff Dumars is the Facilities and Environmental Services Director for Albemarle County, and he joined the show to discuss the opening of the new joint court complex and much more.

The Pastor of Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church joined the show to recap the success of the recent gun buyback held at the church and to promote the Back to School Bash that supports youth in our community with school supplies happening this August at the Ting Pavilion. 

Professor Burton examines the economic implications of military strikes in Iran and the decreasing funding for social security in our country.