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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.
One of the founding physicians of Camp Holiday trails recaps how the initiative started over 50 years ago and more.
Jill takes a look at the economic impact of open enrollment for health care, Medicare part D and more.
Mary Kate Cary, former speech writer for President George H.W. Bush, and professor of politics at UVA discusses her election 2024 class and the “closing arguments” for the Presidential Candidates.
The Vice Chair of the Albemarle School Board joined the show to discuss budget planning for capital projects and more.
John joined the show to preview the UVA Football match up with North Carolina.
The top prosecutor in the city addresses recent arrests for gun violence, repeat crime, the challenge of attempting to rehabilitate within incarceration and the topics raised by William Washington, the Executive Director of the Bridge Ministry Program and Training Facility, in his editorial published in the Daily Progress.
The CEO of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring joined the show to discuss the attendance rezoning in city schools and the changing landscape about how colleges are evaluating standardized testing such as the SAT and ACT and more.
Dr. Chhabra discusses Tony Bennett’s retirement, the opportunity for Ron Sanchez, the retirement of NC State quarterback Grayson McCall due to concussions and more.