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We go beyond the headlines into the important stories that matter to us locally.
Join NewsRadio WINA’s Courteney Stuart weekdays for the news and newsmakers of the day.

Friday, August 16, 201908/16/2019

She Returns from Atlantic Coast Pipeline Trek | Sarah Murphy

WINA’s Les Sinclair talks with Sarah Murphy, who’s just returned from a 1,000-mile ride along the proposed Atlantic Coast pipeline route. …

Thursday, August 15, 201908/15/2019

The Difference Between Girls & Boys with Autism | Keven Pelphrey

Kevin Pelphrey, Ph.D. of UVA’s Dept. of Neurology, talks with WINA about how autism differs in girls and boys.

Thursday, August 15, 201908/15/2019

IIHS Bike Safety Study | Jessica Cicchino

Jessica Cicchino, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Vice President for Research who did the study talks with Les Sinclair about…

Thursday, August 15, 201908/15/2019

Yield Curve and Economy Update | Frank Warnock

Frank Warnock, University of Virginia, Darden Business School James C. Wheat Professor of Business Administration, joins Les Sinclair to discuss…

Wednesday, August 14, 201908/14/2019

What’s Really Behind the Inverted Yield Curve | Frank Warnock

Francis (Frank) E. Warnock, University of Virginia – Darden Business School joins Les Sinclair to discuss the inverted yield curve and what it means to the U.S. Economy.

Wednesday, August 14, 201908/14/2019

Khaliyah from Elegance in Bridal Show

WINA’s Les Sinclair talks with Khaliyah from Elegance in Bridal Show about the event. Les Sinclair will be there Sunday…

Wednesday, August 14, 201908/14/2019

Albemarle County Wants Help with the Climate Action Plan

Greg Harper, Chief of Environmental Services for Albemarle County, talks with Les Sinclair about the need for public input into…

Wednesday, August 14, 201908/14/2019

NEH Awards Grant to Montpelier to Explore Overseer’s House

Terry Brock, Senior Research Archaeologist at The Montpelier Foundation, speaks with Les Sinclair about the grant that’ll allow for a…

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Wednesday, August 14, 201908/14/2019

Changes to Endangered Species Act | Jonathan Cannon

WINA’s Les Sinclair talks with professor Jonathan Cannon, of the University of Virginia School of Law about the implications of…

Tuesday, August 13, 201908/13/2019

The Papers of Julian Bond 2-Day Event | Deborah McDowell

Deborah McDowell, Director of the Carter G. Woodson Institute at the University of Virginia, speaks with Les Sinclair about the…

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