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Charlottesville Right Now, 4pm – 6pm

Charlottesville Right Now, 4pm – 6pm

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, February 8, 201902/08/2019

CharlottesvilleFamily Fun Fair & Camp Expo | Jennifer Bryerton

CharlottesvilleFamily Fun Fair & Camp Expo, is Sunday, February 10th, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Co-founder, Jennifer Bryerton speaks with Les Sinclair about the event, a one-stop shop for families to talk with camp representatives for everything from horseback riding and computer programming to extreme sports and art-focused camps. Free parking and admission, live entertainment and kids activities—including a bounce house and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and more—the whole family will have plenty to enjoy!

Friday, February 8, 201902/08/2019

Broadway in Richmond: Waitress | Jeremy Morse

Jeremy Morse, who plays Ogie in WAITRESS, chats with Les Sinclair about the show coming of Richmond’s Altria Theater Tuesday, February 12 – Sunday, February 17, as part of the Broadway in Richmond series. More info and tickets available at www.BroadwayInRichmond.com

Friday, February 8, 201902/08/2019

Working to Make Seatbelts Safer for Obese People | Hamed Joodaki

Hamed Joodaki, a University of Virginia Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering talks with Les Sinclair about his quest to make seatbelts safer for obese people.

Thursday, February 7, 201902/07/2019

Surprising Discovery for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment | UVA’s Kodi Ravichandran Ph.D.

UVA’s Kodi Ravichandran Ph.D., talks with Les Sinclair about his lab’s discovery of an unexpected contributor to rheumatoid arthritis and the implications of the revelation.

Thursday, February 7, 201902/07/2019

Brian Pinkston announces his campaign for Charlottesville City Council

Announcing the launch of his campaign for Charlottesville City Council, Brian Pinkston joins Les Sinclair on “Charlottesville Right Now” to discuss the details.

Wednesday, February 6, 201902/06/2019

The conservative case for universal health care | Guian McKee

Guian McKee is an associate professor in presidential studies at the Miller Center. He’s moderating the talk featuring Avik Roy “The conservative case for universal health care” at UVA’s The Miller Center, Friday, February 08, 2019
11:00AM – 12:15PM (EST)

Wednesday, February 6, 201902/06/2019

The Count of Virginia Hospitals Facing Financial Distress Increases | Julian Walker

Julian Walker, Vice President of Communications, Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association joins Les Sinclair to discuss the new State data showing the number of Virginian hospitals with negative operating margins.

Wednesday, February 6, 201902/06/2019

National Geographic Society and University of Virginia Partner | Louis Nelson

Louis Nelson, vice provost for academic outreach at the University of Virginia, previews the National Geographic On Campus program that includes a free community event featuring internationally acclaimed photographer Jodi Cobb on Thursday, Feb. 28, at The Paramount Theater.

Monday, February 4, 201902/04/2019

Kyle Kondik on Governor Ralph Northam

Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball from the University of Virginia Center for Politics, talks with Les Sinclair about the controversy surrounding Virginia Governor Ralph Northam. http://www.centerforpolitics.org/

Monday, February 4, 201902/04/2019

How to be healthy–The Basics | Cathy Reece

SENTARA Martha Jefferson Hospital’s, Cathy Reece, Manager, Health and Wellness discusses, with WINA’s Les Sinclair, how to be healthier. The basics include: focus on protection and prevention– start an exercise program, eat a heart-healthy diet, and create a mindful awareness of stress management.

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