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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.

Thursday, August 30, 201808/30/2018

“Charlottesville” The Film | Glenn Crossman

Glenn Crossman, Director for Programs for UVA’s Center for Politics, discusses the film “Charlottesville” that’ll be part of the Virginia Film Festival, in November.

Thursday, August 30, 201808/30/2018

The Back Pain Relief Diet | Dr Todd Sinett

Pain expert and chiropractor Dr. Todd Sinett discusses his book, THE BACK PAIN RELIEF DIET: The Undiscovered Key to Reducing Inflammation and Eliminating Pain, with Les Sinclair.

Thursday, August 30, 201808/30/2018

Community Rally for Hate-Free Schools Coalition | Amanda Moxham

Amanda Moxham with The Hate-Free Schools Coalition of Albemarle County details the community rally that’s happening tonight at 6:30 pm.

Wednesday, August 29, 201808/29/2018

Women’s Four Miler this Weekend | Audrey Lorenzoni

Co-Race Director of the Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler, Audrey Lorenzoni, chats with Les Sinclair about this Saturday’s event.

Wednesday, August 29, 201808/29/2018

Overcoming Obstacles in the way of Ovarian Cancer Therapies | Dr. Jogender Tushir-Singh

Jogender Tushir-Singh, PhD, aims to overcome obstacles that have undermined otherwise promising immune therapies for ovarian cancer, the deadliest gynecological disease. He talks with Les Sinclair about the potential of this treatment

Wednesday, August 29, 201808/29/2018

10 years after financial meltdown | Peter Tuz

Peter Tuz, President of Chase Investment Counsel, talks with Les Sinclair about the ten years since the financial collapse. What we’ve learned and could it happen again?

Tuesday, August 28, 201808/28/2018

Senate Bill Passage and Thoughts on U.S. Mexico Trade | Senator Kaine

Senator Tim Kaine during Senate studio time outlines the passage of Defense Labor H Bill and thoughts on the U.S./Mexico Trade Agreement.

Tuesday, August 28, 201808/28/2018

UVA Center for Politics-Ipsos Political Atlas | Kyle Kondik

Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor, Sabato’s Crystal Ball University of Virginia Center for Politics, details the new UVA Center for Politics-Ipsos Political Atlas, a new tool.

Tuesday, August 28, 201808/28/2018

Virginia Blood Services and American Red Cross Merge | Michelle Westbay

Michelle Westbay, with Virginia Blood Services, talks with Les Sinclair about the just-announced merger of VBS with the American Red Cross.

Tuesday, August 28, 201808/28/2018

Perspectives on John McCain’s Funeral | Charles Walcott

Talking with Les Sinclair, Charles Walcott, Virginia Tech professor emeritus of political science and an expert on the U.S. presidency discusses the upcoming funeral of Senator John McCain and what to expect in a Post-McCain Congress.

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