Soundboard

Charlottesville Soundboard - A podcast about equity, arts and news in Charlottesville. This week Charlottesville Tomorrow introduces us to Charlottesville’s City Manager and Albemarle’s County Executive. Plus an overview of the General Assembly elections and a conversation with Richard Harwood of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation.

Tune in to hear about a new resident-driven redevelopment project in Charlottesville’s public housing neighborhood at South First Street. Also we take you to the Youth Climate Strike in Downtown Charlottesville.

Charlottesville Soundboard - A podcast about equity, arts and news in Charlottesville. This week Charlottesville Tomorrow catches us up on the legal case that will determine the fate of Charlottesville’s confederate monuments. Peter Galaska fills us in on the Governor’s goals for expanding renewable energy by 2050. Plus a discussion with Micah Ariel Watson on her web series about surviving in a black community at a predominantly white university.

This week Charlottesville Tomorrow guides us through the world beyond our trash cans and recycling bins. And we accidentally record ASMR with MG’s trash. Plus Peter Galaska discusses UVA hospital’s aggressive billing practices.

Charlottesville Soundboard - A podcast about equity, arts and news in Charlottesville. There are quite a few new buildings going up downtown and along West Main Street. Emily Hays and Giles Morris give us the details and discuss the historical context of the development. Plus UVA Religious Studies professors Martien A. Halvorson-Taylor and Kurtis Schaeffer talk about the ways religious belief affects our city and our everyday world. Tune in to hear more and learn about school district rezoning in Richmond.

Charlottesville City Schools is making big changes to its gifted program following criticism from students and parents. Plus Ty Cooper tells us why it is essential for community members to support black-owned businesses in Charlottesville. Plus Peter Galaska discusses the impact of tariffs on farmers in the Commonwealth. More information about the Black Business Expo on September 14th at IX Art Park can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/354453301894415/

Charlottesville Tomorrow reflects on the physical, mental and policy reverberations of August 12th. Plus we discuss how rehabbing homes can be a powerful tool in repelling the forces of gentrification with Jennifer Jacobs. She’s the executive director of the Albemarle Home Improvement Program. Tune in for this and to hear about a potential policy package that could reduce Virginia’s homicides by 36%.

Just in time for back-to-school, Billy Jean Louis gives us an update on infrastructure projects at county and city public schools. Plus Don Gathers reflects on the second anniversary of August 12th. Tune in for this and to find out where in Virginia was almost home to a third Disney theme park...

Charlottesville Tomorrow gets us up-to-date on local electoral politics. Then an interview with Dr. Deborah McDowell of the Carter G. Woodson Institute on the legacy of Julian Bond. Plus an opportunity to donate your time to preserving black history. More information here: http://woodson.as.virginia.edu/julian-bond-transcribe-thon

Learn about the people behind the counters of Charlottesville's many restaurants and the paradoxes of food insecurity in a bountiful town. Plus an interview with rapper and University of Virginia professor, A.D. Carson, shared from the Virginia Humanities.

This week on Soundboard we discuss efforts to combat systemic and symbolic racism in Charlottesville, virtual tours of enslaved people's dwellings and more.

This week we talk with Charlottesville Tomorrow about growth in Albermarle County, an author talks about her new book on haunted spaces in the Charlottesville area, and more.

This week we sit down with Charlottesville Tomorrow to discuss the Cherry Avenue Small Area Plan, affordability in Charlottesville's Fifeville neighborhood, and recent changes at Charlottesville Tomorrow, plus a couple interesting anecdotes from a UVA alumna.

Charlottesville Tomorrow discusses the recognition of Thomas Jefferson's birthday and the public hearing on the possibility of renaming Cale Elementary. Plus: Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka discusses Supreme Court refusal to hear a GOP redistricting challenge and Matt Villiott interviews Gwen Cassady about *F*A*S*H*I*O*N* shows in Charlottesville.

This week we sit down with Charlottesville Tomorrow to discuss primary results, plus an interview with University of Virginia Associate Professor of Education, Michael Lyons.

This week's Soundboard includes a look into the 2019 Virginia Voter Guide, an overview of state gun legislation in light of the Virginia Beach tragedy, and an interview with local author Tamra L. Dicus.

This week's Soundboard discusses a possible name change to an Albemarle school as well as dealing with the growing risk of cyber threats.

This week's Soundboard discusses the first ESOL member to join the Albemarle High School Student Council, how the Rio29 plan is being implemented, and the EVMS yearbook investigation.This week also includes part 3 of the an audio documentary series on Charlottesville's refugee community, produced by UVA professor Stephanie Ceraso's class.

This week's Soundboard looks at Charlottesville Tomorrow's 2019 Voter Guide for Charlottesville/Albemarle elections as well as a look at Abortion in state politics.This week includes part 2 of the an audio documentary series on Charlottesville's refugee community, produced by UVA professor Stephanie Ceraso's class.