WTJU Soundboard

Civilian Police Review Board + Lorenzo Dickerson on Maupintown Film Festival - July 5, 2019

Cherry Avenue Small Area Plan + a UVA Throwback - Friday 28, 2019

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.

Cherry Avenue Small Area Plan, Natural Gas Plants, and a UVA Throwback

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.

Jefferson's Birthday + Local Ethical Fashion - June 20, 2019

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.

*F*A*S*H*I*O*N*, Jefferson's b-day, and GOP redistricting challenge

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.

Primary Results and Mentoring in Education

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.

Local Primary Results + Mentoring in Education - June 14, 2019

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.

Soundboard - Queen Calafia and Virginia Beach Gun Legislation Response

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.

Virginia Beach Gun Legislation Response + Queen Calafia - June 7, 2019

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.

Soundboard - Renaming Albemarle School and Dealing with Cyber Threats

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

Renaming Albemarle School + Dealing with Cyber Threats - May 30th, 2019

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

Rio 29 Plan + EVMS Yearbook Investigation - May 24, 2019

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.

Soundboard - Rio29 Plan and EVMS Yearbook Investigation

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.

2019 Charlottesville & Albemarle Voting Guide Plus Abortion in Va Politics

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.

Charlottesville & Albemarle Voting Guide + Abortion in Virginia Politics - May 17, 2019

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.

Local film on immigrant experiences, State lawmaker part of nation-wide strike of Uber/Lyft drivers

This week's Soundboard looks at a local film by high school students that explores the migrant experience, discussion surrounding (re)moving the Lewis & Clark statue in downtown Charlottesville, and more. This week includes part 1 of the an audio documentary series on Charlottesville's refugee community, produced by UVA professor Stephanie Ceraso's class.

Local Film on Immigrant Experiences + State Lawmaker Part of Nation-wide Strike of Uber/Lyft Drivers - May 9, 2019

This week's Soundboard looks at a local film by high school students that explores the migrant experience, discussion surrounding (re)moving the Lewis & Clark statue in downtown Charlottesville, and more. This week includes part 1 of the an audio documentary series on Charlottesville's refugee community, produced by UVA professor Stephanie Ceraso's class.

New Supervisor of Equity and Inclusion for Charlottesville Schools + the Kingston, Tennessee Coal Ash Spill of 2008 - May 2, 2019

On this edition of Soundboard: Giles Morris, Emily Hays, and Billy Jean Louis of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss the new supervisor of equity and inclusion for Charlottesville Schools and Greensboro Civil Rights Leaders. Plus: An interview with Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka and a piece from the Southern Environmental Law Center's new podcast called "Broken Ground"

New Supervisor of Equity and Inclusion for Charlottesville Schools, plus the Kingston, Tennessee Coal Ash Spill of 2008

On this edition of Soundboard: Giles Morris, Emily Hays, and Billy Jean Louis of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss the new supervisor of equity and inclusion for Charlottesville Schools and Greensboro Civil Rights Leaders. Plus: An interview with Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka and a piece from the Southern Environmental Law Center's new podcast called "Broken Ground"

"The Wool Factory," plus The Fall of Saigon

On this edition of Soundboard: Giles Morris, Emily Hays, and Charlotte Woods of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss a new redevelopment happening at the Historic Woolen Mills Plus: An interview with Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka 

Changes in Belmont + an Interview with Vanessa German - April 18, 2019

On this edition of Soundboard: Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka discusses elections Plus: Giles Morris, Elliot Robinson, and Emily Hays of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss Changes in Belmont and an interview with Vanessa German

Changes in Belmont, plus an Interview with Vanessa German

On this edition of Soundboard: Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka discusses elections  Plus: Giles Morris, Elliot Robinson, and Emily Hays of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss Changes in Belmont and an interview with Vanessa German

Tom Tom Fest + NCAA National Championship and Beena Raghavendran - April 11, 2019

On this edition of Soundboard: Giles Morris, Emily Hays, and Charlotte Woods of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss this past week's Tom Tom Fest. Plus: Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka discusses what the NCAA championship for Virginia means and Lewis Reining interviews Reena Raghavendran.

Tom Tom Fest, plus NCAA National Championship and Beena Raghavendran

On this edition of Soundboard: Giles Morris, Emily Hays, and Charlotte Woods of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss this past week's Tom Tom Fest. Plus: Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka discusses what the NCAA championship for Virginia means and Lewis Reining interviews Reena Raghavendran.      

Virginia Politicians, plus Opportunity Zones in Charlottesville

On this edition of Soundboard: Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka discusses the scandals surrounding Virginia's politicians Plus: Elliot Robinson, and Emily Hays of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss "Opportunity Zones" in Charlottesville

Virginia Politicians + Opportunity Zones in Charlottesville - April 4, 2019

On this edition of Soundboard: Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka discusses the scandals surrounding Virginia's politicians Plus: Elliot Robinson, and Emily Hays of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss "Opportunity Zones" in Charlottesville

City Budget and UVA Survey of Community Needs Updates, plus a controversy in Spotsylvania County

On this edition of Soundboard: Giles Morris, Elliot Robinson, and Emily Hays of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss recent Charlottesville City Budget changes, a hotel proposal for Pantops, and UVA survey of community needs updates. Plus: Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka discusses the controversy in Spotsylvania County over solar.

Liberation and Freedom Days, plus City Development Plans

Renaming Cale Elementary? + High Profile Opposition to Dominion's Pipeline - February 22, 2019

On this edition of Soundboard: Giles Morris, Elliot Robinson, and Emily Hays of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss recent Charlottesville City Council news, plus whether or not to rename Cale Elementary. Plus: Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka discusses the Dominion pipeline and the recent visit of Al Gore and Rev. William Barber opposing it. And will Virginia soon have a bunch of new casinos?

Renaming Cale Elementary? Plus high profile opposition to Dominion's pipeline

On this edition of Soundboard: Giles Morris, Elliot Robinson, and Emily Hays of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss recent Charlottesville City Council news, plus whether or not to rename Cale Elementary. Plus: Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka discusses the Dominion pipeline and the recent visit of Al Gore and Rev. William Barber opposing it. And will Virginia soon have a bunch of new casinos?

Chaos at the Top in Virginia + UVA Development Plans - February 15, 2019

On this edition of Soundboard: Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka discusses the controversies surrounding Virginia's governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general -- and what they all mean for the bigger picture. Plus: Giles Morris, Elliot Robinson, and Emily Hays of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss UVA's recent real estate development. And will the University adjust how it makes development decisions?

Chaos at the top in Virginia, plus UVA development plans - Feb 15 2019

On this edition of Soundboard: Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka discusses the controversies surrounding Virginia's governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general -- and what they all mean for the bigger picture. Plus: Giles Morris, Elliot Robinson, and Emily Hays of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss UVA's recent real estate development. And will the University adjust how it makes development decisions?

Soundboard - Feb 1

We discuss the Charlottesville City Council and Albemarle County Board of Supervisors' joint meeting as well as an update on the General Assembly. Also, a conversation with Jeff Bushman on a design contest for Invisible Cville.

Charlottesville-Albermarle Joint Meeting + Invisible Cville - February 1, 2019

We discuss the Charlottesville City Council and Albemarle County Board of Supervisors' joint meeting as well as an update on the General Assembly. Also, a conversation with Jeff Bushman on a design contest for Invisible Cville.

City Nonprofit Funding and UVA Bicentennial - Jan 25, 2019

On this edition of Soundboard: Giles Morris, Elliot Robinson, and Josh Mandell of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss city funding of local nonprofits, plus a new housing proposal at Seminole Square. Then state news in review from Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka, looking at the General Assembly this week. Finally, Emily Richardson-Lorente describes WTJU's UVA Bicentennial Oral History Project, launching this week.

City Nonprofit Funding + UVA Bicentennial - Jan 25, 2019

On this edition of Soundboard: Giles Morris, Elliot Robinson, and Josh Mandell of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss city funding of local nonprofits, plus a new housing proposal at Seminole Square. Then state news in review from Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka, looking at the General Assembly this week. Finally, Emily Richardson-Lorente describes WTJU's UVA Bicentennial Oral History Project, launching this week.

Re-Imagining Friendship Court - January 11, 2019

On this edition of Soundboard: Giles Morris and Elliot Robinson of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss their new feature report, "The Reimagining of Friendship Court." Plus state news in review from Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka.

Reimagining Friendship Court - January 11, 2019

On this edition of Soundboard: Giles Morris and Elliot Robinson of Charlottesville Tomorrow discuss their new feature report, "The Reimagining of Friendship Court." Plus state news in review from Richmond-based journalist Peter Galuszka.

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Soundboard is your source for news, culture, and community in and around Charlottesville. We cover local news with Charlottesville Tomorrow, state news with journalist Peter Galuszka, and more! Hosted by Nathan Moore most weeks.