WINA Morning News

CBS Senior Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses the job market prospects for graduating college students and the influence or perceived influence of AI on their situation.

The Chair of the Albemarle County Republican Committee outlines why he always believed the Supreme Court would strike down the referendum, why he thinks the court waited until after the vote to decide the case and more.

Sally Hudson is a member of the Virginia Electoral Board, and she discussed the dynamics around the waiting game for a decision from the VA Supreme Court on the redistricting amendment.

The Jack Jouette Supervisor for Albemarle County discusses the budget process, options for housing affordability and increasing the housing supply.

WINA's Chief Real Estate Analyst, and President Emeritus of Howard Hannah Roy Wheeler Realty discussed the fact that there are options for housing affordability for the working and middle class in Charlottesville and Albemarle.

 Officer Deane discusses the recruitment and extensive training efforts of the Albemarle Police Department, highlighting the importance of an 11% pay raise for the starting salary and a $5,000 dollar signing bonus. 

John Bruggeman, a military veteran who is with the organization Live Free Together, talks about how their organization is running the 15th annual 4 our Freedom 5K on Saturday June 6th at Panorama Farms in Albemarle County.

WINA's Chief Economic Analyst Ed Burton breaks down the reason oil prices are fluctuating and also provides a prediction for the stability of the economy moving forward.

The Philanthropy Director at the Center at Belvedere talks about the physiological and financial benefits of charitable giving, and financial education programs at the center that help you learn how to effectively use your retirement account in giving.

The Director of Communications for Albemarle County discusses the process for citizens to amend the comprehensive plan, sign on bonuses geared at recruiting law enforcement, rental tax incentives for developers and more.

The Director of the bi-annual Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival provides details for the family friendly event happening on Mother's Day weekend.

Charlottesville City Councilor Lloyd Snook discusses the state of homelessness report, the status of the low barrier shelter, an approval of a student housing development and the proposed 501 Cherry Avenue grocery store project.

The Fundraising and Events Manager at the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA discussed their largest annual fundraising event, the Bow Wow walk, which is Saturday May 9th at the Boars Head Inn.

 Fire Marshall and Deputy Chief of the Charlottesville Fire Department Joe Phillips discussed the recruitment of women into the fire service as well as a new camp they have developed for young women and girls to learn about a career as first responder.  He also discussed the collaboration between local emergency response agencies. 

CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses the current state of gas prices and how long this may last as well as recent job market statistics and more.

Tim Heaphy, a former federal prosecutor and general counsel at UVA breaks down all the dynamics around the decision facing the Virginia Supreme Court over the redistricting referrendum.

Scott Goodman, a local Charlottesville Attorney and WINA legal analyst breaks down the dynamics of the Virginia Supreme Court and what they are considering on the merits of the case around the redistricting referendum.  

Sebastian Tephanel, the Chapter Service Officer/Treasurer for the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans or DAV, and Gary Becker, a member of the chapter and counselor discuss the important work of supporting all veterans in our community and more.

 WINA Chief Education Analyst and CEO of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, Lee Elberson and Rachel McElroy, owner of Rachel McElroy Coaching and former special education teacher engage in a long form conversation regarding ways to help students manage their social -emotional health, and self-esteem amidst the pressure to perform academically and get into the college of their choice. 

The Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere discusses their new innovative speaker series geared at highlighting ways to improve muscle strength and bond density for better quality of life as we age.

WINA's Chief economic analyst, Dr. Edwin T. Burton, a professor of economics at UVA, discusses fuel prices, the burden on the middle class, interest rates, federal spending, property taxes and more.

Kate Kaminski, the Executive Director of the Albemarle County Police Foundation, and Eleanor Mower, the Executive Director of the Charlottesville Police Foundation, discuss the partnership with Tiger Fuel during the month of May to support their respective organizations.

Dr. Scott Wagner, owner of Advanced Pain Management of Virginia is back, describing the innovative Adipose procedure that uses your own fat cells to relieve pain and jump start healing within the body.  In this episode he also takes a look a complex case of a 53-year-old former athlete dealing with significant back pain and more.

The Chief Human Services Officer for Albemarle County discusses the Albemarle Housing Investment Fund implementation in the community, mental health, social services, other supportive programs and more.