November 2008

Economics Professor David C. Smith on government bailouts

On the November 23rd edition of WNRN’s Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call, host Rick Moore talks with Professor David C. Smith of UVA’s McIntire School and Director of the McIntire Center for Financial Innovation. With CEOs of the “big three” US automakers asking for billions of dollars in federal aid, banks asking for help to free up credit spending, and talks of “negative inflation”, Professor Smith helps sort out the confusing news and what impact all of this may have on our economy.

 
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Economics
National politics

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Dave Norris and PACEM

On the November 16th edition of WNRN’s Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call, Rick Moore talks with Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris in his capacity as Executive Director of People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry (PACEM), an interfaith collaboration of congregations and community partners in Charlottesville dedicated to help the homeless find shelter at night, especially during the cold winter months. Dave talks about what PACEM and other area groups are doing to address the homeless problem, and he and Rick look forward to a new policies from the Obama administration.

 
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Social Services

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Young Local Talent

On the November 9th edition of WNRN’s Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call, Rick Moore chats with local young talents Pilar Marshall and Will Denton. Pilar sings, acts, and dances in productions at Live Arts and other area venues. “Willie DE” is the lead singer for The Wave, a trio that plays regularly at local venues such as Gravity Lounge. Rick plays some music, and talks to the youths about balancing school work, social life, and the drive to perform.


 
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Wake-Up Call: Election Day

On this edition of Sunday Morning Wake-Up call show Pete Ronayne and Jim Sofka, two political analysts join host Rick Moore to discuss the presidential election of 2008, which is less than two days away. Some of the issues discussed were: The Bradley Effect, the number of robo calls, Obama’s informercial and who can still be “undecided” and what are they waiting for? Listen to the podcast and leave your comments.

 
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Election 2008

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