WINA Education Analyst and CEO of Claybourne Test Prep Lee Elberson joins the show to welcome Charlottesville and Albemarle students back to school on August 13th, talking about the new policies in place in both districts, and how this will impact the year going forward.

Sean Tubbs of InfoCville has the latest in local politics and development, featuring School Zone Camears, Albemarle County Data Centers, and the ongoing Charlottesville City Zoning battle.

Simon Davidson of Charlottesville 29 gives a look behind his food writing process and how the Charlottesville community engages with the restaurant industry.  

Simon Davidson of Charlottesville29.com joins to break down how he approaches his food writing and what he aims to provide to the Charlottesville community.

Catie Ratliff of C-VILLE Weekly details the selection process of Paul Mahoney as the University of Virginia's interim president and uncertainty public schools face regarding funding from the federal government.  

Albemarle County Supervisor Bea Lapisto-Kirtley recaps discussions from Wednesday's meeting including a summary on Free Bridge Lane and a work session focused on data centers.  

Charlottesville Mayor Juandiego Wade recaps the discussion from Monday's city council meeting touching on topics such as city school conditions, the Police Civilian Oversight Board, and an update on the central water line construction projection.  

Jenn Downs, Chief Marketing & Development Officer for Hospice of the Piedmont, joins to discuss an event coming up at The Center called Death Over Donuts that attempts to stimulate supportive end of life conversations. 

Josh White, president of the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors, joins to break down the second quarter home sales report released Monday.  

Sean Tubbs previews local government meetings including Charlottesville City Council discussing city school conditions and the Albemarle Board of Supervisors considering a private nature school in a rural area.