WINA Chief Economic Analyst and Professor of Economics at UVA, Dr. Edwin T. Burton breaks down the rising cost of gas due to the ongoing conflict in the middle east, his expectations for the Federal Reserve to raise rates, projections for the economy, how to make housing more affordable and more.

Healthy Aging Expert Melanie Benjamin, the Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere, discussed programs they are offering to enhance social interaction skills and difficult transitions as we age and more.

Deputy County Executive Ann Wall discussed the agenda for the first Albemarle Board of Supervisors meeting for the new fiscal year, where they will take up the matter of a proposed 1 percent sales tax referendum, funding for human services, and finalizing the Albemarle Housing Investment Fund for assistance to county employees. 

Charlottesville City Councilor Jen Fleisher discussed the situation at the homeless encampment at Free Bridge, the timeline for clearing the area, potential resources for the inhabitants of the camp, her role on the working group addressing the issue and more.

The President and CEO of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce discussed a recent legislative information session with their public policy committee and Senator Creigh Deeds and Delegate Katrina Callsen.  She also spoke on the revitalization of the Leadership Charlottesville initiative the economic development forum in August and the Chamber Business award nominations and more.

The Chair of UVA Orthopedics discussed the importance of blood donations in orthopedic trauma surgeries, youth participation in tackle football vs. flag football, the NIL clearing house denials of potential opportunities, the pressure it puts on his staff and support staffs as well as predictions for UVA Football and more.

The Senior Minister of University Baptist Church discusses the importance of taking action to put good in the world amidst the different challenges in our community.

The Director of the University of Denver's National Academy for Free Expression and Pluralism discussed their mission of elevating free speech and civility in public discourse among the next generation and more.

Charlottesville's Police Chief provided an update on the investigation of an officer involved shooting and new charges brought against the suspect the police encountered during the alleged incident.

The owner of Home Instead and Healthy Aging Expert Jeanne McCusker discussed how to approach the awkward, difficult conversations about caregiving for loved ones and helping them to maintain a level of independence.