Tiffany is a Program Manager with Community Attention Foster Families, and she discussed the urgent need for more foster families in the community to respond to the needs of children being displaced because of trauma.  She also discussed the prioritization on reunifying families and more.

Anna Whitlow is the Director of Marketing & Public Relations for the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau, and she discussed the record $1 Billion dollars of spending that happened in tourism in 2025 and the benefit it is to the Central Virginia Community.

The Senior Minister at University Baptist Church on the UVA Corner discussed reflections on 911 and some of the bigger questions that arise when discussing the tragedy.

Charlottesville's City Manager addressed the facts around the clearing of the Free Bridge Encampment and described the path moving forward for the low barrier shelter renovations and the potential partnerships for addressing homelessness in the future.

Former Charlottesville Fire Chief Charles Werner discussed the rededication of the 911 memorial museum in Charlottesville on the 25th anniversary of 911.

One of the 'Smart Guys' Neil Williamson, the President and CEO of the Free Enterprise Forum discussed a new development in Crozet approved by the Board of Supervisors as it pertains to the overall growth conversation as well as a look at the situation around the Greene County Sheriff and more.

The Volunteer and Food Drive Manager for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Livia Marrs discussed the importance of Hunger Action Month (September) and its importance in creating awareness and support for Nutrition Insecurity in the region.

WINA's Chief Economic Analyst, Professor Ed Burton of the University of Virginia, discussed the trade war with Canada, the pros and cons of data centers in Virginia counties and the prospects of a living wage for campus workers at UVA.

WINA's Healthy Aging Expert discussed the candidate forum for the 5th District Congressional race which is being held at The Center at Belvedere as well as the importance of civic engagement for healthy aging.

The Founder and Executive Director of the Mitchell Hash Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention discussed the upcoming "Seas the Day" event being held on Sunday September 20th at Walnut Creek Park to support the mental health of veterans and their families.  There will be food, music and fun along with fifty veteran support service organizations represented as well.