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On topics such as local elections, sentencing and even impeachment, where do you stand? This week, we look at everything thing  from Roanoke’s May 2020 elections to sentencing in the conviction of Amber Guyger to the impeachment inquiry. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

This week, we're focusing on the lessons we learn and the lessons we teach. We’re going to talk about sentencing and is it fair, instilling and continuing trauma when it comes to perpetuating negative symbols, and then we’re going to take the pulse of the City. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Taking care of community takes the community. Closings and furloughs, the unintended costs of healthcare and suicide prevention are community issues. But first, we reflect on 9/11. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Building community and relationships is important. In Roanoke, the ongoing discussion of Evans Springs and what it means for a community is important. And in SWVA, we are dealing with an epidemic of opioids and advocating for healthier policies. In this episode, Robert, Catherine, Will and Karen J are joined by Lawson Koeppel, co-Founder of Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Jose Banuelos, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

In a week where we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, learned of the Roanoke City Police Chief’s retirement and children went back to school we have to ask the question, is our community growing together or growing apart? Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Jose Banuelos, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

What makes a community healthy? In this week’s conversation, we talk about transparency, food insecurity and food deserts. Robert, Catherine, Karen and Will are joined by special guest Sam Lev, program director with LEAP for Local Food. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Jose Banuelos, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Elections, local, statewide and national happen every year in Virginia. Today, Robert Jeffrey, Will Sellari and Karen Jones  discuss not just why voting matters but also share experiences that helped to shape why they vote and why they believe everyone should too. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Jose Banuelos, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

It’s hard ignore the events of last week. Mass shootings that were fueled by hate of others. This week we tackle the question, What it means to be American? It’s a real conversation with Robert Jeffrey, Jr, Will Sellari, Karen Cobb and special guest Tiffany Jordan. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Jose Banuelos, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

In the first episode of the new season, we explore the efforts of commonsense gun legislation, failure to act and how the rhetoric from the very top affects us locally. This week, Robert Jeffrey is joined by Will Sellari, Karen Jones and special guest Bishop Jamal Jackson. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Jose Banuelos, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

In our final episode of the season, Robert, Jose, Karen, and Catherine talk discus the week’s issues including the needle exchange program, weaponizing the other and taking a stand on Northam. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Jose Banuelos, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

How do we address the issues related to drug culture? How do we address the issues of bias? How do we address fear of the unknown?  Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Jose Banuelos, Karen Frye Cobb, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

The trauma of the mass shootings on survivors can be crippling. The state of policing across the Commonwealth with the new revelations from the Roanoke City Chief’s email and the forced resignation of the Portsmouth City Police Chief. Both signal a resistance to changing culture.  Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Jose Banuelos, and Karen Frye Cobb to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

In celebration of International Women's Day and Women’s History month, join guest moderator Karen Jones with Catherine Koebel and special guest  Evangeline Jeffrey in an engaging conversation about the women who shaped them and the power of women in SWVA. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Jose Banuelos, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

The idea of achieving equity and holding people accountable is can be something of a struggle.  This week, we respond to the Roanoke City Police Chief’s apology, Roanoke’s 2040 Planning, Representative Omar and teacher pay. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Jose Banuelos, and Karen Jones to discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Changing positions to match the shifts in our culture and society is hard. In this week’s episode, we continue to talk about Roanoke’s Chief of Police statement on sexual assault and the community’s response, gun legislation in the House and the recent decision from the United Methodist Church on homosexuality and what that means on our society at large. Each Thursday, Robert Jeffrey, Jr is joined by Catherine Koebel, Will Sellari, Jose Banuelos and new voices discuss their views on issues from arts and culture, social, political and economic that happen nationally, statewide and locally.  On this episode, new voices Karen Cobb and Byron Hamlar join the discussion. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Robert, Catherine, Will and guest Karen share thoughts on the ERA, continued gun violence and misconceptions about sexual assault. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Robert, Catherine, Jose and Will discuss how money influences decision makers and its effects on our community. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Robert along with Ryan, Catherine, Will and Jose discuss the continuing Northam saga, suicide among our youth and new Green Deal. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)

Robert Jeffrey along with Jose Banuelos, Ryan Bell, Catherine Koebel, and William Sellari discuss Northam, Justin, population and diversity and NIMBYism. Music: "This Is Old" by State Shirt (distributed under this license)