With Good Reason

Mondays at 7pm on WMRA
Sarah McConnell

Examine a wide range of topics with leading scholars and discover such things as the traditions of the samurai warrior, hear about the ways we pre-judge others based on their accents, or laugh at the surprising history of Hawaiian shirts.

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WMRA News
3:53 am
Sun December 30, 2007

The Scots-Irish in Virginia

Charlottesville, VA – The Scots-Irish settled much of the Shenandoah Valley and Southwest Virginia. Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, takes a look at this group of rugged individuals, including Virginia's newest senator.

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WMRA News
3:42 am
Sun December 23, 2007

Near Death

Charlottesville, VA – Several million Americans describe having a near-death experience that has transformed their lives. Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, says a Virginia psychiatrist is creating a scientific data base of these stories.

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WMRA News
3:15 am
Sun December 16, 2007

Mortgage Loans

Charlottesville, VA – The mortgage industry meltdown that's sent shockwaves through the home-buying community has dealt an especially cruel blow to low-income borrowers. Charlottesville has the largest gap between black and white mortgage rates.

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WMRA News
10:56 am
Sun November 11, 2007

Climate Change in the Garden

Charlottesville, VA – Despite the recent rainfall, trees and shrubs across Virginia are suffering from warmer temperatures and a lack of precipitation. Some gardeners believe the plants are trying to tell us something. Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, took a walk in her garden.

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