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More Highlights From Atty. Walter Smith Interview; Highlight 1: What Did Ryan Know About UVA Health?

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Walter Smith reveals what former UVA President Jim Ryan knew about the UVA health system scandal.
The episode begins with host Jerry Miller introducing three highlight clips from a mid-week interview with Walter Smith, lead FOIA trailblazer for the Jefferson Council. Smith is a retired attorney who has pursued transparency with the University of Virginia through FOIA requests. The first clip focuses on what former UVA President Jim Ryan knew about issues in the UVA health system involving Craig Kent, with Smith stating Ryan was aware but did not act. The second clip covers Smith's legal analysis of a dismissal motion in a lawsuit against UVA health officials Craig Kent, Melinda Kibbe, and Wendy Horton, explaining that RICO claims may fail but medical malpractice aspects could proceed. The third clip discusses UVA's handling of FOIA requests related to the Christopher Jones triple murder case, criticizing heavily redacted documents and questioning the university's actions. After the clips, Miller and Wicower discuss the interview, noting Smith's credentials as a UVA alumnus and his access to thousands of pages of internal documents. The show then shifts to local news, starting with a Charlottesville City Hall plan to redesign the intersection of West Main Street, Ridge Street, and McIntyre Road, referencing past political conflicts that led to lost funding. Next, the episode examines multifamily construction in Charlottesville, listing four major projects totaling 1,437 luxury rental units and debating whether they will stabilize or increase rents. Miller cites Albemarle County Supervisor Ann Mallek's concerns about infrastructure strain and potential tax increases. The discussion moves to a proposed American Dream Act by John McGuire, which would offer capital gains tax breaks for seniors selling homes to first-time buyers under $500,000, as explained by local business owner Philip Reese. The episode concludes with sports updates on the University of Virginia basketball team and promotional segments for local businesses.

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Walter Smith's FOIA work gives a UVA transparency dispute a grounded local frame.

Accountability at the University of Virginia gives this episode its sharpest business-and-civic shape. Jerry Miller speaks with Walter Smith, presented as the Jefferson Council's lead FOIA trailblazer and a retired attorney, about the patience of pursuing and reading thousands…

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You want to hear a Friday Charlottesville civic show pull three clips from retired attorney Walter Smith, the Jefferson Council FOIA trailblazer who chased thousands of UVA pages.

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