Ian Price

VT Prof: Exclusion of CEA chair could allow less mainstream economists to step up

Published February 13, 2017 | By Ian Price

David Bieri

A move by President Donald Trump that might have gone unnoticed by the public was his decision to not include the chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers in his cabinet. Some write it off as a short-sighted misstep, but an international economics professor says he’s optimistic. As WFIR’s Ian Price reports:

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1960s civil rights movement participant compares it to Black Lives Matter

Published February 10, 2017 | By Ian Price

Wornie Reed

A Virginia Tech professor has a unique perspective on modern protests for equality since he was actually present during some of the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King Jr. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:

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Bitter Mixxer returns this Saturday to Awful Arthur’s

Published February 9, 2017 | By Ian Price

With Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, many are setting plans for this weekend with their significant other. But there’s also events for those celebrating alone. WFIR’s Ian Price has details on the Bitter Mixxer:

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Pro Obamacare rally set for tomorrow in Christiansburg

Published February 8, 2017 | By Ian Price

A public rally showing support for the Affordable Care Act – scheduled for tomorrow in downtown Christiansburg – is one of two taking place in U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith’s district. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:

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Senate talkathon fails to stop nomination of Education Secretary

Published February 7, 2017 | By Ian Price

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine

The U.S. Senate today confirmed Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education, thanks to a tie-breaking vote from Vice-President Mike Pence. Confirmation came despite an all-night talkathon from Senate Democrats like former Vice-Presidential Nominee Tim Kaine. WFIR’s Ian Price reports:

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Technology business accelerator waiting for start-ups to apply

Published February 6, 2017 | By Ian Price

Applications are being accepted through March 15th for the inaugural class of start-up companies at the Roanoke-Blacksburg region’s new technology business accelerator. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:

A link to apply for RAMP can be found here

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VT prof: Super Bowl commercials bigger risk with modern advertising

Published February 3, 2017 | By Ian Price

We are just days away from Super Bowl Sunday, and while most will be watching to see whether the Patriots or Falcons come out on top. About 20 percent of the audience says they watch just for the commercials. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:

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Storybook Science takes a look at shadows this Saturday

Published February 2, 2017 | By Ian Price

A program at the Science Museum of Western Virginia Saturday morning will offer young kids a chance to learn about shadows in a fun way. WFIR’s Ian Price has details on Storybook Science:

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VT Prof: Executive order intends to keep Muslims out

Published February 1, 2017 | By Ian Price

Virginia has joined a list of states taking legal action against President Donald Trump’s executive order – that temporarily bans refugees and immigrants from seven prominently Muslim countries – But a local political science professor tells WFIR’s Ian Price the order will probably be upheld:

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Annual Bike Shorts Film Festival now accepting submissions

Published January 31, 2017 | By Ian Price

Several screenings for Ride Solution’s Annual Bike Shorts Film Festival are set for later this year – including one at the Grandin Theatre in Roanoke. Submissions for the film festival are being accepted now through March 31st. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:

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