You likely know Bob Denton as a political analyst for various news organizations throughout western Virginia. These days, you’ll find Bob on Blue Ridge PBS hosting the show, CONVERSATIONS WITH BOB DENTON. 

On this weekly show, Bob seeks to engage guests in conversation and dialogue about various issues and social concerns affecting Virginians. The goal of the show is to share and understand rather than oppose and debate.

We hope you’ll tune in Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

Watch past episodes on Blue Ridge Streaming!

November 1 - FREE SPEECH IN AMERICA
Recent years have brought about growing tensions regarding free speech and what is protected by the First Amendment. What constitutes free speech and what are the limits? Bob's guest is nationally recognized attorney John Fishwick of Fishwick and Associates.

November 8 - HIGHER EDUCATION RETURN ON INVESTMENT
What is the value of a college education now that fewer high school graduates are choosing not to further their education? A discussion about college access and affordability, with guests Dr. Bret Danilowicz, President of Radford University, and Dr. Bethany Usher, Provost of Radford University.

November 15 - REAL ESTATE COMPENSATION CHANGES AND IMPLICATIONS 
In the last year alone, home prices nationally increased nearly 6% percent, initiating national court cases that have led to the rewriting of the entire structure of the real estate industry. Joining Bob to help us understand the changes to the real estate industry is Jay Kilby, President, Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors and licensed Realtor with RE/Max All Stars Realty in Roanoke.

November 22 - RELIGION AND POLITICS
Religion has been part of the politics of our nation since the very beginning. But the role and impact of religion in the political life of our nation has evolved and changed. For some, the decline of religion reflects the general decline in our culture. For others, keeping religion out of politics would make for more just and rational politics. Joining Bob to explore the role and impact of religion in politics is Dr. Darla Schumm, Associate Provost and Professor of Religious Studies at Hollins University.

November 28 - MORAL LEADERSHIP AND POLITICS 
According to the Pew Research Center, public trust in federal government has experienced a consistent decline for more than two decades and now at an all-time low of 15%. Has the time come for reconsideration of the concept of moral leadership and civic service?  Joining Bob to explore the concept, characteristics and benefits of moral leadership to a democracy is Dr. Steven Fesmire, Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Radford University.