Contributor Podcast: Open Source RVA

Episodes

1. 30

   Open Source RVA: Open Source RVA, Segment 1

   We're b-a-a-a-c-k! Open Source RVA returns from August rerun recess today, kicking off the new season with a show devoted to politics and propulsion. Joining us with be 1st District City Councilman Jon Baliles, who will talk about (among other things) the mayor's new proposed property tax cut and...

   Oct 1, 2014
2. 29

   RVA Report: RVA Report, Segment 1

   Paul Goldman and Chris Dovi talk to the original architect of The Daimond, Richmond's iconic baseball stadium that is threatened with demolition, but that is perhaps a hidden gem -- maybe even a real diamond in architectural circles.

   Jul 12, 2014
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   RVA Report: RVA Report, Segment 1

   He's notorious. He's outspoken. He's also about the nicest knuckle-busting roughneck you've ever met. He's Buddy Corbett, and between Richmond's literati, its politerati and its down-and-out barflies, he's the missing link. He's got opinions about all three groups, and everyone in-between. Sit...

   Apr 30, 2014
4. 27

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   Richmond kids protest poor conditions in public schools and Jimmy Sneed protests poor conditions in city restaurants - oh, and Jonathan Austin does magic - on today's 3-ring Open Source RVA circus.

   Apr 30, 2014
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   Glen Sturtevant and Kristen Larson from Richmond School Board talk school budget, while former School Board member and current investigative reporter Carol Wolf drops a bombshell. Then Spencer Turner, Tito Henriquez, Mike Kemetic and Herschel Stratego talk about The Great Busk, an upcoming...

   Mar 27, 2014
6. 25

   RVA Report: RVA Report, Segment 1

   The Richmond budget process once was one filled with give and take, debate and divisiveness. Today under Mayor Dwight C. Jones, the process often lacks heart and City Council tends to follow the leader. What's up with that?

   Mar 26, 2014
7. 24

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   The band Bio Ritmo has managed to do many things in its 22 year career. For one thing, the 10-member “Rhythm Machine” has helped to make Richmond, Virginia an unlikely hotbed of salsa music. On the Jan. 17 episode of Open Source RVA, we talk with two of the group’s key players: Percussionist...

   Mar 13, 2014
8. 23

   RVA Report: RVA Report, Segment 1

   TedX RVA returns March 28. We preview the action

   Mar 13, 2014
9. 22

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   Mayor Dwight C. Jones has been tapped by Gov. Terry McAuliffe to lead the state Democratic party. Problem is, Dwight hasn't make a course correction on past statements about his beliefs regarding gay marriage. Catherine Read is considering a protest run against Jones for the top party spot.

   Mar 7, 2014
10. 21

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    Rick Tatnall of Replenish Richmond turns traffic forecaster to discuss possible potholes in Mayor Dwight C. Jones' Shockoe Bottom ballpark. Also, the Richmond international Film Festival is here and we hear about a few featured films.

    Mar 2, 2014
11. 20

    Open Source RVA: RVA Report, Segment 1

    Basball, baseball baseball!!!! City Council has voted to play ball -- at least for now...

    Mar 1, 2014
12. 19

    RVA Report: RVA Report, Segment 1

    Baseball enters yet another new phase, with the appearance of Gov. Terry McAuliffe before Richmond City Council. The pressure increases to move forward with Mayor Dwight C. Jones' controversial baseball proposal.

    Feb 15, 2014
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    Ellen Cockerham and Virginia Opera singer Fran Coleman talk about Sunday's Mozart Festival in Carytown. Also, the second installment of "Death Club Radio" with special guest host Alane Cameron Miles.

    Feb 4, 2014
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    Open Source RVA: Open Source RVA, Segment 1

    Eileen Davis, cofounder of WomenMatterUseYourPower.com; Pat Fishback, former president of the Virginia Equal Rights Amendment Ratification Council, Andrea Miller, deputy national field director for Progressive Democrats of America; Charles Woodson, Monroe Park Advisory Council

    Feb 1, 2014
15. 16

    Open Source RVA: Open Source RVA, Segment 1

    Richmond Public Library launches a new book club concept that's about more than hashing out the meaning behind the latest John Grisham. The Emergent Black Male Reader initiative is about closing achievement gaps, but it's also about changing lives and communities. Also, Mayor Dwight C. Jones'...

    Jan 14, 2014
16. 15

    RVA Report: RVA Report, Segment 1

    We bicker about Richmond Public Schools

    Jan 14, 2014
17. 14

    RVA Report: RVA Report, Segment 1

    Death Club Radio, our newest Richmond Public Media project, has its debut as part of this week's RVA Report.

    Jan 3, 2014
18. 13

    Open Source RVA: RVA Report, Segment 1

    Shockoe Bottom, the crux of American history but also the key to Richmond's future, hangs in the balance. A plan proffered by Mayor Dwight C. Jones looks good on its front, but First District City Councilman Jon Baliles is asking that the curtains be drawn back to show us all how the magic is…

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    Dec 16, 2013
19. 12

    Open Source RVA: Open Source RVA, Segment 1

    Billy Ray Hatley tribute show and CD draws music lovers and awareness. Bob Buffington discusses his $3 million lawsuit against former friends in Church Hill

    Dec 7, 2013
20. 11

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    Mayor Dwight C. Jones at last staged his big reveal for transforming Shockoe Bottom. But in the process, he may well have transformed the community conversation over the next three years in ways he never intended.

    Nov 15, 2013
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    What's it gonna take to break the glass ceiling for Virginia women in politics? Or has the glass already been shattered, with a wide-open sky just waiting for women to step up and take charge?

    Nov 15, 2013
22. 9

    RVA Report: RVA Report, Segment 1

    The Henrico Meals Tax is hard to swallow for some, but this $18 million snack is something county leaders hunger for.

    Oct 30, 2013
23. 8

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    Mayor Dwight C. Jones made Richmond proud by making the New York Times with his plan to take a bite out of poverty in Richmond ... but what if nobody in Richmond had much of a clue about his plans?

    Oct 24, 2013
24. 7

    Open Source RVA: Richmond Public Media Special Report, Segment 1

    Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones is making food security a priority as part of his initiative to curtail poverty in the city. The development of a food hub, a metro-regional clearing house for growers to connect with wholesale buyers, seeks to ensure stability in the local supply chain and to…

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    Oct 24, 2013
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    Open Source RVA: Open Source RVA, Segment 1

    The 6th Annual Richmond Folk Festival comes to town. Also, the legacy of Charles M. Robinson, architect, on Richmond's public schools.

    Oct 23, 2013
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    Richmond CenterStage, the city's premier theater venue, is a boon or a boondoggle, depending on who you talk to. We hear from journalist Garry Kranz about his recent investigative piece for Richmond magazine.

    Oct 11, 2013
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    Molly Vick of Oppose TRAP talks about abortion clinic regs and Josh Bailey of Gray Haven Project talks about human trafficking.

    Oct 11, 2013
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    RVA Report: RVA Report, Segment 1

    The Virginia governor's race is a many splendored thing -the gift that keeps on giving for pundits in this off-year election. It's kind of a mess. Our pundits take a whack at cleaning it all up.

    Oct 8, 2013
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    Molly Vick fought the law and the law is now having to reconsider its earlier win. Specifically, she challenged a law putting new restrictions on state abortion clinics without also applying them to hospitals. Now the state is scrambling to play catchup.

    Sep 18, 2013
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    Baseball in the Bottom is back.

    Sep 13, 2013