Contributor Podcast: Open Source RVA

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 controversial comments on the urgency of fixing ailing public school buildings. We'll also speak with Chelsea Lahmers of Scoot Richmond, the region's only full service motorscooter dealer, about all things scooter. Hop aboard and hang on for Richmond's audio news digest, today at 4PM on 97.3 FM and http://wrir.org/

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.

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

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 going to work.

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?

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 perhaps provide better access to fresh food for low-income Richmonders. RPM News Editor Brittany Tracy Reports.

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.

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

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.

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.

Baseball in the Bottom is back.