A podcast from Richmond, Indiana about media, news and opinion from a different perspective.
In this episode: News and events related to buying local (or not), an Indianapolis journalist reflects on his trip through Richmond, and you're now the editor of the local paper – for better or worse. Plus we'll have our featured blogger and an update on our iPod Nano giveaway. Read more below for links from this episode. Enjoy!
A few people have asked me what process and equipment I use to produce the Richmond News Review, so I thought I would share some of that in case it's useful to others.
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In this episode: we interview local attorney E. Thomas Kemp about a disturbing trend in food production: Confined Animal Feeding Operations. Plus, free toys for everyone, your letters, upcoming events, and a new political blog on the scene. Read more below for links from this episode. And don't forget to try out our new Listener Feedback Line - just call (765) 997-1727 to leave us your comments. Enjoy!
As I've put together the show each week, it's been on my mind that podcasting as a phenomenon (at least so far) has largely been about covering topics with very broad appeal. Or at least, topics that might find potential interested listeners scattered across the country and the globe - music, global events, television shows, movies, etc. I think this is partly because podcasters thrive on knowing that their material can reach people they've never met, people far away from them in geography and perhaps even in background and lifestyle. So it's natural to wonder whether a podcast like the Richmond News Review that is mainly tied to some geographical locality can survive on different forms of support and encouragement. Is there enough interest (local or anywhere) in having a show that's focused on local news and opinion to justify its existence?
In this episode: a local connection to the war brewing in the Middle East, the sudden departure of the Palladium-Item's managing editor, Wayne County is featured state-wide for its business growth and nationally for quality of life, a veritable buffet of food news, and some very different perspectives on space exploration. Plus, events you may not already know about, and your comments and letters: some glowing, some downright nasty. Read more below for links from this episode. Enjoy!
The Palladium-Item released a brief and quiet note today that they've named an interim managing editor following the departure of Rich Jackson from the position. I noticed yesterday that he had been removed from their online staff directory, and Jackson's weblog, once a center of the paper's online efforts and an interesting archive of thoughts on how the paper does its work, is now gone without explanation. While I'm sure at one level this is a private matter between Rich and his (apparently former) employer, it's certainly a very significant change for this singular local news entity. Rich has been the very public face of the paper through a lot of discussion about policy and editorial decision making, and while many have not always agreed with him, I think most have come to appreciate his engagement with and concern for readers, critics and fans alike.
We'll follow this closely and hopefully have more for you in the next episode of the RNR.
Whew - this site got some attention today. I hadn't really intended to promote it widely quite yet, but one thing leads to another. Evan posted a note in the Pal-Item forum (and though Evan works with me, he was not asked or paid to do so) and that brought some visitors. The Apple iTunes Music store has listed RNR in its podcast directory, so that's exciting. Podcast Alley, another podcast directory, also now has an entry for RNR - vote for us there if you enjoy the show. And I got some additional listener feedback, which I really do appreciate. Thanks, all!
In this episode: gas prices and what we're doing about it, presented from a couple of different angles; a follow-up on the local case of alleged racial profiling by a local businessman, some upcoming events that may not already be on your calendar, and a review of An Inconvenient Truth – a movie that isn't actually playing in Richmond. Plus, meet our highlighted blogger of the week, and learn how you can win an iPod Nano just by disagreeing with something you hear on this broadcast – now that won't be hard. Read more below for links from this episode. Enjoy!
In this inaugaral episode of the Richmond News Review, we discuss an update from the case of a local businessman accused of discrimination, reflections on the fourth of July, a confusing commentary on The DaVinci code, going to jail for not minding your Ps and Qs, a local dog achieves fame on the Internet, and this week's featured blog. Plus, learn how you can win an iPod Nano, just by listening to me talk. Read more below for the links mentioned in this episode. Enjoy!
Welcome to the Richmond News Review: a podcast highlighting news and opinion being published in print and online throughout the week in and around Richmond and Wayne County. I'm your host, Chris Hardie.
I'm excited about this podcast as one form of a new kind of alternative media appearing in our community. I hope that it's a contribution to a larger trend toward citizen-journalism that balances and complements our existing sources of news and opinion.
This website will be the base of operations for RNR - it will be updated at least every time there is a new episode, and I also hope to post various thoughts about the production of the show (since I believe it's the first of its kind in our area) and other tidbits of news and notes throughout the week.
Thanks for tuning in. If you have comments or suggestions, please feel free to post them here, or send them to letters@richmondnewsreview.com.
