The Richmond News Review is a non-commercial weekly (for the most part) podcast that highlights the news and opinion being published in print and online throughout the week in and around Richmond and Wayne County. It is produced and hosted by Chris Hardie, a Richmond resident.

The show was created in July 2006 as the only (known) active podcast originating in Wayne County. The Richmond News Review tries to provide a different perspective on some of the news and discussion happening in our community, through the new medium of podcasting.

If you're new to podcasting and want to learn more about what a podcast is and how you can listen to one, you might be interested in this Wikipedia article about podcasting. You can also read more about how the RNR is produced.

If you'd like to become an underwriter or make a donation, learn more about supporting the show. If you're interested in contributing content or story ideas to the show, please contact us at rnr@richmondnewsreview.com.

Our logo was created by Evan Agee.

What are people saying about the RNR?

• "[We]were quite impressed with the quality of the whole presentation, and also the radically insightful comments on the real purpose of schools. One doesn't hear such bold social comment very often, and it's refreshing!"
• "I grew up in Richmond but currently live in Washington D.C. I do like to stay in the know about what's going on in my hometown. Thanks for helping me out."
• "WOW! Has NPR heard what you're doing? You are an excellent interviewer. I really like your letters section."
• "You are doing an excellent service for our community..."
• "Imagine my genuine delight to hear some intelligent, thoughtful commentary on the happenings here in our neck of the woods."
• "Nice job with your podcasts. I listened to the first episodes today and thought you did an excellent job with them."
• "I like the RNR -- what a great idea."
• "It's like Richmond has its own segment on Talk of the Nation. This is a wonderful way for listeners to keep up on what's going on in the area."
• "I think the balance of news with some tech info mixed in...is an intriguing brew."
• "Perhaps you have missed your calling, but you would have done very well on NPR. Your voice is calm, easy to listen to, and clear."
• "[I]nteresting and insightful...I was impressed by the high quality production"