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In this episode, we present a slimmed down version of the RNR and interview Phil Quinn, a candidate for an at-large seat on Richmond’s Common Council. We get to hear Phil's views on why he's running, the local political climate, education issues, the Arboretum land sale, CAFOs and more.

Tell us what you think about this episode of RNR. You can post your comments below, e-mail us, or call (765) 997-1727 and leave us a voicemail. We appreciate your feedback!

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In this episode: The political machine grinds forward as new candidates file in local races. We'll also rant for a bit about issues in the education system, and talk to a local not-for-profit that's taking a unique approach to solving all sorts of problems in our community. Read more below for links from this episode. Enjoy!

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Palladium-Item executive editor Mickey Johnson writes in today's edition about the paper's plans for restructuring their news delivery processes:

The P-I is breaking away from traditional methods of bringing you news. We want our newspaper, our Web site, and our specialty publications to work together to make dissemination of news as rapid and diverse as possible. We want to continue to be the only news source in the Whitewater Valley to bring you information 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Johnson goes on to detail the creation of four new "centers" in their newsroom: Local Content Center (news, sports, copy desk coordination for print edition, website and specialty publications); Community Conversation Center (forums, blogs, polls, chats, editorials, columns); Data Center (events, statistics, archival records); and Multimedia Center (video, audio and interactive content for the web).

As he notes, these changes have already been evolving over the last year or so, and are now being formalized further.

In this episode: what it takes to be the Mayor, and who's going to run. Plus, a new local podcast, your listener feedback, and upcoming events. Read more below for links from this episode. Enjoy!

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Hello, Richmond News Review fans, welcome to 2007! I know it's been more than a month now since the last episode, and for that I'm sorry. Rest assured that we're working on some exciting new features for the show, and that I expect to be back in the host chair again soon. Until then, thanks for your patience, and please keep your feedback and support coming.

A few tidbits to note related to the Palladium-Item this morning. Earlier this week, they relaunched their updated Blogs section, which features the return of an Editor's Blog, the addition of a new "Musings of a Commoner" blog under the Pal-Item's "My PI" branding, and the relegation of longtime P-I blogger Nichole Mann to the same "external commoner" brand. Yesterday, the site's Video section appeared, which features two initial offerings related to the holiday season, and links to USA Today's more extensive offerings. Unfortunately, the initial launch does not seem to support all web browsers, including those on the Mac and Linux platforms (Update on 12/24: they now work for the Mac). And blogger Jean Harper took the time to lambaste the Pal-Item's recent reporting on IU East's financial woes, noting that we shouldn't necessarily blame the reporters since it is probably the result of a systemic problem in the way Gannett manages and supports its newsrooms.

You can post your comments on any of these features and musings below, and/or in the Palladium-Item forums.

In this episode: we talk about no-smoking signs going up and annoying street signs coming down. Plus, your letters, a plea for you to reach out and touch my listener feedback line, and a review of upcoming events. Read more below for links from this episode. Enjoy!

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In this episode: The new media revolution has arrived in Richmond, or at least it's on its way. From podcasts to video news to award-winning web journalism, we've got it all. Plus, we'll review recent updates about our approach to economic development, some upcoming events, and this episode's featured weblog. Read more below for links from this episode. Enjoy!

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