Contributor Podcast: Open Source RVA rp@radio4all.net (Editor)

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.

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 back, Richmond, and be afraid.

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.

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 fundraiser for VACLAA

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?