Welcome to the City's podcast, The Rouss Review, hosted by Barry Lee with 92.5 WINC FM. The Rouss Review is posted every second and fourth Thursday at 5:00 pm and include a variety of segments (varies each podcast) including:
- Council BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) for a high level overview of the most recent Council meeting
- Interviews with staff, officials and more to discuss current City projects, services, news, events, etc.
- Winchester 101 history lesson with Tim Y the History Guy
- State of the City overview
- Now U Know
- Upcoming events and activities
Listen Now
Listen below or on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Overcast, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, and Google Podcasts (coming soon). Rather read than listen? Read transcripts of the podcasts below (available as of January 16, 2020). Links to the podcast will also be posted on the City's Facebook and Twitter pages.
Podcast Transcripts
Would you rather read the information instead of listen to the podcast? Click the podcast date below and enjoy! Each podcast includes the Council BLUF, a special guest and more.
| Podcast Date | Main Topic | Special Guests | Now U Know Segment | Transcription Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2020 | Winchester Fire & Rescue | Hadden Culp, Interim Fire & Rescue Chief | Hallowen safety tips | Download |
| September 10, 2020 | City Reopening Information | Amy Simmons, Communications Director | School bus and pedestrian laws | Download |
| August 27, 2020 | Drinking Water & Protecting the Source | Farrell Owens, Water Treatment Plant Manager Kelly Henshaw, City Engineer |
What NOT to put down the drain | Download |
| August 13, 2020 | Park Programs/Facilities | Lynn Miller, WPRD Director | Green Circle Trail | Download |
| July 30, 2020 | 2020 Census | Kathleen O'Connell, Census Partner Specialist | Online City services | Download |
| July 16, 2020 | COVID-19 & WPS Reopening | Dr. Greene, Lord Fairfax Health District Dr. Jason Van Heukelum, WPS |
Protect yourself from cyber crime | Download |
| June 25, 2020 | Fire & Rescue Recruitment | Interim Chief Hadden Culp Deputy Chief J.D. Orndorff |
Top fire causes and safety tips | Download |
| June 12, 2020 | Police Policies | Chief John Piper, Winchester Police Department | Special Event Permit Process | Download |
| May 28, 2020 | Building Safety Month | David Parker, Building Official | Green & Sustainable Home | Download |
| May 14, 2020 | S. Pleasant Valley Road Improvements | Perry Eisenach, Public Services Director | Virginia's Phase I Reopening Plan | Download |
| April 30, 2020 | Trees & Spotted Lanternfly | Jen Jenkins, City Arborist | Approved trees & Adopt-A-Tree Program | Download |
| April 16, 2020 | Child Abuse & Neglect | Candace Veney, Winchester Dept. of Social Services | Grow your own Victory Garden | Download |
| April 2, 2020 | Coronavirus Updates | Amy Simmons, Communications Director Shawn Hershberger, Development Svcs. |
Coronavirus | Download |
| March 12, 2020 | Flood Safety & Preparedness | Scott Kensinger, Emergency Mgt. Coord. | Coronavirus | Download |
| February 27, 2020 | Trash & Recycling Service Options | Perry Eisenach, Public Services Director | Communications for Public Works Services | Download |
| February 13, 2020 | Heart Month | Lt. Drew DeHaven, Fire & Rescue | 2020 Census | Download |
| January 30, 2020 | Year in Review | City Manager, Eden Freeman | Public Safety 2019 Year-End Stats | Download |
| January 16, 2020 | Snow Plowing | Justin Hall, Public Works Division Manager | Public Services 2019 Year-End Stats | Download |
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Communications Team
City of Winchester
Rouss City Hall
15 N. Cameron Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-1815, ext. 1670
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