This documentary demonstrates a well-produced, sound-rich, locally-focused story with national appeal. An excellent piece to place on PRX. Nice job to Kristi Coale and KALW for a job well done.

This piece was educational and did a good job of introducing the listener to Richmond and its relationship with Chevron. The opening sentence and tape did a great job inviting the listener. As someone who knew nothing about the city or the issue, I felt like I gained a good grasp of the issues and a sense of the city in the context of the Bay Area.

This documentary has a good narrative arc and good flow. I enjoyed the diversity of voices, including the tape from Chevron officials. I was also glad to hear a reset in the middle. This shows thinking in terms of programming and not just production. Most listeners don't hear each program from start to finish without some interruption.

This piece would work well as an insert into ATC for a format breaker special or a local news magazine or half hour special - with a NPR newscast to fill out the half hour.