Retro Report

Our Mission

Retro Report’s mission is to arm the public with a more complete picture of today’s most important stories. We correct the record, expose myths and provide historical context to the fast-paced news of our world today using investigative journalism and narrative storytelling.

Retro Report is founded on the conviction that without an engaging and forward-looking review of high-profile events and the news coverage surrounding them, we lose a critical opportunity to understand the lessons of history and providing a permanent living library where viewers can gain new insight into the events that continue to impact our lives today.

Retro Report has produced more than 100 short documentaries and video series and partnered with The New York Times, PBS, NBC, Politico, the Guardian, Univision and others.

Our Origin

Retro Report was created by Christopher Buck, who first began drawing up the blueprints for this living news library more than a decade ago. An entrepreneur and a philanthropist, Buck is a reformed news junkie who spent 15 years working as a television editor.

The project was launched by Buck, his partner Larry Chollet and Executive Producer Kyra Darnton and their team of producers, reporters and editors.

In keeping with our public service goals, Retro Report is a 501c(3) non-profit organization of the Internal Revenue Code. We seek tax-deductible donations from foundations, institutions and individuals to support our work.

Just as traditional news companies have created a wall between their advertising and their editorial departments to prevent undue influence, we likewise maintain a wall between our fundraising and our editorial departments. We will not charge for access to the website.

Our Governance

Editorially, we are governed by strict adherence to the highest journalistic standards. We know individuals may interpret historical events and their consequences differently from us. Because of this, we welcome your feedback about our pieces.