Monthly Archives: October 2008

R.I.P. Studs Terkel

One of the greatest radio voices of all time, pioneering storyteller Louis “Studs” Terkel died today. He was 96. What he gave to journalism and radio storytelling has everything to do with my addiction to podcasts, public radio and journalism of the people for the people and to the people. It goes without saying that Terkel’s [...]
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Stephen Colbert on the Splintering GOP: ‘I Endorse Barack Obama’

What has the world come to? Transcript below:
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Obama Facebook App Targets Your Friends in Battleground States

Barack Obama’s 21-month-long presidential campaign got off to a lively start, owing much to students who used Facebook — among other social networks — to raise awareness and build a coalition. The McCain campaign (as well as every other campaign) struggled but all fell short in attempts to embrace and embolden the millions of social [...]
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