Archive for October, 2008
R.I.P. Studs Terkel
Friday, October 31st, 2008One 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 [...]
Stephen Colbert on the Splintering GOP: ‘I Endorse Barack Obama’
Thursday, October 30th, 2008What has the world come to?
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Obama Facebook App Targets Your Friends in Battleground States
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Barack 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 [...]
