This is what’s called leveraging the power a media platform to speak up thoughtfully and clearly about issues that matter.(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
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Chris has been watching math videos (huh?!), so I tuned in for a few, including this video introducing differential equations. They’re really easy to watch, follow, and learn from, and the instructor is an absolute delight. It’s impressive to see lessons that are considered ‘upper level’ math presented with such ease and in such manageable… Continue reading
The Wall Street Journal clearly understands how America lives. (Even if they’re just playing to who they think their readership is, this is an irksome infographic. Also, maybe the people look sad because of their outfits and not taxes.)
Ban on Loud TV Commercials Takes Effect Today
"But what will keep people who watch television awake anymore?!" -me, a person who does not own a tv and pretends like I’m not missing out. (Really, this is good legislation. Good victory, America!)Ban on Loud TV Commercials Takes Effect Today
Narratively, a new digital publication devoted to original, true & in-depth stories about New York, is going to be big. They have an experienced team with fresh angles to journalism and a clear vision. I have often lamented how the news glosses over the most incredible human interest stories because there’s something flashier to be… Continue reading
Behind the Scenes: Opening Sequence of Six Feet Under
Favorite show ever with the most incredible opening sequence ever. This is a neat look from HBO at how it came to be.Behind the Scenes: Opening Sequence of Six Feet Under
The day after Columbine, I was interviewed for the Tom Brokaw news program. The reporter had been assigned a theory and was seeking sound bites to support it. “Wouldn’t you say,” she asked, “that killings like this are influenced by violent movies?” No, I said, I wouldn’t say that. “But what about Basketball Diaries?” she… Continue reading
We need to make space for new shows, new talent, new ideas. That’s our mission, and ultimately, it’ll be good business, too, to have exciting new shows bring in new audiences. Ira Glass, in his thoughts about airing Car Talk reruns
NPR put together these neat graphics and accompanying article showing what America does for work. One personal point of interest is that the things that MOST Americans are doing aren’t the loudest and most spotlighted. Government jobs, for instance, aren’t generally given the same respect and limelight that financial activities jobs get. I am not… Continue reading
To radio listeners: I apologized in this week’s episode to anyone who felt betrayed. I stand by that apology. But understand that if you felt something that connected you with where your devices come from—that is not a lie. That is art. That is human empathy, and it is real, and even if you curse… Continue reading
