Transcript: Libraries in the Age of Wikipedia
The following is an unverified rush transcript of the conversation with Bill Mayer, recorded on January 13, 2008.
October Baseball
As the morning dew gives way to morning frost and the leaves begin to change colors, it can mean only one thing: October baseball. As a committed Red Sox fan, it’s something that for most of my life I looked forward to with a mixture of excitement, trepidation, and downright fear. It’s different now that the “Curse” has been broken – twice – but it’s still exciting and at times nerve-wracking.
Pandora Should Pay Up
I’m a big fan of Pandora. I listen to it on my computer, my Sonos, and my iPhone. It provides a fantastic service. But … I can’t go along with the whining and moaning Pandora and others are doing about Internet royalty rates for music. Though it is a weekend, this Saturday’s article in the…
Why Cuba Matters
William LeoGrande, Dean of the School of Public Affairs at American University, discusses Cuba
High-Achieving Students Neglected
Mike Petrilli, Thomas B. Fordham Institute, discusses education policy, including the impact of No Child Left Behind on high-achieving students
The State of Higher Education
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, President Emeritus of George Washington University, discusses higher education and his recent book “Big Man on Campus”
Election 2008
Republican pollster David Winston, President of the Winston Group, discussed the upcoming elections.
Transcript of David Winston for 06/20/2008
The following is a transcript of the conversation with David Winston. Chip Griffin: David Winston is president and founder of the Winston Group, a Republican polling firm. He’s got a lot experience in Washington politics, having worked for the House Republican Congress, Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and the Heritage Foundation. I look forward…
Transcript of Kara Swisher – 06/18/2008
The following is a transcript of the conversation with Kara Swisher: Chip Griffin: Kara Swisher started covering digital issues for the “Wall Street Journal” San Francisco bureau in 1997. Along with Walt Mossberg, she is the co-host and co-producer of D: All Things Digital, a major high tech conference. And she has thoughtful and provocative…
Transcript of Rohit Bhargava for 06/19/2008
This is a transcript of the conversation with Rohit Bhargava about his book, “Personality Not Included.” Chip Griffin: Rohit Bhargava is a Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy at Ogilvy Public Relations. He is also an expert at helping companies navigate the new media waters. He is the author of the book, “Personality Not Included:…