Dec 19th, 2008 · Orlando Campbell is a rapper and a journalist for Youth Radio. Recently, reports of his death were all over the blogosphere. He ponders the bizarreness of one's death going public, when one is very much alive.
Dec 1st, 2008 · Alex Nyerges is no stranger to working 16-hour days and wearing multiple hats. As director of the VMFA, his domain ranges from the art blogosphere to the museum's $130 million construction site — with countless travel obligations, fundraising opportunities and donor visits thrown in for good measure.
Nov 14th, 2008 · Just a little over a week ago, voters elected Democratic Sen. Barack Obama as the country's next president. In this week's BackTalk, hear more perspectives about Obama's win. Also, find out how a recent segment on Michelle Obama's sense of style has some voters playing fashion police. Also, listeners weigh in on the gay marriage debate brewing in California.
Aug 11th, 2008 · As the Democratic National Convention approaches, growing news of confirmed speakers and anticipated highlights continue to dominate headlines, and the blogosphere is no exception. Bloggers Darragh Murphy and Pamela Merritt describe the Internet buzz, and how some are reacting to what could be Sen. Hillary Clinton's last stand in the race for the White House.
Jul 26th, 2008 · Both Republican and Democratic presidential candidates are trying to capitalize on the Internet in their campaigns. Jose Antonio Vargas, who covers the Internet and politics for the Washington Post talks about the Internet's impact on the campaigns.
Feb 29th, 2008 · Newspaper endorsements were once a major measure of popular support and momentum, before polls and the blogosphere. Even as papers have declined in circulation and power, candidates still pursue their approval with great vigor -- especially in key primary states. Are they worth it?
Aug 5th, 2007 · Democratic presidential candidates paid homage this weekend to the growing power of the blogosphere as a political organizing tool. Six candidates turned out for YearlyKos, a convention in Chicago where influential bloggers had assembled.
Apr 18th, 2007 · The Web and the blogosphere can get plenty nasty. But blogger Kathy Sierra's call for a code of conduct was greeted by a torrent of posts threatening her with violence. Now some of the Web's leading voices are pushing for more civil behavior.