From government bailouts to stimulus spending, there's no business like big business - or at least there isn't to Joe Nocera, the Talking Business columnist for The New York Times.
Veteran National Public Radio (NPR) correspondent and 90.1/WABE-FM's Denis O'Hayer and John Lemley discuss issues of the day in this Public Broadcasting Atlanta (PBA) event at the Altanta Botanical Garden.
Vivian Schiller, on a special visit to Public Broadcasting Atlanta's studios, recently appointed National Public Radio (NPR) President and CEO gives a sneak peek into her strategy for the future direction of the network.
National Public Radio newsman and judge of NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, regales Public Broadcasting Atlanta (PBA) supporters with insight, stories and even a bit of magic.
Catherine V. Scott presents a multimedia look at Imagining Terror in an Era of Globalization: Popular Constructions of Terrorism and U.S. Foreign Policy.
National Public Radio President Kevin Klose speaks to a group of supporters at Public Broadcasting Atlanta studios about NPR's achievements, goals and challenges.
Atlanta native Rob Kutner, Emmy-award-winning writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, unveils Apocalyse How, his latest entry into survival literature.
Jon McTaggart, chief operating officer of American Public Media (APM), talks to Public Broadcasting Atlanta's special group of supporters, known as the Cornerstone Society.
Kevin Anderton and others explore the issue of audience attention, the scarcest resource in the web-based video delivery industry. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
After a screening of Urban Youth/HIV Project at the 2007 Provincetown International Film Festival, young filmmakers discuss "diversity". (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Ken Burns discusses the making of his upcoming PBS documentary, THE WAR with his co-director and producer Lynn Novick. THE WORLD's Lisa Mullins moderates. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
David Isay, describes the genesis of the StoryCorps oral history project, its progress and plans for expansion at the opening of the Atlanta Story Corps booth.
Tracey Laird traces the impact of the nation's growing diversity on its public media coverage of popular music, from Grand Ole Opry to Austin City Limits.
Historians, policymakers of the era, and journalists who covered the war examine the lessons learned and the influence of the Vietnam war on subsequent foreign policy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Kai Ryssdal, new host of Marketplace, discusses the program, how stories are chosen, what's coming up in the future, and what's happening in the world of business.
Jill and Faith Soloway celebrate Jill's new memoir about family, sex, "post-feminist" politics, Monica Lewinksy, and more. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Jeff Garlin of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Sundance's John Cooper discuss making the jump from the small screen to the silver screen. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Daniel Schorr and others reflect on the 20th century and the changes that have shaped and changed our world since President Kennedy's death. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
A hands-on session at the 2007 Integrated Media Association conference designed to give a deeper understanding of the basic toolkits of "social media". (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
A session at the 2007 Integrated Media Association conference on advanced strategies for using "social media" tools and applications in public media services. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Cokie Roberts, Nina Totenberg, and Linda Wertheimer receive the Louis P. and Evelyn Smith First Amendment Award and share their thoughts on their lives and work. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
WGBH hosts a preview screening of part one of the American Experience: Eyes on the Prize series and a panel discussion with Coolidge Corner Theater audience members. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Myra MacPherson discusses her definitive new biography of I.F. Stone, All Governments Lie!: The Life and Times of Rebel Journalist I.F. Stone. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Brian Sloan speaks on his career as an independent director and author after a screening of his film WTC View: A Story of New York After 9-11. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Jake Shapiro of PRX begins the Beyond Broadcast Conference and postulates that there is tremendous potential at the intersection of public and participatory media. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
James Boyle of Duke Law School discusses how vibrant participatory communications media depend on a delicate balance between the realm of property and the commons. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Chris Lydon moderates a panel of broadcasters discussing their efforts to incorporate, experiment with, and use participatory and emerging social media tools. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Chris Lydon moderates a panel of broadcasters discussing their efforts to incorporate, experiment with, and use participatory and emerging social media tools. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Peter Armstrong asks if public media can use common spaces like YouTube or MySpace for video and other content, rather than creating their own? (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Ethan Zuckerman describes how the Internet, a technology not meant for personal communication, became a site of incredible, spontaneous creativity. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Eszter Hargittai shares thinking and research about what types of sites and online services college students use and how their engagement differs by user attributes. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
John Lester introduces participants and activities taking place in a simulated replica of the Beyond Broadcast conference occurring concurrently in the virtual reality Second Life. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Mark Cooper and other panelists discuss how public media should embrace changes in their operational and financial models in terms of using various levels public participation. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Media pundits chew over the Legislature's actions and unfinished business of 2005, making predictions about the 2006 gubernatorial campaign as it starts to heat up. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
WGBH, FRONTLINE, and CRI co-host a preview screening and panel discussion around FRONTLINE's four-hour series "The Age of AIDS". (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Scherazade Daruvalla King discusses her work as founder and executive director of Project: Think Different at the 2006 IDEAS Boston Youth Summit. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Michael Rich discusses his career change from Hollywood filmmaker to pediatrician at the 2006 IDEAS Boston Youth Summit. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Jack Beatty and a panel of editors and publishers discuss the role of "journals of opinion" as alternative news sources in the era of Internet news and individual blogs. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Robert Fisk of the UK-based publication, The Independent, addresses a captive audience at MIT after an introduction from MIT linguistics professor Noam Chomsky. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Experts examine the changing economic base of American television, the role of audiences and the broader role of consumption in the evolution of American television. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Richard Blake examines the lives and works of four New York filmmakers, Lumet, Allen, Scorsese, and Lee, and the vision of NYC they have created in their movies. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Clifford Lynch discusses the economics of open archives before an industry case study at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Howard Bessner and Ellen Dunlap present an industry case study on the economics of open archives at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
David Pierce, and others, present an industry study on the economics of the public domain, film, and television at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Yochai Benkler explores the new economies and the powerful transformative potential of decentralized social production at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Marsha Kinder, and others, analyze the role of moving images at universities at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Henry Jenkins and David Edery of MIT describe the new economics of gaming and the new roles consumers are playing at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Surowiecki, author of the bestselling book The Wisdom of Crowds, delivers the keynote address at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Fred Beshears, and others, present an industry study on the economics of open text and discuss convergence cultures at a conference on The Economics of Open Content. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Nicholson Baker discusses the famous Sunday edition of New York World newspaper, a visual feast for weekend readers between 1898-1911. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Callie Crossley of WGBH's Beat the Press moderates a panel of media contributors and theorists as they discuss journalism, controversy, and the internet. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Caroline Kennedy presents the second annual John F. Kennedy New Frontier Awards and then Walter Cronkite discusses his long career in broadcast journalism. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Internationally renowned medical experts and producers from the six hour PBS documentary RX for Survival, discuss global health issues and challenges. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Journalists report on their experiences covering global health issues at a conference for journalists on "Increasing Health Risks in Our Globalized World." (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
David Lynch answers questions on his films, his 32-year practice of Transcendental Meditation, and the role of consciousness in the creative process. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Andrea Mitchell discusses her trail blazing life as a woman in journalism and her new memoir, Talking Back to Presidents and Dictators. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dan Kennedy and Jay Rosen meet to talk about the blogosphere, its future, its impact on news, commentary, and journalism. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Activist media makers share their tools for getting the media to respond to community needs, and for getting new voices heard. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Tony Kahn of WGBH's Morning Stories podcast, moderates as new media makers discuss revolutions in digital content delivery. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Stevens discusses "D-Day to Berlin," his Emmy Award winning documentary as a part of a series celebrating the end of World War II. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Cynthia Close and Louise Rosen help emerging filmmakers understand why they have to know who will be watching their films before them make them. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Judith Vecchione moderates a pitch session where documentary filmmakers present their ideas to an esteemed panel of experts who give feedback and advice. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Judy Norsigian discusses the media's impact on women's medical decisions and on public perception of illnesses such as breast cancer, depression, and addiction. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Local filmmaker Ellie Lee moderates a panel of visiting documentary directors as they discuss the pros and cons of making their films in Boston. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Tom Perrotta reads from some of his works and discusses the craft of writing and his first forays into the world of cinema. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Ben Bradlee and Don Hewitt give us an overview of how the news media have evolved during thier careers in broadcast journalism. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Krugman paints a controversial picture of the Bush administration and puts the past year into a broader context of media, political, and public complacency. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Constable's book, Fragments of Grace, is a uniquely personal exploration of the life of a foreign correspondent, set against a backdrop of political and religious tumult. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Broder and others discuss the role of political advertising in presidential campaigns and review some of the most effective and notorious ads in recent times. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Wendy Kaminer and Harvey Silverglate, known for their outspoken social criticism and their provocative positions on civil liberties, lead a discussion on censorship. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Withers shares his experiences and images of events that altered the course of American history in a memorable Martin Luther King Jr. Day presentation. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Moore and Fernandez, both photojournalists during the civil rights movement, share slides and stories form their work with Martin Luther King and others. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Chomsky, world-renowned linguist, scholar, and political analyst, discusses propaganda and war, using Iraq as an example. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Various experts explore how advanced telecommunications technologies strengthen local communities and improve civic engagement at the local level. (Part II) (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Various experts explore how advanced telecommunications technologies strengthen local communities and improve civic engagement at the local level. (Part I) (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Powers discusses his work on Primary which followed JFK and Hubert Humphrey during a week of campaigning leading up to the primary election night. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Educators and youth activists discuss the huge impact media has on how young people see themselves and the world around them. (Part I) (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Educators and youth activists discuss the huge impact media has on how young people see themselves and the world around them. (Part II) (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Brian MacQuarrie explores questions surrounding "embedded" journalism and it's effect on the coverage of future conflicts. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Leading media experts from print, radio and television explore compelling questions arising from the media's coverage of the war in Iraq. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
We offer a series of lectures by some of the best reporters, correspondents, and broadcast journalists of our time as they bring events around the world closer to home. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
In this historic, first-ever, Presidential Tapes Conference, presidential historians examine what the tapes reveal about the essence of each man. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Bob Schieffer shares stories of the major public figures he has covered and the sweep of American history he has reported on over the past 40 years as a journalist. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Panelists examine the film, Two Towns of Jasper, about a crime that revealed the depth of the division that still exists between black and white Americans. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Susan Stamberg converses with various White House photographers who covered the Presidents, their families, and their administrations. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Environmentalists and journalists engage in a question and answer session addressing the compelling issues surrounding the global climate change crisis. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Usha McFarling describes the role and responsibility of the media in informing the public about the effects of global climate change both locally and globally. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Christopher Lydon explores doubts about the ability and commitment of reporters to tell all the news in light of the Bush administration's alleged attempts at censorship. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Panelists examine the role of the media during the Cuban Missile Crisis and explore how the media might respond today to a similar situation. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Fred Friendly discusses broadcasting and public responsibility at a time when the media industry was undergoing extremely rapid change. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Panelists discuss the producer's role in a successful narrative or documentary film and seminar participants ask a talented group of producers for advice. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Panelists at the Roxbury Film Festival discuss the whole new range of opportunities available to filmmakers now because of the technological landscape. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
The panelists analyze common messages embedded in popular media, discussing ways for media makers to challenge apathy, and serve as agents of social change. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Les Blank and other figures in media production and distribution discuss recent changes to these ecosystems and the likely influences they will have on form. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
David Greenberg moderates a panel discussion among award winning journalists on the responsibilities of the press when it comes to war reporting. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Ellen Hume moderates a panel discussion on the responsibilities of the press when it comes to business reporting and on the business of the media. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
WGBH-TV and WBUR Radio, in partnership with Boston University, are combining their resources and expertise to evaluate media coverage of the '08 race. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Joan Blades, well known for co-founding the e-advocacy group MoveOn.org, discusses her new organization, Momsrising.org, and internet advocacy in general. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Hillary Clinton is interviewed at the NCLR "Latinas Brunch" by Monica Lozano, Publisher and CEO of La OpiniĀn on issues such as immigration. (Lecture contributed by WPBT)
Michael Barnett says that students find science fiction movies more credible than their science curriculums and discusses why such movies are so credible. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Mizuko Ito and others discuss buzz words like "collective Intelligence" and "wisdom of crowds", trying to interpret the real meaning and value behind these notions. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
