Tag Archives: C-SPAN

Three Degrees Separation: Jon Huntsman to Ron Paul to Ridley Scott’s Alien prequel Prometheus

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Ralph Hanson

How can we connect Jon Huntsman to Ridley Scott’s  Alien prequel Prometheus in just three steps?  Well, it takes some serious stretching, but it can be done. Follow the tortured logic: Step 1: A New Hampshire based anti-Jon Huntsman ad is circulating … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 1 – Interview with Neil Postman

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Ralph Hanson

In this interview, C-SPAN’s Brian Lamb talks with Prof. Neil Postman about his book Amusing Ourselves to Death.

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Link Ch. 14 – NY Times Ombudsman – Q&A with Clark Hoyt

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Ralph Hanson

C-SPAN’s Brian Lamb talks with Clark Hoyt, former ombudsman for the New York Times: “Clark Hoyt talked about his career in newspapers and the state of journalism. He recently finished a three-year stint as public editor of the New York Times. … Continue reading →

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Great Journalism Myths – Q&A with W. Joseph Campbell

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Ralph Hanson

NOTE: I’m going to be posting a host of C-SPAN Q&A interview programs today that deal with journalistic issues.  I’ll embed the video and provide a link back to the show in the C-SPAN Video library.  These are great programs … Continue reading →

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John Hockenberry Interview from C-SPAN

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Ralph Hanson

This interview with journalist John Hockenberry is one of my favorites from C-SPAN’s old Booknotes series.  It’s now available through the C-SPAN video archives.  A great story about living with disability, and a great series of stories from an interesting … Continue reading →

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