Monday, June 8, 2009

Weekly & Other Podcasts

Weekly & Other Podcasts
James Taranto provides personal commentary on the latest news from around the Web.
Latest installment: Two extremely heinous crimes took place earlier this week and while both events are equally disturbing, some are quick to point out the differences in how they were discussed. Hear James Taranto, Editor of OpinionJournal.com, discuss how media and public officials handled these two appalling crimes and whether their criticisms were justified.
Wednesday
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In this video podcast, Personal Technology columnist Walter S. Mossberg reviews and explains -- in plain English -- the latest in consumer technology.
Latest installment: Palm's new Pre is a smart, sophisticated and could give the iPhone and BlackBerry strong competition, Walt Mossberg says, but only if it fixes its app store and attracts third-party developers.
Wednesday
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Scott McCartney looks at the ups and downs of airlines and travel.
Latest installment: While the average American is getting wider, seats on the airline are not, creating problems for many travelers. Hear Middle Seat Columnist Scott McCartney discuss some of the ideas being floated to accommodate larger passengers and why they could or couldn't work with the Wall Street Journal This Morning's Gordon Deal.
Tuesdays
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In this video podcast, Wall Street Journal Online reporter Andy Jordan chronicles the (often odd) stories that can be found when people and technology come together.
Latest installment: A new "search" engine is out on the web, and geeks are all over it. WSJ's Andy Jordan tests it out on really smart students.
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Hear about the latest in automotive consumer news, including their insights on new cars, new gadgets and new trends. Send comments to autoshow@wsj.com.
Latest installment: Hear Detroit-based Journal reporter John Stoll discuss the future of General Motors now that they have entered into bankruptcy proceedings.
Wednesdays
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Hear exclusive interviews and segments from Wall Street Journal Reporters on topics related to Journal Reports, special sections running on Mondays and Saturdays.
This week: Dow Jones Newswires' Jilian Mincer talks to Paula Deen, author, restaurant owner and television personality and David Bach, author of the FinishRich series of books, about the best and worst financial advice they've ever received plus some tips for this years graduating class.
Fridays
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Insights for starting and running a small business, from the Wall Street Journal and Startup Journal and experts in areas such as management and finance.
This week: Going into business for yourself following a layoff; if you're clever, you can raise funding from sources other than banks or venture capital; and tales of how restaurants are thinking outside the box in this slow economy.
Tuesdays
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Observations and anecdotes from the world of the small business. Hosted by Joe Connolly.
This week: There are lessons to be learned when you're laid off and starting your own business. Joe Connolly has some real-life examples.
Wednesdays
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