Posts Tagged ‘ political podcasts ’

Bloggers Get Press Credentials For Democratic National Convention

May 14th, 2008 | By | Category: Citizen Media, General

Democrats are allowing select bloggers access to the floor of the national convention in Denver this summer. Fifty-five bloggers have been chosen: ALASKA: Celtic Diva’s Blue Oasis: divasblueoasis.blogspot.com ALABAMA: Doc’s Political Parlor: www.politicalparlor.net ARKANSAS: Under The Dome.com: www.underthedome.com ARIZONA: Ted Prezelski – Rum, Romanism and Rebellion: www.rumromanismrebellion.net CALIFORNIA: Calitics: Calitics.com COLORADO: SquareState.net: squarestate.net CONNECTICUT: My […]



2040 Presidential Candidate: Make Cupcakes, Not War

Sep 15th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcast Quickies

The latest episode of the Vallejo, CA Times Herald podcast features a discussion with Isabella Lamb (MP3), described as “the first candidate to unofficially enter the 2040 presidential race.” Lamb is planning to run on the platform “Make Cupcakes, Not War”. Isabella plans to run on kindergarten values, as detailed on her Web site, such […]



World War II, the US Senate, Viagra & Podcasting

Aug 1st, 2006 | By | Category: Podcast Quickies, Strange

What do World War II, the US Senate, Viagra & podcasting have in common?One man, former Senator Bob Dole. Dole, truly a Renaissance man, fought for his country, being gravely wounded in Italy during WWII. Then, he served for his country, as US Senator from the great state of Kansas. More recently, he opened the […]



Pioneering Political Podcaster Interviews President Carter

Jul 21st, 2006 | By | Category: Podcast Quickies

Senator John Edwards, a podcaster and advocate for citizen’s media, talks with President Jimmy Carter about his book, Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis, in the latest episode of his podcast (MP3). “President Carter is an amazing person, and I was excited to have the opportunity to talk with him,” said Edwards.



Vlog Interviews German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Jul 15th, 2006 | By | Category: Video Podcasts

The latest episode of Xolo TV, a video blog, features an interview with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Merkel recently introduced her own video podcast, Chancellor Angela Merkel – die Kanzlerin direkt. The interview , in German with subtitles, is a milestone for both the vlog and vlogging in general.



Former Senator John Breaux Launches Podcast on Health Care Reform

Jul 12th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting

Former Senator John Breaux today announced the launch of a Ceasefire on Health Care podcast, designed to further spread the results of the Ceasefire on Health Care campaign. “Health care will be a pivotal issue in the 2006 midterm and 2008 presidential elections,” said Senator Breaux. “We want the podcast to avoid the partisanship and […]



Tony Blair Kicks Off New Podcast

Jul 4th, 2006 | By | Category: Corporate Podcasts, Video Podcasts

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has recorded a podcast for his local paper, The Northern Echo. Blair recorded a special message for the paper serving his constituency of Sedgefield to mark the launch of the paper’s new podcasting site. Audio and video downloads are available at the paper’s site. While the paper is explicitly announcing […]