Daily Archives: November 8, 2005

Mark Crispin Miller

By Administrator | Published: November 8, 2005

Last week on Earshot I spoke to Mark Crispin Miller about his new book Fooled Again: How the Right stole the 2004 election and why they’ll steall the next one too (unless we stop them) It arrived late at the station so I’ve only started reading it in the last few day. It’s really interesting, and [...]

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Viral Media

By Administrator | Published: November 8, 2005

I read the start of Media Virus by Rushkoff. It’s very excited about the possibilities of media viruses. To me it’s a little troubling because a culture based on viruses spreading information is likely to be sensationalistic. I can’t see a lot to be optimistic about in a world where being the next big thing to [...]

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Tax week

By Administrator | Published: November 8, 2005

Last week in Primetime was tax week. Jason had already handed in tax for us. We did OK in the ratings - Garden State was the only thing to top its time. I was surprised, but I guess the other options on Friday night were not good. Season 3 starts today. Actors are back in, but syndication [...]