this is Ellen.

Annelle, I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say don't worry about it--this time of year is all kinds of crazy for everyone. That said, you missed a great show--Bill Moyers was the guest, and he talked eloquently, insightfully and at length about a lot of the stuff we've been discussing in this class--the media's coverage of the election, the future of alternative broadcasting, the intersection of press and politics and his experiences on both sides, as Lyndon Johnson's press secretary and a longtime (legendary) journalist. Going there also gave us some insight into the nuts and bolts of how these shows work--all the people behind the scenes, the running around that goes on in the moments before the show goes on air, the way clips and headlines are chosen and put together. There is way more to talk about than makes sense to try to get to on the blog, so I'm sure Joel, Erin, Shaina, Aileen and I will tell you all more tomorrow. In the meantime, I'd encourage all of you to listen to today's podcast if you have the time.