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The Obama administration has big plans for the internet, but Wired contributor Evan Ratliff says having a Web 2.0 presidency may not be easy. Antiquated computer systems, unruly comments and federal statutes could present some technical difficulties.
Love your show, and the online audio. But 40 seconds of pre-roll is 20 seconds too much. Please tell let your online and underwriting teams know. Thanks, and keep up the great work
One of the reasons I listen to On the Media is to get a glimpse behind the usual perspectives of the mainstream press. Because of this, I was taken aback by the dismissive attitude, by both host and guest, regarding the number-one-voted issue on Change.gov being marijuana law reform.
Would Bob Garfield and Evan Ratliff have immediately scoffed had any other issue--say school prayer or gay marriage--been voted number one? The vast majority of Americans are online and had the opportunity to make their voices heard. Those who did should be taken seriously.
At a time when the US prison population is at an all-time high, with over a million of our fellow citizens incarcerated for nonviolent drug offenses, I expect more from NPR in shedding light on this human suffering. I think it would be quite enlightening for your listeners for On the Media to devote a future segment to media coverage (or non-coverage) of this major issue.
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