(Here’s an explanation of podcasting, and some links to some good environmental podcasts, for the people attending my Saturday workshop at the SEJ conference.)
“Podcasting” (a type of on-demand “radio” delivered for free online and played on portable MP3 players at your convenience) has been taking the media world by storm since it debuted just under a year ago.
Today, thousands of podcasts (audio shows) are available from all over the world, on every conceivable topic and representing every type of perspective. Some are re-issued episodes from established radio shows (such as NPR’s “Living on Earth”), while others are produced by organizations, govt. agencies, companies, institutions, and individuals. Quality and credibility vary widely, of course. Still, much of this programming is surprisingly good.
More info, and links…