NewsCut

Five at 8 – 1/18/10: The new ‘norm’

Bob Collins January 18, 2010, 6:42 AM Jan 18, 2010

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A major political announcement in Minnesota made via Facebook may tell us a lot about the future of the mainstream media.

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Behind the scenes of NPR’s Haiti coverage

Bob Collins January 16, 2010, 11:14 AM Jan 16, 2010

National Public Radio’s ombudsman, provides the story-behind-the-story logistics that go into bringing the story in Haiti to NPR listeners.

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Outside of Port au Prince, a medical clinic runs out of supplies

Bob Collins January 15, 2010, 5:21 PM Jan 15, 2010

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Last week, Teresa Price and her family were wrapping up a holiday visit with family in Minnesota. Today, they’re trying to figure out how to tend to the people who are coming to their mission in Haiti for help.

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Mary and Bob

Fresh Eye on the Radio: When the news isn’t funny

Bob Collins January 15, 2010, 4:34 PM Jan 15, 2010

We try to have a good time when Mary and I talk about the news. But sometimes the news isn’t funny. This week is one of those times. So here’s today’s Fresh Eye straight up.

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Supeme Court agrees to hear political speech case

Bob Collins January 15, 2010, 3:55 PM Jan 15, 2010

It’s the second time this week the court has waded into a question brought about because of concerns from opponents of same-sex marriage that publicity could lead to their harassment.

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