If you want to get out there and shoot some video, you need a camcorder. But what features do you really need? And is it worth it to go high definition? Video writer Richard Baguley helps sort it all out, and tells us about the newest generation of inexpensive HD camcorders that will soon hit the shelves.
Paul also gives the lowdown on the FCC’s newly opened review of media ownership rules, including how you can send the FCC your comments on the issue.
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The guests for this program are Bill Taylor and Adrienne Bauer from the Primary Communications Project, which works to bring communications technology to indigenous communities in Centarl America. Bill and Adrienne recently returned from Honduras where they are working with Radio Lenca and the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras to build a 1000-watt AM radio transmitter to serve the Lenca people.
In the second half of the program we hear from Rep. Edward Markey and popular electronic musician Moby, announcing a new coalition of musicians and artists to preserve a free internet.
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A big news update this week as the House stalls on telecomm legislation and pressure grows to get Congress to preserve free speech on the internet. Paul also takes a look under the hood at podcasting — is it really just a fancy word for downloading mp3s?
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