Host Rene Gutel talks to Jay Rosen, a journalism professor at New York University, about his latest project, newassignment.net, an experiment in open-sourced reporting where professional journalists collaborate with contributors. (Produced by Carol Legg)

Host Rene Gutel talks to David Cay Johnston, formerly of The New York Times, about covering the economy, from the banking collapse to market volatility and the politics in Washington. Johnston says the press is falling asleep at the wheel, and he offers story ideas for covering the local angle.  

Host Rene Gutel talks to Carolyn Pritchard, managing editor of GigaOM Network, about using new media to deliver technology news to readers and about her path to online journalism.

Host Rene Gutel speaks with Connie Prater, a veteran newspaper journalist turned new media reporter.  Prater works as a senior personal finance writer for CreditCards.com.  

*music by Blue Valentine

Dan Loving, business editor of The Wichita Eagle, discusses Business Casual, the paper's foray into business blogs.

*music by Blue Valentine