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.