Podcasts

Since maintstream news is so bad and since it's often difficult to catch the good programs when they're on, I've been listening to some podcasts lately. They're good for on the way to work, running, long walks in the woods, etc, and sometimes you need a break from listening to Kelly Clarkson. A few of my favorited are:

- KCRW Left Right and Center - a good weekly roundup on politics with two of my favorite people - Arian Huffington and Bob Sheer
- Real Time with Bill Mahr - if you don't get HBO, this is a great way to catch this funny and smart show
- Countdown With Keith Olbermann - this is one of the only cable news programs with a progressive bent - he's great
- Meet the Press - I am ambivalent about this one, but this week's interview with Bill Clinton reminds you of how good the US can be
- The Writer's Almanac - This is just about 2 minutes long each day, but it's always relaxing and insightful

The easiest way to get these is to use I-tunes; in the music store, go to podcasts, search for them and then click subscribe. Then, every once and a while, go to the podcast section in I-tunes and click refresh. They will sync when you connect your Ipod.

Let me know if there are any other podcasts that you favor...