A leading figure in women's rights, Gloria Steinem recently was interviewed by BBC World Service for their HARDtalk program -but what is important about this interview is not only the message, which discusses the modern state of women's rights, abortion, and the cultural implications of marriage as Steinem grew up, but also the fact that it is a podcast. Whether you agree with Steinem's views is separate for recognizing how new media are developing for providing news.
Podcasts are becoming increasingly popular for delivering information and are easy to make with the use of iMovie or Final Cut Pro. In fact, the BBC has even dedicated its own section of its website to podcast downloads to give news "readers" a new medium to hear news. While magazine and online publications are useful for accessing interviews, which often follow a Q&A format when in text, podcasts truly give a voice and context for those words; they provide the excitement of the speaker and convey information more vibrantly than, say, print.
To listen to Steinem's recent podcast (2/27/13), click here. You may also learn more about Gloria Steinem right here.
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