Jonathan Elbaz, Favorite Audio Piece

http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/nyregion/1-in-8-million/index.html#/elizabeth_cousins

The story profiles young mother Elizabeth Cousins who reflects on having her child, Mahniya so early in life.  The entire piece is one long take of Cousins' voice.  It's powerful to hear her laugh and question herself simultaneously, knowing how prevalent and dicey teenage pregnancy has become.

You immediately identify with Elizabeth after hearing her talk for just a few minutes

Jeremy Spiegel audio piece

http://www.onthemedia.org/transcripts/2008/08/08/06

This is an example of a recent audio piece that I really enjoyed listening to. Samantha Swindler, the managing editor of The Corbin (Kentucky) Times-Tribune, talks about an investigative report she published recently. Swindler talks about how she uncovered this story, which led to the indictment of the county sheriff. Swindler's story sends the message that reporters do not have to work at the New York Times or Washington Post to make an impact with their stories, and that journalists are an important staple of the community everywhere. Her story was significant to me personally because I have driven through Corbin many times and would never think that something interesting would happen there, and now I know that the most intriguing reporting can happen anywhere.

Bulavinetz, assignment 4

The first four (about) minutes of this clip is about an interesting topic which I feel is unique for an audio show. In addition, I think they do a nice job with background noise and making the listener feel like they are at the church. I could picture the scene in my head. Finally, they had interesting and short interviews that created a series of interesting characters. I especially liked the small child's comment about the bird and how she didn't know if it was blessed because they had just gotten it. I think that really conveyed her innocence and why people bring their animals to be blessed in an effective manner.

Eytan Hirsch, Favorite Audio Piece

http://www.onthemedia.org/transcripts/2008/08/08/06

This piece from NPR's "On the Media" focuses on issues surrounding new 3-D technology that has recently been taking over the film industry. Since the number of ticket sales at movie theaters has decreased significantly in recent years, studios have been trying to take advantage of this 3-D technology to attempt to lure audiences back into the theaters. However, 3-D movies are also more expensive than their 2-D companions, and many people feel that the 3-D gimmick doesn't add much to the experience. I really enjoyed this piece because I am quite interested in the movie industry and its effects on society. As discussed in the piece, nearly everyone loves movies, but the issue is finding new ways to get people back into theaters when tickets are so expensive and the economy is struggling. I liked the light tone between the interviewer and the interviewee, who both expressed a lot of excitement regarding this new technology and what it can bring to the film industry. Overall, the piece provides a lot of great information to people who may not be completely familiar with 3-D technology and the dilemma that has been causing in recent years.

Karly Moll, Favorite Audio Piece

http://www.miamiherald.com/slideshows/#violins

This is a piece titled "Strings of Hope" which was written about bringing musical success to inner-city students. I liked this piece in particular because in addition to telling the story about these students, the music that the students play continues through the entire audio piece, which adds extra emphasis to the story that is being told. The story itself is inspirational and I find it to be an uplifting and interesting piece to listen to.

Hannah Porter, Favorite audio piece

http://www.npr.org/2011/03/12/134426574/lupe-fiasco-two-sides-to-everything

"All Songs Considered" is my favorite NPR program. NPR brings in all types of singers, songwriters and musicians and never fails to introduce me to new artists.

I like this interview of Lupe Fiasco because it exposes a side of the artist that I did not know about. Lupe Fiasco's music comes in and out of the interview, giving a good taste of the artist's work and goes deep into the topics he raps about in his music. The interview is casual and comfortable and very informative. I think that people who may not have liked Lupe Fiasco's music before can listen to this interview and have a new appreciation for him and his work.

Krista Babyak favorite audio

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/04/02/health/healthguide/TE_autism.html

I really liked this not only because of the content but because of the visual slides as well. I think it gives a good insight for people trying to understand autism; I really liked how there was a variety of views that were highlighted, from parents to the actual people who are autistic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VYKbIM61fAM

Technically it's not just audio, but here's another really cool story about one of my favorite surfers who happens to be disabled. Check it out.