archive

Thursday, October 18, 2012

The Two-Way

'Newsweek' Kills Its Print Edition

Say goodbye.

October 18, 2012 A dwindling subscriber base for the weekly magazine, and growing interest in its online partnership with The Daily Beast, is leading to creation of Newsweek Global, an "all-digital publication."

Summary

Monday, May 14, 2012

The Two-Way

'Gay President,' Breast-Feeding Mom: Suddenly We're Talking About Magazines

Newsweek's cover.

May 14, 2012 'Newsweek' and 'Time' both have covers that are generating lots of discussion. Are they proof that print journalism still has relevance — or just that powerful images get folks talking?

Summary

Monday, August 08, 2011

It's All Politics

Newsweek's Michele Bachmann Cover: The Eyes Have It

Newsweek's Michele Bachmann cover is certainly eye-catching.

August 8, 2011 The photo, with Michele Bachmann's eyes riveted on the camera, is meant to be arresting. Those are the kind of pictures photographer Chris Buck takes. Considering some of his photos of political personalities, this is likely one of Buck's more straight-ahead portraits.

Summary

Friday, November 12, 2010

The Two-Way

Tina Brown: Merger Of 'Newsweek' And 'Daily Beast' Amplifies Both

The Daily Beast and Newsweek are merging.

November 12, 2010 "I can actually see what a magazine can offer, which is unique in the marketplace," she tells Morning Edition. Magazines, she says, work at "a different kind of narrative  rhythm. ... In a magazine you can be more reflective."

Summary

ListenPlaylist

Monday, August 02, 2010

The Two-Way

Newsweek Sold To Sidney Harman Of Stereo Fame

Sidney Harman, Jane Harman, children Justine Harman, Hilary Peck

August 2, 2010 Newsweek magazines was sold to Sidney Harman who made his money in audio electronics.

Summary

Thursday, May 06, 2010

Blog Of The Nation

What Did 'Newsweek' Do Wrong?

May 6, 2010 Strong reaction to the sale of Newsweek.

Summary

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Blog Of The Nation

Vet Says We Should "Treat People Like Dogs"

March 11, 2010 A vet in NYC tells Newsweek that animal doctors can teach us a thing or two about creating a health care system that works.

Summary

Monday, March 01, 2010

Blog Of The Nation

News, News, News: How Do Ya Like It?

March 1, 2010 How do you search for news? A recent Pew study survey says we now rely on multiple platforms, largely due to technology and the Web.

Summary

Monday, December 15, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

The Religious Case For Gay Marriage

December 15, 2008 Is Newsweek more interested in sales than substance?

Summary

Monday, November 10, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

About That Towel...

press.jpg

November 10, 2008 The juiciest campaign secrets — before we bid farewell to the '08 presidential race.

Summary

Monday, February 25, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

More Alike Than Different?

February 25, 2008 On the lookout for substantive disagreements between Sens. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.)...

Summary

ListenPlaylist

NPR thanks our sponsors

Become an NPR Sponsor

Podcast + RSS Feeds

Podcast RSS

  • Newsweek