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In case you missed it our own Gabriel Spitzer provided instant analysis of John McCain's VP pick, Sarah Palin, during the Month in Review segment on Eight Forty-Eight this morning.

Yes, we finally got our wish and received funding for a new remote vehicle. Last week, Studio 312 was awarded a grant from the good people at The Mac Murray Foundation. It came in a little smaller ($300) than we'd hoped ($50,000), but what matters most is the recognition.

It's a simple question. Unless you're a journalist, a documentary maker, a man who doesn't believe in God. But it's the only thing Bill asked me to do.

Back in the 90's, before I became a broadcaster, award winning journalist and environmentalist, I was performing improv with some pretty incredible groups.

Back in the 90's, before I became a broadcaster, award winning journalist and environmentalist, I was performing improv with some pretty incredible groups.

Two interesting stories today about kids and technology, a subject near and dear to my heart as a parent of a tween. First, the AP reports on how the Japanese government is concerned about the amount of time young kids are spending on internet enabled mobile phones.