Sara Wyant and Stewart Doan at Agri-Pulse have started a new weekly audio interview program called Open Mic. Great idea since I know they talk with people “on the inside” a lot. Now if they’ll just add an rss feed for it then I can subscribe to it and get it on my computer/iPod automatically (podcast)!
Challenging times call for unique insight and perspective — the type of information that Agri-Pulse editors provide to subscribers on a regular basis. Starting today, Agri-Pulse will launch a new in-depth weekly audio interview on www.Agri-Pulse.com called “Open Mic.” Senior Editor Stewart Doan conducted the first live agricultural interview with Illinois Senator and Presidential candidate Barack Obama.
“This is the first time that Sen. Obama has taken time out of his campaign to speak with any agricultural journalist about his views on the farm bill and agriculture in general,” says Editor Sara Wyant. “It’s a fitting tribute to Agri-Pulse Senior Editor Stewart Doan, who was named the National Farm Broadcaster of the Year in 2006 and is past president of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters.”
Wyant says Agri-Pulse editors will interview elected and Administration officials for this “Open Mic” feature, but also plan to talk to many CEOs and industry leaders.
“Every week, we plan to interview an individual who has a global view of some of the most important issues and trends impacting the agricultural sector today,” says Wyant. “Whether it’s a discussion about food, feed, fuel, and fiber production or rural issues in general, we’ll provide valuable insights from key decision-makers who are guiding some of the largest companies, agencies and organizations.”
The Open Mic interview is sponsored by Broadhead + Co, a Minneapolis-based marketing agency connecting the interests of urban and rural America. Visit www.broadheadco.com.
Cindy here with an addition to this post. Here is a photo of Stewart interviewing Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer yesterday in St. Louis for this new program. Unfortunately, they do not have a photo of him interviewing Sen. Obama, as the interview was done by phone – not a real exciting photo op, I guess.
How about an interview with Sen. McCain now, guys? He could use some education on the ag side. I will be posting Schafer’s answer to a question I asked him yesterday about McCain’s attitude toward farm programs later today.