Why it’s good to wander…
One of the very best aspects of being married to my wife is that she shares my basic theory of travel: if you don’t have… Read More »Why it’s good to wander…
...My heart's In Accra
Ethan Zuckerman’s online home, since 2003
On stage in Perugia
I often blog from the stage at conferences – it’s a way for me to keep track of what people are saying on stage, and… Read More »On stage in Perugia
The US Elections as seen from Italy
Walking between sessions at the Perugia Journalism Festival, I’m passing through the Corso Vannucci, the heart of this magnificent old city. With Italian elections taking… Read More »The US Elections as seen from Italy
Berstein: The best obtainable version of the truth
Listen to Carl Bernstein talk about journalism and you’re going to hear the phrase, “The best obtainable version of the truth.” I walked into the… Read More »Berstein: The best obtainable version of the truth
24 hour news and nationalism
Discussion of 24-hour cable news in the US tends to focus on sensationalism, breathlessness and the relentless schedule imposed in this new newsgathering and reporting… Read More »24 hour news and nationalism
Political spin (and lost in Perugia)
Everyone has a slightly different view of what constitutes a “conference” or a “festival”, as the Perugia Journalism Festival describes itself. Some have simultaneous sessions,… Read More »Political spin (and lost in Perugia)