December 9, 2008
Arianna Huffington, author of The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging, discusses where she thinks the blogosphere is headed. World-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz explains what it was like photographing Barack Obama on the campaign trail.
Arianna Huffington

The Huffington Post founder explains why blogs are important and have become a sensation. (3:34)

Full interview. (13:18)
Named one of Washington's most influential commentators by Newsweek, Arianna Huffington started her political life as the darling of the right. She now describes herself as a progressive populist. She does political commentary and has written numerous books, including the new release, The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging. She's also co-founder and editor in chief of the news and opinion Website, The Huffington Post, and co-host of Left, Right & Center, a public radio political roundtable program.
Annie Leibovitz

Celebrated photographer explains why the cliche smile for the camera is unnatural. (1:00)

Full interview. (9:26)
Using her signature photography technique, Annie Leibovitz has chronicled popular culture for more than 30 years. She's known for her portraits of celebrities and political icons and has had her work exhibited at museums and galleries all over the world. Leibovitz began her career, with Rolling Stone magazine, while still in school. She's a contributing photographer for Vanity Fair and has worked on high-profile ad campaigns. She's also assembled several books, including the new Annie Leibovitz at Work.


