Apr 02 Why is it so difficult to talk about end of life wishes? By Nora Daly As medical advances have lengthened our life spans and can improve quality of life as we get older, many people remain reluctant to have end of life conversations with their physicians and loved ones. Continue reading
Mar 27 Join PBS NewsHour to discuss ‘The Emperor of All Maladies’ with Barak Goodman By Nora Daly Join PBS NewsHour for an exclusive Twitter chat with Ken Burns to discuss the making of the series, "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies."… Continue reading
Mar 19 How does the ‘true crime’ genre impact criminal investigations? By Nora Daly What are the dangers of series such as “The Jinx” and “Serial” that blur the lines between entertainment and law enforcement? Join a New York Times reporter and NPR TV critic in our next NewsHour chat. Continue reading
Mar 05 Twitter chat: What’s behind the tech industry’s gender gap? By Nora Daly As of 2013, women held 57 percent of jobs in the U.S. workforce, however, they held only 26 percent of computing jobs. What's the reason for the tech industry’s gender gap? Join us for a Twitter chat on the topic… Continue reading
Feb 26 Twitter chat: Tech support for caregivers and older adults By Nora Daly Whether it is a website, gadget or the latest iPhone app, technology is available to simplify almost every part of daily life. What recent innovations help caregivers and older adults?… Continue reading
Feb 19 Twitter chat: Can a sitcom challenge Asian-American stereotypes? By Nora Daly Asians are one of the fastest growing groups in the U.S. So why did it take so long for a television network to produce a show focused on this growing demographic?… Continue reading
Feb 12 Twitter chat: What does the rise of streaming services mean for the music industry? By Nora Daly Does streaming help you discover new artists? Does it threaten musicians’ ability to earn a living? Tell us your thoughts on Twitter this Thursday from 1-2 p.m. EST. Continue reading
Feb 05 Twitter chat: How will the ‘elder boom’ impact America? By Nora Daly How do you think the “elder boom” will impact the American economy? Tell us your thoughts on Twitter this Thursday, Feb. 5, from 1-2 p.m. EST. Continue reading
Jan 29 Twitter chat: GloZell Green and Hank Green on interviewing Obama and the power of new media By Nora Daly With the advent of new media, journalists have the opportunity to communicate more directly with their audiences. Is traditional media taking advantage of this opportunity? Where do traditional journalism and initiatives like #YouTubeAsksObama overlap and what different needs do they… Continue reading
Jan 22 Twitter chat: What are your 2015 State of the Union questions? By Nora Daly PBS NewsHour’s political director Domenico Montanaro and political editor Lisa Desjardins, will be taking your 2015 State of the Union questions during a Twitter chat. Continue reading