http://www.american.com en-us A Magazine of Ideas - Online American.com American Conversations is the podcast of The American, a magazine of ideas for business leaders and policy makers. Our web site, AMERICAN.COM, is updated daily with original writing. In the podcast, authors from our print and online editions, along with other keen observers of American life, share their thoughts with the American's editorial team. American Conversations is the podcast of The American, a magazine of ideas for business leaders and policy makers. Our web site, AMERICAN.COM, is updated daily with original writing. In the podcast, authors from our print and online editions, along with other keen observers of American life, share their thoughts with the American's editorial team. AMERICAN Magazine conversations@american.org American.com Jens Laurson, a culture critic, argues that Milton Friedman should be considered the "patron saint of blogging." Jens Laurson, a culture critic, argues that Milton Friedman should be considered the "patron saint of blogging." http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/2_15_2007.mp3 Wed, 15 Feb 2007 19:00:00 GMT 11:49 American.com Paul Howard discusses The Ghost Map, a new book by Steven Johnson, with David Robinson, managing editor of The American. Paul Howard discusses The Ghost Map, a new book by Steven Johnson, with David Robinson, managing editor of The American. http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/2_16_2007.mp3 Wed, 16 Feb 2007 19:00:00 GMT 9:50 American.com Joshua Tauberer explains a new high-tech concept that is helping to make government more transparent. Joshua Tauberer explains a new high-tech concept that is helping to make government more transparent. http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/2_28_2007.mp3 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:00:00 GMT 12:49 American.com Timothy J. Ryan, a research assistant at the American Enterprise Institute, talks about the scale of money in politics. Timothy J. Ryan, a research assistant at the American Enterprise Institute, talks about the scale of money in politics. http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/3_6_2007.mp3 Tuesday, 6 March 2007 19:00:00 GMT 8:19 American.com Tim Lee on what's new (and what isn't) in the economics of "peer production Tim Lee on what's new (and what isn't) in the economics of "peer production http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/3_20_2007.mp3 Tuesday, 20 March 2007 19:00:00 GMT 9:53 American.com Ted Frank provides an update on the Vioxx saga. Ted Frank provides an update on the Vioxx saga. http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/3_21_2007.mp3.mp3 Wednesday, 21 March 2007 19:00:00 GMT 28:31 American.com Joe Antos explains the health costs crisis, and what states are doing to address it. Joe Antos explains the health costs crisis, and what states are doing to address it. http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/3_26_2007.mp3 Tuesday, 27 March 2007 19:00:00 GMT 18:34 American.com Jurgen Reinhoudt discusses the upcoming French elections. Jurgen Reinhoudt discusses the upcoming French elections. http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/4_05_2007.mp3 Thursday, 5 April 2007 19:00:00 GMT 12:21 American.com Dana Vachon discusses his just-released novel "Mergers and Acquisitions," and what inspired him to write the book. Dana Vachon discusses his just-released novel "Mergers and Acquisitions," and what inspired him to write the book. http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/Dana%20Vachon.mp3 Tuesday, 10 April 2007 19:00:00 GMT 15:02 American.com CBS Senior White House correspondent Bill Plante discusses the President's troubles. CBS Senior White House correspondent Bill Plante discusses the President's troubles. http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/Bill%20Plante.mp3 Wednesday, 11 April 2007 19:00:00 GMT 10:35 American.com Tax attorney Jeff Yablon talks about the tax code and confirms his rightul place as the nation's leading tax humorist. Tax attorney Jeff Yablon talks about the tax code and confirms his rightul place as the nation's leading tax humorist. http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/Jeff_Yablon.mp3 Tuesday, 17 April 2007 19:00:00 GMT 10:47 American.com AEI Resident Fellow Mauro De Lorenzo explains how China erodes international agencies' influence in the developing world. AEI Resident Fellow Mauro De Lorenzo explains how China erodes international agencies' influence in the developing world. http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/Mauro%20De%20Lorenzo.mp3 Wednesday, 23 May 2007 19:00:00 GMT 9:13 American.com Aaron MacLean, recently returned from a year in Cairo, talks about Islamic finance and Egyptian popular culture. Aaron MacLean, recently returned from a year in Cairo, talks about Islamic finance and Egyptian popular culture. http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/maclean.mp3 Thursday, 24 May 2007 19:00:00 GMT 20:45 American.com Your computer could soon be reading SEC filings for you, searching for the data you want most. The CEO of UBMatrix, a company that is leading the field, explains. Your computer could soon be reading SEC filings for you, searching for the data you want most. The CEO of UBMatrix, a company that is leading the field, explains. http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/AC_June06.mp3 Thursday, 7 June 2007 19:00:00 GMT 3:10 American.com George Mason University economics professor and blogger Tyler Cowen discusses his new book and the application of economic thought to everyday life . George Mason University economics professor and blogger Tyler Cowen discusses his new book and the application of economic thought to everyday life . http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/Tyler_Cowen.mp3/view Thursday, 2 August 2007 19:00:00 GMT 26:07 American.com Sharon Sloane, the President and CEO of Will Interactive, discusses her company's line of decision-making simulations for customers ranging from businesses to the military. Sharon Sloane, the President and CEO of Will Interactive, discusses her company's line of decision-making simulations for customers ranging from businesses to the military. http://american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/Sharon_Sloane.mp3 Monday, 24 August 2007 19:00:00 GMT 11:42 American.com Steve Glover, President, Insmed Therapeutic Proteins, who discusses his company's development of biologic drugs as well as the firm?s efforts to develop drugs that treat orphan illnesses. In a new episode of American Conversations, American.com talks to Steve Glover, President, Insmed Therapeutic Proteins, who discusses his company's development of biologic drugs as well as the firm?s efforts to develop drugs that treat orphan illnesses. http://www.american.com/online_extras/podcasts/audio/nickSchulz_Interview_011708.mp3 Friday, 18 January 2008 18:00:00 GMT 11:42