I just listened to the “This American Life” episode that offers a retraction of their story about factory conditions at Foxconn, the Chinese factory that makes so many Apple products. it is a brilliant piece of journalism. It is absolutely worth a listen. Me, I listened while babyproofing the deck!
Random comments from Lane Crothers, a professor of politics and government, on the events of the day.
I teach in the Politics and Government Department at Illinois State University, in Normal, IL, And yes: it's pretty normal here. Thanks for asking.
If you're desperate to know more about me, my webpage is: lanecrothers.weebly.com. You can follow me in the twitterverse at LaneCrothersISU. Ask me anything
I teach in the Politics and Government Department at Illinois State University, in Normal, IL, And yes: it's pretty normal here. Thanks for asking.
If you're desperate to know more about me, my webpage is: lanecrothers.weebly.com. You can follow me in the twitterverse at LaneCrothersISU. Ask me anything
March 31, 2012
The “This American Life” Retraction
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