Microblogging

The World

Chinese Microblogging Site Weibo Turns Three

Global Politics

The World’s Mary Kay Magistad looks at the way Weibo is changing the relationship between Chinese people and their government.

China Cracks Down on Social Media Sites Over ‘Rumors’

Global Politics

Chinese Online Anger Over Train Tragedy

Conflict & Justice
The World

Takeouts: Bernanke’s plan to raise interest rates, test driving Google Buzz

Conflict & Justice
The World

Twitter Attacked!

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

At Work and Twittering Away

Arts, Culture & Media

Increasing numbers of employers are asking their workers to tweet. Rachael King, contributing technology writer for Businessweek, joins The Takeaway to talk about the next step in social networking.

The World

The Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted

Global Politics

Much has been made of the microblog Twitter and its influence on the ongoing protests in Iran. Nicholas Thompson is the senior editor at Wired, and he joins The Takeaway with his thoughts on whether the revolution will be tweeted.