Podcasting

I was doing some research on Podcasting and Wikipedia has certainly some interesting information. Podcasting became popular just a year ago, and it was largely used for audio files. The term "podcasting" , comes from the terms "iPod" and "broadcasting" and it is used a as a synonym for "audioblogging" or weblog-based amateur radio.
Politicians have not taken yet advantage of podcasting, which I believe it is very useful for campaigns. Yesterday it was the first time I heard the word podcasting and I started to think of the impact this type of technology will have in future political races. I believe it is very important to hear candidates discussing all types of issues. Podcasting is a great resource because you do not have to wait for an interview in a specific channel or radio station. With podcasting as we saw yesterday, we just need a click and we can hear and even see them, whenever we want to.
I do agree with some classmates, that the production of Edward's videos on line were terrible. On the other hand, it is great to know that former candidates (like Edwards) are using podcasting to deliver their ideas to the public. Citizens should be encouraged to participate in podcastings, asking questions and demanding answers from the candidates. Podcasting helps the candidate and the community to interact. Now, as I see it, it is not only about the Internet and the new world that it has showed us. It is about all sort of tools that technology is presenting us and we should use them to preserve democracy!