The Gadfly

James Diener Long-Term Plan
June 2009

James Diener Long-Term Plan

Music industry vet James Diener talks to Jesse Kornbluth about his recipe for A&R, growing bands and how niche music-industry models really work in today's market.

Citizen Chad
May 2009

Citizen Chad

Chad Hurley, the founder of YouTube, talks with Jod Kaftan about the competition, eReaders and the future of online video.

Critical Mass
April 2009

Critical Mass

Dave Hickey, art critic and professor of English at University of Nevada, says Vegas is "gold on the ground." Then why does he bite the hand that feeds?

First Act
November 2008

First Act

Howard Rosenman has been an iconic producer for three decades, with credits ranging from Resurrection to Father of the Bride. Now he's going in front of the camera.

What Digby Says
October 2008

What Digby Says

Jesse Kornbluth goes one-on-one with a darling of the progressive blogosphere—the anonymous author of Hullabaloo.