We’re off to Austin.
The ThinkProgress team is heading to Austin, TX for the Netroots Nation conference, but don’t worry — we’ll still be blogging. If you’re in town for the conference too, stop by our Pundit Project training tomorrow to get tips on appearing on TV/radio. Here are the details:
The Pundit Project: How To Outtalk The Talking Heads
Date: Thursday, July 17
Session I: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Session II: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Room: Room 18C
Trainers: Faiz Shakir, Amanda Terkel, Cliff Schecter, and Matthew YglesiasHow do I get on TV and radio? How do I make successful arguments once I’m on the air? Learn all the tips to a successful TV/radio appearance from experienced pundits. Participants will learn how to get themselves media exposure and will also have a chance appear on camera and receive constructive feedback.
We hope to see you there!
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austin! great town!
don’t have too much fun… and stay cool!
July 16th, 2008 at 10:17 amJust don’t have too much fun, Austin ROCKS!
July 16th, 2008 at 10:17 amHow do I get on TV and radio? How do I make successful arguments once I’m on the air?
- - Do like Eleanor Clift and Pat Buchanan; scream at the top of your lungs until every vein in your neck and head is about to burst.
July 16th, 2008 at 10:19 amIt’s hot n nasty here. Dress appropriately!
July 16th, 2008 at 10:23 amI am working all day thursday, so cannot make the conference. It has been hitting about 100 every day lately, so bring your T-shits and shorts =)
July 16th, 2008 at 10:25 ambah, T-Shirts even, lol
July 16th, 2008 at 10:27 amso bring your T-shits and shorts
LOL.
How did that one make it through the famous TP filter?
July 16th, 2008 at 10:28 ambring your T-shits
- - I assumed it was some herbal enema therapy.
July 16th, 2008 at 10:30 amIt sounds like a good workshop.
The wingnuts’ new talking strategy seems to be validating their insane assertions by starting with saying “I’ve heard that….” What ever happened to facts and credible sources?
I’ve heard that John McCain eats barbecued pig testicles for breakfast. (Don’t be surprised if it’s on the New Yorker cover next week!)
July 16th, 2008 at 10:31 amGo see Bob Schnieder while you’re in town.
July 16th, 2008 at 10:31 amCan’t someone just tell me how to get on TV?
Stay classy, Austin.
July 16th, 2008 at 10:35 amAustin in July? Whoever planned the conference dates has clearly never been to Texas mid-summer.
Have fun!
July 16th, 2008 at 10:35 amHave fun, and drink lots of liquids — in whatever form you might find.
And keep an eye on the comments section!!
July 16th, 2008 at 10:39 amstewarjt Says:
Can’t someone just tell me how to get on TV?
- - In Austin, Texas, what always works is taking a rifle up to the top of the a clock tower.
July 16th, 2008 at 10:39 amOh, and be sure to try Eastside Pies, a funky, punk rock, pizza joint that is THE BEST, as voted by Austinites, and happens to be owned by a great friend of mine. You won’t regret it, but you might want to order it to go (no indoor seating!)
Just take 11th street east of I35 then veer right onto Rosewood, it’s on your right about 1/4 mile past signal light, on the right.
July 16th, 2008 at 10:44 am…oops, that’s “veer left” onto Rosewood, or use the google.
July 16th, 2008 at 10:44 amWhen is Batfest? Maybe you could catch that
July 16th, 2008 at 11:17 amNo offense, bloggers, but if I was traveling to a conference I’d rather be here.
July 16th, 2008 at 11:21 amI hope the conference is a tremendous success - more Nutroots Nation losers on TV = a McCain win
July 16th, 2008 at 11:31 amThat should be an interesting workshop.
How do I make successful arguments once I’m on the air?
Newsmax has been advertising their latest “helpful advice” to their conservatives followers: “How to Memorize Facts and Win Arguments With Liberals”.
Apparently, they’ve begun to realize that by not having facts to use in their arguments, they’ve been losing those arguments to Liberals. It’s a bold, new strategy on their part, as they’ve never been too concerned with trying to use facts before. The more honest ones among them will even admit that, in most circumstances, the facts will work against them. That’s why they never used them before.
Good luck in Austin, TP and, like Zooey said above, keep an eye on the comments section! It’s been getting bad again.
July 16th, 2008 at 12:12 pmThat really worked out for ya reich-wingers in 2006.
July 16th, 2008 at 12:15 pmPrytania = whiner
July 16th, 2008 at 1:36 pmNo, Dr Matt, I think Prytania = Mr. P. He’s the one who likes to accuse all of us of being Stalinists (even though he spells it wrong.)
July 16th, 2008 at 2:46 pmaceomalley7 Says:
I hope the conference is a tremendous success - more Nutroots Nation losers on TV = a McCain win
July 16th, 2008 at 11:31 am
And more McCain on TV = an Obama win! Yea! Go away, now.
July 16th, 2008 at 2:48 pmPrytania = Trajan75IQ
Different name, same idiot.
July 16th, 2008 at 2:48 pmI’ve been to Austin in July, and all I can say is: It’s hot. And muggy.
Don’t forget to pack cotton shirts, Amanda.
July 16th, 2008 at 2:50 pm