Bush Reflects In Final Press Conference.

Farai Chideya talks with Anthony Bradley of The Institute, Eisa Ulen, and Michael D. Cobb Bowen. January 12, 2009.

McCain, Obama Meet in First Debate.

Farai Chideya talks with Anthony Bradley, Charles Robinson of Charles Black Politics Blog, and Eisa Ulen. September 29, 2008.

Sen. John Edwards Admits Affair

Bloggers discuss the news of John Edwards’ marital affair, the shocking deaths of comedian Bernie Mac and singer Isaac Hayes, and Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s continuing legal woes. Joining Farai Chideya are Eisa Ulen of EisaUlen.com, Ron Scott of the Detroit News, and John McCann of Book of John. August 11, 2008.

Faking It: What Motivates False Memoirs?

Faked memoirs by authors Margaret Seltzer, JT LeRoy, and James Frey have sparked controversies in the literary sphere. For insight, Farai Chideya talks with blogger and writer Eisa Ulen, who teaches English at Hunter College in New York City. March 6, 2008

Tavis vs. The Obamas

Journalist Tavis Smiley’s snub of Michelle Obama at his upcoming State of the Black Union, plus a dispute over the value of so-called “street lit.” February 18, 2008

A Look Back

Black blogger power was definitely in effect in 2007. Their posts helped spread the word about the Jena 6 case and pushed for BET to change its programming. Here to look back on some of the year’s top stories of the year are bloggers Eisa Ulen, Nashieqa Washington of Your Black Friend, and John McCann of Book of John. December 24, 2007

Oprah Backlash?

Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign is benefiting from Oprah Winfrey’s endorsement, but is the “Queen of Talk” facing a backlash from some fans? December 17, 2007