the Power of Information

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The Power of Information
Hosting Derek Alfonso, Michael Koby, Steven Molen
Language English
 RSS feed.powerofinformation.net/PowerOfInformation
 Atom feed.powerofinformation.net/PowerOfInformation
Updates Weekly
Length Radio: 60 mins / Podcast: 40 mins & 40 secs
Audio format MP3
Debut October 29, 2006
Genre Technology
Provider America First Radio Network
Website PowerOfInformation.net

The Power of Information – also referred to as POI, is a weekly podcast (and live videocast) and terrestrial technology and consumer electronics radio show. Hosted by Derek Alfonso, and co-hosted by Michael Koby and Steven Molen, it features technology news, product reviews, hardware, software, and web picks and a section of the show devoted to gamers. The entire show has a particular focus on consumer electronics.

Contents

[edit] Format

Following the opening of the show which includes the title, introduction of the hosts, as well as a summary of topics to be covered on the show. Next the technology news is covered primarily by Michael Koby. Co-hosts respond to each headline with their comments, discussion and debate. The second segment of the show, primarily driven by Derek Alfonso includes consumer electronics reviews, interesting and useful websites and web applications, software, and hardware. The show covers everything from home stereos, cameras, and computers to personal information security, passwords, and HDTV.

[edit] History

The program began when an opportunity was given to Derek Alfonso by the owner of KCAA radio in Loma Linda, California to produce a technology talk radio show. After the show was successful on KCAA the show later expanded to another station, KTAE, also owned by KCAA CEO Fred Lundgren. Shortly after being on both stations the America First Radio Network was launched with The Power of Information. The show is also in final negotiations with Genesis Communications Network for additional syndication coverage on Starguide I, their satellite distribution system.

[edit] Sponsors & Donors

[edit] Video

The show is available if you want to see the live stream by visiting the show's website. The show has used both Ustream.tv as well as Stickam to stream in the past and appears to be up in the air about which format to stick with.

[edit] Distribution and licensing

All episodes are licensed under the Creative Commons attribution share-alike noncommercial license[12], and are distributed via direct download from the Power of Information Website, or from Apple's iTunes Store. There is no download charge from either source.

The show is available in 128 kbit/s MP3 monaural. The files are available as direct downloads.[13]

[edit] Funding

The show is produced for terrestrial radio and has been funded by Derek Alfonso with broadcasting time donated by KCAA and The America First Radio Network. According to Derek Alfonso the show will always remain free to the listener, and available online without advertising as long as the hosting costs remain reasonable.

[edit] Station Listing

Calls Frequency Format Market Timeslot
KCAA[14] 1050 kHz News/Talk Loma Linda, Riverside, San Bernardino, California Sunday 10A-11A
KTAE[15] 1330 kHz News/Talk Elgin, Tyler, Cameron, Killeen, Texas Saturday 3P-4P
America First Radio Network[16] Affiliates Mixed United States Friday 5P-6P

[edit] References

  1. ^ Reviewed on Show 80
  2. ^ Mentioned on Show 83
  3. ^ Mentioned on Show 82 reviewed on Show 84
  4. ^ Reviewed Products in January 2007
  5. ^ Reviewed Products in January 2007
  6. ^ Reviewed on Show 83
  7. ^ Reviewed on Show 82
  8. ^ Apple TV Review
  9. ^ iTunes Facebook Integration
  10. ^ Reviewed CF Cards on Show 45
  11. ^ Reviewed Sansa on Show 38
  12. ^ The Power of Information Website
  13. ^ Power of Information RSS Feed
  14. ^ KCAA Radio Sunday Schedule
  15. ^ KTAE Radio Saturday Schedule
  16. ^ America First Radio Programs

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