Multimedia
On this page, you will find information about audio/MP3 files, podcasts, iTownHall meetings, video clips and other multimedia options.
Audio Clips and Podcasts
Use the links below to hear about issues and activity in the U.S. Senate. The audio clips, which are also available as podcasts through iTunes, Odeo and other MP3 services, include my weekly Tuesday teleconference as well news briefings and floor and hearing statements on currrent legislation. A podcast is an audio file that you can download and listen to on your computer or a portable MP3 player such as an iPod. The word "podcast" is a combination of two other words: iPod and broadcast. You can listen to the programs immediately on your computer or transfer the files to your audio player and listen to them later.
You may also subscribe to the podcast with any podcasting enabled software or web services, such as iTunes or Odeo. When I add something to my podcast feed, you will automatically receive those updates.
- To subscribe my podcast in iTunes, click here.
- To subscribe to my podcast in Odeo, click here.
iTownHall Meetings
Using technology to connect with Idahoans helps me keep in touch even when the Senate is in session. In November 2007, I started hosting iTownHall meetings using a telephone/Internet program. This allows me to spend an hour or so speaking with Idahoans, who also have the opportunity to ask me questions about issues that they are concerned about. While the program uses the Internet, it is not necessary for participants to have a computer. All that is needed to participate is a telephone and an hour of your time.
Sign Up For iTownHall Meeting
Signing up for the iTownHall meeting is easy. All you need to do is send an e-mail to my Communications Director, Susan Wheeler, with Future Meetings in the subject line. Please include your name, a telephone number for evening hours, and address in the body of the e-mail. That's all the information that is needed. You will be added to the call list for that evening.
Calls are placed starting about 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the meeting, and will continue for about 20 minutes until all the calls are made. That means that you may end up joining the meeting a little later than the scheduled start time.
The iTownHall meetings are generally held in the evening to avoid conflicts with the Senate schedule. Please do not provide multiple phone numbers. Additionally, if you do NOT wish to be called for any iTownHall meeting, please send your request to the same e-mail, indicating that you would like your telephone number to be removed from any future meetings. We will do our best to honor both types of requests.
The most recent iTownHall meeting was held on May 7, 2008; an audio file will be posted shortly, and a transcript will be available within a few weeks of the meeting date. The next quarterly meeting will be held in July
Please click here to listen to the meeting held on February 6, 2008. The program runs 62 minutes. Or you can use the table below to listen to my answer to a specific question/issue; click on the phrase to listen to my remarks on that subject.
A transcript of the meeting is available by clicking here. Please note that the transcript has been editing for clarity and brevity.
Listen to previous iTownHall meetings.
Video Clips
2006 Video Clips
| Clip | Title | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Explains How He Became Involved in the Teen Dating Violence Initiative | Windows Media [1.08 MB] | |
| Senator Crapo Explains How the Teen Dating Violence Initiative Helps Benefit Victims & Law Enforcement | Windows Media [1.22 MB] | |
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