There may be no bad press but there has certainly been plenty of bad news for the folks who work in the newspaper business. Brian Stelter, the wunderkind blogger turned ace reporter for The New York Times, visits The High Bar to raise a toast to and raise the bar for... Journalism. While knocking back beers, he and Warren debate the role of social media, the relevance of aggregators and the ethical rigor of his peers.

What do YOU think?

To see more of Brian and his fellow writers at The Times, check out Participant Media's revelatory documentary PAGE ONE and take part: takepart.com/pageone

For a perspective on new media journalism, watch The High Bar with guest Monica Guzman: vimeo.com/16805490


Produced by Warren Etheredge
and Owen Kindig

Directed by Owen Kindig

Associate Producer
Nancy Dragun

Crew:
Owen Kindig
Lionel Flynn
Jason Ganwich
Patrick Lloyd
Richard Williams
Mike Burns
Kari Sue

Intern:
Jimmy Zhang

Edited by
Robyn Scaringi

Music courtesy
Miztaklean:
Beat Z69 Project


Shot on location at
The Elysian Brewery, Seattle
with help from Dick Cantrell


Gift bag contributors:

Bakon Vodka
Cupcake Royale
Dipti's Chai Tea Masala
The Gifted Vine Wine Company
Seattle Sorbets
Sin In Linen
Sip & Ship
Skydottir Epic Cookies
Theo Chocolate