Public Appearances of Writers and Editors
The following Texas Monthly editorial staff have made public appearancess. To schedule an appearance with a Texas Monthly writer or editor, contact either Cathy Casey (512-320-6980).
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Articles Editor Brian Sweany talked about the December issue cover story on Dallas's WFAA "Good Morning, Texas" program on December 12, 2007.
Senior Editor Katy Vine talked about her story on spelling bee whiz Samir Patel on NPR's "All Things Considered" on December 10, 2007.
Executive Editor Mimi Swartz was interviewed on NPR's "Weekend America" about private philanthropy in Houston on December 8, 2007.
Editor Evan Smith talked about his interview with Kay Bailey Hutchison on Austin ABC affiliate KVUE on October 16, 2007.
Senior Executive Editor Paul Burka was interviewed about the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on NPR on August 27, 2007.
Senior Executive Editor Paul Burka was interviewed about Karl Rove on the Charlie Rose Show on August 13, 2007.
Executive Editor Skip Hollandsworth spoke about his July 2007 cover story about a killer Nocona nurse on Dallas public radio station KERA on July 12, 2007.
Senior Editor Jake Silverstein read selections from his upcoming novel about journalism on June 5, 2007, at Bookpeople in Austin.
Editor Evan Smith was the keynote speaker for the Pride Texas Sunrise Brunch on June 3, 2007.
Senior Executive Editor Paul Burka spoke at the Annual Meeting of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments in Lufkin on May 24, 2007.
Editor Evan Smith moderated a Future Forum debate between Christopher Hitchens and Marvin Olasky on religion and politics on May 14, 2007, at the LBJ Library and Museum.
Writer-at-large Mike Shea moderated an interview and discussion with author Stephanie Elizondo Griest on April 17, 2007, at Austin's Mercury Hall as part of Mayor Will Wynn's Event With the Author series.
Executive Editor S. C. Gwynne was interviewed on Austin public radio station KUT on March 28, 2007, about the Texas legislative session and coal as an energy source.
Senior Editor Nate Blakeslee was interviewed on Boston public radio station WBUR on March 26, 2007, about the Texas Youth Commission abuse scandal.
Articles Editor Brian Sweany spoke to a graduate-level journalism course on February 26, 2007, at the University of North Texas concerning Pamela Colloff's story "The Desert of the Dead," from the November 2006 issue.
Senior Editor Katy Vine was interviewed on Austin public radio station KUT on February 13, 2007, about her March issue story on New London.
Senior Editor Michael Hall was interviewed on Austin public radio station KUT on March 4, 2007, about his March issue story on Texas one-hit wonders.
Senior Executive Editor Paul Burka spoke at the Leadership Texas 2007 session on February 6, 2007, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin.
Writer-at-large Anne Dingus was interviewed by David Brown of NPR's Morning Edition on January 26, 2007, concerning her article, "Texas, Our Texas" from the April 2004 issue.
Editor Evan Smith spoke at the San Antonio Nonprofit Council luncheon on January 24, 2007, discussing the Texas legislative session.
Senior Executive Editor Paul Burka spoke on January 24, 2007, at the 7th Annual Equity Center School Finance and Legislative Conference on the subject of the legislature.
Editor Evan Smith moderated a panel at the Headliners' Tuesday Club monthly meeting on January 23, 2007. He was joined with Susan Combs, Kirk Watson and Bill Miller. The subject at hand was the Texas legislative session.
Editor Evan Smith spoke on San Antonio's KAHL radio station on January 10, 2007, regarding the Bum Steer Awards.
Executive Editor Sam Gwynne spoke on KERA radio, the public station for North Texas, on January 9, 2007, about his January issue story on coal.
