I had coffee with Steve Jobs some time in the 90's. My friend Christine & I saw him steal a dollar from the tip jar on the counter.

I had coffee with Steve Jobs sometimes in the 90's. My friend Christine & I got the sense when we were looking the other way, he stole a dollar from the tip jar.

There really a difference between the two.

Leonard,

I was really surprised to hear Daisey come on your show. Regardless of whether his FoxConn story was a work of journalism or fictional theater, this man lied to the staff of This American Life and intentionally interfered with their fact-checking procedures.

Some things in journalism are sacrosant. Why invite someone who has disrespected these principles? There are so many other people out there to talk to...

What I wrote about your station's monetary interests in booking guests did not mention your personal integrity at all. (Do I resist the observation that it is usually as noticeable factor in your confabulations as in Mr. Daisy's monologues?) It's there for all to see. They will judge for themselves.
And maybe, perhaps, wonder: What is your station's/show's policy on accepting financial contributions from "guests". (When music was the main product showcased on the radio, they used to call it "payolla".)

I read Ayn Rand’s The Fountain Head. I enjoyed it in a pulp fiction sort of way, like reading a comic book; I enjoyed the architecture angle of the plot. But while I’m hardly an expert literary critic, it’s fairly obvious that it can’t be considered good literature.

If Atlas Shrugged is anything like it, I can’t understand how people turn Rand’s writings into a political religion of absolute Truth.

From what I've read on objectivism (summary articles), that's junk too.

I'm disappointed in Leonard Lopate (I've already gotten over being incredibly disappointed in Mike Daisey; that's old news.)

This powderpuff interview didn't ask any of the questions it should have. No, we are not all corrupt. Yes, journalists should be held to a higher standard of truth, which means, at the most basic level, not deliberately lying, and on higher principle, exposing one's own biases to allow the audience to judge for itself.

Daisey harmed his (good) cause by his chicanery; it allowed people to ignore his message. Leonard Lopate, you undermined not only that cause but the whole institution of journalism by not calling him out on his dishonesty.

HUGE fail.

Regarding the brief mention of Ayn Rand: Why does Lopate have to be so condescending towards Ms. Rand? He only shows his small mindedness with his dismissive quips and attitude (especially in light of his guest stating how important Rand is.) Grow up, Leonard.

Anyone who thinks Rand is deserving of being considered "important" is a dumb crank.

Glad to hear all's well, Mike.
Just never become a politician...

I heard the original Steve Jobs on the Ira Glass show. When I found out that it was not jounalism but dramatic license I lost all respect for the man and his "act".

It's absolutely preposterous to think that such a well publicized show, well executed show would be this "improvised organic experience." Of course he works from a script.

Daisey Inc. is a business and his utter disengenuousness about the way he deceived his audience is clear, as is your bias Mr. Lopate.

Regarding the storm, It's called Winter Storm Nemo.

Apparently, It's the first snow storm to receive a name.

Ira Glass had one hell of an overreaction, that's what I observed.
Be proud that you caused social change, Mike, at 'This American Life', even.

If he had done the "Steve Jobs" stage play as a work of fiction it would been fine. The work was good.

Admittedly, I'm a little obsessed over this Daisey thing.

I'm wondering what his appearance on Mr. Lopate's show portends for next week's guest schedule. Are we going to hear from some salesperson of mortgage backed bonds, well compensated from the government's TARP monies, who seeks to be rehabilitated as he launches a new investment vehicle? Does this show or WNYC have a policy about airing interviews with persons who have made financial contributions or donations to WNYC or public radio? Is Joe’s Pub somehow arranging this "puff" piece as a way of ginning up the gate for for Daisey's upcoming prevarication? "Semper sic ad imposturis."

I thought other listeners might like have some truthful (what a strange concept) information about Daisey's fraud. This is, I believe, damming:
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/460/retraction

How does Daisey explain the way he exposed his Chinese translator to jeopardy by leaving her in China, while using her real name in his personally lucrative, albeit bogus, theatrical "performance", which purported to describe the acts of fraud he committed, with her assistance, against a powerful institution of the Chinese economy. Did he get her permission to use her real name? Did he initially promise her anonymity in China, but later, when he himself was ensconced in the relative safety of the United States, decide that the "artistic narrative" require that he reveal her true identity? (N.B. I saw early copies of a notice that advised that some of the "names" in Daisey's prevarication might be change.) Did she share any of the proceeds of from the "show"? Since escaping the jurisdiction of Chinese law has he returned to China to follow-up on his "stories"? Has he contacted the Chinese translator? BTW: How much did the show actually earn? "Semper sic ad imposturis", eh?