Podcasts > May 2009

Posted: 5/25/2009 8:00:00 AM By Listen! | 0 comments
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The main office at Angie’s List is one of the oldest firehouses in Indiana. Learn how this historic structure’s longtime mission of service is carried on by housing the headquarters for Angie’s List.

written and produced by Twinkle VanWinkle

Posted: 5/11/2009 12:01:01 AM By Listen! | 7 comments
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When it comes time to replace your roof, choosing a different material can drastically change the look of your home. We recently spoke to Jim Kirby of the National Roofing Contractors Association and he described characteristics of the five most common types of roofing materials – asphalt, metal, slate, tile and wood.

written by Jeremy Stacy | produced by Twinkle VanWinkle

Posted: 5/4/2009 12:01:01 AM By Listen! | 16 comments
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Patients commonly share opinions on doctor review sites like AngiesList.com. The reviews help to keep doctors honest and on their toes, according to patients. But a handful of doctors call the ratings unfair and they’re fighting back by requiring patients to sign contracts that bar them from commenting on their care. Patients say these contracts – usually known as “Mutual Privacy Agreements” – violate free-speech rights. Hear from all sides about a topic that’s generating buzz nationwide.

reported by Daniel Simmons, Paul Pogue and Mason King  |  produced by Jeremy Stacy


Read Angie's List Magazine's special report, "Company tries to stifle online reviews with patient gag orders," to learn more about these contracts.