JOE McGINNISS

Yesterday’s panel led to a discussion about “The Future of News,” much more stimulating than the title would suggest.

Credit goes to my co-panelists, and to moderator Rick Stengel, (above left) managing editor of TIME Magazine. Not surprisingly, given that TIME co-sponsored the event, they also covered it.

If I were a more adept downloader, I could probably share with you all a transcript, or a link to the video of yesterday’s panel.

What I can share are panelist Kara Swisher’s comments about Chicago Ideas Week co-chairman Brad Keywell.

Ms. Swisher and Mr. Keywell are two of the most intelligent and provocative people I’ve met this year.

The times they are a-changin’ again–and for the better–and Kara Swisher and Brad Keywell personify the power of the change, and offer hope that despite current hard times, it ain’t over yet for any of us.