Michael Hastings

Revolving Door: TechCrunch, 'Spin,' BuzzFeed, and More - Posted February 27, 2012
News just broke about an hour ago ago that TechCrunch editor Erick Schonfeld is leaving the company and Eric Eldon is moving up the masthead. Schonfeld too... [PRNewser]

Michael Hastings Joins BuzzFeed - Posted February 27, 2012
Michael Hastings, an excellent reporter, contributing editor to Rolling Stone and best selling author, is joining BuzzFeed to cover Bara... [FishbowlNY]

Michael Hastings Afghanistan Book Reportedly Dropped By Little, Brown - Posted July 27, 2011
Despite the fact that Michael Hastings' The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America's War in Afghanistan is still ... [GalleyCat]

National Magazine Awards Roundup: New York, National Geographic Among the Big Winners - Posted May 10, 2011
Last night's ASME National Magazine Awards had more than a few surprises. The evening began with a cocktail hour for a change, where FishbowlNY had drinks with Graydon Carter, ... [FishbowlNY]

Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted April 13, 2011
QUOTES of the DAY ALEXANDER HAMILTON WEIGEL? "Happy Civil War Day! Here's the statue of the CSA's vice president in the Capitol." -- Slate's Dave Weigel in a Tuesday tweet a... [FishbowlDC]

The New Yorker Leads in 2011 National Magazine Awards Nominations - Posted April 5, 2011
Sid Holt, Chief Executive of the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME), announced the finalists for the 2011 National Magazine Awards this morn... [FishbowlNY]

2010 Polk Award Winners Announced - Posted February 22, 2011
Long Island University just announced the winners of 2010's George Polk Award in Journalism, and there are quite a few local recipients. Below are just some of the many journalists who were honored: The George Polk Award for Foreign Reporting went to ... [FishbowlNY]

The Huffington Post To Celebrate Its List Of Game Changers Tonight - Posted October 28, 2010
Tonight, The Huffington Post is holding a special ceremony to celebrate its list of "Game Changers," the "innovators, mavericks and leaders who are changing their fields and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps." This year's ceremony happens to include quite a few bold names in the media industry: ... [FishbowlNY]

Michael Hastings Sells Book about Afghanistan - Posted July 6, 2010
Last month journalist Michael Hastings made headlines for his Rolling Stone article "The Runaway General," a book that ultimately caused President ... [GalleyCat]

Access Vs. Scoops And Why It Matters Whether You're A Staffer Or Freelancer (Or: Score One For 'The Gig Economy') - Posted June 24, 2010
By now you all have heard about Michael Hastings' Rolling Stone profile of Gen. Stanley McChrystal...the one that ended up getting McChrystal ... [MediaJobsDaily]

Vanity Fair: 'Why the Hacks Hate Michael Hastings' - Posted June 23, 2010
Barrett Brown, pundit critic, Vanity Fair contributor and True/Slant blogger defends Michael Hastings author of the explosive Rolling Stone piece that appears to have taken down a four star general and possibly change the course of the war in Afghanistan from the hat... [FishbowlLA]

Freelancer Michael Hastings Shakes Up Military Brass - Posted June 22, 2010
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Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal Shares Controversial Opinions with Author - Posted June 22, 2010
Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal found himself in political hot water today after sharing some revealing quotes with an author for a Rolling Stone profile. McChrystal and his aides ... [GalleyCat]

Michael Hastings Dishes on Dishing - Posted October 22, 2008
Michael Hastings, noted for using his personal experiences on assignment for material, has penned a piece for GQ titled,"Hack... [FishbowlLA]