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In Washington, D.C.
2328 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-4071 In Michigan
Dearborn: 19855 West Outer Drive Suite 103-E Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 278-2936
Monroe: 23 East Front Street Suite 103 Monroe, MI 48161 (734) 243-1849 Ypsilanti:
5 South Washington Street Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 481-1100 |
While millions of people download podcasts from the internet everyday, for others it is a new phenomenon. This is a brief explanation you might find helpful.
In its simplest terms, a podcast is a message or program recorded to an electronic file that you can use from your computer. It's like a DVD or a CD, only you access it from a computer terminal with the click of a button, instead of running a disc from a special player attached to your television or stereo equipment.
But unlike a TV show you record, you don't have to set a timer to get the Dingell podcast. You also don't have to buy a tape or a special program because most podcasting programs are free of charge. Once you download and install a podcast program, you tell it which podcasts you are interested in downloading by entering the address of the podcast. With your computer, audio speakers and the program installed - you are set to go! You can visit www.house.gov/dingell/podcast_index.htm for a complete list of Dingell podcasts.
Do you need an iPod?
No. Any digital audio player or computer with audio-playing software can play podcasts.
How do you listen?
There are many software programs you can use. You can listen to the podcast for free with audio programs such as iTunes or an RSS reader.
What is an RSS reader and what does the XML button mean?
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a format for syndicating news or any kind of feed (audio, video, etc.). An RSS reader checks and reads the XML feed and in this case downloads the latest audio. The XML button directs you to the XML file your RSS reader will need in order to read the Podcast.
Can I watch the Dingell podcast?
Not yet. Right now, there is just an audio version of the podcast. You never know when that might change, so keep checking in.
The Dingell podcast can also be downloaded onto portable devices you own, including iPodsT, PDAs or .mp3 players.
