Power & Politics invites your feedback - live and on-screen
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Posted: Jan 30, 2012 12:32 PM ET
Last Updated: Feb 15, 2012 8:08 PM ET
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Power & Politics is inviting viewers to take part in the program's political conversations in a new way using social media — with immediate and interactive results.
Starting January 30, CBC's Power & Politics with Evan Solomon will air feedback live on-screen throughout the show.
Viewers will be able to tweet the program at @PnP_CBC or post a response on the Power & Politics Facebook page to be part of the conversation — and see the feedback on air right away. Comments and feedback will be moderated according to CBC guidelines.
(CBC)Another new feature — the Ballot Box — will offer instant reactions to interviews and coverage. Viewers can vote on the instant Ballot Box question via Facebook or use QR-enabled smartphones to scan the "quick response" bar code right off the screen to take part. QR readers are available for many smartphones through app stores such as iTunes App Store, Blackberry Apps World or Android Market.
(Internet Explorer 8 users please note: browser cookies must be enabled to vote in Ballot Box on Facebook. Consult your browser's privacy settings. Facebook's privacy policy can be found here.)
It is a whole new way of being in the middle of the political conversation, giving viewers a chance to interact with the show in real time.
Viewers can reach the show on Twitter at @PnP_cbc, on Facebook at fb.me/pnpcbc, or through Evan Solomon (@evansolomoncbc) and Rosemary Barton (@rosiebarton).
Power & Politics with Evan Solomon airs weekdays between 5 and 7 p.m. ET on CBC News Network. You can watch full past programs on demand here.
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