Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I've found myself using my PC for a lot of conversations lately, and I'm also considering recording a podcast to share with anyone who will listen. There are tons of USB headset / microphones out there, and I'm hoping someone has some solid recommendations based on experience. I'll consider both headsets and standalone mics, by the way, but I'd like to keep the bill under $100 if possible. Help!"
Same problem here in North Carolina at Sinclair owned WXLV. They are trying to extort money from TWC to carry their HD signal. Probably becase they have little inherent value and are on shaky financial ground.
They are so shady that they don't offer any news broadcast or really any local programming at all. Thank goodness the BCS is on FOX this year. Really, at this point, a show being on ABC here has become a reason not to watch it. All of the other local stations are on TWC in HD. This from a station that covers an area with well over a million people.