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!"
AT&T is losing telephone lines because of Voice over IP and the increase in mobile telephony communications. Of course, for any ILEC the revenue from land lines is a cash cow because it is a matured system deployed and paid for long ago. Why anyone would consider buying Echostar is beyond me.