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Robert talks with Jeff Goodell of Rolling Stone magazine about the news that Apple Computers has reported its lowest earnings ever. Goodell has written and in-depth look into the rise and fall of Apple computer and about the Apple culture. Goodell talks about Apple COmputers origins in which came during the rise of the West Coast counter culture. While Apple is experiencincing very difficult times right now, Goodell belives that Apple's inventiveness is still there and thinks this will be the factor that will keep the company competitive for awhile to come.

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