The initial goal of The Daily Music Break was to point to point to music videos (and commentary) of all genres at YouTube and elsewhere that folks may have missed or forgotten. About 1,000 videos have been posted in the decade since the site launched. The site’s tagline is “The Daily Music Break is all over the map because that’s where the good music is.”

We’ve added a second goal to the site. We still are about music. Since earlier in 2025 the site has started posting on political topics. It is too important a time in our nation’s history to not use whatever tiny platform to discuss the importance of voting and participating in civic life. Specifically, we aim to help non-voters make the decision vote.

Carl Weinschenk has covered the telecommunications and information technology industries since the mid-1980s as a staffer and freelancer. His reporting and analysis have appeared in tele.com, InternetWeek, Cable Marketing, Cable World, Light Reading, Telecompetitor, IT Business Edge, FierceWireless and elsewhere. He also has written for corporate clients.

Weinschenk’s first novel is “Surviving New America: Hope Thomas and Her Enemies.” It is available at Amazon. The first thirty pages are available here.

In addition to running TDMB and freelance writing, Weinschenk works two days per week in the New York City schools.