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Peter, I remember you reporting over the phone after the bombings at the Boston Marathon a few years ago. How did that experience change the way you think about the news? Did it make you want to do any more on scene reporting?

What are the busiest times of the year? I would imagine it would be the holidays when everyone is fighting with the in-laws and cooking, but I don't really know. Similarly, what are the busiest shifts in a typical day?

I took a class on urban gangs this semester. Since many gang members are youths, they often end up in juvenile facilities. We had a number of ex-gang members come to class to discuss their experiences in prison, including in juvenile detention. Can you comment on a few of the topics we covered in class please?

1. Gang members in the juvenile system view it as a "finishing school" and often start fights just to increase their street rep when they get out of juvenile detention. Do you find this to be the case?
2. Sexual assaults are more prevalent in juvenile detention than in adult prison. Does your facility experience a significant amount of sexual violence? If so, how do you deal with those attacks when they occur?

Thanks for doing the AMA!

Interesting. Thanks for the response!

As the world moves into a greater digital age, does the Economist plan to continue printing a weekly publication?