It looks like CBS is continuing its exploration of how to test new distribution of its digital media assets. The following story is from Rebecca Stropoli at Broadcasting and Cable.

James Van Praagh is talking to dead people once again during a live one-hour s�ance via streaming video on CBS.com on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Beginning at 3 p.m. ET, the public will be able to contact Van Praagh, the co-executive producer of the popular CBS drama Ghost Whisperer, either by phone or through a designated chat room.

Viewers will also be able to download the s�ance as a podcast, and it will be archived on CBS.com. This "Ghost Whisperer S�ance" is Van Praagh's second via CBS.com; his "Ghost Whisperer Halloween S�ance" streamed on Oct. 27.