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Journalism: “Pressing American Issues”

Season 4 Episode 407 | 26m 46s

Whether it’s opinion or fact, or facts in your opinion—the freedom of the press is so essential, it was listed in the very first amendment to the US Constitution. How the free press forged the American identity and equips the nation with a diversity of information and perspectives. Publisher Rob Orchard gives Gabe the scoop on “slow journalism” as an alternative to the frenzied 24 hour news cycle.

Aired: 08/31/24 | Expires: 08/30/26
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Gabe hikes the bourbon trail to learn how bourbon changed America and was changed by it.
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