Description:In this episode of The Gift of Need, Jude sits down with Gregory McNamee—writer, journalist, editor, publisher, photographer, lecturer, and self-described "desert rat." Author or editor of forty-five books and contributor to over 10,000 periodical publications, Gregory brings a lifetime of experience in journalism and storytelling. Together, they explore the human need for truthful, investigative journalism, its challenges in today’s media landscape, and its role in shaping communities and society.
We talk about:• The difference between journalism and investigative journalism• How curiosity, persistence, and skepticism fuel great reporting• The decline of third places like coffee shops and their impact on community• The dangers of "junk food" news and how to build a healthy media diet• Why investigative journalism remains essential to a functioning democracy
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Music Credit:Gabe Kubanda / Damn Plans (Instrumental) © 2021 Kubanda Music
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Ray Ingegneri, Third Street Productions, Tucson, AZ
