In this Rewind episode of Five Dubs by MDDC Press, host Rebecca Snyder sits down with Michael Fletcher from ESPN’s Enterprise Reporting Team. Michael shares his unique journey into journalism, starting from an unexpected interest in engineering to a celebrated career covering stories that intersect sports, politics, and social issues. They discuss some of his groundbreaking work, including coverage of high-profile stories like Michael Oher’s conservatorship case and Colin Kaepernick’s activism, and explore why persistence and curiosity are key to success in journalism. Tune in for insights on how journalism connects people to the powerful, frames societal issues, and plays a crucial role in democracy.
