Sometimes—ever so rarely—Twitter isn't a dumpster fire. And, a few weeks ago the hellsite brought author and journalist Don Merrill to the Bunker. He's the author of Pledge, a book about nonprofit radio, but he's also one of the most interesting people to join Brad on the Jam. He served in the military, where he discovered his passion for journalism. He's also worked in public affairs, all while keeping one foot in the world of journalism. And after retiring to Portland, he joined a community radio station and helped build out its news operation.

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