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When Deseret News journalist Brigham Tomko sat down to profile Charlie Kirk, he didn’t know it would become the last interview before Kirk’s shocking assassination.In this episode of Ward Radio, host Cardon Ellis dives deep with Brigham into that story — from the tense 36 hours that followed the breaking news, to what Kirk revealed about his faith, prayer life, and the “bloodsport” of politics just days before his death.They also tackle big questions about journalism, bias, and belief. Is Deseret News a faith-driven voice for truth—or “Mormon propaganda,” as some critics claim? Brigham answers with insight and humor, unpacking how the paper balances transparency, editorial independence, and a Latter-day Saint worldview.Beyond the headline story, this conversation explores what it means to tell stories that matter—to seek light and truth even in tragedy.
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When Deseret News journalist Brigham Tomko sat down to profile Charlie Kirk, he didn’t know it would become the last interview before Kirk’s shocking assassination.In this episode of Ward Radio, host Cardon Ellis dives deep with Brigham into that story — from the tense 36 hours that followed the breaking news, to what Kirk revealed about his faith, prayer life, and the “bloodsport” of politics just days before his death.They also tackle big questions about journalism, bias, and belief. Is Deseret News a faith-driven voice for truth—or “Mormon propaganda,” as some critics claim? Brigham answers with insight and humor, unpacking how the paper balances transparency, editorial independence, and a Latter-day Saint worldview.Beyond the headline story, this conversation explores what it means to tell stories that matter—to seek light and truth even in tragedy.
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