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Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Randy Smith
Welcome to Episode 31 of Products of the Mind. On this
episode, I speak with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Randy
Smith.
“I think underneath every journalist is this feeling that by
shedding light on an entire situation, you make life a little bit
better for the community and help the community move forward in a
progressive and enlightened way."
The focus of today’s talk is the importance of journalism with
Professor Randy Smith. Randy’s recollection of the history of
journalism, and the development and transformation of investigative
reporting over time is quite interesting and informative.
Have you heard of the Hyatt Skyway Collapse of 1979?
I hadn’t. Randy recalls the scene of the tragedy and describes both
the event and the journalistic aftermath that led him and his staff
to win the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for spot
news reporting…a news report that likely prevented countless future
tragedies.
Randy also reports on his own childhood and upbringing that led
him to journalism. He briefly recalls the turmoil of important
social movements such as women’s rights, civil rights, and the
Vietnam War; and he explains the experience of reporting during
important times of transition and protest. He also shares the story
of reporting on Jimmy Carter’s progressive “New South” movement,
and following the Presidential campaign trail of segregationist
governor George
Wallace.
Randy provides insight about the importance of journalism as it
relates to social change, business, and politics; and, the personal
side of investigative reporters. Learn about the important role of
entrepreneurship in investigating reporting, and hear about how
Jeff Bezos is transforming
The Washington Post.
Be sure to listen through the end so you can hear about Randy’s
impressive progress in academia and his role in connecting the
university with local and state businesses via the Missouri Business
Alert; and his work with Alfred Friendly Press Partners
where he helps empower the journalists of the future from
“information hungry societies.”
This and so much more today with Randy Smith.
You can contact Randy on
LinkedIn
Honorable mentions from this Episode:
Maddox
Missourian
Method
Angeles Herald Examiner
Thanks for Checking Out Products of the
Mind!
If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social
media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page.
Also, please consider taking the few seconds it takes to leave
an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes. They’re very
helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and I read every
one.
Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or
your favorite podcast app to get automatic updates every time a new
episode goes live.
Here are
instructions on how to subscribe, rate, and review the show in
iTunes.
The Credits
Products of the Mind is produced by Mana Monzavi.
The illustration accompanying these show notes is by Whit
Harris.
The theme music for this episode was provided by Le Chateau. The
track name is “Bury You.” Go buy it on
Soundcloud!
This episode and these show notes © 2016 David Lizerbram
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Welcome to Episode 31 of Products of the Mind. On this
episode, I speak with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Randy
Smith.
“I think underneath every journalist is this feeling that by
shedding light on an entire situation, you make life a little bit
better for the community and help the community move forward in a
progressive and enlightened way."
The focus of today’s talk is the importance of journalism with
Professor Randy Smith. Randy’s recollection of the history of
journalism, and the development and transformation of investigative
reporting over time is quite interesting and informative.
Have you heard of the Hyatt Skyway Collapse of 1979?
I hadn’t. Randy recalls the scene of the tragedy and describes both
the event and the journalistic aftermath that led him and his staff
to win the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for spot
news reporting…a news report that likely prevented countless future
tragedies.
Randy also reports on his own childhood and upbringing that led
him to journalism. He briefly recalls the turmoil of important
social movements such as women’s rights, civil rights, and the
Vietnam War; and he explains the experience of reporting during
important times of transition and protest. He also shares the story
of reporting on Jimmy Carter’s progressive “New South” movement,
and following the Presidential campaign trail of segregationist
governor George
Wallace.
Randy provides insight about the importance of journalism as it
relates to social change, business, and politics; and, the personal
side of investigative reporters. Learn about the important role of
entrepreneurship in investigating reporting, and hear about how
Jeff Bezos is transforming
The Washington Post.
Be sure to listen through the end so you can hear about Randy’s
impressive progress in academia and his role in connecting the
university with local and state businesses via the Missouri Business
Alert; and his work with Alfred Friendly Press Partners
where he helps empower the journalists of the future from
“information hungry societies.”
This and so much more today with Randy Smith.
You can contact Randy on
LinkedIn
Honorable mentions from this Episode:
Maddox
Missourian
Method
Angeles Herald Examiner
Thanks for Checking Out Products of the
Mind!
If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social
media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page.
Also, please consider taking the few seconds it takes to leave
an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes. They’re very
helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and I read every
one.
Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or
your favorite podcast app to get automatic updates every time a new
episode goes live.
Here are
instructions on how to subscribe, rate, and review the show in
iTunes.
The Credits
Products of the Mind is produced by Mana Monzavi.
The illustration accompanying these show notes is by Whit
Harris.
The theme music for this episode was provided by Le Chateau. The
track name is “Bury You.” Go buy it on
Soundcloud!
This episode and these show notes © 2016 David Lizerbram