Journalism: Pressing American Issues -
reconnecting roots

Thu, Jul 10 2:30 P.M. NH World (11.3)

Whether it's opinion or fact, or facts in your opinion-the freedom of the press is so essential, it was listed in the very first amendment to the US Constitution. How the free press forged the American identity and equips the nation with a diversity of information and perspectives. Publisher Rob Orchard gives Gabe the scoop on "slow journalism" as an alternative to the frenzied 24-hour news cycle.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 407

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Thu, Jul 10	2:30 P.M.	Journalism: Pressing American Issues NH World (11.3)

About Reconnecting Roots:

Self-described as "Ken Burns meets This American Life meets Bill Nye the Science Guy," RECONNECTING ROOTS is a quirky, youthful half-hour cultural series that seeks to bridge generations and bring viewers together.

Hosted by Gabriel McCauley, each half-hour episode explores the last 150 years of American progress, culture and innovation, through interviews with Americans reconnecting to lessons learned by their parents and grandparents.

Watch Reconnecting Roots - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Chain of Events

Education of a Nation

The Recording Industry: Off the Record, In the Cloud

Religion: Church in States

Irish Immigrants: Emerald Isle to Ellis Island

Travel: Migration to Mobility

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Mon, Jul 7	2:00 P.M.	Religion: Church In States NH World (11.3)
Mon, Jul 7	2:30 P.M.	Irish Immigrants: Emerald Isle to Ellis Island NH World (11.3)
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Wed, Jul 9	2:00 P.M.	Philanthropy: for the Love of Man NH World (11.3)
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