#41 Connie Chung: Journalism and the Art of Seeking Truth

Freedom Writers Podcast

English - October 07, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 72.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
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Erin talks with news anchor and renowned reporter Connie Chung about the role of journalism in affecting societal change and how to seek truth in all aspects of our lives. Connie discusses the challenges she faced throughout her career, why curiosity is the key to good journalism, and how journalism should be used to shine a light on truth. Erin and Connie also reflect on the life-changing experiences they shared when Connie covered the Freedom Writers’ story on ABC’s PrimeTime Live in 1998.

Show Notes:

PrimeTime Live DVD Link: https://amzn.to/2ob8Pgd

Buy the 20th Anniversary Edition of The Freedom Writers Diary: https://amzn.to/2oZLv5q

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