Edward R. Murrow's impact on the world of broadcast journalism didn't end with radio. After World War II he moved over to television, where he had a similarly impressive career. In his new book, "Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism," former Morning Edition Host Bob Edwards pointed out that while there was the high Murrow of "See it Now" and "Harvest of Shame," there was also the low Murrow, best embodied by his celebrity tabloid program "Person to Person." Edwards spoke about his book and Murrow's career recently at Macalester College in St. Paul.
We also have a special bonus segment featuring excerpts from Edwards' conversations with broadcasting legend Red Barber.
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A familiar baritone voice left the National Public Radio airwaves on April 30. Bob Edwards ended his twenty-five year stint hosting Morning Edition and is moving on to other things. He'll continue on at public radio as a senior correspondent, and he's also embarked on a book tour. The book, "Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism," describes how Murrow, who had no experience as a reporter, single-handedly created the modern-day newscast.
Bob Edwards' book tour made a stop at St. Paul's Macalester College in May as part of Minnesota Public Radio's Broadcast Journalist Series. He reflected on his time at Morning Edition, on his book and on the current state of the medium Edward R. Murrow helped to define.
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Minnesota's Spanish speaking residents are often underserved by media. But that's no longer the case in rural Long Prairie, where a Spanish language radio program airs every Sunday.
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Kurt Andersen, host of the public radio program "Studio 360," speaks about the amateur spirit. Andersen spoke last spring as part of MPR's Broadcast Journalist Series.
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Twenty-five years ago this month KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio hit the airwaves for the first time. It's provided an eclectic mixture of music, and news ever since. The DJ's are volunteers. Lolly Obeda, host of "The Sugar Shop" has been on the air for almost 20 years.
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When you feel like you're listening to a story about a quirky neighbor, chances are you're listening to This American Life. Host Ira Glass joins Katherine Lanpher to talk about creating a different style of radio.
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As a journalist, Kurt Andersen wrote about topics as varied as crime and design. As a satirist, he co-founded and edited Spy magazine and wrote a novel, Turn of the Century. On Midmorning, he talks about media and the arts in this turbulent time.
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Aside from a handful of radio stations based on Indian reservations, programs featuring Native American music and voices are few and far between. For 10 years, St. Cloud State University has hosted one of these rare programs.
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Author and "This American Life" contributor Sarah Vowell tells us how to be a good American without coming off like an overbearing zealot. Her new book The Partly Cloudy Patriot is a collection of essays ranging from why she loves Abraham Lincoln to her thoughts about rampant flag-waving after September 11th.
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