Episode 94: How Proper Journalism Covers Firearms with John Diedrich

Episode 94: How Proper Journalism Covers Firearms with John Diedrich

Author: Walk the Talk America February 1, 2024 Duration: 1:40:57
John is a reporter for the Milwuakee Journal-Sentinel who covered gun deaths, specifically focusing on gun suicides. discusses the need to use language carefully and avoid catchphrases that may be misunderstood or divisive. The conversation also touches on the reception and backlash to the coverage, highlighting the importance of understanding different perspectives. John emphasizes the complexity of the issue and the need for nuanced solutions rather than relying on quick and easy le...

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