Evening Exchange; Mary McGrory and Jack Anderson

@ WHUT-TV (Howard University Television)

Jefferson, Joia Smith, Kwasi Nnamdi, Kojo McGrory, Mary Anderson, Jack

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Episode Number: 100692Segments in this episode include the Benelli T-shirt controversy; a conversation with Washington Post journalist, Mary McGrory; and a conversation with syndicated columnist, Jack Anderson. First, callers comment on a recent T-shirt controversy related to Benelli that includes images of guns which has become popular among teenagers. Sentiments expressed indicate concern that this will numb children to violence and glorify gun culture. Next, Mary McGrory discusses recent news events. She indicates that there is a shift happening where coverage of politics and government is being influenced more by television commentary news programs rather than print journals. Finally, Jack Anderson talks about his past work in the federal government, his investigative reporting, as well as current events. He discusses the danger of journalists becoming too friendly with politicians.

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