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Jul 2020
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A Reckoning for Black Journalists with W...

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Black journalists are speaking out against the racist culture of their employers, leading to the departure of some of media's highest-ranked executives. Journalist Wesley Lowery joins us to discuss this trend and how he hopes the industry can change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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