Ep. 007: Marcos Bretón & the Past and Present of Print Journalism

June 28, 2022 00:53:01
Ep. 007: Marcos Bretón & the Past and Present of Print Journalism
The American Attic
Ep. 007: Marcos Bretón & the Past and Present of Print Journalism

Jun 28 2022 | 00:53:01

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Show Notes

In this episode of the American Attic, host Eric Sweigert explores the active world of print journalism with veteran columnist and McClatchy Opinion Editor for the state of California, Marcos Bretón.

Through a narrative sprinkled with first-hand accounts, Bretón provides an up close and personal portrait of journalism prior to the Internet era as well as a thorough look at the current landscape including skepticism with the press, the impact of the internet and a host of other timely topics.

As our guide through this landscape, Bretón pulls on over 30 years of experience working in Sacramento newsrooms and an award-winning career covering sports and politics. Please enjoy!

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