
Episode 202: Understanding Your Baggage—What Your Canvas Tote Reveals About You
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Pigeons, Politics, and the Evolution of Journalism
This chapter explores the historic use of carrier pigeons in news dispatches, especially by a former correspondent at Reuters during the 19th century. It recounts personal experiences while covering a ceasefire in Zimbabwe, highlighting the challenges and creative solutions in communication amidst limited technology. The discussion reflects on the evolution of journalism from labor-intensive methods to the instant news cycle of today, questioning the impact of speed on authenticity and storytelling.
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