#62: Journalism, History, Politics & Civil Rights ft. Samuel Freedman

Samuel Freedman, Pulitzer Prize finalist, former columnist at New York Times and professor of journalism at Columbia University, talks about his journey, the power of journalism, news, and language, birth of the civil rights movement, Hubert Humphrey, the psychology of power and American political history.

Samuel: http://www.samuelfreedman.com/

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Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Introduction1:20 Journalism Is God’s Work4:14 Writing About Historical Events12:33 The Current Political Climate18:32 The Impact Of Social Media On Journalism21:23 The Repeating Cycle Of American History & Politics25:42 Racial Segregation In The 1940s30:29 Civil Rights Movement: The Untold Story Of Hubert Humphrey34:05 Birth of Civil Rights Movement: 1948 Democratic National Convention 42:24 Untold Story Of Hubert Humphrey (Contd.)47:12 What Role Did Football Play In The Civil Rights Movement?52:13 The Power Of Language & Political Correctness57:06 Revolutions & Mass Movements: Non-Violence vs. Violence1:02:17 The Psychology Of Power1:07:52 Most Impactful Leaders1:09:25 Journalism: Get Emotionally Involved, But Stay Fair1:18:35 Book Recommendations1:24:16 Jazz History1:25:14 Lego Interpretation1:27:25 Impact Of Theatre In Journalism & Writing1:31:39 The Future Of Journalism1:35:25 Mortality & Death1:38:44 Legacy1:44:06 Meaning Of Life#history #politics #journalism