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Michael Oreskes

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Michael Oreskes is NPR's senior vice president of news and editorial director.

Four Steps to Strengthening Journalism's Role in Our Democracy

Four Steps to Strengthening Journalism’s Role in Our Democracy

The question isn't, “What lessons can we draw from 2016?” The question is, “Which of the many answers should we focus on?”
November 22, 2016
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