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Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life - with Nicholas Kristof

Daniel Roberts Season 2 Episode 69

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A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of multiple books, Nicholas Kristof has spent the last 40 years with The New York Times exposing global injustices and writing about situations many people find uncomfortable to even discuss. Nicholas grew up in Yamhill, Oregon, on a sheep and cherry farm just a few miles from Newberg.

In this Episode, Nicholas shares: 

  • What it was like growing up in Yamhill, Oregon
  • How he got started in journalism
  • What it was like covering events like the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre
  • Stories from other assignments
  • Why he believes risking his life for this work is worth it
  • What led to his bid for Oregon Governer
  • Why holding onto hope is so important 

Nicholas also shares about his latest book, Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life. You can find this book, along with Nicholas' other books, on Amazon and at most major book retailers. 

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