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The Only Alderman Who Stood Up to Richard J. Daley
Daniel Hautzinger“[Leon] Despres has been told to shut up – in one form or another – more than any grown man in Chicago," Mike Royko once wrote. "Throughout his career, he has been in the forefront of just about every decent, worthwhile effort to improve life in this city."
The Executive Producer of 'Frontline' on Journalism's Challenges Today
Daniel HautzingerRaney Aronson-Rath believes that, for all its difficulties, the current period is "a golden age for serious journalism." The newest Frontline, The Fish on My Plate, airs Tuesday, April 25 at 10:00 pm.
The Executive Producer of 'PBS NewsHour' on Media in the Age of Trump
Daniel Hautzinger"It's our job to hold power accountable. We did that before this White House, and we'll continue to do it." Sara Just discusses the role of long-form journalism in an era of fake news and antagonism towards traditional media.