America finds itself in another tense point in its history, with multiple threats and deadly shootings involving political figures. For “Closer Look’s” Feedback Friday, show host Rose Scott talks with a roundtable of journalists who discuss the challenges and responsibilities of sharing the differing views of the public and politicians. Scott also opened the phone lines, asking listeners: What do they think is needed to improve our nation's political discourse?
Guests include:
Dan Whisenhunt, the editor and founder of Decaturish
Nsenga Burton, an award-winning journalist and entrepreneur, and the editor-in-chief of The Burton Wire
WABE host emeritus and veteran politics journalist Denis O’Hayer

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