Portfolio Tag: muckraking

October 11, 2014

Monsoon season in Texas, according to Mike, but they're thankful for the rain, as are we up here in Northeastern PA. In noting, once again, expansion of the Independent Gazette into other regions, Lou emphasizes that "our republic demands and needs a free and independent press." Mike says a "culture of fear" has been fostered, but…
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September 6, 2014

Mike's been keeping track of the goings on with Luzerne County Council from Texas. Lou says the Independent Gazette will be back in those meetings next week to witness the fireworks. Lou then brings up the topic for this show: muckraking. This term will be featured in the September issue of the Gazette. In fact,…
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June 14, 2014

Where is Sgt. Bergdahl? In San Antonio, near Tea Party Mike. Frank Sorick is in studio once again, reporting that according to one ranking, Pennsylvania's among the top 10 most corrupt states in the Union. Lou comments on state Senator Smucker and the effort to make the long rifle the state gun. So much for…
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June 7, 2014

Unattended children appearing at the US' southern border? Mike weighs in on this latest immigration development. Lou recounts Monday's tossing from court of Independent Gazette correspondent Tara Koval. It seems that Lackawanna County CYS solicitor Janine Pavalone had resorted to making unsubstantiated allegations of illgeal recording activities on the part of the paper . .…
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