Braydyn Lents interviews Kevin Finch;
[AI-Generated Summary] In this oral history interview, former broadcaster and producer Kevin Finch discusses his extensive career in journalism and his transition into academia. Growing up in Eureka, Illinois, Finch was deeply influenced by the media-rich environment of his childhood and major historical events like the Kennedy assassinations. After majoring in radio and television, he spent decades in the Indianapolis media market, notably at WTHR, where he helped lead the station from third place to a highly competitive position during a "vibrant" era for local news. Finch highlights his work on the award-winning documentary In Child's Best Interests, which gained rare access to juvenile courts, and shares his philosophy on using empathy and patience in storytelling. Reflecting on his "second act" as a professor, he emphasizes the value of professional experience in the classroom and expresses a realistic yet hopeful outlook on the future of local broadcasting.
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