Jack Lindner interviews Tom Cochrun
[AI-Generated Summary] Tom Cochrun reflects on a multifaceted career spanning radio, television, and documentary production, beginning with his early fascination with radio news and sports in Muncie, Indiana. After graduating from Ball State University in 1968, Cochrun transitioned from a student reporter to an investigative journalist, covering significant events such as European student uprisings and local high school drug culture. He detailed his professional evolution from an anchor at WTHR (Channel 13) to the founder of 19 Star, a production company that created nonfiction content for networks like Discovery Channel. Beyond his technical achievements, Cochrun emphasized the ethical weight of journalism, discussing his experiences reporting from conflict zones like Nicaragua and his steadfast belief that a journalist's primary duty is to keep the public informed through factual storytelling.
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