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Hi. Thanks for doing this! Do you have any advice for non-journalist majors who would like to get their foot in the door but do not necessarily have the official connections or credentials to market themselves as journalist, despite maybe having self-taught skills?

Do you listen to the radio in your free time? Do you have favorite shows? What lesser-known shows or podcasts would you recommend we check out?

Beyond format, what are the things you look for in a pitch that will make you want to pursue a story and work with an unknown producer?

You mentioned your favorite stories, do you have a list of your least favorite ones? Not necessarily because of the way they turned out but maybe because of a behind-the-scenes process that was particularly grueling or things you discovered you'd rather have left alone?

I was really surprised yesterday to hear Dr. Joia Mukherjee talking so frankly about racism being the main cause behind the apathy towards the Ebola outbreak. Blatantly talking about the racism that informs the US's foreign policy decision seems to be a touchy issue that even the most serious news report avoid in such honest terms (so thanks for that, it was very refreshing to hear). What are the most controversial stories you've covered that have triggered the most divisive reactions? What are your guidelines at The World to handle the most sensitive subjects?