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The Jayson Blair story is a cautionary tale for young-journalists-to-be. A young 27-year-old New York Times reporter's career is cut dramatically short due to a mind-numbing path of deception. Truth, journalism and a betrayal of trust.Guests:
Jack Shafer, editor-at-large, Slate
Seth Mnookin, media writer, Newsweek
Jack Beatty, On Point news analyst and senior editor at The Atlantic Monthly
This program aired on May 14, 2003.
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