IMPORTANT UPDATE

Due to an unexpected technical issue with my materials, I will be presenting on Walter Cronkite instead of the originally scheduled program on Ernie Pyle.

Walter Cronkite’s story is a fascinating look at the evolution of American journalism, and I think you will find the program both engaging and meaningful. He was a colleague and an admirer of Ernie Pyle

Please join me for a unique and powerful multimedia presentation!

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Franklin was a fantastic businessman, a brilliant writer, a political leader of immeasurable importance to America, a world-renowned scientist, and his inventions have been credited with saving countless lives throughout the centuries. And Franklin was also one of the funniest, most charming, and highly respected men of all time

In this fast-moving multimedia presentation, we will look at all aspects of the life of the amazing

Benjamin Franklin.  He invented the lightning rod, bifocal glasses, the Franklin stove (which heated American homes for many years), the first working pedometer, and so many other practical items. But I think one of his greatest inventions is a little harder to recognize. Click here to read a short piece about what I consider Benjamin Franklin’s greatest invention. This exciting and unexpected multimedia presentation will examine Franklin’s immensely important role in shaping American business, giving voice to the new American nation, and transforming the world through his experiments and inventions.

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If you cannot afford to pay or feel my programs aren’t worth $5.00, you are welcome to attend for free or contribute less. Just email me to request a waiver—no questions asked! This one-time request will cover all future programs. I completely understand the challenges of living on a tight budget and offer this with compassion.

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She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success in journalism, Nelly Bly broke every mold and every expectation as to what a woman could do in the ‘man’s world’ of newspaper reporting. Smart, fearless, and determined, Nellie Bly fearlessly exposed the harsh, unfair working conditions for mill workers in Pittsburgh, drawing the ire of the richest people in the city. She then served as her newspaper’s foreign correspondent in Mexico before being run out of the country for exposing governmental corruption. This dangerous assignment made the petite Ms. Bly the first woman ever to be an accredited foreign correspondent for an American newspaper!

Wanting greater challenges and rejecting the stereotypical notion that female reporters should cover “women’s stories,” Nelly Bly moved to New York City. In her first assignment for Joseph Pulitzer, she risked her life going undercover in a “mental asylum” in New York. For ten harrowing days, she was locked in an asylum where Ms. Bly was starved, tortured, and unable to secure her own release. Her bombshell reporting caused the New York City asylum to be shut down, and New York agreed to major reforms in the way they treated people with mental health issues.

Today, Nellie Bly is probably best remembered for being the first person ever to travel around the world in less than 80 days. If you are impressed with her accomplishments, let me add that she did all this before she was 25 years old!

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Franklin was a fantastic businessman, a brilliant writer, a political leader of immeasurable importance to America, a world-renowned scientist, and his inventions have been credited with saving countless lives throughout the centuries. And Franklin was also one of the funniest, most charming, and highly respected men of all time

In this fast-moving multimedia presentation, we will look at all aspects of the life of the amazing

Benjamin Franklin.  He invented the lightning rod, bifocal glasses, the Franklin stove (which heated American homes for many years), the first working pedometer, and so many other practical items. But I think one of his greatest inventions is a little harder to recognize. Click here to read a short piece about what I consider Benjamin Franklin’s greatest invention. This exciting and unexpected multimedia presentation will examine Franklin’s immensely important role in shaping American business, giving voice to the new American nation, and transforming the world through his experiments and inventions.

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Murrow vs. McCarthy: The Night Television Grew Up

Through powerful storytelling and historical footage, we will examine how Murrow and his See It Now team meticulously exposed McCarthy’s tactics, culminating in the landmark broadcast that many historians consider the night television came of age. Murrow’s steady voice and measured condemnation provided a rallying cry for those who believed in reason, truth, and the power of free speech. His actions not only helped curb McCarthy’s influence but also \reshaped the role of television news forever.

On March 9, 1954, Murrow delivered one of the most courageous broadcasts in American history. In a measured but devastating critique aired on See It Now, Murrow exposed McCarthy’s tactics, hypocrisy, and the cost of silence. It was a moment when television proved it could do more than entertain — it could defend democracy itself. The broadcast electrified the public, hastening McCarthy’s downfall and forever changing the relationship between journalism and power.

Join us for a fascinating look at this pivotal moment in American history. We’ll uncover the behind-the-scenes decisions that led to Murrow’s bold stand, the national reaction to the broadcasts, and the lasting impact on journalism and politics. Through Murrow’s example, we will see how integrity, courage, and the responsible use of media can alter the course of a nation.

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The program is available for a minimum contribution of $5.00, which helps support my work and allows me to continue offering engaging content.

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