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The question George should have asked Joe + A podcast for and by military veterans + Jerry Ashton’s war to end vet debt
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 07/08/24 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KeL6b8DHwA4 George Stephanopoulos dropped the ball. The ABC News host held President Biden‘s feet to the proverbial fire in Friday’s interview about the prior week’s debate fiasco, mostly asking him variations of two questions. Will he take a cognitive test? and Is there…
Berk’s Lore: The journey of three generations of storytellers began with classic TV
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 07/05/24 Back to the Future. As the co-founder of the successful public relations firm Hot Ice Media, Peter Berk knows something about reaching mass audiences. It’s a natural talent he inherited from his father, the late TV writer Howard Berk whose credits include episodes…
Independent choices: What to watch and/or read on this 4th of July weekend
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 07/03/24 Fourth of July entertainment suggestions: Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot in theaters. Inspired by a true story, the film tells the story of a rural East Texas church that stepped up and adopted 77 foster system children that nobody else…
Let their be light: Two TV vets lead the way toward Big Tent optimistic entertainment programming + Feel-good summer movies + Meet Angie Beagleman
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 07/02/24 Above: Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott and serial unscripted TV show hit maker Dave Noll Television as a noble calling. I don’t know if you’re a news buff but if you’ve been paying attention at all you may have noticed there’s a…
Director Jonathan Coussens on the importance of “Something to Stand For”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 06/26/24 The road best traveled. Director Jonathan Coussens built a name for himself by putting together award-winning commercial campaigns for good causes like St. Jude Children’s Hospital, the American Red Cross, Wounded Warrior Project, Shriners Hospital for Children, the United Nations and Disabled American…
“Neighbor, Love Yourself” author Bryan Crum on how serving as a hospice chaplain helped him harness the power of words
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 06/25/24 Life lessons. Sought-after inspirational speaker and storyteller Bryan Crum began his ministry as a hospice chaplain working in Southeast Ohio. It was in those years helping others reflect on life, confront their mortality and embrace the love of God that he too had…
Former Holy See Ambassador Mary Ann Glendon tells her story + Dan Gordon on the unsung heroes of “October 7th, 2023”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 06/21/24 If you’re looking for an interesting read. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Mary Ann Glendon. The retired Harvard Law School professor and former American ambassador to the Holy See talked about her book In the Court of Three Popes An…
Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott on the value of creating positive TV content + The 5 greatest TV series finales
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 06/20/24 Unhappiness is trending. As VideoAge reports the recent SXSW Conference on the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture drew particular attention for a panel called Building Brands in the Unhappiness Era. The discussion came as the United States fell out of…
White House should practice what it preaches on elder abuse
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 06/17/24 Abuse for power. Saturday was Elder Abuse Awareness Day. President Biden issued a statement saying, in part, “Elder abuse comes in many forms…(It) goes against everything we stand for as a Nation — and my Administration is working relentlessly to stop it.” The…
Patricia Heaton stands up for Israel on NewsNation + Faith-themed Movies: “Unsung Hero” hits digital market + “The Forge” and “Average Joe” coming to theaters
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 06/14/24 Patricia Heaton spoke with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo about why she founded the October 7th Coalition to urge Christians to stand against antisemitism. She was joined by marketing executive Archie Gottesman to talk about their billboard campaign. Cuomo airs weeknights at 8:00 PM on…
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