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Interview with Dan Gediman of This I Believe

By Kate Lochte

Murray, KY – This I Believe is a national essay writing project based on the 1950s radio series of the same name, hosted by revered journalist Edward R. Murrow. Back then Americans were thinking about issues strikingly similar to those which concern us now. As you may have heard, our own Thousand Dollar This I Believe Essay Writing Project with Paducah Life Magazine is underway. Kate Lochte speaks with Dan Gediman next. He's an award-winning executive producer with the national This I Believe organization based in Louisville.

Dan Gediman is the Louisville-based executive producer of the national essay writing series This I Believe heard on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday and All Things Considered. We invite you to write a 500-word essay for our "Thousand Dollar This I Believe Essay Writing Project" with Paducah Life Magazine. Read directions and submit your essay by February 1st at wkms.org. The Louisville This I Believe office reviews all essays. Our local review will result in selected writers receiving cash gifts and publication. Thanks for writing!

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