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Why Some Journalism Educators Are Encouraging Students To Consider Other Fields

Abner Fletcher

Posted on July 2, 2019 · A new study from Rice University and Rutgers examines what journalism professors are telling students about their job prospects.

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Full Show: DUI Prevention, And Defining Patriotism (July 2, 2019)

Abner Fletcher

Posted on July 2, 2019 · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Preventing drunken driving, discouraging journalism students from that field, gardening advice, and defining patriotism.

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