Every week, Valley Press brings local newsmakers and journalists to the airwaves for discussions about local news events and topics. Hosted by noted San Joaquin Valley journalist Jim Tucker, Valley Press is produced by Valley Public Television, and also airs on 90.7 KFSR every Saturday at 1:00pm and Sunday at 11:00am. Subscribe to the Valley Press podcast...
This week on Valley Press:
06/28/08 - Jim Tucker hosts a second discussion about the life and work of William Saroyan, with guests Armen D. Bacon and Eli Setencich.
Listen to this edition of Valley Press - 06/28/08
Download this program (MP3 file) Last week on Valley Press: 06/21/08 - Jim Tucker's guest this week will be Tia Thomas, a 13-year-old from Coarsegold who recently finished in third place in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Valley Press was created by Valley Public Television in 1989 as a "local meet the press" public affairs program. Its purpose is to respond to current issues, news makers and politicians on a weekly basis. Over 450 shows have been produced. Valley Press brings valley viewers a weekly array of news makers and reporters discussing the top news story of the week. Guests have included California legislators, members of Congress, the Governor of California, the state's treasurer, the vice president of the United States, and a member of the British House of Lords. Program audio archives: 2007 season... Subscribe to the Valley Press podcast...
About the host: Jim Tucker:
Jim Tucker has been practicing the fine art of moderating between reporters and news makers from local to national prominence on Valley Press for over 15 years. In addition, Tucker produces and moderates political debates and local specials. A member of the Fresno State journalism faculty since 1968, his areas of expertise include media writing, news reporting, editing, mass media and society, and broadcast news. Tucker has worked as a newspaper reporter, radio newsman, announcer, and magazine editor.
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Jim Tucker has been practicing the fine art of moderating between reporters and news makers from local to national prominence on Valley Press for over 15 years. In addition, Tucker produces and moderates political debates and local specials. A member of the Fresno State journalism faculty since 1968, his areas of expertise include media writing, news reporting, editing, mass media and society, and broadcast news. Tucker has worked as a newspaper reporter, radio newsman, announcer, and magazine editor.