Commentary

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The False Pretensions of Today’s Meet the Press

Richard E. Vatz, Ph.D

Meet the Press (MTP) has one of the most impressive histories of the Sunday news shows on the major networks.  It has been around since 1947, initiated on radio in 1945 as American Mercury Presents: Meet the Press and, in those nearly 60 years since, it has brought to the fore major leaders for sometimes blistering but always informative question-and-answer sessions to promote public awareness of issues of the day – until a number of years ago.

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A Month of Honor: Recognizing the Service and Sacrifice of U.S. Military Personnel

Cristina Johnson

This month, Baltimore and all of America celebrate National Military Appreciation Month, honoring the service and sacrifices of current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Over 21,000 people served in the military in Baltimore, while Maryland currently has close to 40,000 active staff members serving across the U.S. Military branches.

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