Wednesday, May 15, 2013

[485] Boston, Texas tragedies discussed on ‘MTSU On the Record’



MURFREESBORO — The next edition of “MTSU On the Record” will focus on media coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings and the Texas fertilizer plant explosion.

Host Gina Logue’s interview with Dr. Larry Burriss, professor of journalism, will air from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 20, and from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 26, on WMOT-FM (89.5 and wmot.org).

Burriss also takes up the issue of CNN media critic Howard Kurtz’s fall from grace for inaccurate reporting regarding the story of NBA player Jason Collins’ decision to reveal his homosexuality.

To listen to previous programs, go to the “Audio Clips” archives at www.mtsunews.com.

For more information about “MTSU On the Record,” contact Logue at 615-898-5081 or WMOT-FM at 615-898-2800.

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