Stories - Life Stories
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Our stories are about how people make sense of their own lives, how they can shed light on our lives, and how we are connected to one another, to history, and to the larger human story.
CBS's initial resistance to Murphy Brown's age and backstory
Obama mocking Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
Motivations for covering revolutions and attraction to conflict zones
Transition from print journalism to a career at NBC News
James Foley's physical resilience and demeanor during captivity
The essential role of journalism in holding power accountable
Bradlee's demanding work ethic and competitive approach to journalism
Uncertainty and momentum during the early Watergate investigation
Designing the final cover of Life magazine with a hidden farewell
Jason Robards casting as Bradlee and the role of a great editor
“Someone told me the story about the child throwing starfish back into the ocean one at a time. 'It makes a difference to this one.' That's kind of how I've looked at it ever since. I can't be Dolores Huerta or Martin Sheen, but I can do what I can do in the rooms I find myself in to look for that starfish.”
Noah Wyle
Obama's distancing from Wright and the sermon controversy during the campaign
Emotional toll of covering tragedies and connecting with grieving families
Hopes for Jim's legacy to inspire awareness, goodness, and coalition-building
Close friendships developed while covering the original seven astronauts
Bradlee's reaction to Nixon's resignation and avoiding political celebration
Jim Foley's character, journalism philosophy, and lasting influence on peers
Assignment to photograph animals for a Christmas outdoor issue of Life
Media's impact on young girls' body image and beauty ideals
Gordon Parks' use of photography to counter negative images of Black people
Reflections on Deep Throat's anonymity and source verification at The New Yorker
