Dogs Chase Cars and Reporters Chase Truth: A Veteran Journalist Reflects (Ep. 215)

Broadcasting from Eagle Pass, Texas, I kick off the week with returning guest and veteran journalist Patrick Sangimino to explore how American journalism changed over the last four decades—from the heyday of local newspapers to today’s social-media-driven news cycle. We talk trust, bias, and the pivotal role of community reporting in holding local officials accountable, plus how national narratives, COVID coverage, polling, and predictive markets have warped public perception. Patrick shares stories from his 40-year career, why Watergate inspired a generation, how unnamed sources erode credibility, and why athletes and politicians bypass the press via direct-to-fan platforms. We also touch on his book, Dogs Chase Cars, its upcoming audiobook, and his new project about life after a newsroom career. Along the way: holiday reflections, family moments, the joy of minor league and high school sports, and why reading long-form still matters in a 280-character world.

Resources and links mentioned: Patrick’s website at patricksangimino.com; follow Patrick on X at @PSangimino and on Instagram at @PatrickSangimino. His novel Dogs Chase Cars is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, with an audiobook in progress. For show updates, visit joerooz.com and join the email list.

Guest: Patrick Sangimino

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