Chapter 1: Drag Racing, Ep. 1

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Co-Hosted by Mediaverse Founder Richard Thompson and MPact Media Group Owner Melonee Gaines and Produced/Edited by Brandi Hunter, this podcast seeks to give local news coverage the red pen treatment, which means we intend to analyze and provide commentary on the reporting process, offering insight and suggestions on ways news coverage can be enhanced.

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Today’s Episode is the first of four in Chapter 1, which focuses on drag racing in the streets of Memphis and Shelby County.

Episode 2, which will air next week, takes us into a community and focuses on residents who have been directly impacted by drag racing.

In Episode 3, we speak with Daniel Connolly of the Commercial Appeal and he discusses his approach to covering the issue of drag racing.

In Episode 4, we wrap up the Chapter 1, highlight what we’ve discussed in the Chapter’s previous episodes and offer thoughts on how coverage can be improved.