The legendary newsman and NPR commentator covered the Cold War, Watergate and the formation of NATO after World War II. He’s worked in newspapers and radio, and I remember hearing his distinctive voice on the radio from an early age. I only wish I had been around to see him breaking stories a few decades ago.
NPR has a tribute page up, with clips of his notable reporting. Here, he offers a few thoughts on the “future” of journalism:
One of the wisest men of our age has just passed. His insights will be missed.
booooo!
That’s weird. His voice on NPR has been a part of my mornings since I was about 10. It’s as if cereal died.