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Alcohol investigators catch 'em in the act

From: Alaska Teen Media Institute
Length: 00:05:27

Noah Magen tags along with two investigators in Anchorage, Alaska, as they try to catch people in the act of buying alcohol for minors. Read the full description.
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Piece Description

Noah Magen tags along with two investigators and a team of teens in Anchorage, Alaska, as they try to catch people in the act of buying alcohol for minors.

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Review of Alcohol investigators catch 'em in the act

It?s appalling to think that adults who are fully aware of the law are willing to risk their freedom? all for an underage teen?s want to drink or smoke. Even though there was no ambient sound throughout most of the piece, my attention was constantly piqued. Underage drinking has always interested me as a non-drinker, and I have never understood how it?s possible if stores can?t sell it to minors. Noah did a wonderful job with the interviews and transitions? especially at the end when he includes an example of the procedure that Alaskan officers take. His tone, though monotonous, is very informative. He presents interesting facts in a way that makes his age irrelevant to his job. He sounds professional, and carries that professionalism throughout the whole piece. I enjoyed it and I hope that people everywhere could hear it. It sends a powerful message that underage drinking is serious and whoever takes part of it will be persecuted.

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Review of Alcohol investigators catch 'em in the act

I had no idea how much underage alcohol and tobacco use COST a state!

Noah did a very good job at showing what it is like on the other side-the side that wants to stop and prevent these addictive behaviors. I am a firm believer that both sides of an issue should be accurately displayed before a complete understanding can occur. "Alcohol investigators..." does a great job in providing a thorough view of the side less heard about among today's youth.

I thought the production was smooth, sound quality excellent and the writing was great! I think this could be wonderful as part of a investigative series.

Broadcast History

KNBA 90.3 FM Anchorage / "In Other News" / Jan. 26, 2008

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http://www.alaskateenmedia.org