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Fishko Files: See For Yourself

From: WNYC
Series: WNYC 9/11 Anniversary Programming
Length: 06:58

It seems likely that the 9/11 site and memorial will be among the most-if not THE most-visited sites in the US, with millions expected to pay their respects. In a world in which radio reporters, TV correspondents and now digital adventures can take us virtually anywhere, SARA FISHKO examines the impact of traveling beyond your desktop to stand on the spot where something happened, and see for yourself. Read the full description.

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Playing: Fishko Files: See For Yourself
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Default-piece-image-2 It seems likely that the 9/11 site and memorial will be among the most-if not THE most-visited sites in the US, with millions expected to pay their respects. In a world in which radio reporters, TV correspondents and now digital adventures can take us virtually anywhere, SARA FISHKO examines the impact of traveling beyond your desktop to stand on the spot where something happened, and see for yourself.

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Timing and Cues

Length: 6:58
In-cue: (0:00) “In a world of virtual wonders, is it still important to stand in the actual physical spot where history, for good or ill, was made?”

Out-cue: “For WNYC I’m Sara Fishko.” (SOC @ 6:58)