Marvin Olasky on the Press, Presidents, and Pivots

About this episode

Marvin Olasky discusses his experiences in journalism, conservative politics, and his memoir.

The longtime editor-in-chief of World magazine discusses the Zenger Prize, his new gig at Christianity Today, the temptations of conservative politics (compassionate or otherwise), and his memoir Pivot Points. Highlights 1:00 Aspiring galactic editor and globe trotter 5:45 Street level reporting v. suite level pontification 15:15 BREAKING: Flatwater Free Press on the Zenger Prize long list 18:00 Welcome to the jungle . . . and Phoenix 25:00 Adventure is out there! 30:00 A young communist hears Jesus in Russian 34:00 Leaving World for purple pastures 41:00 Character counts, on the diamond and in the Oval 49:00 Covering Marvin’s seat at W’s table 59:45 Hitchhiking as a way of life Resources Marvin's bio and buy the book (and the other book) Announcing the Zenger Prize winners at FPR Read the winning articles Nominate the next winner Marvin’s work at Current (R.I.P) Wendell Kimbrough helps us find our way home

People in this episode

Guest: Marvin Olasky

Topics covered

• journalism
• conservative politics
• memoir
• media ethics
• Zenger Prize
• Christianity

Keywords

• Marvin Olasky
• World magazine
• Christianity Today
• Zenger Prize
• Pivot Points
• journalism
• conservative politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World magazine, Christianity Today, Flatwater Free Press, Current

Books & works: Pivot Points

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