Reporters discuss dangers of the job

KPBS | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published September 22, 2006 at 9:31 AM PDT

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

KPBS News Director Michael Marcotte talks with local reporters about the increased risks and journalists face in reporting the news and its effect.

Journalists expose themselves to many risks in covering the news. They can face physical harm in covering crime, storms, war and investigative stories. They may also face legal battles in protecting sources or notes. Worldwide, 47 journalists were killed in 2005 while doing their jobs – one of the highest death tolls in the last 10 years. In 2005, 125 journalists were imprisoned. Increased pressures and risks on journalists can have a chilling effect on news gathering.

Guests

Tauna Lange, Fox 6 News
Tony Perry, Los Angeles Times
Lynne Walker, Copley News Service
Bill Callahan, San Diego Union-Tribune.

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