Eric Roper

Eric Roper is one of the best young journalists in America.
Hear:
His humble beginnings as editor of the George
Washington University student newspaper and a correction
controversy over the phase-out of an unofficial hippo mascot (and how it haunts
him);
What it’s like to cover a city, Minneapolis, and all of its many data points for the Star Tribune;
Tales from his time covering the United States Congress;
Why, he says, “Journalism is a very emotional business for me” (a frank talk about the neurosis of news)
A strong episode with a sharp reporter, so check it out!