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In 2015, Fox News host Bill O\u2019Reilly challenged Univision journalist Jorge Ramos on his role as a voice for Latinos in America. In an interview with the reporter on the O\u2019Reilly Factor, he called Ramos \u201can advocate for people who enter the U.S.A. illegally.\u201d
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\nIn recent decades, however, more journalists have vocally advocated for underrepresented communities. Websites like the theGrio.com are unapologetic about finding stories the mainstream media aren\u2019t picking up.\xa0
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\nOn this episode, Nathan, Joanne, and Brian look at the deep roots of advocacy in journalism. They\u2019ll also explore the recent origins of objectivity and debate the duty of the Fourth Estate.
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