A Word: Journalism Under the Gun
b'In this election year, there\\u2019s more criticism and distrust of the media than ever. For veteran journalist Ali Velshi, his belief in the power of journalism is rooted in a family history of pursuing social justice, across continents and generations. On today\\u2019s episode of A Word, he joins host Jason Johnson to talk about his career, and his new memoir Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy.\\xa0\\n\\nGuest: Ali Velshi, MSNBC host and author of Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy\\xa0\\n\\nPodcast production by Ahyiana Angel\\n\\nWant more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking \\u201cTry Free\\u201d at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'