Gift of Need
Gift of Need
Podcast Description
The Gift of Need podcast explores the overlooked power of human need and how it shapes behavior, relationships, and society and is born from the belief that our needs are not burdens — but gifts. judedimegliotrang1.substack.com
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The show focuses on the intersection of human need and creativity, relationships, and societal issues, with episodes addressing topics such as the necessity of art and beauty in life, how personal needs shape community dynamics, and the dynamics of need in love and justice. For example, Episode 3 examines the connection between art and human creativity with insights from a retired attorney turned artist.
The Gift of Need podcast explores the overlooked power of human need and how it shapes behavior, relationships, and society and is born from the belief that our needs are not burdens — but gifts.
Description:In this episode of The Gift of Need, Jude sits down with Gregory McNamee—writer, journalist, editor, publisher, photographer, lecturer, and self-described “desert rat.” Author or editor of forty-five books and contributor to over 10,000 periodical publications, Gregory brings a lifetime of experience in journalism and storytelling. Together, they explore the human need for truthful, investigative journalism, its challenges in today’s media landscape, and its role in shaping communities and society.
We talk about:• The difference between journalism and investigative journalism• How curiosity, persistence, and skepticism fuel great reporting• The decline of third places like coffee shops and their impact on community• The dangers of “junk food” news and how to build a healthy media diet• Why investigative journalism remains essential to a functioning democracy
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Music Credit:Gabe Kubanda / Damn Plans (Instrumental) © 2021 Kubanda Music
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Ray Ingegneri, Third Street Productions, Tucson, AZ
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