Ted Koppel

on the occurrences of Iran that day. Even before the Hostage Crisis began, the most popular story was how the Shah was exiled and seeking asylum in the United States. But, on November 4, 1979, the segment called America Held Hostage reported by Ted Koppel began. It became infamous throughout the United States because it began with the day number of the hostage crisis and then another update given. Even on days that nothing happened in Tehran, Nightline would still talk about the reasoning behind…

concept of the bird on the shoulder predicting death and the dangers of money and power becoming a god to you, he doesn’t talk in depth about the conventional spirituality despite the subject matter of Mitch’s visits. In his last interview with Ted Koppel, Morrie admits to his struggles with spirituality. He discusses talking to God and bargaining for his spirit. He accepts the loss of his body but holds on to his spirit, hoping to eventually become and angel (Albom, 1997, p. 163). Though this…

The Pardon of Sheriff Arpaio: Understanding the Impact of the Media on People’s Views The media in the United States plays an important factor in shaping people’s views on controversial issues such as immigration, police brutality, race relations, among numerous other issues that unfold daily. The power the media has can feed the emotional and political climate of the country, fueling the flames of hatred or calming the fear and anxiety of a country’s people. In this essay, I will examine how…

Tuesdays with Morrie is a story about an old college professor, Morrie Schwartz with his most preferable student, Mitch Albom, who is the author of the novel. There were no connections among the sixteen years between themselves after Mitch’s graduation from Brandeis although he has promised Morrie to keep in touch. Mitch was decided to meet Morrie after discovered the appearance of his professor on a television show ‘Nightline’. At that time, Morrie has already affected by Amyotrophic Lateral…