The Terry Project on CiTR #55: After the Disaster

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On this episode of The Terry Project we look at humanity in the face of disaster. First–we meet Christine Lang, a survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake; then criticize Oprah’s coverage of Katrina and the 2010 Haitian Earthquake; and we finish up with a special report of the tensions around efforts to rebuild Christchurch.

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Part One: The Earthquake and Tsunami

Christine Lang tells a story of survival. Produced by Wade Jordan and CiTR’s Chirag Mahajan.

Part Two: Oprah Winfrey and the Politics of Pity

Dana Cloud and Eileen Mangubat discuss international reporting in disaster zones. Are they doing it right?

Part Three: Rebuilding Christchurch

Terry Project Research assistant Rebekah Parker travels to Christchurch, New Zealand. How is the city rebuilding? And who is it rebuilding for?

 

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Sam Fenn is the Executive Producer and Host of The Terry Project on CiTR. You can follow Sam on twitter (https://www.twitter.com/Samadeus), check out his instagram (http://www.instagram.com/rsamfenn) and read more of his writing at www.samfenn.com.

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