Free-thinking and engaged

“What I've come to know is that in life, it's not always the questions we ask, but rather our ability to hear the answers that truly enriches our understanding. Never, never stop learning.” – Lester Holt

Journalists strive for the tags of honor and trust.  The late Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow are two that come almost instantly to mind.  But in recent years that trust has been lacking.  One current broadcaster who fits the criteria is Lester Holt, who celebrates a birthday today.

 

Lester Holt

Holt, who started broadcasting as a disk jockey for a Country Western radio station, has long been a leader in the field with his Weekend News and Dateline NBC anchor roles.  He now has taken his thoughtful and integrity-filled role to the NBC Nightly News in the wake of the scandal surrounding former anchor Brian Williams.  It only has taken him a couple of months to earn America’s full respect for the job he does, and to move the network into the number one spot because of it.

“As Americans, we rightfully place tremendous value on having a free and independent press,” Holt said.  “Our role as journalists is to give voice to the voiceless, and hold our leaders and institutions accountable.  But the circle is only completed when that information is consumed by a free-thinking and engaged audience.”

Wise words that we, the consumers, all should take to heart.

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