Clarence Page

Columnist and broadcaster Clarence Page is one of the nation’s most insightful and respected commentators. When Clarence won the prestigious 2018 Kiplinger Award for distinguished lifetime contributions to journalism, the judges said that he has distinguished himself in every medium in a rapidly changing news environment, tackling the thorniest issues with good humor and humility. On today’s episode, Clarence Page talks about his long, high-profile career, in which he has fearlessly grappled with some of society’s most challenging questions, like race, social tribalism, politics and the state of journalism. He describes how he got started, and offers tips for journalists who are starting out today.