Every MSU Journalism student knows the story and can recite chapter and verse about how Edward R. Murrow took on Senator Joseph McCarthy. And it all began when a young Air Force Lieutenant form Dexter, Michigan was discharged from the service because the government thought he was a security risk. Milo Radulovich and his courageous fight to retain his commission caught Murrow’s eye and after the landmark See It Now broadcast, the Air Force reversed it’s decision. When Milo passed away this week, we turned to the Spartan Podcast archives to encore an extraordinary visit we had with him, two years ago this month. It all began when author Mike Ranville wanted to document Milo’s story and the result was “To Strike at a King: The Turning Point in the McCarthy Witch-Hunt“. Mike told us how he gained Milo’s trust and we heard from the man at the center of the storm, Milo Radulovich himself. Milo talked about the role his father played in his life, the factors that induced him to fight to protect his reputation and the renewed interest that was generated by George Clooney’s film Good Night and Good Luck.

Hosted by Bill Castanier, Gary Mescher and Scott Westerman

Hear the Show 40 Minutes 19mb mp3

Murrow’s final Comments – The McCarthy Broadcast 53 seconds – Real Media

The Freep’s obituary

From MSU Today on Impact Radio: John Revitte is a professor of work, leisure, and labor studies at MSU. He joins us to analyze the new contracts that the UAW has with the Big Three domestic auto makers.

He discusses whether these new contracts truly put the Big Three on the same level as their foreign competitors when it comes to legacy and health care costs and position them for financial success in the coming years. Revitte talks about how these new contracts have impacted the relationship between the UAW and the Big Three and about how they have impacted the entire U.S. labor movement.

Hosted by Russ White.

Hear the Conversation 27:57 – 16 mb mp3

From MSU Today on Impact Radio: Gary Anderson is the director of the School of Social Work at MSU.

The school is dedicated to educating students for competent, responsive and ethical social work practice. The teaching, research and outreach seek to promote positive change and social justice for diverse communities, families and individuals.

Anderson elaborates on the research and outreach emphases of the school, and he describes some of the school’s initiatives like the blended statewide program and mandated reporting.

He also talks about the state of social work in the United States and dispells some of the misconceptions associated with social work.

Hosted by Russ White.

Hear the Conversation 17:04 – 9.8 mb mp3

From MSU Today on Impact Radio: Pattie McNiel is an adjunct faculty member in MSU’s The School of Hospitality Business and an academic specialist at the National Food Safety and Toxicology Center.

McNiel offers her food safety tips and advice that are designed to help you safely eat your way through the holidays. Food safety starts from the purchase to the preparation, cooking, serving and storing of the turkey and other traditional dishes. The best advice may be to wash your hands often.

Hosted by Russ White.

Hear the Conversation 9:18 – 5.3 mb mp3

From MSU Today on Impact Radio: Soji Adelaja is the John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor in Land Policy at MSU. He directs MSU’s Land Policy Institute.

Adelaja describes the mission and goals of LPI, and he talks about many of the ways the institute has impacted Michigan and its economy.

Hosted by Russ White.

Hear the Conversation 20:56 – 11.9 mb mp3

From MSU Today on Impact Radio: MSU’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute is out with its 37th annual Recruiting Trends survey of the job market for college graduates. Phil Gardner is the author of the report. Gardner says seniors in bachelor of arts and bachelor of science programs can expect more job opportunities this year, with employers expected to increase the number of opportunities 7 percent over last year. What’s more, collegians seeking a job in business, engineering, computer science and accounting, will find business hires up between 10 and 13 percent, engineering between 12 and 14 percent, and computer science up 5 percent.

Kelley Bishop is executive director of Career Services and Placement at MSU. He describes the skills that employers are looking for in the grads they hire and says most students should tap his offices’s services long before their senior year.

Hosted by Russ White.

Hear the Conversation 18:35 – 10.6 mb mp3

From MSU Today on Impact Radio: Scott Westerman is the father of Spartan Podcast and a passionate MSU alumnus. He’s an executive with Comcast in New Mexico.

Westerman talks about public relations and communications in the world of social media and Twitter. He talks about how podcasting has gone from a cottage industry to the mainstream and how new media has become integrated in to corporate communications strategies. Scott also talks about his role on the national board of the MSU Alumni Association. And he says the job market has changed for CAS grads over the years and describes what kids need to do besides attend class to make sure they are marketable in today’s job market.

Hosted by Russ White.

Hear the Conversation 19:59 – 11.4 mb mp3