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Bettering society by listening to the pain of others

By Kyle Kellams

Published November 29, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST

Investigative journalist Peter Nickeas reported on breaking news and violence for the Chicago Tribune, and he recently concluded a term as a visiting professor University of Arkansas’ School of Journalism and Strategic Media in the Center for Ethics in Journalism. He visited Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio for a conversation with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about his career and the effects violence can have on a city.

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Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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