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June 11, 2004

NPR's Bob Edwards To
Visit Idaho In July
 

Boise at 7:30 p.m. July 16, Sun Valley at 8 p.m. July 17

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Bob Edwards� integrity, intelligence and soothing baritone have inspired millions of listeners. As one of National Public Radio�s longtime hosts, he helped create the network�s signature sound. Now, in a new book titled �Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism� (Wiley & Sons), Edwards explores the legacy of another great pioneer in broadcast journalism. In a live appearance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the historic Boise High School auditorium in Boise, and at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Sun Valley Lodge Limelight Room in Sun Valley, Edwards brings to life the major stories Murrow covered, complete with historic audio clips � the Blitz bombing raids over Berlin, the liberation of Buchenwald, and red-baiting by Sen. Joe McCarthy, as well as the ups and downs of Murrow�s career at CBS. Edwards also reminisces on his own career, with audio highlights from his quarter century as host of NPR�s Morning Edition, and talks about his new role as a senior correspondent for NPR News. A Q&A and book signing will follow. Admission is $10. A VIP reception with Murrow will be held prior to each event; admission to that event is $50. For more information, visit the website. Edwards� visit is sponsored by Boise State Radio, Idaho�s NPR affiliate. The Sun Valley event coincides with the official launch of KBSS, Boise State Radio�s new full-power tower for NPR broadcasts. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT: NPR�s Bob Edwards speaks about his new book, �Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism� WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 16, in Boise; 8 p.m. Saturday, July 17, in Sun Valley WHERE: Boise High Auditorium in Boise Limelight Room at the Sun Valley Lodge in Sun Valley TICKETS: $10. Information and sales at 208 426-3663 or online at http://radio.boisestate.edu -30- Contacts Media Contact Laura Gross NPR 202 513-2304 lgross@npr.org Kathe Alters Boise State Radio 208 947-5669 kalters@boisestate.edu Kathleen Craven Boise State communications and marketing 208 426-3275 kcraven@boisestate.edu

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