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HOW NOW was broadcast on CBC Saskatchewan’s The Afternoon Edition from 4 – 6 on Friday, June 3, 2011.  Our student hosts Desirae Desnomie and Brad Bellegarde shared the microphone with CBC Host Craig Lederhouse.  Thanks to Producer Sharon Gerein, AP Nicole Huck and Technician Brent Nielsen for mentoring our INCA students.  And to Merelda Fiddler, thanks for championing our students and introducing them to great opportunities at CBC. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Radio Current Affairs is an opportunity for a radio or television journalist to tell long format journalism. This allows the journalist a chance to include many more details, scenes and stories to tell the overall story they are trying to get across. While there are no hard and fast rules – below are some general guidelines. Formats: 1. The Debrief – The debrief is conducted between a host and journalist. The journalist could be live in the studio or out in the field. This is where the journalist is asked a series of questions by the host – and they tell the story in as descriptive way as possible. 2. The Talk Tape – The talk tape is similar to the Debrief except that the journalist includes audio clips. So – when the host asks a question – the journalist answers – and can also play a clip in the