Award-winning investigative journalist Robert Riggs talks to Podnews

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“No matter the topic, if you pursue podcasting it should be about a subject you love. You need to get up in the morning excited about what you are going to share.” We asked award-winning investigative reporter Robert Riggs how he makes his new podcast, True Crime Reporter. His answers include the best way of taking notes, his experiences in the Gulf War, and his favourite podcasts. True Crime Reporter is sponsoring our Tips & Tricks section this week.
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How I make… True Crime Reporter - we asked Robert Riggs how he makes his new show, which currently sponsors this section, and the best way of taking notes.
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