Interview with Robert Watson

Partial Transcript: Start off with some things that are sort of obvious, talking a bit about yourself and your background.

Segment Synopsis: Watson discusses his early career and which roles he had at different papers.

Keywords: Cynthiana, Kentucky

Subjects: Advertising, Newspaper American newspapers--Ownership

Partial Transcript: I came out here in Spring of 1975.

Segment Synopsis: Watson discusses his current career and what it is like working for a chain newspaper.

Keywords: Hazard Herald Voice; Landmark Newspapers

Subjects: American newspapers--Ownership

Partial Transcript: I like weekly. Can you tell me why?

Segment Synopsis: Watson discusses what it is like working at Hazard Herald Voice. He openly says that he hopes to transfer to a new paper soon.

Keywords: Hazard Herald Voice

Subjects: Advertising, Newspapers Newspaper employees

Partial Transcript: As a newspaper editor, you've had to make decisions for the last fifteen years or so as to what your print and what you don't.

Segment Synopsis: Watson discusses reports that he has written that were interesting.

Keywords: Hazard Herald Voice

Subjects: Libel and slander--United States Mayors Newspaper employees Newspaper reporting Political campaigns

Partial Transcript: Do you mind talking about elections?

Segment Synopsis: Watson discusses political campaigns that he has covered.

Keywords: Hazard Herald Voice; Political endorsements; Whitley County

Subjects: Editorials Newspaper reporting Political campaigns School boards

Partial Transcript: What are the big problems in this county?

Segment Synopsis: Watson discusses Kentucky politics and how they differ in counties.

Keywords: Harlan County; Harrison County; Hazard County; Owen County

Subjects: Coal mines and mining Kentucky--Politics and government Political campaigns Roads--Construction

Partial Transcript: You told me you've always been active in the Kentucky Press Association, is it worth it?

Segment Synopsis: Watson discusses the Kentucky Press Association and the benefits of being a member.

Keywords: Hazard Herald Voice; Kentucky Press Association

Subjects: Journalism--Societies, etc Newspaper employees