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A time of great change: Ernest Freeberg's next chapter

WUOT | By Todd Steed
Published April 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM EDT
Todd Steed

Ernest Freeberg reflects on his career as a celebrated author and professor of American History. He's joined by his colleague Monica Black to discuss a celebration of his career to be held at the East Tennessee History Center this Thursday. More details here.

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A Knoxville native, Todd is the Tuesday evening Improvisations host. He began working at WUOT in 2006 as jazz coordinator, program director and host of Studio 865/Flipside, Improvisations and Changing Course. Todd got his start in radio at WUTK, where he served as both news and music director while earning his undergraduate degree in journalism at UT. He later earned a master’s degree in education from UT and worked for several years in Programs Abroad. Todd was inducted into the East Tennessee Writer's Hall of Fame in 2023. He was also honored with the UT School of Journalism and Media2024 Alumni of the Year Award.

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