Kristin Jackson and Doug Raper
Recorded
August 19, 2022
Archived
August 19, 2022
28:07 minutes
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Id:
mby021996
Description
Doug Raper (72) shares a conversation with his daughter Kristin Jackson (41) about his work in radio, the nonprofit he founded, his children and grandchildren, and how he would like to be remembered.Subject Log / Time Code
DR talks about some of the people who influenced his life the most, including his college friend who first got him interested in radio. He also talks about the pride he has for the programming he did throughout his radio career.
DR remembers hosting a talk radio show and shares memories of owning a small-market radio station.
DR talks about covering the release of hostages following the Iran hostage crisis.
DR remembers covering the collapse of the Teton Dam and talks about how he navigated his way to the site to cover the story.
DR talks about interviewing Ronald Reagan while he was campaigning to be president. He also remembers the second interview he did with Ronald Reagan and how that interview came about.
DR talks about starting a nonprofit organization, called Wish Granters, and about the work they do.
DR talks about how much he enjoyed Christmases during his childhood and during KJ’s childhood.
DR shares the advice he would like to give his children, including that they should never give up and stand up for their beliefs.
DR talks about his favorite parts of being a parent and grandparent.
DR says he would like to be remembered as someone who cared and who had fun.
Participants
- Kristin Jackson
- Doug Raper