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Bear Grease

Ep. 369: Ted Koppel - Story of an American Journalist

Bear Grease

MeatEater

Wilderness, Sports

4.87.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 September 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

Ted Koppel, a renowned American journalist with a career spanning more than 60 years, joins host Clay Newcomb on this episode of the Bear Grease podcast. They discuss Koppel’s life, his family, and some of the most memorable moments from his remarkable career.

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I had a once in a lifetime opportunity

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to sit down with legendary American news broadcaster Ted Cople. I did an hour-long interview

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with Ted. And what I've learned is that if you are below the age of 35, there's a chance that

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that name wouldn't ring a bell in your head or if you saw his face, you might not recognize

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it. But if you're over the age of 35, I would say you probably recognize the name Ted Cople.

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