Broadcasting from Eagle Pass, Texas, I kick off the week with returning guest and veteran journalist Patrick Sangimino to explore how American journalism changed over the last four decades—from the heyday of local newspapers to today’s social-media-driven news cycle. We talk trust, bias, and the pivotal role of community reporting in holding local officials accountable, plus how national narratives, COVID coverage, polling, and predictive markets have warped public perception. Patrick shares stories from his 40-year career, why Watergate inspired a generation, how unnamed sources erode credibility, and why athletes and politicians bypass the press via direct-to-fan platforms. We also touch on his book, Dogs Chase Cars, its upcoming audiobook, and his new project about life after a newsroom career. Along the way: holiday reflections, family moments, the joy of minor league and high school sports, and why reading long-form still matters in a 280-character world.Resources and links mentioned: Patrick’s website at patricksangimino.com; follow Patrick on X at @PSangimino and on Instagram at @PatrickSangimino. His novel Dogs Chase Cars is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, with an audiobook in progress. For show updates, visit joerooz.com and join the email list. Joe's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raise-funds-to-cover-mortgage-escrow-shortageFOLLOW US ON:RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joeroozYouTube: https://youtube.com/@joeroozTWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joeroozX: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozpodcastMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/joe Music: https://youtube.com/@pogo(00:00:46) Cold open: looping slogans and sound collage(00:03:07) Show intro from Asylum Studios and host welcome(00:03:54) Monday blues, show routine, and holiday vibe(00:05:16) A birthday shout-out to sister Laura and family memories(00:07:56) Weekend recap and Sunday Bible study on the tabernacle(00:13:02) Guest intro: Patrick San Gimino and his book Dogs Chase Cars(00:13:46) Sibling pranks, Italian family banter, and childhood stories(00:16:36) Mail woes and plans for discussing the book(00:17:28) Food talk: authentic Alfredo, Parmesan, and bakery struggles(00:22:06) Homemade bread plans and living in Texas culture shock(00:22:07) Pivot to media: writing the follow-up novel and themes(00:22:35) Care packages, anise cookies, and espresso debates(00:25:41) Patrick’s 40-year journalism journey and favorite newsrooms(00:27:58) From print to digital: decline of newspapers and trust(00:31:39) When did it change? Quakes, Watergate, and fragmented truth(00:34:17) Trump, fake news, and covering the presidency(00:36:20) Free speech abroad and lawsuits without a First Amendment(00:38:36) Reading culture, attention spans, and love of paper books(00:44:54) Local sports coverage and building a community website(00:48:32) Why small-college and minor league sports still feel pure(00:51:34) Shrink