Retired AP reporter discusses covering more than 400 executions

Retired Associated Press reporter Michael Graczyk may have witnessed more executions than any journalist in American history.

Working at the AP’s Houston bureau, one of Graczyk’s assignments was to cover the Texas Department of Corrections. As part of his job, he witnessed hundreds of executions over his nearly 46-year AP career. 

In the latest edition of Update-1, the National Press Club podcast,  Graczyk talks to Club Broadcast/Podcast team member Shannon Fisher about the manner in which he approached his unique and heavy role as a reporter, sharing stories of his interactions with the families of the victims, the inmates and the loved ones of inmates who watched as the death penalty was carried out.  

Mike Hempen produces Update-1. The podcast can be heard on the Club website or on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn and Spotify by searching for "NPC Update-1."