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Doesn't Cover: trash
Founder of Postindustrial Media // author of “Blindsided by the Taliban,” reporter, professional motorcycle rider // I hate guns

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Carmen Gentile’s Biography

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Carmen Gentile is the author of the new book "Blindsided by the Taliban," a dark-humor chronicle of his unusual injury in Afghanistan and prolonged recovery.

https://www.amazon.com/Kissed-Taliban-Unrequited-Reporting-Wrong/dp/1510729682

His work has appeared in The New York Times, CNN, Esquire, TIME, USA Today and many others publications and outlets.

Carmen Gentile’s Journalist Portfolio

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The Daily

The Daily

In September 2010, Carmen was shot by a rocket-propelled grenade while reporting on U.S. and Afghan forces in…

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Troops try to balance soldier, mentor roles

Troops try to balance soldier, mentor roles

The explosions sent a handful of soldiers tumbling to the ground. U.S. and Afghan forces returned fire on the…

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In Afghanistan, special units do the dirty work

In Afghanistan, special units do the dirty work

CHAMKANI, Afghanistan - Insurgents prowling the steep mountains and narrow valleys of this remote land have a…

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Stability takes root in Kandahar province

Stability takes root in Kandahar province

Day and night, they patrolled rows of grape vines and poppy fields on foot and slept in the open where Taliba…

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The Gangs of El Salvador: A Growing Industry

The Gangs of El Salvador: A Growing Industry

The two most famous exports of El Salvador are rivals. Unfortunately, they are also ferocious gangs: Mara 18 …

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Group Calls for Inquiry Into Death of Detainee - NYTimes.com

Group Calls for Inquiry Into Death of Detainee - NYTimes.com

The Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center asks for independent investigation into why detainee died while being h…

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What’s new in Postindustrial America?

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By Carmen Gentile Verified, Postindustrial Founder
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Check out the latest news, features, opinions, and more from Appalachia, the Midwest, and other Postindustrial Communities. ASHEVILLE AI is creeping into Western North Carolina governments, but policies on how to use it vary Blue Ridge Public Radio: When Asheville’s Assistant City Manager Ben Woody sits down to consider complex community feedback or the intricacies of development proposals, he’s rarely working by himself.
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Postindustrial Living: Why you should move to Wheeling, West Virginia

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By Carmen Gentile Verified, Postindustrial Founder
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Nestled along the Ohio River, Wheeling is a city that offers a blend of historical charm, natural beauty, and vibrant community life. At a time when more people are seeking a place that promises affordability without sacrificing quality of life, Wheeling has emerged as an attractive option for those who want to participate in a community’s reimagining.
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What’s new in Postindustrial America?

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By Carmen Gentile Verified, Postindustrial Founder
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Check out the latest news, features, opinions, and more from Appalachia, the Midwest, and other Postindustrial Communities. ASHEVILLE A swarm of solar “bees” is coming to Western North Carolina community hubs Blue Ridge Public Radio: With the Appalachian Mountains repeatedly battered by extreme rain and flash flooding in recent years, small-scale energy resilience projects are catching on. Many recent developments are popping up along the path Helene tore through Western North Carolina.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I worked for a small local paper in the Pittsburgh suburbs. My first assignment was to cover every area high school graduation.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. I'm almost 40. I miss that sound.

How is social media changing news?

For better and worse.