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David Epstein: Sun Valley Writers' Conference

Marcia Franklin interviews author and award-winning sports journalist, David Epstein.

Aired 10/23/2014 | Rating TV-G

Scout Dialogue: Writers Collection

David Epstein: Sun Valley Writers' Conference

Special | 28m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Marcia Franklin interviews author and award-winning sports journalist, David Epstein.

Marcia Franklin talks with David Epstein, an award-winning sports journalist and author of the bestselling book, The Sports Gene. It delves into the controversial research on what role genetics plays in the development of athletic talent. The book also takes on the so-called “10,000 Hour Rule,” which contends that 10,000 hours of practice can produce mastery in a field, including sports. 

Aired 10/23/2014 | Rating TV-G

Scout Dialogue: Writers Collection is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV

Major Funding Provided by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation

Scout Dialogue: Writers Collection

David Epstein: Sun Valley Writers' Conference

Special | 28m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Marcia Franklin talks with David Epstein, an award-winning sports journalist and author of the bestselling book, The Sports Gene. It delves into the controversial research on what role genetics plays in the development of athletic talent. The book also takes on the so-called “10,000 Hour Rule,” which contends that 10,000 hours of practice can produce mastery in a field, including sports. 

Aired 10/23/2014 | Rating TV-G

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Scout Dialogue: Writers Collection is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV

Major Funding Provided by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation

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