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It's All Journalism

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It’s All Journalism is a weekly podcast about the changing state of digital media. Each episode you’ll hear working journalists talk about how they do their jobs. They also discuss the latest trends in journalism and how they impact our democratic society.

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Episodes

It's a dangerous time to be a journalist in America

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell is joined by Michael De Dora, Washington advocacy manager with the Committee to Protect Journalists . They discuss the sharp increase in attacks against American journalists in 2020 and what might be in store for the press under a new administration. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Jan 28, 202133 minEp. 446

Investigative reporter exposes maid abuse in Beirut

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell is joined by freelance journalist Lisa Khoury to discuss her new investigative piece, The Real Housemaids of Beirut . She reports on the disturbing abuse of domestic workers and maids in Lebanon who have very little protection or recourse against their employers. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Jan 21, 202125 minEp. 445

How Documented Uses WhatsApp to reach its audience

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell speaks with Mazin? ?Sidahmed?, founder of the immigration publication Documented . They discuss how WhatsApp has become Documented’s distribution network and why listening to the immigration and refugee community changed the course of his work. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Jan 14, 202133 minEp. 444

Better News: Use Slack To host cultural conversations in your newsroom

Corinne Chin and Lauren Frohne are video journalists at The Seattle Times . They wrote a piece for Better News on how the Times is using Slack to lower barriers, expose insensitivity, and allow conversations about cultural issues that can arise from their stories. Better News host Michael O'Connell talks to Chin about how newsrooms can use Slack to facilitate similar conversations. The Better News podcast is a partnership between It’s All Journalism and the American Press Institute to a) showcas...

Jan 12, 202125 minEp. 701

Tucson newspaper proves to be a vital source for the Latinx community

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks with Liliana Lopez, editor of La Estrella de Tucson, a weekly Spanish-language paper in Arizona. They discuss what she learned from the American Press Institute’s Community Listening Fellowship and how she put that information to use to help the Latinx community during the pandemic. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Jan 07, 202132 minEp. 443

2020 Lookback: America from Canada's perspective

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell is rejoined by Dave Bidini, co-founder of The Rheostatics and the West End Phoenix, a Toronto-based broadsheet newspaper. They discuss The Americans , a special edition published just before the November election in which ex-pats living in Toronto write about what it's like to observe the U.S. from across the shared border during a difficult time. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter...

Dec 31, 202028 minEp. 442

Remembering Tiffany Shackelford

It's All Journalism honors the memory of Tiffany Shackelford, a long-time friend and supporter of our podcast, by reposting our conversation with her from April 2013. We offer our condolences to Tiffany's family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 30, 202059 minEp. 687

2020 Lookback: A new journalist's first year

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell checks in with Sarah Ramantanis in the first of a series of conversations with a handful of previous guests. They discuss her wild first year as a professional writer for Philanthropy Australia and UN Youth Australia and why the year, overall, was a great one for her. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...

Dec 24, 202024 minEp. 441

Google News Initiative wants newsrooms to thrive

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks with Ben Monnie, director of global partnership solutions for news at the Google News Initiative. They discuss Google’s new Digital Growth Program, the latest effort from the Google News Initiative, and other tools to help news organizations thrive in the digital age. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Dec 17, 202028 minEp. 440

Better News: Building strong community partnerships

The Sacramento Bee has used groups outside of mainstream media to attract new readers, gain access to a diverse talent pool of journalists, and elevate the voices of under-resourced communities in the Sacramento area Ryan Lillis is the assistant managing editor at the Bee and Liv Monahan is the editor-at-large of the Community Voices project. We talk to both of them about how the legacy newspaper has built strong community partnerships with Community Voices and Ryan shares context on how this pr...

Dec 15, 202029 minEp. 699

How the coronavirus changed journalism

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell talks with Marcus Harun, a producer at MSNBC, about his new documentary, Essential Journalists: How Coronavirus Changed TV News . They discuss the way in which journalists took matters into their own hands to protect their health, and the health of their teams, during the early days of the pandemic. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

Dec 10, 202024 minEp. 439

The Interview Dudes are taking over the world

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks to Jack, Nathan, and Ben, better known as The Interview Dudes , about their podcast and interviews with the likes of Ryan Reynolds and Steve Martin. Together they discuss dream guests, how they started their podcast, and how their parents still embarrass them on a regular basis. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

Dec 03, 202021 minEp. 438

Objectivity, racism, and the crisis of credibility

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell talks with Pacinthe Mattar, a broadcast producer in Toronto, who recently wrote a piece for The Walrus titled "Objectivity is a Privilege Afforded to White Journalists." They discuss her belief that there is a two-fold crisis in credibility when it comes to journalists of color covering racialized topics. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Nov 26, 202040 minEp. 437

Investigative journalism that's heavy on context

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell talks with Madison Carter, an investigative journalist for the ABC affiliate in Buffalo, WKBW. They discuss her coverage of Black Lives Matter protests in the city this summer and how she tries to incorporate context in all her reporting. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Nov 19, 202030 minEp. 436

Sports columnist Jerry Izenberg subject of new book

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell talks to Ed Odeven, a sportswriter for Japan Forward, about being an international sports journalist and his new book, Going 15 Rounds with Jerry Izenberg: A Collection of Interviews with the Legendary Columnist. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 12, 202027 minEp. 435

Put community at the center of your journalism

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell talks a friend of the podcast, Andrea Wenzel, assistant professor at Klein College of Media and Communication and Temple University, about her new book on community-centered journalism . They discuss the importance of learning a community's priorities and information needs as a way to improve coverage and create better and more tailored solutions. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter...

Nov 05, 202033 minEp. 434

Movement journalism: A way to report on injustice

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks with Tina Vasquez, a reporter with Prism and author of a new piece in Nieman Reports titled “ Is Movement Journalism What Is Needed During This Reckoning Over Race and Inequality? ” They discuss movement journalism and how people who practice it aren’t necessarily advocates but are better equipped to present stories from marginalized and underserved communities. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our we...

Oct 29, 202032 minEp. 433

Overdose crisis, harm reduction, and the Rust Belt

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell talks to Jack Shuler, an associate professor at Denison University and author of a new book, This Is Ohio: The Overdose Crisis and the Front Lines of a New America . They discuss the drug overdose crisis in Ohio and how harm reduction practices can help save lives and communities. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Oct 22, 202033 minEp. 432

Better News: How to use events to grow a diverse audience

Even in the times of COVID-19, events — done virtually — can still be a useful method for newsrooms looking to build their audiences and promote brand loyalty. Cierra Hinton is the executive director-publisher for Scalawag , a nonprofit media organization launched in 2015 and based in Durham, North Carolina. Recently, she and Alysia Harris wrote an article for the American Press Institute 's Better News initiative on how Scalawag was using events to diversify its audience and grow membership. Re...

Oct 20, 202017 minEp. 685

Statistics and sports: Telling stories with numbers

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell is joined by Mark Simon, a statistics reporter for Sports Info Solutions and host of the platform's baseball podcast. In addition, Simon just launched a media-focused podcast: The Journalism Salute . Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 15, 202038 minEp. 431

Don't expect any answers on Election Night

This week, It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell is joined by Spectrum News reporter Ryan Whalen to discuss the wild lead-up to this year's election and why smart reporters should resist calling races on Election Night. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 08, 202022 minEp. 430

Need video footage? Hire a Stringr

It's All Journalism producer Michael O'Connell talks to Lindsay Stewart, a former broadcast news producer-turned-entrepreneur, about Stringr , which allows newsrooms to access a network of 120,000 videographers to help cover the news of the day and beyond. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 01, 202025 minEp. 429

Fake news, presidential deception and the Civil War

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell is joined by author and editor Elizabeth Mitchell to talk about the interview process and how 1864 is more like 2020 than most people realize. Mitchell also discusses her new book, Lincoln’s Lie: A True Civil War Caper Through Fake News, Wall Street and the White House . Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Sep 24, 202032 minEp. 428

Crime reporting: Covering violence and trauma

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell is joined this week by Rachel Dissell, a former reporter with the Cleveland Plain Dealer, on her history of covering weighty and emotionally grueling crimes in her home city and the way she addresses the trauma of her subjects. Dissell recently wrote about Trauma Journalism in the Time of Coronavirus for the Dart Center For Journalism and Trauma. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter ...

Sep 17, 202039 minEp. 427

Better News: How to win grants to fund journalism

In the past decade, media organizations have been awarded an estimated $300 million in grants to fund journalists and journalism projects — and the number of funders and dollars continues to grow. Jane Elizabeth is the managing editor of The News and Observer and The Herald-Sun in North Carolina. She recently wrote a guide for American Press Institute 's Better News explaining how newsrooms can win grants to fund their journalism projects. Read the full guide here . The Better News podcast is a ...

Sep 15, 202021 minEp. 694

Building relationships for the next generation of reporters

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell is joined this week by friend of the podcast Doug Mitchell, founder of Next Generation Radio , to discuss the long-lasting importance of relational approaches to journalism, for today and the future. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 10, 202033 minEp. 426

The crisis in local journalism is real

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell is joined this week by Steven Waldman, president and co-founder of Report for America , detailing how the organization is helping local news outlets address their coverage gaps and the group's support for new legislation that could encourage newspaper subscriptions. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Sep 03, 202017 minEp. 425

She Votes! recounts struggle for women's suffrage

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell talks to Ellen Goodman about She Votes! , the new podcast she's produced with Lynn Sherr of ABC News, exploring the women's suffrage movement and the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 26, 202024 minEp. 424

Covering Black communities with nuance and purpose

This week, It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell talks to Deborah Douglas , a distinguished visiting professor at DePauw University and author of a recent Nieman Reports article on the new Black press. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 20, 202032 minEp. 423

Launching a nonprofit newsroom in a pandemic

It's All Journalism Host Michael O'Connell talks to Kelsey Ryan, founder of The Beacon , a Kansas City nonprofit newsroom. They discuss the challenges of launching an independent nonprofit during the coronavirus and how LION Publishers is helping to foster independent local newsrooms across the country. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Aug 13, 202031 minEp. 422
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