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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

Trade association CEO draws on 20 years of broadcast experience

Anita Brikman uses the same skills she mastered from working 20 years as broadcast journalist, news anchor and health reporter in her current role as the CEO of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association . Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

Jun 20, 202434 minEp. 623

Deseret News' first female editor won't be its last

Sarah Jane Weaver was recently named the editor of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-owned Deseret News, becoming the first female editor in the 174-year-old newspaper's history. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

Jun 13, 202432 minEp. 622

Saving journalism includes improving mental wellness in newsrooms

Dr Kate West and Leslie Rangel, authors of the book Journalists Break News. Don't Let it Break You , which offers solutions to professors and newsrooms to better prepare students and young journalists for the pressure of a career in journalism. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

Jun 06, 202437 minEp. 621

Philanthropists fund the arts and museums, why not local news?

Press Forward was started as an effort to galvanize funders and donors to think more broadly about the importance of local news, according to the nonprofit's director Dale Anglin. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

May 30, 202436 minEp. 620

Better News: Efforts to serve GenZ increase revenue and engagement

Executive editor Kayla Green recently wrote Better News case studies about these two initiatives to serve younger audiences. She discusses them both with host Michael O’Connell on this week’s Better News podcast. Read more about Athlete of the Week and Sumter Next Generation on BetterNews.org. The Better News podcast is a partnership between It’s All Journalism and the American Press Institute to a) showcase innovative/experimental ideas that emerge from the Knight-Lenfest Local News Transformat...

May 28, 202422 minEp. 658

Journalists need to show their work to earn readers' trust

Julia Angwin, founder and CEO of Proof News , discusses how journalists can restore trust by adopting a scientific approach to their reporting. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

May 23, 202433 minEp. 619

The Examination collaborates to deliver fearless journalism for a healthier world

It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell talks to Ben Hallman, founder and executive director of The Examination , about how it delivers investigative journalism aimed at creating a healthier world. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

May 16, 202424 minEp. 618

Palestinian protests covered by student reporter inside Columbia University's gates

As the breaking news reporter for Columbia University's City Newsroom, graduate student Francesca Maria Lorenzini covered pro-Palestinian protests at the school's New York City campus. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

May 09, 202423 minEp. 617

What does the next generation of investigative journalists need to know?

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Ted Bridis teaches investigative journalism to the next generation of media professionals at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

May 02, 202426 minEp. 616

INN helps newsrooms focus on their communities to grow revenue

Karen Rundlet became the new executive director and CEO of the Institute for Nonprofit News in January. She discusses how INN's network of more than 450 independent news organizations across North America are connecting with their communities to identify and generate a sustainable revenue stream. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and weekly email newsletter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Apr 24, 202428 minEp. 615

Better News: How the Henrico Citizen grew its email list and reader revenue

By focusing on the audience funnel, owner and publisher Tom Lappas was able to generate 9,000 email subscribers and generated $34,000 at the Henrico Citizen. Lappas recently wrote a piece for Better News on how other news organizations can grow reader revenue and expand their email subscribers by focusing on the audience funnel. Lappas discusses that with host Michael O’Connell on this week’s Better News podcast. Read the full study . The Better News podcast is a partnership between It’s All Jou...

Apr 23, 202428 minEp. 656

Arizona law empowers voters to see who is behind a political contribution

Elizabeth Shimek of the Campaign Legal Center explains how a law that 72 percent of Arizona voters voted for in 2022 brings transparency to the campaign finance process. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

Apr 18, 202430 minEp. 614

The Commons aims to find common ground in a divided America

Drew Lindsay, a senior writer at The Chronicle of Philanthropy , leads The Commons , a new vertical focusing on the issue of polarization along the lines of political ideology, gender, income, race, geography, culture, and religion. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

Apr 11, 202427 minEp. 613

ReNews helps revive, fund student-run media at HBCUs, HSIs

Executive Director Wesley Wright discusses the ReNews Project , which funds and/or provides professional assistance to revive dormant student newspapers at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

Apr 04, 202426 minEp. 612

Budget neutral solution for funding locally focused and ethnic newsrooms

Maya Chupkov, media and democracy program manager at California Common Cause , discusses a recently passed resolution requiring government offices in San Francisco to spend at least half of their advertising and outreach budgets on community and ethnic media outlets. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and weekly email newsletter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Mar 28, 202429 minEp. 611

Report stories that are additive and talk to those no one else is talking to

Jane Ferguson might have dreamed of working for the BBC or CNN as a young reporter, but she encourages young journalists to think beyond the headlines to find the places where their work can be “additive.” A foreign correspondent for PBS NewsHour and a contributor to the New Yorker, Ferguson was recently named the inaugural winner of the Neal Conan Prize for Excellence in Journalism and last year published a memoir about her career. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscr...

Mar 21, 202430 minEp. 610

ONA Launches AI in Journalism Initiative

The Online News Association recently launched a new AI in Journalism Initiative to provide tools and practical training for journalists looking to incorporate artificial intelligence into their reporting. Meghan Murphy, ONA’s director of programs, and Hanaa Rifaey, ONA's head of strategic partnerships, share the details with It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and weekly email newsletter. See Privacy Policy...

Mar 14, 202441 minEp. 609

Guest interviews key part of most listened-to podcasts: Pew Research

Galen Stocking, a senior computational social scientist, discusses a new Pew Research Center study that examines the role guest interviews play in the 451 most listened-to podcasts. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

Mar 07, 202428 minEp. 608

Collaborative approach to solutions journalism benefits Philly's diverse population

Gene Sonn and Derrick Cain discuss the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative , Resolve Philly's latest effort in solutions-oriented journalism and community engagement. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

Feb 29, 202427 minEp. 607

Private equity firms in search of profits are killing America's newsrooms

Margot Susca, American University’s first professor of journalism, accountability and democracy, discusses her new book, “Hedged: How Private Investment Funds Help to Destroy America’s Newsrooms." Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

Feb 22, 202437 minEp. 606

Pop culture's influence on media is the subject of a new college course

Richard Lee , a professor in the Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University, is teaching a class on the intersection of pop culture and media. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

Feb 15, 202425 minEp. 605

Meet Rob Lee: Charm City Conversationalist

Rob Lee is the host of the Truth In This Art podcast, which examines the intersections of art, culture and community, both in Baltimore, Maryland and beyond. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

Feb 08, 202433 minEp. 604

NY Mets sportscaster Mike Janela always prepares

Gameday and digital host for the New York Mets Mike Janela talks about the multimedia skills he's had to master and how important preparation is in staying one step ahead of the person you're interviewing and ready to take the conversation in a new and interesting direction. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and weekly email newsletter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Feb 01, 202433 minEp. 603

Public radio reporter from Phoenix pens first mystery novel

Christina Estes, a senior field correspondent at Phoenix NPR station KJZZ, recently penned “Off the Air," a mystery novel that was inspired by her career as a broadcast journalist. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

Jan 25, 202428 minEp. 602

What drives journalists to put themselves at risk?

Dr. Anthony Feinstein, author of “Moral Courage: 19 Profiles of Investigative Journalists," conducted the first study on the topic of journalists, trauma and emotional well-being. On the latest episode of It's All Journalism, he discusses moral courage and what motivates journalists to put themselves in harm's way. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and weekly email newsletter and get chance to win an It's All Journalism mug. See Privacy Policy at h...

Jan 18, 202424 minEp. 601

Legacy media is failing to give people the news they really want

Meghann Cuniff, a legal affairs reporter based in Southern California, has a long history of covering breaking news, conducting investigations and writing long-form narratives from courtrooms about high-profile cases. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and 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 ....

Jan 11, 202436 minEp. 600

Better News: Food and drink reporting drives revenue to The Sacramento Bee

Benjy Egel became the The Sacramento Bee’s food and drink reporter in 2018. For the next five years, he watched the city's culinary scene blossom, attracting Michelin stars and James Beard Award nominations. Egel's reporting drew more than 1,000 new subscribers to The Bee who wanted to learn the latest about Sacramento's new cultural heartbeat. Sacramentans' love for the city's local restaurants inspired Egel to write “ Sacramento Eats: Recipes from the Capital Region’s Favorite Restaurants ." T...

Jan 09, 202420 minEp. 660

IAJ Best of 2023: Anna Robertson, The Cool Down

In order to give the IAJ team some time off to enjoy the holidays with their families, we're revisiting our most popular episodes of 2023. Last week, we shared the second-most downloaded episode of the year, our interview with Adam Rice, the editor of the Downtown Albuquerque News. This week, we're featuring our most-downloaded episode of 2023, IAJ host Michael O'Connell's conversation with Anna Robertson, co-founder and chief content officer of The Cool Down . In addition to replaying our inter...

Jan 04, 202434 minEp. 659

IAJ Best of 2023: Peter Rice, editor of the Downtown Albuquerque News

This week and next, the It's All Journalism team is taking some time off to enjoy the holidays and spend time with our loved ones. It's become a tradition that at the end of the year, we like to look back at some of the great conversations we've had. This week we're sharing the second-most downloaded episode of 2023, our interview with Adam Rice, the editor of the Downtown Albuquerque News. In addition to reposting our interview with Rice , IAJ host Michael O'Connell checks in to see what's chan...

Dec 28, 202337 minEp. 661

How can journalists and academic researchers find common ground?

Tamar Wilner is a postdoctorate fellow at UT Austin’s School of information, where she works on Co-Designing for Trust National Science Foundation-funded project aimed at tackling the misinformation crisis. She and Valérie Belair-Gagnon recently wrote a report for Nieman Lab on the disconnect between what journalists experience in the newsroom and what academic researchers understand about the news industry. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and we...

Dec 21, 202327 minEp. 599
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