646. Skepticism is one thing, but pride in not trusting the media is a cynical cop out
Josh Hatch, senior director of digital at The Chronicle of Higher Education, discusses fake news, misinformation and the evolution of digital new over the last decade.
645. Investigative reporting and the future of FOIA
Jason Leopold, an investigative reporter with Bloomberg News, is known for his aggressive use of the Freedom of Information to research stories. He discusses the need for greater transparency...
644. Tiny News Collective has big impact on new media entrepreneurs
The Tiny News Collective has nothing to do with in-studio musical performances, but Amy Kovac-Ashley describes it as a platform to help launch aspiring journalism entrepreneurs who want to...
643. Baltimore Beat builds a pipeline for the next generation of BIPOC journalists
Two years ago, when Lisa Snowden and her small team were preparing to re-launch the Baltimore Beat, the whole team spent a few days together considering who they wanted...
642. Reporting in a world of diminishing trust
Alexander Howard, a self-described earnest advocate for freedom of information, open governance, and digital democracy, talks about his concerns and hopes for journalism and America's future.
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Better News
Better News: Live events can help news organizations connect with their communities
Senior event producer Amy Zielinski shares how Vermont Public is using events to foster dialogue and connect with its audience.
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.
Better News: Food and drink reporting drives revenue to The Sacramento Bee
Benji Egel of The Sacramento Bee discusses how news organizations can create a regional keepsake that drives revenue toward their newsroom.
Better News: Tips and strategies for improving community-focused election coverage
David Plazas, director of opinion and engagement for the USA TODAY Network Tennessee, recently wrote a study for the Better News initiative on how The Tennessean created a significant,...
647. Prison Journalism Program helps incarcerated individuals find their voice
Yukari Kane and Shaheen Pasha, co-founders of the Prison Journalism Project, discuss the challenges of creating and implementing a journalism curriculum in order to help incarcerated people find their...