569. Rethinking incarceration, policing subject of new documentary
In his documentary Reimagining Safety, Matthew Solomon explores the false premise that more police and more prisons makes us safer. He also provides practical and actionable solutions toward achieving...
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566. Local news viewed through a postindustrial lens
Carmen Gentile, founder and editor at large of Postindustrial, explains how the independent, journalism-first, multimedia news outlet covers the areas in the United States that were once deemed highly...
565. Philadelphia Inquirer adopts ‘Up for Review’ policy to consider de-listing stories
Evan Benn, senior director of special projects and communications at the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Emily Babay, coverage editor on the Inquirer’s Now Team, discuss the “Up for Review,” policy...
Better News: Building trust with rural communities
The American Press Institute recently hosted a panel discussion with alumni from the Tables Stakes Local News Transformation Program about how journalists can build trust with rural communities.
564. Where food and institutional power intersect in North Carolina is focus of new partnership
The Assembly, a digital magazine about the people, institutions, and ideas that shape North Carolina, recently partnered with The Food Section, a newsletter that covers food and drink in the American South. Kyle...
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The Oklahoman's David Dishman talks to Better News podcast host Michael O'Connell about some of the strategies the paper employed to help a staff steeped in print traditions adopt...
Better News: Revisiting the best stories of 2022
Kamaria Roberts highlights the accomplishments of the American Press Institute's Better News Initiative in 2022 and what may be in store for 2023.
Better News: Salt Lake Tribune finds new audience, revenue stream from Mormon Land beat
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Better News: Arizona Daily Star flips the narrative with solutions journalism beat
Report Caitlin Schmidt co-authored a case study for Better News about the Arizona Daily Star’s solutions-oriented reporting beat. She shares all the details with Better News host Michael O’Connell.
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570. How media fails at covering trans issues
The LGBTQ+ community is once again in the crosshairs of the political debate in the U.S. John Casey, senior editor at the Advocate, discusses how journalists could be doing...