Frenemy of the People

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A podcast about journalism & trust

Kaitlin Ugolik Phillips


    • Dec 9, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


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    Local News with Josh Shaffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 33:22


    In this episode I talk to Josh Shaffer, a crime and courts reporter at the Raleigh News & Observer (my local paper!) about what it's like to be part of an "endangered species," how he finds local stories that people care about, and how folks can support local reporting.

    People who write about other people - with Stephanie Russell-Kraft

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 42:00


    Journalist Stephanie Russell-Kraft talks about respecting and protecting sources, the freelance life, and becoming the story. Find her work at https://www.stephanierussellkraft.com/.

    Travel Journalism with Lilit Marcus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 46:11


    Lilit Marcus is the travel editor at CNN. She talks about what it's like to travel for a living in the context of a career that can be dangerous even on a regular day in the office. Marcus also discusses misconceptions about travel writing, how she connects with people even when she doesn't speak their language, and why you should go to Fargo. 

    Disasters and Details with John D. Sutter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 45:24


    NatGeo and CNN journalist John D. Sutter talks covering climate change, hurricanes, and being transparent about all of it.

    The audience is the customer, with AC Shilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 46:53


    Journalist AC Shilton discusses her approach to investigative reporting, her background in sociology, getting people to talk on camera, why she sees her audience as her customer, and more.

    Asking the Readers What They Want with Matt Pearce of the LA Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 43:35


    Journalist Matt Pearce discusses his career, his current work covering the 2020 election, mistakes he's made that inform his approach to reporting, and why he asked readers to help him decide what/who to cover. (There are some sound issues with this episode - I apologize, and am working to make sure the next one is better!)

    Coming Soon: Frenemy of the People

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 2:34


    Welcome to Frenemy of the People - a podcast about journalism and trust. The first full episode is coming soon. In the meantime, here's a teaser.

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