Podcast appearances and mentions of kevin merida

Photographer Deborah Willis, along with journalist Kevin Merida, collaborate to co-author the compelling book Kamala: Her Historic, Joyful, and Auspicious Sprint to the White House.

Kevin Merida, former executive editor of the Los Angeles Times, is back to talk about his new co-curated photo book, “Kamala: Her Historic, Joyful, and Auspicious Sprint to the White House.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!​​​​​​​​​​​​​Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, after attempting to smear her, Fani Willis wasted no time dropping a bombshell filing about Trump co-conspirator and fake elector mule, Mike Roman.Then, on the rest of the menu, just weeks after executive editor Kevin Merida left the company, the Los Angeles Times union plans to walk off the job to protest another round of layoffs; the Ohio Supreme Court reinstated a lower court decision to freeze $8 million in personal assets belonging to a former top Ohio utility regulator caught up in a federal bribery investigation; and, a California court ruling could threaten the key source of funding for a disputed giant water tunnel project.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Poland's lawmakers voted to lift the immunity of a far-right colleague who used a fire extinguisher to put out Hanukkah candles during a ceremony in parliament last month; and, Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, dismissed a US proposal to resume dialogue on nuclear arms control.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.”― Douglas Adams"The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy/support.

 Lots of big news to kick off 2024. Late last week, LAPD Chief Michel Moore announced a sudden retirement, putting Mayor Karen Bass in the hotseat as she begins to choose a replacement. Meanwhile Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva denies the existence of deputy gangs while under oath.  The Supreme Court has decided to take up a draconian anti-homeless law, and people who usually call themselves progressives are hoping the right-wing court will criminalize homelessness. Meanwhile, is LA backing away from affordable housing in wealthy neighborhoods? And what is the fate of local journalism as Kevin Merida leaves the LA Times? Guest co-hosts Alissa Walker and Godfrey Plata return to the podcast and discuss it all with Mike.Chief Moore Resignation LA TIMES: LAPD Chief Michel Moore to step down at end of February ERICKA SMITH: Column: LAPD's Michel Moore is (finally) leaving. Here's what L.A. needs in a new chief LA TIMES: Detectives claim LAPD chief sought investigation of Mayor Bass over USC scholarship LASD LATIMES: Villanueva denies existence of deputy gangs as L.A. County officials seek accountability  LAIST: Former Sheriff's Deputy Convicted In Fatal Shooting of Ryan Twyman; First Such Conviction In Two Decades In LA SUPREME COURT TO HEAR HOMELESSNESS CASE LA TIMES: Supreme Court to rule on clearing homeless encampments in California and the West COURTHOUSE NEWS: Oregon city trying to take blankets, pillows from homeless loses appeal NEWSOM: Governor Newsom Statement on Court Ruling Obstructing Encampments Clearing LA Backing Away from Affordable Housing in Wealthy Areas? LAIST: Housing Advocates Sue City Of LA For Stalling Affordable Housing Near Single-Family Homes: REAL DEAL: YIMBY challenges LA's denial of affordable housing in Winnetka: OP-ED: Housing needs to go into highly resourced wealthy neighborhoods or else none of this matters: Kevin Merida Ouster NYT: Editor of The Los Angeles Times Steps Down POYNTER INSTITUTE:: Major surprise shakeup at the Los Angeles Times POLITICO: MERIDA OUT 

Newspapers and media are in the blood of Black journalist Kevin Merida. From the Dallas Morning News to the Washington Post to ESPN and now as LA Times executive editor, Kevin joins Tavis in studio to talk about his career and the current state of the newspaper industry.

Emma Pan and Tutu Jereissati sit down with Kevin Merida—the Executive Editor of the Los Angeles Times. In this episode, Kevin Merida talks about the changing nature of the Los Angeles Times and media coverage of the government and politics.

Fake news. Misinformation. Disinformation. The role of journalism in society has never been more important. So what's the future of news in a country deeply suspicious of information? Veteran journalists Kevin Merida, Los Angeles Times executive editor, and Donna Britt, author and Washington Post syndicated columnist, talk about the state of news and information. The discussion is moderated by Point Loma Nazarene University journalism professor Dean Nelson. This event is supported by the UC San Diego Helen Edison Lecture Series which offers free public lectures that advance humanitarian purposes and objectives. Series: "Helen Edison Lecture Series" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 38462]

Fake news. Misinformation. Disinformation. The role of journalism in society has never been more important. So what's the future of news in a country deeply suspicious of information? Veteran journalists Kevin Merida, Los Angeles Times executive editor, and Donna Britt, author and Washington Post syndicated columnist, talk about the state of news and information. The discussion is moderated by Point Loma Nazarene University journalism professor Dean Nelson. This event is supported by the UC San Diego Helen Edison Lecture Series which offers free public lectures that advance humanitarian purposes and objectives. Series: "Helen Edison Lecture Series" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 38462]

Fake news. Misinformation. Disinformation. The role of journalism in society has never been more important. So what's the future of news in a country deeply suspicious of information? Veteran journalists Kevin Merida, Los Angeles Times executive editor, and Donna Britt, author and Washington Post syndicated columnist, talk about the state of news and information. The discussion is moderated by Point Loma Nazarene University journalism professor Dean Nelson. This event is supported by the UC San Diego Helen Edison Lecture Series which offers free public lectures that advance humanitarian purposes and objectives. Series: "Helen Edison Lecture Series" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 38462]

Fake news. Misinformation. Disinformation. The role of journalism in society has never been more important. So what's the future of news in a country deeply suspicious of information? Veteran journalists Kevin Merida, Los Angeles Times executive editor, and Donna Britt, author and Washington Post syndicated columnist, talk about the state of news and information. The discussion is moderated by Point Loma Nazarene University journalism professor Dean Nelson. This event is supported by the UC San Diego Helen Edison Lecture Series which offers free public lectures that advance humanitarian purposes and objectives. Series: "Helen Edison Lecture Series" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 38462]

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. concludes his conversation with Kevin Merida, Executive Editor of The Los Angeles Times since June 2021 after a career that has included tenures at ESPN and The Dallas Morning News.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. begins a conversation with journalist Kevin Merida, a year into his tenure as Executive Editor of The Los Angeles Times, discussing issues of inclusion, diversity and equity and the role of media in race, sports and culture.

Two years ago, Nikole Hannah-Jones launched “The 1619 Project,” a collection of New York Times Magazine articles, photography and podcasts. That project became a launching point to talk about Black people's roles in shaping the United States. Hannah-Jones has been praised and vilified for her work ever since.Today, we share highlights from a L.A. Times Book Club chat between Hannah-Jones and L.A. Times executive editor Kevin Merida. They talked about how Black people can be patriotic despite centuries of mistreatment … and about using mountains of research to get back at haters. More reading:Nikole Hannah-Jones dives into the origins and language of ‘The 1619 Project'Nikole Hannah-Jones became a political target. What she's learned from the ‘hurtful' attacksHoward-bound Nikole Hannah-Jones plans to ‘even the playing field' for HBCUs. Here's how 

As the newest executive editor of the Los Angeles Times, Kevin Merida brings not only years of experience in journalism, but also a vision for change during a time when the newspaper needs it most. Prior to his role at the LA Times, Merida spent more than two decades at the Washington Post in a variety of roles and later served as senior vice president at ESPN. Merida opens up to host Giselle Fernandez about taking the reins while the LA Times is under scrutiny for its lack of diversity — not just in staff, but in news coverage as well. He is working on ways to reach new generations through podcasts, new video strategies, the LA Times app and the creation of LA Times Studios.

Kevin Merida became the Los Angeles Times' executive editor last summer at a tumultuous time. Newsroom morale was down, the publication had lost $50 million in 2020, and several of his recent predecessors hadn't endeared themselves to staffers. So what drew him to the job?Today, Merida reflects on the first six months of his tenure, talks about his vision for the L.A. Times and answers the eternal Southern California question: What does he think about In-N-Out?More reading:ESPN's Kevin Merida named L.A. Times executive editor‘I see nothing but opportunity.' Meet L.A. Times' new top editor Kevin MeridaVideo: Kevin Merida takes helm of L.A. Times

Mayor Pratt speaks with Kevin Merida, ESPN Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of the sports blog The Undefeated and Bijan Bayne, award-winning Washington-based freelance columnist, critic, author and IPPH Resident Fellow in Sports. They discuss the tradition of protest in America (Boston Tea Party) and how that protest has been leveraged in sports.

Although we love celebrating anytime a Black individual breaks barriers to become the first in an industry, we have to ask, is there blowback to being the first? This week Tre'vell and Jarrett dissect the significance of being the first Black this, that, and the other before they share their personal “first” experiences that relate to being a Black and Queer individual climbing up the ranks in entertainment journalism.Pass the Popcorn*Spoiler Alert Warning*In this week's PTP, Jarrett REALLY wants to talk about a show both he and Tre'vell saw: Netflix's Clickbait. This thriller sees Nick Brewer (Adrian Grenier) kidnapped only to have his wife, Sophie (Betty Gabriel), and family sent on a wild manhunt to save him. If you haven't seen the series yet and want to avoid any spoilers, skip ahead to 10:19. And if you've seen the show, please @Jarrett, especially if you figured out the ending before watching the final episode. Warning: Jarrett will think you're lying.DIS/Honorable Mentions HM: Actor Michael K. Williams (Lovecraft Country, When They See Us) died on Sept. 6 at age 54.HM: Janet Jackson stars in a new Lifetime biopic titled, Janet.HM: Fawzia Mirza directed the queer Muslim rom com The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night that screened at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival. Black History Is Happening EverydayThis week, Jarrett gives a shout out to his good friend, Chef Seth Brundle, who held his pop-up restaurant for The SZNG on Sept. 6th. Our Sponsors This WeekDipseaFANTI listeners can get 30 days of full access for free by going to DipseaStories.com/FANTIGo ahead and @ us Email: FANTI@maximumfun.org@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre'Vell)@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Senior Producer Laura Swisher)@Rainewheat (Producer Lorraine Wheat)

Plus... Adam Serwer on his new book "The Cruelty is the Point;" reinventing the Los Angeles Times; and more. Adam Serwer, Rick Hutzell, Patrick Soon-Shiong and Kevin Merida join Brian Stelter on an abbreviated episode. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In their first joint interview, Los Angeles Times owner and executive chairman Patrick Soon-Shiong and newly-appointed executive editor Kevin Merida join Brian Stelter and answer questions about the future of the publication. "We're competing for subscriptions" and competing for peoples' time and money, Merida says. "I want to be the most exciting, innovative media company that exists, anchored out in California." He talks about expanding into new areas, from comedy to poetry, and turning the publication into a much larger media company. Soon-Shiong reaffirms his commitment to the outlet; addresses his role in Alden Global Capital's takeover of Tribune Publishing; and shares his view of what the government should do to balance the local news playing field. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

This week, hosts Jarrett Hill and Tre'vell Anderson are talking about the history of the ballroom scene with digital director at Out Magazine and the host of the companion podcast for HBO Max’s Legendary, called The Let Out—Mikelle Street.But first…It’s MaxFunDrive! This is the time of year we devote to inviting you to become a member of the Maximum Fun network, or to boost or upgrade your membership, and support this show with your monthly contribution. It’s how we maintain our independence and keep the show going for you to enjoy! And it’s also a great time to join and get perks. To learn more visit maximumfun.org/join. Reading is FundamentalTre'vell and Jarrett share their top book picks and a few more challenging reads in an all-new segment! DIS/Honorable MentionsThis week, Jarrett has an honorable mention for harpist Madison Calley. You can check out her work here. You can also check out Ahya Sione here. Tre'vell has an honorable mention for new LA. Times executive editor Kevin Merida. Keep updated here. Jarrett has another honorable mention for MSNBC journalist Stephanie Ruhle. Congratulations to Tre'vell Anderson and Texas Isiah for their Entertainment Weekly issue with Lena Waithe on the cover. You can read the full story here.Email: FANTI@maximumfun.org@FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’Vell)@FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Producer Laura Swisher)FANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.orgLaura Swisher is the senior producer.Jordan Kauwling is the associate producer.  

The Los Angeles Times on Monday said that Kevin Merida, who built ESPN’s The Undefeated into a multi-media presence and spent a lengthy career in newspapers before that, will be its new executive editor. Merida, 64, is being challenged by the newspaper’s owners, Patrick and Michele Soon-Shiong, to speed its transition into a digital news leader. Merida is moving to Los Angeles from Washington, where he spent 22 years at the Washington Post before joining ESPN in 2015. He also worked at the Dallas Morning News and Milwaukee Journal. The Post is searching for its own new leader following the retirement of Marty Baron. Merida replaces Norman Pearlstine, who stepped down late last year. The Times chose a Black editor as its leader following a period where the newspaper and other journalistic institutions have taken tough looks at their own diversity in both staffing and in who and what they cover. Last September, the newspaper published a lengthy apology for having “a blind spot, at worst an outright hostility” toward Los Angeles’ nonwhite population. The newspaper said then that 38% of its editorial journalists were journalists of color, and that “we know that is not nearly good enough.” Today on AirTalk, we contextualize the Times’ history with coverage on race among other topics and how bringing in the new editor will impact the paper’s attempt to improve. Do you have thoughts? Questions? Give us a call at 866-893-5722.  With files from the Associated Press  Guests: David Folkenflik, NPR media correspondent; he tweets @davidfolkenflik S. Mitra Kalita, veteran journalist and CEO of URL Media, a network of Black and brown community news outlets. She also publishes the newsletter Epicenter-NYC; she tweets @mitrakalita Fernando Guerra, professor of political science and Chicana/o Latina/o studies and director of the Center for the Study of Los Angeles at Loyola Marymount University; emeritus member of the KPCC Board of Trustees

Telling the story of Jackie Robinson a century later through the eyes of a dozen authors

Our guests include: Kevin Merida, ESPN Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of the sports blog The Undefeated and Bijan Bayne, award-winning Washington-based freelance columnist, critic, author and IPPH Resident Fellow in Sports. The focus is the tradition of protest in America (Boston Tea Party), how protest has been leveraged in sports—propriety and effectiveness of same.

In Episode 37, listeners hear from Kevin Merida, SVP and Editor-in-Chief at ESPN, about interviewing President Bush on morning jogs while at the Washington Post, getting the opportunity to launch a brand-new media enterprise out of ESPN, and his advice to young people as they embark upon their careers.

"Tiers SZN": Mike Sando's QB Tiers are out!!!!!!!! Then Jonathan talks about the incredible impact Civil Rights Leader and Congressman John Lewis made with Kevin Merida.

"Tiers SZN": Mike Sando's QB Tiers are out!!!!!!!! Then Jonathan talks about the incredible impact Civil Rights Leader and Congressman John Lewis made with Kevin Merida.

Year of the Black Quarterback (#YOTBQB) The #YOTBQB MH & EJ explore the changing face of the NFL quarterback position, 50 years after Marlin Briscoe was drafted into the NFL as the league’s first black quarterback. While African-American quarterbacks lacked opportunity for decades, Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, Offensive Rookie of the Year Kyler Murray and electrifying players like Russell Wilson, Dak Prescott, and Deshaun Watson are now among the many prominent black starting quarterbacks throughout the league.“Black quarterbacks are redefining the NFL’s marquee position, creating a level of excitement and possibility that is thrilling for the game,” said Kevin Merida, ESPN Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of The Undefeated.Why is Dak not paid yet? Will Cam Newton find a job and was this just a good year or has the face of the QB position really changed?Listen and check out our all time top five black qb's! Who is your top five?

Join us for a very special VIP Spotlight Edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show where we talk with Vice-President and Chief Editor ESPN's The Undefeated, Kevin Merida. Listen as we talk Sports, Race, Politics and Popular Culture. Smack dabbed in the midst of March Madness, Kevin and I talk College Hoops; can it be fixed, Colin Kaepernick; should he have an NFL QB job by now, and whose legacy will be greater Lebron's or Michael Jordan, plus a whole lot more!!!  I truly appreciated the opportunity to talk with such a decorated an accomplished journalist of Mr. Kevin Merida's stature and I know you're going to enjoy the interview.  In addition, to our interview with ESPN's Kevin Merida, we are also "Remembering Bishop David L. Ellis." We are dedicating this entire show the life, legacy and the memory of this giant of human being that God used in a mighty way. Bishop David Ellis touched so many people in a very special way, and we want to spend part of this show remembering this extraordinary man of God. 

Join us for a very special VIP Spotlight Edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show where we talk with Vice-President and Chief Editor ESPN's The Undefeated, Kevin Merida. Listen as we talk Sports, Race, Politics and Popular Culture. Smack dabbed in the midst of March Madness, Kevin and I talk College Hoops; can it be fixed, Colin Kaepernick; should he have an NFL QB job by now, and whose legacy will be greater Lebron's or Michael Jordan, plus a whole lot more!!!  I truly appreciated the opportunity to talk with such a decorated an accomplished journalist of Mr. Kevin Merida's stature and I know you're going to enjoy the interview.  In addition, to our interview with ESPN's Kevin Merida, we are also "Remembering Bishop David L. Ellis." We are dedicating this entire show the life, legacy and the memory of this giant of human being that God used in a mighty way. Bishop David Ellis touched so many people in a very special way, and we want to spend part of this show remembering this extraordinary man of God. 

It’s March Madness! As basketball fever sweeps through the country, Michele and Igor speak with Kevin Merida, senior vice president at ESPN and editor-in-chief of The Undefeated to discuss the FBI investigation into the NCAA’s alleged illegal payments to student-athletes, the NBA’s consideration to do away with the one-and-done rule, and the role that race might play in determining which professional sports require college experience. Then, Merida gives his take on the experience of black athletes during the Trump administration and the different challenges facing black journalists today as compared with their trailblazing predecessors.

Episode 120 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features Kevin Merida, an ESPN senior vice president and the editor-in-chief of The Undefeated. The site, which explores the intersections of race, sports and culture, just celebrated its one year anniversary In this podcast, Merida, the former managing editor of The Washington Post, discusses where the site is in relation to where he hopes it will be down the road; what he looks for when he hires staffers; what content has worked for The Undefeated and why; the importance of such a site for young writers of color, particularly at Historic Black Colleges; the impact of Donald Trump’s Presidency on The Undefeated; whether the site will try to amp its breaking news coverage; the amount of traffic the site gets and whether ESPN management has set metric or financial goals; why Jemele Hill and Michael Smith are getting increased attention for the 6 p.m. ET edition of SportsCenter; how the Washington Post has handled the 24/7 political news cycle; the pressures political reporters face in 2017; and much more. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikolai DiPippa, Clinton School Director of Public Programs, sat down with Kevin Merida, the editor-in- chief for “The Undefeated,” ESPN’s new website that provides in-depth reporting, commentary, and insight on race and culture through the lens of sports with innovative storytelling, original reporting, and provocative commentary.

Howard, JC and Larry discuss this past week in sports.  ICONversation with Dennis Simmons, Oklahoma Sooners Lead Recruiter, Kevin Merida, The Undefeated’s Editor in Chief; LMAO: Greater Cliche Fellowship Assembly!