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“It's easy to hate things you don't understand.” Two minutes. Real impact. Leave a review:  lovethepodcast.com/politicsandreligion Kristin Wilson spent three decades producing Washington coverage, including a decade running CNN's Capitol Hill unit, with stops at NBC, CBS, Nightline, the BBC, and Fox News. Now she's co-founder and executive producer of 535, a journalist-founded, nonpartisan newsroom built to cover the policy of Congress. The conversation gets into what gets lost when the cameras chase conflict, why bipartisan work still happens when no one is looking, and how seeing legislators as people makes them harder to write off. Calls to Action ✅ If this episode resonates, consider sharing it with someone who might need a reminder that disagreement doesn't have to mean dehumanization. ✅ Check out our Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: lovethepodcast.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion Key Takeaways Policy is the story. 535 covers the appropriations fights, committee work, and behind-the-scenes deals that move real money and shape real lives. It's harder to dislike people up close. Watch members talk about what they care about, and the cartoon version gets harder to hold onto. The aisle still gets crossed. From steak invitations to co-sponsored bills, members find ways to work together when they decide to. Ask, then listen. Kristin's whole craft comes down to asking a real question and actually hearing the answer. About Our Guest Kristin Wilson is co-founder and executive producer of 535, a new kind of newsroom for the policy of Congress. Over nearly 30 years she led CNN's Hill coverage and produced for NBC, CBS, Nightline, the BBC, and Fox News. Links and Resources 535 - 535.news Kristin Wilson - @kristin-wilson Grateful to our friends at The Democracy Group - www.democracygroup.org Connect on Social Media Corey is @coreysnathan on all the socials... Substack LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky TikTok Clarity, charity, and conviction can live in the same room. Yes, really.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, former CNN producer Tiffany Anthony joins host Jason Mudd to discuss media relations best practices, newsroom operations, and journalist preferences.Tune in to learn more!Meet our guest:Our guest is Tiffany Anthony, a communications and storytelling professional and former CNN cross-platform producer at Warner Bros. Discovery. With more than 18 years of experience in broadcast, digital, and social media, Tiffany has helped shape high-impact stories and audience engagement strategies while working inside local and national newsrooms.Five things you'll learn from this episode:1. Why strong media relationships still matter, even when newsworthiness comes first2. Common media pitching mistakes that damage credibility with journalists3. How to effectively follow up with reporters without becoming a nuisance4. Why understanding newsroom operations improves media relations success5. How changing newsroom dynamics and audience behaviors are reshaping media relations Quotables“Relationships matter a lot when it comes to newsrooms as well as with PR. Basically, you don't want to be a stranger.” — @Tiffany Anthony“You need to consume news yourself. You need to know what's going on.” — @Tiffany Anthony“It is not always about the fastest anymore. It's about the most accurate, the most in-depth, the most personal.” — @Tiffany Anthony“You have to grab the reporter's attention, just like we have to grab the viewer's attention. And you have to do it quickly because people will lose interest; reporters will lose interest.” — @Tiffany Anthony“Every touchpoint should add value to the relationship. Every touchpoint should be another piece of insight.” — @Jason MuddIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to share it with a colleague or friend. You may also support us through Buy Me a Coffee or by leaving us a quick podcast review.Guest's contact info and resources:Tiffany Anthony on LinkedInTiffany Anthony on Muck RackTiffany Anthony's websiteFrom newsroom to PR: How journalists can successfully make the switchAdditional Resources:What strong media relations actually look likeThe best and worst media relations efforts from public relations professionalsThe 4 R's of media relations: Responsive, resourceful, rapid, and respectListen to more episodes of the On Top of PR with Jason Mudd podcast.Find out more about Axia Public Relations.If you like this episode, you're going to love this:Advanced AI media relations strategies for public relationsHow to improve your media pitches with Jason Mudd of Axia Public RelationsMedia relations best practices with AxiaSupport the showOn Top of PR is produced by Axia Public Relations, named by Forbes as one of America's Best PR Agencies. Axia is an expert PR firm for national brands.On Top of PR is sponsored by ReviewMaxer, the platform for monitoring, improving, and promoting online customer reviews.

Fare Game: the policy that could save commuters hundreds and cost taxpayers millions As Kiwis continue to wince at the petrol pump, Labour has swooped in, offering a cheaper ride. But the maths doesn't add up.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories about drive-in theaters and LA having the worst threat of mosquitoes.

A peace deal in the Middle East and a huge government loan on the horizon doesn't mean crisis over for our struggling airlinesThere may well be hope today that fuel lines will flow again soon, but regional airlines say their tail of problems is longer than just a couple of weeksFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Chuck Todd opens on the surreal split-screen of a president desperate to manufacture a legacy: in the same stretch of days, Trump announced a "deal" with Iran, and hosted a UFC fight on the White House lawn. He argues the Iran deal is barely a deal at all — it's an agreement to begin a new negotiation, the diplomatic equivalent of trying to salvage a tie from a war that was always an own goal. The stated goal was to dismantle Iran's nuclear program; instead Iran never capitulated, will see roughly $24 billion in assets unfrozen along with oil export relief, and is essentially being paid off by the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz it closed in the first place. Chuck’s verdict is blunt: Iran didn't win the war outright, but it absolutely humiliated the United States, the deal looks far closer to an Iranian victory than an American one, it pointedly excludes Iran's proxies and effectively bails out Hezbollah, and it may actually increase Iran's incentive to pursue a nuclear weapon down the line — assuming the whole fragile arrangement doesn't simply fall apart by Friday. The biggest loser of the entire episode, Chuck argues, is Bibi Netanyahu, who alienated a generation of Democrats and thought he could manipulate Trump only to get burned, much as Trump assumed Iran would fold as easily as he believed Venezuela would. He gives Trump exactly one piece of credit — at least he knew when to fold, because the outcome could have been far worse — before pivoting to the deeper, sadder story underneath all of it: a president obsessed with celebrating himself and desperate for lasting recognition, who wants to define popular culture, slap his name on the federal government the way he does his golf courses, and who threw himself a grotesque UFC-fight birthday party on the White House lawn that's terrible politics. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit June 17th, 1994… when OJ Simpson was chased by police in his white Ford Broncos. He argues that news executives learned that sensationalized news coverage could create a large, reliable viewership… and this would change the news business forever. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:30 Trump announces deal with Iran, 04:00 Trump hosts UFC fight on White House lawn 04:30 White House lashes out at the Weather Channel for storm forecast 05:15 Trump is trying so hard to leave his mark on history* 05:45 Deal is basically an agreement to begin a new negotiation 07:15 The Iran war was an own goal by Trump, can he salvage a tie? 08:00 Goal was to dismantle nuclear program, Iran hasn’t capitulated 08:45 Iran says that $24B in assets will be unfrozen & oil export relief 10:00 Trump is basically paying off Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz 10:30 Iran didn’t win the war, but they did humiliate the United States 11:00 The deal didn’t include proxies, and bails out Hezbollah 12:00 Deal looks closer to an Iranian victory than an American one 14:00 Iran will now be more incentivized to get a nuclear weapon 16:15 There’s a real chance this deal could fall apart by Friday 17:30 The biggest loser from the war/deal is Bibi Netanyahu 18:00 Bibi has alienated a generation of Democrats 19:00 Bibi thought he could manipulate Trump & it burned him 21:15 Trump thought Iran would be easy like Venezuela 22:00 At least Trump knew when to fold, outcome could be worse 24:00 Trump is obsessed with celebrating himself 24:30 Trump is desperate for lasting recognition 26:30 Trump wants to define popular culture himself 27:15 Like his golf courses, Trump wants to put his name on the government 28:30 Workers hid scaffolding when taking Trump’s name off Kennedy Center 30:00 The UFC fight at the White House just feels gross 30:30 The UFC fight is terrible politics, people don’t like it 31:30 Trump threw his own birthday because nobody else would 36:45 ToddCast Time Machine - June 17th, 1994 38:00 The OJ Bronco chase overshadowed the Knicks NBA Finals 40:15 The news business learned people came back for OJ coverage 41:15 OJ coverage became a format for the TV news business 42:15 Newsrooms felt financial pressure and OJ delivered ratings 42:45 The OJ chase got Super Bowl level TV ratings 43:30 The courtroom TV kept audiences coming back 44:30 The trial became like a daytime soap opera 45:00 CNN’s ratings exploded during the trial, made huge money 46:00 Fox & MSNBC launched after seeing CNN’s revenue 47:00 News viewership became a daily ritual for millions 49:30 Media sensationalized other stories the way they did OJ 51:15 Coverage began amplifying divisions & nationalized them 52:45 The trial led to the Kardashian’s becoming a media empire 53:45 Trial created the attention economy that Trump mastered 57:45 Ask Chuck 58:00 Why are votes counts released before the final tally? 01:01:15 Rick Jackson buying a crazy amount of TV spots? 01:06:00 Could war powers vote give Trump an offramp for Iran? 01:08:15 Why do our older leaders keep holding on to power? 01:14:00 Are there dividing lines in the college sports bill?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd opens on the surreal split-screen of a president desperate to manufacture a legacy: in the same stretch of days, Trump announced a "deal" with Iran, and hosted a UFC fight on the White House lawn. He argues the Iran deal is barely a deal at all — it's an agreement to begin a new negotiation, the diplomatic equivalent of trying to salvage a tie from a war that was always an own goal. The stated goal was to dismantle Iran's nuclear program; instead Iran never capitulated, will see roughly $24 billion in assets unfrozen along with oil export relief, and is essentially being paid off by the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz it closed in the first place. Chuck’s verdict is blunt: Iran didn't win the war outright, but it absolutely humiliated the United States, the deal looks far closer to an Iranian victory than an American one, it pointedly excludes Iran's proxies and effectively bails out Hezbollah, and it may actually increase Iran's incentive to pursue a nuclear weapon down the line — assuming the whole fragile arrangement doesn't simply fall apart by Friday. The biggest loser of the entire episode, Chuck argues, is Bibi Netanyahu, who alienated a generation of Democrats and thought he could manipulate Trump only to get burned, much as Trump assumed Iran would fold as easily as he believed Venezuela would. He gives Trump exactly one piece of credit — at least he knew when to fold, because the outcome could have been far worse — before pivoting to the deeper, sadder story underneath all of it: a president obsessed with celebrating himself and desperate for lasting recognition, who wants to define popular culture, slap his name on the federal government the way he does his golf courses, and who threw himself a grotesque UFC-fight birthday party on the White House lawn that's terrible politics. Then, Daniel Alegre — CEO of TelevisaUnivision, the largest Spanish-language media company in the world — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a genuinely revealing conversation about the single most misunderstood bloc in American politics: the Hispanic vote. Alegre's central argument is one both parties keep failing to internalize — the Hispanic vote is now an issues vote, not a reliably Democratic one, and Latino voters have become measurably more engaged precisely as they've started shopping their vote across abortion, democracy, the border, the economy, and immigration enforcement. He's blunt about 2024: the Trump campaign communicated with Hispanic voters far more effectively than Democrats did. Alegre offers a striking data point from Texas — James Talarico outspent Jasmine Crockett 8-to-1 on Hispanic outreach and won that demographic by roughly the same margin — and notes that Ted Cruz never actually won the Hispanic vote until he put in serious, sustained effort to reach them. The tactical lessons are sharp and counterintuitive: campaigns have to communicate with Hispanics differently than the general population, white politicians attempting to speak Spanish get a mixed reception at best, and sending a Spanish-speaking surrogate in your place is actually worse than not showing up at all. The conversation digs into the rich complexity beneath the catch-all term "Hispanic." Alegre explains that political leanings differ dramatically by country of origin (the network's biggest constituencies are Mexican, Cuban, and Venezuelan), that there are significant differences between first- and second-generation Latinos and the third and fourth generation, and that in more heavily Hispanic cities many families are actively maintaining their heritage rather than assimilating — even using AI now to translate content for the genuinely different variations of Spanish across Latin American communities. He shares polling that should reshape how candidates pitch themselves: two-thirds of Hispanics say they're barely getting by, 80% are lending money to family or community, and yet over 90% still want to live the American dream — which is exactly why optimistic messaging resonates with Latinos while doom-and-gloom falls flat. Alegre addresses the perennial accusations of bias against his network (he argues it moved not to the right but to the center after the Jorge Ramos era, with a goal of providing information and letting the audience decide), reflects on Mexico electing a Jewish woman in Claudia Sheinbaum, and explains the network's massive sports footprint — it broadcasts 70% of soccer games in the U.S. and holds major World Cup rights. His closing message is one neither party can afford to ignore heading into the midterms: Hispanics are the swing vote in America now, and any campaign that treats them as a monolith — or worse, as a constituency it already owns — is going to lose them. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit June 17th, 1994… when OJ Simpson was chased by police in his white Ford Broncos. He argues that news executives learned that sensationalized news coverage could create a large, reliable viewership… and this would change the news business forever. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:30 Trump announces deal with Iran, 04:00 Trump hosts UFC fight on White House lawn 04:30 White House lashes out at the Weather Channel for storm forecast 05:15 Trump is trying so hard to leave his mark on history* 05:45 Deal is basically an agreement to begin a new negotiation 07:15 The Iran war was an own goal by Trump, can he salvage a tie? 08:00 Goal was to dismantle nuclear program, Iran hasn’t capitulated 08:45 Iran says that $24B in assets will be unfrozen & oil export relief 10:00 Trump is basically paying off Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz 10:30 Iran didn’t win the war, but they did humiliate the United States 11:00 The deal didn’t include proxies, and bails out Hezbollah 12:00 Deal looks closer to an Iranian victory than an American one 14:00 Iran will now be more incentivized to get a nuclear weapon 16:15 There’s a real chance this deal could fall apart by Friday 17:30 The biggest loser from the war/deal is Bibi Netanyahu 18:00 Bibi has alienated a generation of Democrats 19:00 Bibi thought he could manipulate Trump & it burned him 21:15 Trump thought Iran would be easy like Venezuela 22:00 At least Trump knew when to fold, outcome could be worse 24:00 Trump is obsessed with celebrating himself 24:30 Trump is desperate for lasting recognition 26:30 Trump wants to define popular culture himself 27:15 Like his golf courses, Trump wants to put his name on the government 28:30 Workers hid scaffolding when taking Trump’s name off Kennedy Center 30:00 The UFC fight at the White House just feels gross 30:30 The UFC fight is terrible politics, people don’t like it 31:30 Trump threw his own birthday because nobody else would 40:00 Daniel Alegre (TelevisaUnavision) joins the Chuck ToddCast 42:45 Distinctions between Telemundo and Univision post-merger? 44:30 Priority now is to create content that resonates with all hispanics 45:45 Adding English content doesn’t work when targeting spanish speakers 47:30 “Spanglish” is different for different Latin American communities 49:00 Using AI to translate for different variations of Spanish 50:30 Many overdubbed American media used same Spanish voice actor 52:00 Does instant translation tech diminish need for learning 2nd language? 53:00 People still want to connect with own language and community 55:30 Are politicians finally realizing they need to diversify their pitch to Latinos? 57:15 The Hispanic vote is now an issues vote, not a Democratic vote 58:15 Abortion, democracy, border are all key issues for Hispanics 59:15 Economic issues & immigration enforcement also key for Hispanics 01:01:30 Campaigns must communicate to Hispanics differently than general population 01:02:15 Trump campaign communicated to Hispanics much better than Dems in ‘24 01:03:30 Talarico outspent Crockett 8:1 communicating to Hispanics, won by same margin 01:04:30 Ted Cruz never won Hispanic vote until he put serious effort into reaching them 01:05:30 Over half of Latino vote in Los Angeles mayoral is still undecided 01:06:45 In a bilingual home, if parents switch to Spanish something serious happened 01:07:30 Significant differences between 1st-2nd gen hispanics and 3rd-4th gen 01:09:00 In more hispanic cities, many are maintaining heritage & not assimilating 01:11:45 Political leanings differ based on country of origin 01:13:00 Influx of immigrants at the border frustrated latinos in south Texas 01:14:15 Hispanics generally are very faith and family focused 01:15:45 Campaigns would do well to target the predominant section of hispanic vote 01:16:30 How well are white politicians received when they speak Spanish? 01:17:30 Sending Spanish speaking surrogates is worse than not showing up 01:19:00 Which candidates have impressed you with outreach to hispanics? 01:20:45 Trump campaign bookended messaging around Telemundo town halls 01:21:30 2/3rds of polled hispanics say they’re barely getting by 01:22:30 80% of people polled are lending money to family or their community 01:23:00 Over 90% want to live the American dream 01:24:30 Optimistic messaging resonates with Latinos rather than doom & gloom 01:27:00 Would a Latino presidential candidate overperform with Latinos? 01:28:15 As they’ve become issues voters, Latinos have become more engaged 01:29:45 Which community attacks your network the most over “bias”? 01:31:00 Jorge Ramos’s politics became defining for the network for viewers 01:32:15 The network moved right… to the center, not the right 01:33:30 Goal is to provide the information and let the audience decide 01:34:00 Mexico elected a jewish woman in Claudia Scheinbaum 01:35:15 Biggest constituencies for the network are Mexican, Cuban & Venezuelan 01:36:15 Have World Cup TV broadcasts in Mexico, and radio rights in U.S. 01:38:00 70% of soccer games in the U.S. are broadcast on the network 01:39:30 Hispanics are the swing vote and can’t be ignored 01:43:00 ToddCast Time Machine - June 17th, 1994 01:44:15 The OJ Bronco chase overshadowed the Knicks NBA Finals 01:46:30 The news business learned people came back for OJ coverage 01:47:30 OJ coverage became a format for the TV news business 01:48:30 Newsrooms felt financial pressure and OJ delivered ratings 01:49:00 The OJ chase got Super Bowl level TV ratings 01:49:45 The courtroom TV kept audiences coming back 01:50:45 The trial became like a daytime soap opera 01:51:15 CNN’s ratings exploded during the trial, made huge money 01:52:15 Fox & MSNBC launched after seeing CNN’s revenue 01:53:15 News viewership became a daily ritual for millions 01:55:45 Media sensationalized other stories the way they did OJ 01:57:30 Coverage began amplifying divisions & nationalized them 01:59:00 The trial led to the Kardashian’s becoming a media empire 02:00:00 Trial created the attention economy that Trump mastered 02:04:00 Ask Chuck 02:04:15 Why are votes counts released before the final tally? 02:07:30 Rick Jackson buying a crazy amount of TV spots? 02:12:15 Could war powers vote give Trump an offramp for Iran? 02:14:30 Why do our older leaders keep holding on to power? 02:20:15 Are there dividing lines in the college sports bill?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's the question posed by Newsroom managing editor Jonathan Milne.

Psychiatrists say the lack of data on the most pressing shortages, and absence of comprehensive planning, make new funding look piecemealAny investment in mental health is welcome, say psychiatrists - but they're concerned the government's $100 million worth of solutions is unlikely to fix current problems, and may create new onesFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A new global study suggests journalism's biggest challenge may not be AI, declining trust or shrinking revenues. Instead, it may be the widening gap between what news organizations say their priorities are and how their newsrooms actually operate. In a recent E&P Reports conversation, WAN-IFRA CEO Stig Kirk Ørskov and FT Strategies Insights Manager Lamberto Lambertini discussed findings from the Future Newsrooms Study, which surveyed more than 400 newsroom leaders across 86 countries and revealed an industry still spending far more time producing content than building audience relationships. As engagement replaces reach as the defining metric of success, the report raises difficult questions about newsroom culture, strategy and the skills journalists will need for the future. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/newsrooms-know-what-they-need-to-do-why-arent-they-doing-it,262126

Millions of young men, including Kiwis, are chasing facial and body perfection. But some are paying a heavy price.Boys as young as 10 are being drawn into a global social media trend promising the perfect face, body and life, but psychologists warn that looksmaxxing is leaving many trapped in a dangerous cycle of insecurity, obsession and impossible standardsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the list of things Indiana needs to complete before the Bears can move to Hammond, Percy Jackson becomes the most looked up book franchise, and Mary asks “what’s with” people dumping their belongings in parks.

AI expert Jaemark Tordecilla returns to GMA Network for a wide-ranging conversation with Howie Severino on the technology reshaping journalism, education, and everyday life.They are joined by several dozen high school and college students in the podcast's first-ever recording with a live audience.Jaemark is the former head of digital operations for GMA News, who led the creation of The Howie Severino Podcast at the start of the pandemic.He later took a year-long study break at Harvard, where he examined AI applications in journalism as well as the technology's potential risks and unintended consequences.One student in the audience raises the idea of an AI-driven “creative renaissance,” sparking a lively exchange on the enduring value of human intelligence in an increasingly automated world.Tune in for that and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI expert Jaemark Tordecilla returns to GMA Network for a wide-ranging conversation with Howie Severino on the technology reshaping journalism, education, and everyday life.They are joined by several dozen high school and college students in the podcast's first-ever recording with a live audience.Jaemark is the former head of digital operations for GMA News, who led the creation of The Howie Severino Podcast at the start of the pandemic.He later took a year-long study break at Harvard, where he examined AI applications in journalism as well as the technology's potential risks and unintended consequences.One student in the audience raises the idea of an AI-driven “creative renaissance,” sparking a lively exchange on the enduring value of human intelligence in an increasingly automated world.Tune in for that and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A former chief ombudsman threatened to ask NZ's top law office to prosecute our health service. It's just one example of why he thinks the OIA needs to be reformed. A former chief ombudsman says many agencies are 'making a mountain out of a molehill' in their responses - or lack of response - to Official Information Act requests, and it's time the Act sees reformFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

One Nation's predicted primary vote is ahead of both the Labor government and Coalition opposition for the first time, marking a new level of popularity for a party that has sat at the fringe of Australian politics for decades and sparking a flurry of questions about whether Pauline Hanson could actually become prime minister. Josephine Tovey speaks with Mike Ticher, Patrick Keneally and Dan Jervis-Bardy about whether One Nation's policies will stand up to further scrutiny

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the recommended temperature to set your home to, new Sesame Street episodes on Netflix, and Zavion Thomas’ potential leak of the Bears rivalry uniforms.

Hoera! De Technoloog is jarig. Dit is onze 500ste aflevering. Hoog tijd om eens achterom te kijken, om te zien of we er in de afgelopen tien jaar op vooruit zijn gegaan. En met wie kan dat beter dan met tech-expert Bert Hubert. In tien jaar is er veel veranderd en tegelijkertijd bar weinig. Zo begon AI met een IQ van nul, maar waar staan we nu eigenlijk? Wat heeft kunstmatige intelligentie ons in tien jaar tijd gebracht of juist gekost? En zijn we ondertussen al wat digitaal onafhankelijker én -bewuster geworden? In deze aflevering van De Technoloog blikken we terug op een decennium aan tech-ontwikkelingen om uit te zoeken waar we als samenleving staan en wat we (hopelijk) hebben geleerd. Ben van der Burg en Mark Beekhuis bespreken het allemaal met vriend van de show Bert Hubert. Reacties of ideeën zijn altijd welkom via technoloog@bnr.nl Gast Bert Hubert Video www.youtube.com/@bnrtech Over De Technoloog Mark Beekhuis en Ben van der Burg gaan in gesprek met spraakmakende experts over technologische ontwikkelingen en de impact op onze samenleving. Want technologie is overal om ons heen, in onze broekzak en soms zelfs op ons hoofd. Van AI naar ruimtevaart, van chips naar het metaverse en van mobiele telefonie naar ICT-recht. In een open en vooral nieuwsgierig gesprek krijgt de luisteraar samen met Mark en Ben een razend interessant mini-college. Over de makers Mark Beekhuis (1969) is presentator, journalist, radio- en podcastmaker met een focus op wetenschap, politiek en technologie. Hij won de eerste Dutch Podcast Award in de categorie Nieuws met Newsroom en maakte de afgelopen jaren onder meer de serie De Kwestie Wolf en de Nieuws Top 150. Daarnaast presenteert hij wekelijks de podcasts Studio Den Haag en De Technoloog. Ook kun je hem kennen van zijn vele bijdrages op BNR Nieuwsradio. Ben van der Burg (1968) is presentator en tech commentator. Buiten het winnen van de eerste Dutch Podcast Award in de categorie Technologie won hij nooit iets, hij werd altijd tweede. Naast de Technoloog presenteert hij De Grote Tech Show op BNR en je kent hem wellicht van media bijdrages op BNR Nieuwsradio of TV. Rosanne Peters is redacteur van De Technoloog. Sinds 2025 doet ze de redactie van zowel De Technoloog als De Grote Tech Show en is zij te horen in de Tech Update tijdens De Ochtend- en Avondspits. Daniël Mol is redacteur van De Technoloog. Hij voegde zich in 2021 bij het team en is ook redacteur van de Cryptocast en De Grote Tech Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 'less polished version' of Winston Peters could be the next Prime Minister of Australia, with One Nation topping the polls Love her or loathe her, political survivor Pauline Hanson is rising again, winning a new generation of voters and topping the pollsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Zac Efron’s all hemp house, a follow-up to the 2010 movie, The Social Network, and Leigh-Allyn Baker’s bizarre airplane cooling method.

today we examine the growing influence of artificial intelligence on the journalism industry, highlighting how newsrooms utilize automated tools to enhance efficiency. News organizations currently employ generative models for diverse tasks, ranging from personalizing user content and translating articles to automating routine reports on sports and finance. While these technologies offer increased scalability and faster reporting speeds, they introduce significant risks regarding content accuracy, human bias, and the potential for job displacement. Many experts emphasize that maintaining journalistic integrity requires strict human oversight and the development of ethical guidelines to govern synthetic media. Ultimately, the materials suggest a future defined by human-AI collaboration, where technology assists reporters without replacing the essential creative judgment of professionals.

What does a journalist watching a mother scream for her child outside a burning building have to do with mental health policy? For Zack Stoycoff, MPA, everything. That early morning moment on a street corner in Oklahoma planted a seed that eventually grew into one of the state's most impactful mental health advocacy organizations. In this episode of the PHEC podcast, Dr. Huntley sits down with Zack Stoycoff, founder and executive director of the Healthy Minds Policy Initiative, a mental health policy think tank based in Oklahoma. Their conversation covers his journey from breaking news reporter to healthcare lobbyist to policy entrepreneur, and what it actually takes to move the needle on mental health outcomes at the state and community level.   Resources ▶️ Join the PHEC Podcast Community ▶️ Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes ▶️ DrCHHuntley, Public Health & Epidemiology Consulting

A new report spells out just how serious a toll AI is taking on the environment, but some experts say actually, New Zealand could be the right place to develop AI infrastructure A damning UN report spells out the dire consequences of Artificial Intelligence on the environment, but it's not all bad newsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including heating up fish in the workplace, the trailer for the upcoming season of The Bear, and Tom Brady endorses a new, interestingly-named coconut water.

Send us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episode“Journalism is dead.” You've heard it. You've probably said it. And honestly, the evidence seems pretty hard to argue with. Newsrooms gutted, trust in tatters, cable news turned into a gladiator sport.  But what if that story, the one we keep telling about journalism, is itself bad journalism? Neil Brown thinks so. He's a 40-year editor and president of the Poynter Institute, and he is, by his own admission, an optimist about the media. When he tells you why, it might genuinely change how you think about where good information comes from. Listen For:04:09 What Makes Someone a Journalist Instead of Just a Publisher?06:22 Why Does Democracy Need Real Journalism?12:24 Can Local Journalism Rebuild Public Trust?13:03 How Did the Baltimore Banner Turn Bus Data Into Accountability?17:30 What Responsibility Does the Audience Have in Fighting Misinformation?Guest: Neil Brown, Chairman of the Board and President at Poynter Institute for Media StudiesWebsite | LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | BlueSky | Threads | YouTube Doug DownsSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSupport the show

Most businesses don't fall apart from bad decisions.They fall apart from good ones made too soon.A second brand. A new offer. Another location. It all looks like momentum until the original thing starts cracking with confused customers, divided staff, and a message that doesn't know what it's saying anymore.John Hanrahan, franchise strategist and the man who's 4x'd EBITDA on a multi-billion dollar automotive portfolio, and Amanda Green, award-winning journalist and newsroom systems builder, get into exactly where it breaks and what to do before it does.We cover:The first signs that show trouble (beyond financials)How internal communication become a public brand problemWhat it takes to keep things pulling in the same direction when scaling across offers, locations, or audiences.If you're sitting on a growth decision right now, this one's perfect timing.-Often, I see businesses hit a wall when it comes to their offerings and brands not complementing or building on each other to the point of brand cannibalization. So, The Brand Scaling Tool was born to find the best solution for your mix and goals. Get direction right up front based on where you're at today:https://www.badasserybyb.com/brand-scaling-04:58 Why Businesses Add Too Fast08:36 PR And Rebrand Band Aids11:00 Early Warning Signs13:15 Franchise Cracks And Economics16:35 Internal Comms To Public Fallout24:39 Rolling Out New Offers30:03 Seasonal Push Planning37:18 Tool Break And The Fix38:25 Setting up your ‘Newsroom' style Content Hub40:07 Scaling Locations Playbook45:38 Adding Services Risks47:51 Training Systems Breakpoints48:58 Editorial Meetings and getting Team Feedback51:29 Surveys Versus Conversations01:00:36 Adapting Brands in New Markets01:03:49 Where Brands Resist Change01:08:48 Your ‘Where To Start' Audit-5 episodes to binge on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The no bullshit strategy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Alex Smith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brand strategy in action⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Cam Varner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Repositioning to $10M⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Nicole Downer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Business Might Be Unsellable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Allie Beckmann and Alexandria Seydel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Repositioning Without Losing Customers ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Amy Heidersbach & Melissa Eaton-Reach out to guest speaker Amanda Green:LinkedIn | In Your Voice Media Works | NewsletterReach out to guest speaker John Hanrahan:⁠LinkedInFollow Beatrice Gutknecht:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

News stories for this week include a “fall” off the cliff incident from Tettegouche State Park on Lake Superior, In Oregon, 2 women were kidnapped from their tent off of a popular hiking trail, human remains of a missing National Laboratory employee found in a New Mexico forest; A drone harassing a grizzly sow and cubs in Yellowstone,  multiple arrests made in a national forest in Georgia, and a 2:00am assault and gunshot injuring a toddler in a campsite in the Olympic National Forest.Support the show!For bonus content join our Patreon!patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGridFor a one time donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgFor more information about the podcast, check outhttps://crimeoffthegrid.com/Check out our Merch!!  https://in-wild-places.square.site/s/shopFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook

The US Secretary of War put NZ's defence spending in the spotlight last week, calling us 'freeloaders', and forcing a conversation about how much we spend and whether our government can justify it The New Zealand Defence Force was one of the big winners in this year's budget, but the US Secretary of War says it's still not cutting it, calling NZ 'freeloaders'Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Since Donald Trump's return to the White House, hardly a day goes by in which there is not some brazen, precedent shattering action by the president or his allies. Indeed, the orders, directives, proposals and court rulings are coming at such a rapid pace that it's easy to become numb to them and what they might portend for our country. Fortunately, many excellent journalists continue to chronicle and analyze these developments. One of the best is States Newsroom Democracy Reporter Jonathan Shorman. And recently, Newsline caught up with Shorman for an extended conversation about some of the most important current stories. In Part One of our conversation with Shorman, we dug into President Trump's unprecedented effort to establish a special fund that would enable him to dispense taxpayer money to allies of his who he says were harmed by the Biden administration. We also looked at the aggressive gerrymandering efforts that Trump and his fellow Republicans have undertaken this year in hopes of preserving a narrow GOP majority in the U.S. House in the fall elections. In Part Two of our chat, we dug deeper into the politics surrounding the fall elections, the big challenges that Republicans face given the state of the economy and the fact that Trump himself will not appear on the ballot, and some of the controversial actions Trump has taken or threatened to take in order to directly impact who can vote and how they do it. Click here to listen to the full interview with States Newsroom national democracy reporter, Jonathan Shorman Click here to read more of Shorman’s reporting on NC Newsline.  

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a girl who turned $1,800 into confetti, the movie, Backrooms is close to reaching $200 million globally, and Mary’s skunk saga.

Auckland's hidden threat: Scientist warns that an active fault line in our biggest city could generate a magnitude 6.8 earthquakeAuckland residents are told they should be "alert but not alarmed" after the discovery of faultlines beneath the city's streetsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the 40th anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at today’s Cubs game and Mary asks, “what's with” teenagers wearing socks with Birkenstock clogs?

A developing nation on the front line of climate change effects is being bashed with other major issues, including a fall off in tourism and the effects of the Iran warSharon Brettkelly goes to Sri Lanka for a holiday - and finds a nation struggling with the effects of multiple world events outside its controlFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The All Whites squad for this year's football World Cup is being described as our best ever - in spite of a horrendous loss for the first-up friendly The All Whites are in North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and their campaign is about more than just Tim PayneFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Josephine Tovey speaks with Gabrielle Jackson, Patrick Keneally and Jonathan Barrett about why Labor is damned if they do and damned if they don't when it comes to the diabolical political conundrum of trying to solve the housing affordability crisis without bringing down house prices

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Cape Fear miniseries coming to Apple TV, sourdough bread made from the gut yeast of a frozen mummy, and an American survey on cheese consumption and enthusiasm.

Following Dana Perino's recent book tour for her first-ever novel, Purple State, the co-anchor of America's Newsroom, co-host of The Five, and host of the Perino on Politics podcast describes her writing process. She explains the purpose of the book: to inspire young women to live meaningful lives and take a chance on love. Dana's husband, Peter McMahon, joins the conversation to discuss their love story, from meeting on an airplane to moving across an ocean. They discuss the leaps of faith they took to get to this moment and why Dana is so inspired to write about love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In spite of optimism that it can face down a raft of current headwinds, small breweries say the issues facing their businesses now are terrifying Hospitality-related headwinds aren't the only issue for craft breweries. They're facing uncertain futures in everything from CO2 supplies to keg leasing arrangements.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including oral allergy syndrome, the new McDonald’s World Cup meals for both kids and adults, and Illinois announces its official state bee.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Paul McCartney’s post-show ritual, Amazon Prime Day, and the best supermarket products of the year.

The cars of the future are here, but an automotive expert is warning that giant touchscreens and confusing controls are putting drivers at risk There are growing safety concerns over modern car controls, prompting one car expert to request a specific dashboard change to avoid danger and harm on New Zealand roadsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The world is closely watching Ebola and Hantavirus, while fighting off pandemic fatigueThe threat never went away - why Ebola and Hantavirus are putting global health systems back under pressureFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the death of jazz guitarist and cast member from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” Joe Negri, favorite teams playing in the World Cup, and the return of The American Eagle roller coaster at Six Flags Great America.

The auditions for the next James Bond have started, firing up the speculation as to who will fill Daniel Craig's tux and togs There are certain requirements for an actor to play James Bond - some can be overlooked but others shouldn't be messed withFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the restaurant Smyth being named one the 50 best restaurants in North America, Northwestern University’s new football stadium to also be used for a high school game, and Mary asks, “what’s with” multi-step job interviews?

Our women's cricket team are world champions at Twenty20, and there's a growing call to see them bowling a red ballThe White Ferns are a highly successful team, and have even received pay equity - but without multi-day matches, they still don't have play equityFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The rise of One Nation continues to drive a realignment on the right of Australian politics. This week, we saw signs of a possible shift in the progressive centre. A handful of independent parliamentarians have spoken up about the possibility for a new teal-tinged party. It comes as the government pushes ahead with budget reform after worsening poll numbers for the prime minister, and Tony Abbott is set to be crowned as the next president of the Liberal party. Jo Tovey speaks with Mike Ticher and Dan Jervis-Bardy about the week in politics and if a potential ‘teal party' would be good news for One Nation

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including restaurants that allow their customers to pay what they want, the newest “pickle moment,” and Bob’s summer reading plans.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including an even newer pickle moment, Angine de Poitrine heading to Riot Fest, and a bag of soggy tortilla chips.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, CNN producer Tiffany Anthony joins host Jason Mudd to discuss one of the most talked-about career pivots in media today — journalists transitioning into public relations and corporate communications. Tune in to learn more!Meet our guest:Our guest is Tiffany Anthony, cross-platform producer at CNN/Warner Brothers Discovery. Tiffany is a communications and storytelling professional with 18+ years of experience crafting clear, high-impact narratives across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. She has led messaging for high-stakes news and major public-facing initiatives, with a focus on audience engagement, clarity, and collaborative leadership.Five things you'll learn from this episode:1. Why journalists are uniquely positioned to succeed in PR and corporate communications2. How newsroom experience strengthens media relations, storytelling, and strategic communications3. How former journalists can position their skills and experience to stand out in today's PR job market4. How AI, applicant tracking systems, and evolving hiring practices are changing communications careers5. Why companies increasingly value journalists who understand newsrooms, audiences, and compelling storiesQuotables“You always have to learn to adapt and evolve.” — Tiffany Anthony“Some of the best stories are about people and interesting people. It's not just about a product.” — Tiffany Anthony"People want people's stories. They want to connect emotionally with stories. And I think a lot of companies forget that and lose sight of that." — Tiffany Anthony“You have to be willing to say, ‘I'm no longer a journalist. I'm now a corporate storyteller.'” — Jason Mudd"If you don't tell them, you won't sell them." — Jason MuddIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to share it with a colleague or friend. You may also support us through Buy Me a Coffee or by leaving us a quick podcast review.Guest's contact info and resources:Tiffany Anthony on LinkedInTiffany Anthony on Muck RackTiffany Anthony websitePublic Relations Employment Statistics by BLS.gov PRSA Job BoardAxiacareers.com Additional Resources:6 ways agency work provides the best work experienceTop 6 questions public relations students ask us about the PR industryListen to more episodes of the On Top of PR with Jason Mudd podcast.Find out more about Axia Public Relations.If you like this episode, you're going to love this:Transition from journalism to PR with David DeCampBehind the mic with Jason Mudd: An Ask Me Anything special solocast on PR and Axia's beginningNetworking without an agenda: The key to career longevitySupport the showOn Top of PR is produced by Axia Public Relations, named by Forbes as one of America's Best PR Agencies. Axia is an expert PR firm for national brands.On Top of PR is sponsored by ReviewMaxer, the platform for monitoring, improving, and promoting online customer reviews.