The Reporter’s Studio

The Reporter’s Studio Ep 4, Hugo Balta, Latino News Network

Hugo Balta has spent his decades-long career trying to bridge the gap between two audiences, the English-speaking and Spanish-speaking consumers. Is there a magic formula for US companies to win over the millions of potential audience members to your brand? We spoke with Hugo about that, also the differences between English and Spanish news, and why it's actually great being a journalist.

The Reporter’s Studio, Episode 3, Kristen Hare Poynter Institute

Kristin Hare is a faculty member at the Poynter Institute. She teaches and reports on the importance of local news coverage. She's also been tracking the numerous newspapers and Alt-Weeklies that have disappeared over the past decade, especially during the pandemic. 
 
We talk about the renaissance of local news, finding better business models for news, and a different look at what journalists really are.

The Reporter’s Studio, Episode 2, David Plazas of the Tennessean

David Plazas led a new effort to try and bring people together. It's called Civility Tennessee. He also shares his thoughts on what journalists need to do to better connect with their audiences. Find us at TheReportersStudio.com

The Reporter’s Studio Episode 1 Kirstin McCudden

How dangerous is it to be a journalist these days? What about within the U.S.? Politicians have always tried to control the narrative. Let's face it, they don't like reporters snooping around. We talk with Kirstin McCudden from the Freedom of the Press Foundation. 

Welcome To The Reporter’s Studio

This podcast is for news consumers - if you've ever wanted to know the life of a journalist, how we put the news together, or the big decisions that go into making the daily news and news programs.