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Joe Coughlin

Nov 6, 2025

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4 min read

For Joe Coughlin, Local News Makes A Big Impact

On our 250th episode, we learn about a small publication outside of Chicago that makes community coverage its priority

Luke Distefano

The Marshall Project

Nicole Lewis Engages To Ensure All Perspectives Are Heard

Oct 30, 2025

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4 min read

Nicole Lewis Engages To Ensure All Perspectives Are Heard

An editor at The Marshall Project shares her story and the story of her work with us.

Luke Distefano

For Ishan Thakore, Late-Night Comedy Was His First Foray Into Journalism

Oct 22, 2025

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6 min read

For Ishan Thakore, Late-Night Comedy Was His First Foray Into Journalism

Now a radio reporter, Ishan had an unusual start to his career.

Mark Simon, +1

The Meaning of 'Journalism On The Brink'

Oct 15, 2025

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5 min read

The Meaning of 'Journalism On The Brink'

This week's interview is with a documentarian whose latest film's story is apt for all

Luke Distefano

Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez Has Endured and Persevered As A Journalist

Oct 8, 2025

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7 min read

Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez Has Endured and Persevered As A Journalist

The editor-in-chief of an independent student newspaper in Texas shares the experiences and challenges of the last two years and explains why he's motivated to keep going.

Luke Distefano

Civil Wrongs

Laura Kebede-Twumasi Uses Journalism To Answer Questions That Bothered Her

Oct 1, 2025

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6 min read

Laura Kebede-Twumasi Uses Journalism To Answer Questions That Bothered Her

A public historian shares the story of her podcast, Civil Wrongs, which connects historical atrocities in the south to the present day

Luke Distefano

Ana Valdez

Sep 24, 2025

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5 min read

Ana Valdez Brings A Holistic Approach To Bilingual Reporting

A multimedia journalist for a CBS affiliate in Kansas shares her journalism path

Luke Distefano

Cara Kuhlman Uses Walking Tours To Enhance Her Journalism

Sep 18, 2025

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5 min read

Cara Kuhlman Uses Walking Tours To Enhance Her Journalism

We also talked to a journalism club advisor this week, Anita Pinto, who will be sharing updates about her program regularly

Mark Simon

Elisha Brown Knows The Importance Of Covering Reproductive Rights

Sep 9, 2025

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3 min read

Elisha Brown Knows The Importance Of Covering Reproductive Rights

Our latest episode features someone reporting on an emotionally-charged topic

Mark Simon