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The Journalism Salute

The Journalism Salute is a journalism appreciation podcast. We interview working journalists about who they are and what they do.Our aim is to have diverse guests, thoughtful questions, and interesting conversation.If you're an aspiring journalist, you'll learn potential careers to pursue and tips to put to use.If you're an experienced journalist, you'll learn about like-minded members of your profession with notable stories to tell.And if you're not a journalist, we hope

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23:55

Jane Wolfe, Author- Burl: Journalism Giant and...

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2022/10/04

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Jane Wolfe. Jane is a longtime journalist who has written 3 biographies, the most recent of which is titled Burl, Journalism Giant and Medical Trailblazer. It’s about Burl Osborne, a prominent journalist and newspaper publisher who had a distinguished career at the Associated Press and The Dallas Morning News.Jane talked about her career, about Burl’s life, and the process of writing a biographies – which parts she likes and which parts she doesn’t

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32:02

Ben Welsh, Visiting Senior Data Journalist at...

The Journalism Salute ·

2022/09/27

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Ben Welsh, the visiting senior data journalist at Stanford University who is working on the project, Big Local News. He’s also been a longtime data journalism editor at the Los Angeles Times.Ben talked about his journalism origin story, the different projects he’s worked on, how Big Local News is helping to make data journalism accessible to smaller media outlets, and the importance of the field of data journalism.Ben’s TwitterDetails on Ben’s work at

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33:40

John Vitti: Multi-Platform Sports Editor, Teacher,...

The Journalism Salute ·

2022/09/20

On this episode, we salute John Vitti. John is a man of many skills. He’s been a layout, copy, and online editor/multi-platform editor for the sports department of the Boston Globe for 23 years. He’s also a high school journalism teacher, an elementary school newspaper advisor, and the founder of a journalism program for kids, Headliners in Education.John talked with Mark Simon about all of those roles as well as the value of teaching journalism concepts to kids, even if they don’t want to become

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32:39

Alexis Terrazas, Editor-In-Chief, El Tecolote

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2022/09/13

On this episode, we salute and interview Alexis Terrazas.He’s the editor in chief of El Tecolote (The Owl), a bilingual Latino newspaper that has served the San Francisco Bay Area Latino community since 1970. Prior to that, he wrote for Patch and the San Francisco Examiner. Alexis shared his journalism origin story, explained the types of stories that El Tecolote covered, and detailed why he’s so passionate about his job and the newspaper’s mission.El Tecolote’s Twitter accountAlexis’s salute:

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28:29

Katie Hawkins-Gaar: Digital Women Leaders; My Sweet...

The Journalism Salute ·

2022/09/06

On today’s episode, we salute Katie Hawkins-Gaar. Katie is a freelance writer and the founder of Digital Women Leaders, a mentoring program for women and non-binary people working in news who are looking for advice from someone who understands their experience. It’s a free program with dozens of coaches available for a 30-minute session.Katie also edits the newsletter, My Sweet Dumb Brain, a newsletter about facing the ups and downs of life, all while being kind to yourself.Katie talked about her

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21:17

Ahmed Ahmed, Nevada Student Journalist of the Year

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2022/08/30

On this episode, we’re joined by Ahmed Ahmed. Ahmed was named the Nevada Student Journalist of the Year – by the Journalism Education Association. He spent 3 years on the staff of the Southwest Shadow at Southwest Career and Technical Academy. And he’s now headed to the University of Chicago to study political science.Ahmed talked about his journalism origin story, why opinion writing is so important to him, who his greatest influences are, and what his future ambitions are. Thank you as always for

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36:57

Anushka De, National Student Journalist of the Year

The Journalism Salute ·

2022/08/30

On this episode, we’re joined by Anushka De. Anushka is a freshman from Cupertino California studying computer science at Stanford University.This past year, Anushka was named the Journalism Education Association Student Journalist of the Year and the National Scholastic Press Association’s Writer of the Year. Anushka talked about her initial fear of being a journalist and how she overcame it along with the great work she did on El Estoque, the student publication of Monta Vista High School. She

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30:22

Erin Perry, Managing Editor of Outlier Media

The Journalism Salute ·

2022/08/23

On this episode, we salute Erin Perry, the managing editor of Outlier Media. Outlier Media is a Detroit-based service journalism organization that identifies, reports, and delivers valuable information to empower residents to hold landlords, municipal government, and elected officials accountable for longstanding problems.They do this with text messaging, newsletters, and a section of OutlierMedia.orgErin talked about her origin story and career path. She shared examples of the kinds of stories that

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30:44

Mariel Padilla, General Assignment Reporter: The 19th

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2022/08/16

On this episode we’re joined by Mariel Padilla. Mariel is a general assignment reporter for The 19th. The 19th is an independent non-profit newsroom reporting on gender, politics, and policy. It’s name invokes the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote.She’s been with them for 2 years after working for a year as a reporting fellow for the NY Times. And she was a part of a Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage both at The Times and while interning at the Cincinnati Enquirer.Mariel talked about

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28:23

Nicole Neroulias Gupte, Global Press Journal;...

The Journalism Salute ·

2022/08/09

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Nicole Neroulias Gupte. Nicole is an editor with Global Press Journal, a news organization working with women around the world covering undercovered countries.She’s also the founder and executive editor of Trailing-Spouse (Trailing-Spouse.com), an online magazine and community that shares stories of expats, military families and significant others who have done adventurous things and reinvented their lives after partner-prompted relocations.Nicole talked

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39:52

James Queally, Crime & Police Reporter, Los Angeles...

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2022/08/02

On today’s episode, we’re joined by James Queally, who covers courts, crime, and police for the Los Angeles Times. He previously had a similar job for the Newark Star-Ledger. James is the 2nd Pulitzer winner to join us (Ted Bridis is the other). He was part of a 2015 breaking news team that covered the San Bernadino terrorist attacks that won the Pulitzer. He’s also a book author – 2 novels.James talked about his journalism origin story, how one phone call changed his interest from covering sports

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33:37

Javeria Salman, Digital News Producer, Staff Writer:...

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2022/07/26

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Javeria Salman, a digital news producer and staff writer at The Hechinger Report, which covers innovation and inequality in education. Her beat is the future of learning in kindergarten through 12th grade and her work is most often seen in a newsletter that comes out every 2 weeks. She’s based in New York City. Javeria talked about her journalism career path, from emigrating to the United States from Pakistan to going to East Carolina University, where her

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35:14

Aneri Pattani, Reporter: Kaiser Health News

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2022/07/19

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Aneri Pattani. She’s a national correspondent for Kaiser Health News based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has a VERY full resume – with internships, reporting, and radio producing work. She has won an award from INN for her news reporting.Aneri is also teaching an online class on responsible reporting of suicides on the Coursera online platform and gave examples of lessons she’s encouraging others to follow..She talked about covering mental health, from why

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30:57

Jen Maxfield, WNBC-TV Reporter/Author "More After The...

The Journalism Salute ·

2022/07/12

On this episode Mark Simon talked to to Jen Maxfield. Jen is a reporter and substitute anchor for WNBC TV in New York. She’s has spent nearly 20 years reporting in and around New York City. She’s also the author of More After the Break from Greenleaf Press (out July 12) – this book revisits news stories from Jen’s reporting past.It’s a book of storytelling and of where-are-they now reporting. It’s also a textbook of sorts that shows aspiring reporters – this is what it’s really like to do the work

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Mary C. Curtis, Columnist: Congressional Quarterly...

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2022/07/05

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Mary C Curtis. Mary is a longtime reporter and editor, and now columnist for Congressional Quarterly Roll Call – covering the intersection of politics, race and culture. Mary is also a senior facilitator at The Op-Ed Project, a group that mentors people (mostly women) to share their stories and be thought leaders. She has 40 years in an NABJ Hall-of-Fame career in journalism to draw upon, including time as an editor at The New York Times and Baltimore

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29:16

Jake Wittich, Reporter: Block Club Chicago; VP: NLGJA...

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2022/06/28

On today’s episode, Mark Simon interviews Jake Wittich. Jake is a reporter for Block Club Chicago covering different neighborhoods in the city and LGBTQ issues. He’s also the vice-president of the Chicago chapter of the NLGJA, which is the association of LGTBTQIA journalists. And – he’s part of Block Club thanks to Report for America, from which we’ve had many guests.Jake shares his journalism origin story, gives examples of the reporting he does, explains the goals of the NLGJA, and shares the

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35:03

Denise Clay-Murray, Reporter: Votebeat

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2022/06/21

Denise Clay-Murray is a reporter with 30 years of journalism experience who was recently hired by Votebeat to cover the upcoming elections in Pennsylvania. Votebeat has reporters embedded around the country to cover stories related to the election process.Denise talked about the work she’ll be doing for Votebeat but also about her career covering elections and about why Votebeat is so important. She also talked about freelance reporting she’s done, including a recent piece on the hidden cost of gun

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29:31

Gabrielle Hays: Communities Correspondent, PBS NewsHour

The Journalism Salute ·

2022/06/14

On this episode we’re joined by Gabrielle Hays. Gabrielle covers St. Louis for the PBS News Hour as a community correspondent. She both writes and does TV work. She’s previously been a TV news reporter in Knoxville, Tennessee, and a reporter/producer for St. Louis’ PBS affiliate.Gabrielle talked about her career path, her current job, and the stories she’s covered, including multiple pieces on Afghan refugees. She also explained how she humanizes stories dealing with St. Louis history, and how she

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30:47

Tionna Taite, Founder, Nineteen Fifty-Six Magazine

The Journalism Salute ·

2022/06/07

For episode number 75 of our podcast, we’re joined by Tionna Taite. Tionna will be attending the University of Alabama law school after completing her undergrad work there with a degree in News Media. Her minor is Advocacy, Voice, and Stewardship. Two years ago, Tionna started a magazine for students, Nineteen Fifty-Six – the first Black student-led magazine at the school. It’s staffed by 50 students, full color – articles and amazing photography. Tionna talked about the origin of her interest in

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31:59

Nick Toso, Former CNN Español Producer; Founder: Rolli

The Journalism Salute ·

2022/05/31

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Nick Toso (@rolliapp). Nick spent 7 years at CNN, working largely in a production role on CNN Español. He supervised interviews with world leaders, including president Barack Obama, and was a senior producer for both a daily and weekly news show. He’s currently the founder of Rolli, an app that helps journalists find experts for any story they might be working on.Nick talked about the lessons learned from his time in TV production, the logistics behind the many

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