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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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28:57

Chatwan Mongkol: Creator, The Nutgraf

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/04/23

On this episode we’re joined by Chatwan Mongkol.Chatwan is the editor and reporter for The Nutgraf, a newsletter that covers student journalism. He’s also a graduate student at The New School going for his masters degree in Media Management. Chatwan is a 2022 grad of Quinnipiac University.You can find the newsletter at nutgrafnews.substack.com or bit.ly/thenutgrafChatwan talked about his journalism path (he was born in Bangkok, Thailand), his brief career as a newspaper reporter, and the types of

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30:15

Rebecca Worby, Editorial Director: Reasons To Be...

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/04/16

On this episode, we’re joined by Rebecca Worby. Rebecca is the editorial director for Reasons to Be Cheerful.Reasons to Be Cheerful is a non-profit website and newsletter founded by the musician and artist David Byrne. And it is what it says it is- reporting on news that should make you feel good. Many of these reasons to be cheerful come in the form of smart, proven, replicable solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. Their newsletter has 135,000 subscribers and the stories in it literally

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40:04

Jay Boller, co-founder: Racket

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/04/09

On this episode, we’re joined by Jay Boller. Jay is co-owner and editor of Racket. RacketMN.com is a writer-owned, reader-funded alternative journalism source for news, arts, and culture in Minneapolis. He has previously worked for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and City Pages. Racket was founded in August 2021.Jay talked about his journalism origin story and Racket’s origin story. He shared examples of his work, including pieces on a day at a megachurch’s moneymaking event, potential environmental

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35:58

167. Itto Outini, Blind Journalist- The Datekeepers

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/04/02

On this episode, we’re joined by Itto Outini. Itto and her husband Mekiya run the website, The Datekeepers. This online platform operates under the idea that stories move mountains and that we need to see better stories about humanity and people overcoming extraordinary odds to make contributions to the world.I should note that Itto is blind. She has a degree in applied linguistics from Mohamed V University in Rabat Morocco and a masters in journalism and strategic media from the University of

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35:23

166. Shi En Kim PHD, Science Writer, Co-Founder of...

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/03/26

On this episode, we’re joined by Shi En Kim PHD. Kim (she goes by her last name) is a freelance science writer who was just awarded a Pulitzer Center fellowship to cover a health and science story in Brazil.Kim has written for many publications including Scientific American and National Geographic. She often covers new research and emerging trends in sciences, tech, the environment, and health and medicine. Kim was born in Malaysia. She is a graduate of Cal Tech who got her doctorate in molecular

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52:21

Special Episode: College Media Association Convention...

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/03/19

On this special episode, we talk to a diverse group of journalists at the College Media Association Spring Convention in Manhattan. They speak about their journalism origin stories and their most memorable journalism experiences.In this episode, you’ll hear from CMA president and University of Alabama-Birmingham student media advisor Jackie Alexander (1:10), Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Beatrice Forman (11:27), and 7 college student journalists ranging in age from teenager to 50s: JD Delcastillo

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38:06

Erin Reed, Transgender Journalist, Newsletter Writer...

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/03/05

On this episode, we’re joined by Erin Reed. Erin is an independent journalist. She covers transgender issues and anti-transgender legislation for her newsletter, Erin in the Morning, available on Substack. She also does video pieces on Instagram and TikTok. Erin is transgender and uses the pronouns she/her.Erin explained her entry into journalism, what it’s like to cover and track anti-transgender legislation across the country. She told us about the stories she’s most proud of, ranging from a

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31:47

Amir Vera, Breaking News Editor: CNN; vice-president...

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/02/27

On this episode we’re joined by Amir Vera. Amir is a breaking news editor at CNN and the vice-president of digital at the National Association of Black Journalists.Amir talked about his journalism origin story and his early days living in different parts of the world. He shared the lessons he learned from his college days at VCU and working for two daily newspapers – The Progress-Index and The Virginian Pilot. He explained his roles at CNN, first as a news writer and now as an editor, taking big

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33:21

Journalism Teacher Adriana Chavira (Scholastic...

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/02/20

On this episode we’re joined by Adriana Chavira. Adriana is a journalism teacher at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Los Angeles. She’s been teaching for more than 20 years She’s also previously worked as a newspaper reporter after graduating Cal-State Northridge.We’re having Adriana on this week because it is Scholastic Journalism Week. The Journalism Education Association is doing and promoting activities all week devoted to bringing awareness to journalism education.Adriana talked about her

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43:07

Curtis Bunn, Reporter: NBC BLK

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/02/13

On this episode, we’re joined by Curtis Bunn. Curtis is based in Atlanta and writes about race for NBC BLK. He’s been a journalist for more than 40 years, among the highlights: as a sportswriter at the New York Daily News and Atlanta Journal-Constitution, then as a writer and deputy editor for Black newspapers, such as the Atlanta Black Star. He’s from Washington D.C.He’s also had a successful career as a novelist with 10 novels to his credit, as well as co-authoring Say Their Names, How Black Lives

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39:42

Adrienne Johnson Martin, Executive Editor: MLK 50

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2024/02/06

On this episode, we’re joined by Adrienne Johnson Martin. Adrienne is the executive editor at MLK50.com. Adrienne has been an editor for more than 30 years for The Los Angeles Times, The Raleigh News and Observer, Duke Magazine, and now MLK50, which she’s been with for 2.5 years. She’s a graduate of Syracuse with a masters from Columbia Journalism.MLK 50 was founded by Wendi Thomas, a longtime columnist and managing editor at the Memphis Commercial Appeal. It focuses on poverty, power and public

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30:10

Alexa Imani Spencer, Health and Race Reporter: Word...

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/01/30

On this episode we’re joined by Alexa Imani Spencer. Alexa reports on racial health equity for Word in Black, a newsroom that frames narratives and fosters solutions for racial inequities in America. It was founded after the murder of George Floyd. She previously worked for the Memphis Commercial Appeal and also writes about maternal health.Alexa talked about her early journalism origin story and how going to Howard University shaped her as a journalist. She shared her experience as a doula, helping

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35:55

Bennet Goldstein, Wisconsin Watch, Mississippi River...

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/01/23

On this episode, we’re joined by Bennet Goldstein. Bennet covers agriculture and the environment in the heartland for Wisconsin Watch as part of Report for America. He works on the Mississippi River Basin Agriculture and Water Desk – a collaborative reporting group. He previously worked for newspapers in Iowa and Nebraska.Bennett talked about the purpose of the Ag and Water Desk, which covers 31 states, and the 10 command-prompts that help guide the desk’s mission of covering important, impactful

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33:14

Andrew Galarneau: Food Writer, Four Bites

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/01/16

On this episode we’re joined by Andrew Galarneau. Andrew has been a journalist for 35 years and a writer and editor at The Buffalo News for 26 years, 12 years covering covering food. Now he’s gone independent and started his own food newsletter, Four Bites. He’s also a journalism professor at the University at Buffalo.Andrew talked about the lessons he learned early in his career that have paid off now (including what it was like covering “Nudists for Pat Robertson”). He explained the process by

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43:07

Mallory Carra, Longtime Journalist; West Coast Media...

The Journalism Salute ·

2024/01/09

On this episode we’re joined by Mallory Carra. Mallory is a journalist, editor and professor who has experience in print, digital, and audio. Among many projects, she’s currently teaching journalism at USC, is the lead producer of the soon-released Electric Futures Podcast, and publishes a job listings newsletter, West Coast Media Jobs.She formerly wrote for Bustle and wrote and edited podcast episodes for Parcast Studios.Mallory talked about what she learned at each of her jobs, from covering the

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Stephanie Marudas and Emily Previti, Kouvenda Media

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2024/01/02

On this episode we’re joined by Stephanie Marudas and Emily Previti of Kouvenda Media.Kouvenda is a non-profit podcast production company that produces narratives for social change.Stephanie is the founder and executive producer. Emily is a data journalist and producer. Together they are the co-creators of their latest project, Obscured.Obscured covers critical issues that are missed because they are complex, overshadowed and unfold out of the public eye. The most recent project in that series is

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37:50

Massarah Mikati, Communities and Engagement Reporter:...

The Journalism Salute ·

2023/12/26

On today’s episode we’re joined by Massarah Mikati. Massarah covers immigrants and communities of color for the Philadelphia Inquirer. She’s been with them for about a year and a half. Prior to that she covered a similar beat in for the Albany Times-Union in New York and the Houston Chronicle.Massarah is Lebanese. She just won an award from the Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association. She’s a graduate of The Ohio State University.Massarah talked about her journalism ambitions, which were

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32:53

Divya Karthikeyan, Race & Equity Reporter: Louisville...

The Journalism Salute ·

2023/12/19

On this episode, we’re joined by Divya Karthikeyan, the race and equity reporter for WFPL and the non-profit newsroom Louisville Public Media. Divya is originally from Chennai India and came to the states as a grad student at NYU. She previously worked for a collaborative of stations as Capitol reporter at Kentucky Public Radio.Divya talked about her early interest in journalism and how she found her way both into radio and from India to Kentucky.She shared some of the many stories she’s covered in

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33:59

Tim Furlong, Delaware Bureau Reporter - NBC10...

The Journalism Salute ·

2023/12/12

On this episode we’re joined by Tim Furlong. Tim is a reporter for the Delaware bureau of NBC’s news affiliate in Philadelphia (NBC10). He’s also an adjunct professor at Widener University. Tim describes himself as high energy, conversational and versatile. He’s been part of an Emmy-winning team and has been in TV news since 1997.Tim talked about the turning point in his journalism career, walked us through how he covers the stories he covers (he’s unusual for a big-market TV reporter in that he

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40:05

Colleen Cronin, Environmental Reporter, ecoRI News

The Journalism Salute ·

2023/12/05

On this episode, we’re joined by Colleen Cronin. Colleen is a reporter for ecoRI News, a non-profit dedicated to reporting on environmental and social justice issues in southern New England.Colleen covers rural Rhode Island. She’s been with ecoRI for a year-and-a- half as part of Report for America.Colleen is a graduate of Brown University where she was editor in chief of The Brown Daily Herald. She also worked briefly at The Boston Globe.Colleen talked about her journalism origin story. She shared

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