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Small Press, Big Ideas

Small Press, Big Ideas is a podcast about the business of local news and community journalism in the US. Host Paul Gewuerz interviews entrepreneurs and journalists in the field to get their take on what"s working, what isn"t, and how local publishers can thrive in today"s rapidly changing media landscape.

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34:08

Why statehouse journalism still matters

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2026/01/14

In this episode, Christina Lords shares her path from reluctant journalism student to leading one of Idaho’s most impactful nonprofit newsrooms. As Editor-in-Chief of the Idaho Capital Sun, Christina offers a candid look at what it means to cover state politics in the often overlooked Mountain West, and why it matters now more than ever.Links: Idaho Capital Sun https://idahocapitalsun.com/ States Newsroom https://statesnewsroom.com/ Christina

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32:57

Transparency, tip sheets, and digital democracy

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2026/01/12

Today Paul sits down with Kristen Go, Editor-in-Chief at CalMatters. Kristen talks about her story in local media and Digital Democracy, CalMatters’ ambitious transparency tool that aggregates California legislative data: bills, hearings, transcripts, lobbying money, and more, and makes it searchable and actionable. Links: CalMatters https://calmatters.org/ Digital Democracy https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/ Kristen Go -

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28:04

Who’s watching the city? Why local journalism still...

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2026/01/07

In this episode, Paul talks with Michael Phillips, the founding editor of The Richmonder, a nonprofit news outlet based in Richmond, VA. Michael shares his journey from sportswriter to civic watchdog, the challenges of launching a nonprofit newsroom, and how The Richmonder is rekindling local media engagement. From covering City Council meetings no one else would to building trust one newsletter at a time, Michael breaks down what makes local journalism matter and why being general interest is a

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48:26

Reimagining syndication and revenue for local news

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2026/01/05

In this episode, Paul sits down with David Gehring, co-founder and CEO of Distributed Media Lab, to explore how innovative distribution models can revitalize local journalism. David shares his journey from enterprise software to news partnerships at Google, and eventually to launching a platform that empowers local publishers to share content, grow revenue, and maintain editorial independence.Links: Distributed Media Lab https://www.distributedmedialab.com/ David Gehring -

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39:25

From D.C. to downtown

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/12/31

In this episode, Paul is joined by Leigh Munsil, Editor in Chief of the San Antonio Report, a nonprofit, hyperlocal newsroom. Leigh shares her journey from national media powerhouses like Politico and CNN to leading a local newsroom in one of America's fastest growing cities. She reflects on the contrasts between national and community journalism, and why local newsrooms might hold the key to the future of trustworthy, impactful journalism.Links: San Antonio

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39:11

Old media is dying. Now what?

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/12/29

In this episode, Paul dives deep with media futurist Gordon Borrell to dissect the real state of local news. From outdated economic models and lack of R&D investment to missed opportunities in storytelling for local businesses, Gordon argues that reinvention is not just possible, but critical. Gordon gives examples of local innovation, why AI is the next big media disruptor, and how local news can rediscover its purpose by engaging with its community on its own terms. Links: Borrell

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31:46

Towing scams, elder care, and watchdog journalism in...

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/12/24

In this episode, Paul speaks with Elizabeth Hamilton about her deep roots in Connecticut journalism and how her passion for investigative reporting helped shape the evolution of the Connecticut Mirror (CT Mirror).Links: CT Mirror https://ctmirror.org/ Elizabeth Hamilton - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-hamilton-b33517153/ --- This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LocalPod.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, helping local news publishers produce revenue generating podcasts

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45:47

Is your audience real? How ad fraud hijacked journalism

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/12/22

In this eye opening episode, Paul is joined by Dr. Augustine Fou, cybersecurity and digital ad fraud expert, founder of FouAnalytics, and longtime digital marketing veteran. Dr Fou dissects the shadowy underbelly of programmatic advertising and how it’s been siphoning money from quality publishers, especially local news outlets, for over a decade. Links: Dr. Augustine Fou - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustinefou/ FouAnalytics https://fouanalytics.com/ Dr. Fou's article Good

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41:06

The bridge between editorial and revenue

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/12/18

Daralyse Lyons joins the podcast just one month into her role as Chief Revenue Officer at the Bucks County Beacon, bringing a rare hybrid background in finance and journalism. In this conversation, Daralyse shares how collaboration, creativity, and community focus are keeping local journalism alive and why Bucks County, PA, is a microcosm of national political and social trends.Links: Bucks County Beacon https://buckscountybeacon.com/ Connect with Daralyse Lyons: email:

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34:56

Inside the News Media Help Desk

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/12/16

In this episode, Paul speaks with Randy Picht, Executive Director of the Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI), and Leah Becerra, Product Director at RJI, about their newly launched initiative: the News Media Help Desk.This collaborative project between RJI and the Local Media Consortium (LMC) aims to become a one stop digital support hub for local newsrooms, offering guidance, resources, and hands-on help for navigating today's rapidly evolving tech landscape. Links: News Media Help

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43:41

Turning data into revenue

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/12/15

Johnny Levy returns to the show for a deep dive into Data Joe, a 20+ year-old company serving local media through data-centric products. Johnny shares the company's evolution from SaaS platform to full-service research partner, the ethos of "partnership" that drives the business, and why adaptability has been key to their longevity.Links: DataJoe https://datajoe.com/ People of Media https://peopleofmedia.com/ Johnny Levy - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-levy/ Johnny's

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31:11

Bootstrapping a local Substack

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/12/11

In this episode, journalist and publisher Steve Puterski shares his journey through local media from covering high school sports in small town Colorado to founding North County Pipeline, a Substack based local news outlet in San Diego’s North County.Links: North County Pipeline https://ncpipeline.substack.com/ Steve Puterski - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-puterski/ NC Pipeline

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29:26

Subscriptions and Ads Shouldn’t Be at War

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/12/08

In this episode, Paul is joined by Stephanie Schroeder, Chief Revenue Officer at Forum Communications, a family-owned media company with over 25 newspaper and digital titles across the Upper Midwest. Stephanie shares her journey into local media, and how she's helped lead Forum through a digital transformation surpassing 100,000 digital subscribers.Links: Stephanie Schroeder - LinkedIn Forum Communications --- This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LocalPod.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, helping local news

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49:50

A journalist's journey from Wisconsin to Rwanda to...

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/12/04

Today Paul sits down with Gary Boulanger, Editor-in-Chief of the Silicon Valley Business Journal, to trace his winding career path from aspiring cartoonist in Wisconsin to leader of one of the Bay Area’s most important local newsrooms.Links: Gary Boulanger - LinkedIn Silicon Valley Business Journal Motorcycles Are Drugs Podcast --- This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LocalPod.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, helping local news publishers produce revenue generating podcasts.

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55:32

What newsrooms owe their readers

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/12/01

Today Paul speaks with with Ed Arnold, Editor in Chief of the San Antonio Business Journal, about his unexpected path into journalism, the philosophy behind business reporting, and the changing landscape of local media. Links: San Antonio Business Journal Ed Arnold - LinkedIn Reach out to Ed: earnold@bizjournals.com American City Business Journals --- This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LocalPod.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, helping local news publishers produce revenue generating podcasts

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38:50

Inside the hyperlocal revolution at TAPinto

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/11/24

Michael Shapiro returns to the podcast to discuss the rapid evolution of TAPinto and the Hyperlocal News Network. In this update packed episode, Michael outlines the new features they've rolled out, including innovative tools for local businesses, political advocacy, and public entities.Links: Michael Shapiro - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmshapiro/ TAPinto: https://tapinto.net/ Hyperlocal News

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29:21

Transitioning from print to digital and keeping both

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/11/20

In this episode, Paul sits down with Audrey Blumberg, a veteran local journalist and publisher of The BReeze, The CHronicle, and franchisee of two TAPinto news sites in New Jersey. They discuss the operational side of running hyperlocal media outlets, the importance of boots on the ground journalism, and why Audrey's still bullish on print.Links: The BReeze https://www.tapinto.net/towns/bridgewater-slash-raritan The

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38:29

Philanthropy, AI, and the Future of Journalism

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/11/17

In this episode, Paul talks with Sarabeth Berman who shares her unexpected path from performing arts in China to leading a national movement to revitalize local news. She discusses how the American Journalism Project (AJP) is confronting the collapse of the traditional newspaper business model by investing in nonprofit newsrooms across the US. Links: American Journalism Project https://www.theajp.org/ --- This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LocalPod.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, helping local news

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36:18

Can Events Power Local Media?

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/11/10

Today Paul sits down with Justin Gordon, founder of The LA Grind, a rapidly growing local media and events company focused on LA's startup scene.Justin shares the origin story of The LA Grind: how his background in venture capital, newsletters, and podcasting led him to launch a media meets events company for LA’s entrepreneurial community. Justin brings tons of value for local media startups as well as established local publications. Links: The LA Grind Justin Gordon - LinkedIn --- This

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23:31

Revenue promiscuity and local news

Small Press, Big Ideas ·

2025/11/03

In this episode, Paul chats with Joe Coughlin, co-founder and Editor in Chief of The Record North Shore, a nonprofit news outlet serving Chicago’s northern suburbs. Joe shares the journey from legacy local journalism at 22nd Century Media to launching an independent, community focused newsroom during the pandemic.Links: The Record North Shore joe@therecordns.org Joe Coughlin - X/Twitter --- This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LocalPod.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, helping local news publishers produce

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