'So You Want to be a Reporter' with Carol Marin & Lisa Parker

With the never-ending flood of political news, reporters everywhere are grappling with a long-standing journalistic principle: objectivity. Politicians are spreading misinformation, audiences are rewarding partisan coverage and leaders are attacking the free press. In the face of all this chaos, how can journalists still get to the balanced truth of a story?  National and Chicago-based political r...

With the arrival of spring, many journalism students are quickly nearing the end of their college careers. In the exciting and excruciating pursuit of their first job in journalism, how can young reporters keep their cool in the face of chaos?  Budding reporters and DePaul journalism alumni Samantha Moilanen and Alyssa Gomez join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss how students can break...

Though we usually focus our podcast on young journalists, this episode is dedicated to someone completely different: consumers who aren't familiar with the ins and outs of the news media industry. Trust in journalism has taken a nosedive, so this episode dives deep into the systems and standards that are the heartbeat of reliable reporting.  Seasoned journalists and DePaul faculty Martha Irvi...

Over the last few months, we've watched the Trump administration sue the parent company of CBS, put restrictions on White House reporters and apply pressure to suspend Jimmy Kimmel from his show — all of which begs a serious question: how free is our free press right now?  DePaul journalism alumni Brenden Moore, Brendan Pedersen and Deni Kamper join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discus...

AI is rapidly changing the world of journalism — but is it for better or worse?  Poynter Institute faculty member Al Tompkins and Chicago-based reporter Mills Hayes join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss how AI is transforming story writing, newsrooms and the industry as a whole. The guests discuss how they utilize AI in their reporting, offering guidance for young reporters on how to u...

Each year at its Annual Center Awards , the Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence honors one distinguished alum alongside a fellow distinguished journalist and awardee. In their careers, the honorees have worked to represent the principles of the Center—upholding truth, accuracy, fairness, and context during the reporting process. On this special episode of 'So You Want to be a Rep...

The future of journalism is evolving, but what happens to those "legacy media" outlets that helped build its foundation? Veteran journalists Chris Fusco, former managing editor of the Chicago Sun-Times, and Jen Sabella, co-founder of Block Club Chicago, join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss the role of legacy media in today's shifting news landscape. From navigating the...

Tahera Rahman is a groundbreaker, the first news anchor in the U.S. to report the news wearing a hijab.  Now a reporter at NBC5 in Dallas, she previously was a news anchor in Austin, Texas.  She tells her story to Carol Marin.

Chloe Atkins and Ella Lee in their young careers have spent more than a few hours in courtrooms.  Chloe for NBC News and Ella for USA Today and The Hill.  Understanding how to cover a legal hearing is a must for young reporters.  Hear some great tips for covering courts.

What is it like to cover a political convention?  As Republicans and Democrats prepare to officially nominate their candidates, we talk to Chris Bury, an ABC News veteran, and Melody Mercado, a reporter with Block Club Chicago.  Covering an convention is a benchmark for many reporters.  Learn what to expect!

You are about to graduate from college and anxious about finding your first job. What do you do? Frank Whittaker and Maudlyne Ihejirika can help.  He is the former Vice President of News at NBC5 in Chicago and she was a star columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. "Leave you mind open to opportunities" is just one piece of great advice in this podcast.