Exploring Journalism's Future

In this SPECIAL EPISODE of our podcast, Exploring Journalism's Future, we talk to Joe Moore, President and General Manager of KVPR. Joe shared his thoughts about the current state and future of public radio, providing  insight into the current tumultuous reality of this local and national news source.  If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube...

In the last episode of Season 1 of our podcast, we feature Danielle Bergstrom, Executive Director of Fresnoland. Danielle shares how her nonprofit news site has grown and evolved, and with its focus on investigative journalism, Fresnoland is able to take deep dives where other media outlets can't. As Danielle reminds us, sometimes the role of a journalist is to bear witness to suffering, and...

Episode #6 of our podcast features Faisal Karimi, Founder and Director, Afghanistan Institute for Research and Media Studies and Afghanistan Women's News Agency. In this conversation we talk about how Faisal's work as a journalist in exile provides news to his home country, and how his organization works with women journalists in Afghanistan as well as other Afghan citizens. Visit the Af...

Episode #5 of our podcast features Priscilla Enriquez, President and CEO of the James B. McClatchy Foundation. In this conversation we discuss the importance of supporting local news and how the foundation strategically targets donations to sustain journalism in Central Valley communities. If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: https://www.yout...

Episode #4 of our podcast features Lauren Gustus, CEO and Executive Editor of The Salt Lake Tribune. In this conversation we talk about how the Tribune thrives by using the non-profit model, and what it's like to be the first legacy newspaper to go that route.  If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FSMediaInstitut...

Episode #3 of our podcast features Rusty Coats, Executive Director of Journalism Funding Partners. In this conversation we talk about how the JFP serves as a matchmaker of sorts between funders and news organizations. The result -- jobs for journalists. It's a model that's working; listen in to learn more! If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version o...

Episode #2 of our podcast, Exploring Journalism's Future, features Eric Johnston, CEO & Publisher of Sonoma Media Investments. In this week's conversation we talk about the success story of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, perhaps inspiring others to try some of their innovative ideas and solutions.  If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on Yo...

Welcome to Exploring Journalism’s Future, a podcast powered by the Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State. From analyzing existing models to discovering innovative ones, from crafting content strategies to optimizing distribution, and everything in between, we’ll connect you with a diverse array of experts and advocates dedicated to revitalizing and fortifying one of the world’s most...