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The Journalism SaluteMarcela García, Associate Editor & Columnist: Boston GlobeOn this episode, Mark Simon speaks to Marcela García, associate editor and columnist for the op-ed page at The Boston Globe. Marcela often writes about Latinx communities in Boston including in a newsletter she launched, ¡Mira!, that is written in English and Spanish. She also writes some of the Globe's unsigned editorials.For that, she and two of her colleagues were finalists for this year's Pulitzer Prize in editorial writing. As the Pulitzer board noted "For their politically courageous and deeply reported editorials on how Boston can humanely and effectively close underutilized schools in way...
2025-07-0140 min
The Journalism SaluteAyaan Shah, Pennsylvania Student Journalist Of The YearOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Ayaan Shah. He's the Pennsylvania Student Journalist of the Year and newly graduated from Emmaus High School in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Ayaan and I live in the same county- Lehigh County.Ayaan talked about his journalism interests. He shared the story of covering Joe Biden's appearance in his town and one interview from that experience that stood out. He also told the story of another highlight, covering governor Josh Shapiro's press conference at his school.Ayaan explained the work he did as editor-in-chief of his school newspaper, The...
2025-06-1029 min
The Journalism SaluteMollie Simon, Research Reporter: ProPublicaOn this episode we're joined by Mollie Simon. Mollie has been a research reporter for ProPublica for the last 5 years, working oftentimes behind the scenes on stories such as ones we've talked to past guests about. She's also been a newspaper reporter in South Carolina and a data researcher for LegiStorm.She is a graduate of the University of Georgia with dual degrees in public affairs journalism and political science. Mollie talked about the skills needed to be a researcher and work behind-the-scenes on stories and projects. She also provided examples of the types of...
2025-05-2036 min
The Journalism SaluteHumberto Basilio, Freelance Science WriterIn this episode, Mark Simon interviews science journalist and NYU grad student Humberto Basilio, who covers stories about science globally, with an emphasis on Latin America. Humberto's stories touch on climate change, biodiversity, and vulnerable communities across the globe, as well as many other topics.Humberto discussed one example of his approach to a story, a piece about desert racers in Chile destroying ancient art that ran in The New York Times and a story about the future of science in Venezuela.He also shared insights into his featured essay in 'The Craft of Science...
2024-12-0338 min
The GameEpisode 6 - San Mateo County Supervisors Ray Mueller and Noelia Corzo talk about Sheriff controversyIn a special edition of The Game with Mark Simon and Bob Marks, San Mateo County Supervisors Ray Mueller and Noelia Corzo said they are confident the voters will recognize and reject the dysfunction, misuse of authority and corruption perpetrated by Sheriff Christina Corpus that has plunged the Sheriff’s Office into turmoil. Both said they are concerned for their own safety, as the controversy continues to unfold, Corzo saying it is “common sense to be concerned.” They also said it is too late for Corpus to redeem her tenure as sheriff and that the only option open to her is...
2024-11-2341 min
The Journalism SaluteBen Kaplan: Author- Pipeline to the ProsIn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Ben Kaplan, a VP in the sports and entertainment industry and a former Division III basketball player, who is the co-author of 'Pipelines to the Pros: How D3 Small College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA' with Danny Parkins. Ben wanted to talk about how a non-journalist learns journalism on the fly for the purpose of writing a book, so that's what we did! We look at the lessons he learned along the way about how a book needs a throughline, how to interview prominent people (like...
2024-11-1235 minThe GameElection Preview Live (replay)Watch the replay of the Live Election Preview version of The Game with Mark Simon and Bob Marks.
Guests included:
Melissa Michelson, Political Science Professor at Menlo College
Don Cecil, MC2 Bay Area Public Affairs Consulting
Jim Hartnett, former CEO/General Manager, SamTrans and Caltrain
Julie Lind, San Mateo County Central Labor Council
Jon Mays, Editor, San Mateo Daily Journal
Produced by Frank Bravo, Bravo IT Consulting (BravoITC.com)
2024-11-011h 03
The Journalism SaluteSpecial Presentation from The Nutgraf: From Campus to Campaign- Student Media's Role in Election CoverageThis week's episode is a special presentation from The Nutgraf- Campus To Campaign- Student Media's Role in Election Coverage- hosted by The Journalism Salute's Mark Simon.Our guests were Peggy Dodd, editor-in-chief of OU Daily at the University of Oklahoma, Lily Alexander, editor-in-chief of The Daily Lobo at the University of New Mexico, and Sarah Hutter, executive producer of E2024 at The LA Loyolan at Loyola Marymount University.The three of them share their journeys into journalism, their reporting strategies and team coverage of the election, the challenges unique to student journalists, the value of...
2024-10-2152 min
The Journalism SaluteMichelle Pera-McGhee, Senior Journalist-Engineer, The PuddingIn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Michelle Pera-McGhee, a senior journalist-engineer at The Pudding. (Pudding.cool)Michelle discussed her unique career path and projects and her original pursuit being computer science. The conversation covers various projects including data-driven analyses of crossword puzzles for inclusivity, the rhythmic influence of hip-hop producer J Dilla, a recent collaboration with sportswriter Neil Paine on baseball lineup strategies, and an analysis of how famous National Anthems compare in terms of a "diva score." Michelle elaborated on the technical and creative process behind her work, her views...
2024-10-1537 minThe GameEpisode 5 - Ted RobinsonVeteran sports broadcaster Ted Robinson predicts the end of college football — to be replaced by a professional developmental league that will feed the NFL — and he weighs in on the Giants, the A’s and the Olympics. All on the newest edition of The Game with Mark Simon and Bob Marks.
Produced by Frank Bravo, Bravo IT Consulting (BravoITC.com).
2024-10-1547 min
The Journalism SaluteEsmy Jimenez, Boston Globe ReporterIn this episode, Mark Simon talks to Esmy Jimenez, who shares her unconventional journey into journalism, discussing her work at the Boston Globe covering the racial wealth gap in New England. She reflects on her career's turning points, including her time working in radio and at the Seattle Times, and the influence of DACA on her life and ability to work in the United StatesEsmy offers insights into covering complex beats such as immigration and mental health, and highlights the importance of community engagement, mindful interviewing practices, and mental health awareness for journalists.She...
2024-10-0838 minThe GameEpisode 4 - Political roundupIn this episode, Mark Simon and Bob Marks talk local and national politics, in their most recent roundup edition of The Game.
Produced by Frank Bravo, Bravo IT Consulting (BravoITC.com).
2024-10-0324 min
The Journalism SaluteKimberly Cortez: Editor-in-Chief The Beacon (University of Portland)In this episode, Mark Simon talks to Kimberly Cortez, editor-in-chief of The Beacon, the University of Portland's school newspaper. Kimberly (pronouns: she/they) is a social work major who is the child of Mexican and Guatemalan immigrants. She explained the importance of their cultural heritage to their work covering diverse stories, including one on the transgender students at Portland, a Catholic university. Their approach emphasizes passion, empathy, and resilience.She also shared the impactful role of The Beacon in their career, their time as a New York Times student corps member (with a bylined story c...
2024-10-0142 minThe GameEpisode 3 - Lisa GauthierThis week on The Game, Bob Marks and Mark Simon talk with Lisa Gauthier, candidate for the SMC Board of Supervisors, about the controversy at the Sheriff’s Office, housing and homelessness.
Produced by Frank Bravo, Bravo IT Consulting (BravoITC.com).
2024-09-2727 minThe GameEpisode 2 - Kevin MullinIn the latest episode of The Game podcast, Congressman Kevin Mullin (D-South San Francisco) joins Mark Simon and Bob Marks and says the election of Donald Trump would be "a clear and present danger" to the future of America and democracy. He talks about election and life as a freshman member of the House. Hear the wide-ranging interview here.
Produced by Frank Bravo, Bravo IT Consulting (BravoITC.com).
2024-09-1137 min
The Journalism SaluteVivienne Serret, Reporter: The Alligator & Fresh Take Florida (U. of Florida)On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Vivienne Serret, a student at the University of Florida who has been covering the resignation of president Ben Sasse and other notable stories for The Alligator, an independent newspaper covering the school, and Fresh Take Florida, a wire service.Vivienne talked about what went into her reporting on Sasse, discussed other stories she's covered, explained essays she's written about the pressure of being a first-generation Latina and also the difficulty of covering the trauma of others while dealing with her own trauma. She discussed the fearlessness required to be...
2024-09-0340 min
The GameEpisode 1 - The Game Is Back. The Game Is On!Mark Simon and Bob Marks revive their long-running cable TV show The Game, where they interview local leaders and talk widely about politics, business and sports.
Today's show: Mark and Bob take a look at the presidential race and some of the local issues.
Produced by Frank Bravo, BravoITC.com
2024-08-2918 min
The Journalism SaluteMesfin Fekadu, Senior Editor, Music- The Hollywood Reporter; VP, Society For Features JournalismOn this episode Mark Simon is joined by Mesfin Fekadu. Mesfin is the senior editor for music at The Hollywood Reporter, which he’s done the last 2 years. Previously he had a 13-year run that included time as senior journalist and music editor for The Associated Press. In between, he spent a year and a half in the communications department at Netflix.Additionally, he’s a vice president at the Society for Features Journalism, which just announced its annual award winners.The discussion covered the intersection of music with current events, such as Kamala Harris' pres...
2024-08-0647 min
The Journalism SaluteJim Morris, Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief, Public Health WatchIn this episode, Jim Morris, executive director and editor-in-chief of Public Health Watch, discusses his career in journalism and the significant environmental and public health reporting done by his organization with Mark Simon. The conversation gets into Public Health Watch's role in shedding light on environmental injustices, particularly through their 'Toxic Texas Air' series, which was a runner-up for The Collier Prize, a prestigious investigative journalism award. The series examines the severe impact of petrochemical pollution in Texas. Jim shares his journalism journey, the importance of investigative journalism, and the tangible impacts their reporting has...
2024-07-3036 min
The Journalism SaluteMira Fox, Staff Writer: The Forward (covering Jewish culture)In this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Mira Fox, a staff writer for The Forward, who discusses her work covering Jewish culture. Mira talked about her diverse writing topics, from serious issues like student protests and anti-Semitism to lighter pieces and reader advice columns. Mira shared her winding journey to journalism, her upbringing, education, and the impact of her personal experiences on her work. She also provided insights into her writing process, especially as to how it pertained to an 8,000-word piece about BYU’s production of Fiddler On The Roof. Story examples...
2024-07-1640 min
The Journalism SaluteMichael Anguille, Journalist & Executive Director: Stillwater AwardsOn this episode Mark Simon is joined by Michael Anguille, a journalist and the executive director of the Stillwater Awards, which are given by the Society of Professional Journalists and the Prison Journalism Project for excellence in journalism within the incarcerated community.(Thanks to Michael Koretzky at Florida Atlantic University, (whom Michael saluted) for his help in coordinating this interview. He is well aware of my desire to have a diverse guest base in every respect.)Michael is a professional journalist who has dealt with drug and alcohol abuse issues and served 8 1/2 years in prison...
2024-07-0937 min
The Journalism SalutePulitzer Prize Winners Sarah Conway and Trina Reynolds-Tyler (City Bureau and The Invisible InstituteOn this episode Mark Simon is joined by Sarah Conway, a senior reporter at City Bureau and Trina Reynolds-Tyler, the data director for The Invisible Institute. They just won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting for their 2-year investigation, Missing in Chicago. You can find it at ChicagoMissingPersons.com.Their 7-part investigative series revealed how Chicago police violated state law and police procedure, delaying and mishandling missing person cases. The series revealed a racial bias that disproportionately impacts Black women and girls and how poor police data is making the problem harder to solve.The...
2024-07-0250 min
The Journalism SaluteChristina Kahrl, Sports Editor: San Francisco ChronicleIn this episode, Mark Simon interviews Christina Kahrl, the sports editor of the San Francisco Chronicle since 2021. Christina's career includes over a decade at ESPN.com and a significant co-founding role at Baseball Prospectus. Christina shares her journey into journalism. She also discusses her experience as a transgender woman who came out publicly with support from colleagues and the baseball community. The conversation covers Christina's work on LGBT civil rights issues, memorable baseball stories, including her interview with Minnie Minoso, and her approach to sports journalism. Christina emphasizes the importance of local reporting, investigative journalism, and...
2024-06-2554 min
The Journalism SalutePatricia Gallagher Newberry, Enterprise & Watchdog Reporter, Cincinnati EnquirerOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Patricia Gallagher Newberry. She’s an enterprise and watchdog reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer who began her journalism career as a student at the University of Nebraska in 1979. There’s an interesting career path here – Reporting until 1997 and then, after dealing with repetitive strain injuries, a transition to being a professor at Miami of Ohio, where she worked for 25 years.And then retiring from that and back to reporting. It all comes full circle.Patricia talked about her work in academia, including a series of classe...
2023-07-2538 min
The Journalism SaluteAmber Payne, Publisher & General Manager - The EmancipatorOn this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark Simon is joined by Amber Payne. Amber is the publisher and general manager of The Emancipator.This struck us as an important episode to release on Juneteenth.The Emancipator is the Reimagining of the first abolitionist newspaper for a new day. Explaining and exploring solutions to racial inequality. It began as a partnership between Boston University and the Boston Globe. It is now housed at BU’s center for Anti-Racist Research, which is run by Dr. Ibram Kendi. Amber is also a documentary filmmaker, who has...
2023-06-1941 min
The Journalism SaluteC.J. Janovy, KCUR & "No Place Like Home" (book/documentary)On this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark Simon is joined by C.J. Janovy. C.J. is the director of content for KCUR, the NPR affiliate in Kansas City, Missouri.She has previously worked as editor of The Pitch, Kansas City’s alt-weekly, and as an editor at Kansas Reflector, a non-profit covering state government in Kansas.She’s also the author of the book No Place Like Home, Lessons in Activism from LGBT Kansas. There’s a documentary that serves as a sequel to the book, directed by Kevin Wilmott, who co-wrote Black KkKlan...
2023-06-1334 min
The Journalism SaluteMelissa Sanchez, Pro PublicaOn this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark Simon is joined by Melissa Sanchez.Melissa is a bilingual reporter for Pro Publica, which does investigative journalism in the public interest.Melissa is based in Chicago and covers labor and immigration. She just won a Studs Terkel award for her work (that’s a very important award to Chicago journalists). Her stories are deep investigative pieces that are read by people who can enact change.We talk to her about one in particular, the death of a young boy at a Wisconsin dairy farm. Me...
2023-06-0637 min
The Journalism SaluteJustine Harman, "Killed" PodcastOn this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark Simon is joined by Justine Harman. Justine is a journalist and podcaster and current host of the podcast Killed. Killed is a podcast about journalism that gets … killed … for a variety of reasons. Season 2 from Audiochuck is currently ongoing. It’s ranked among the most downloaded podcasts in Seasons 1 and 2.We talked about Justine’s former career as a magazine writer and editor (she still does freelance work) at Elle and Glamour, and how she works to make celebrity features (like one she did on Jessica Chastain) be more than jus...
2023-05-3036 min
The Journalism SaluteRichard Ruelas, The Arizona RepublicOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Richard Ruelas. Richard has been a reporter and metro columnist at the Arizona Republic for 30 years. He has moderated debates, written a book, and also reported and anchored a podcast series about a murdered Arizona journalist, Don Bolles. And he’s an adjunct professor at Arizona State.Richard talked about all aspects of his career, including his reporting on Turning Point USA, his moderating a contentious debate for Arizona Secretary of State, his podcast work and the time he had a gun pointed at him by an Arizona politician. Th...
2023-05-2340 min
The Journalism SalutePeter Rice, Downtown Albuquerque NewsOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Peter Rice. Peter is the editor of Downtown Albuquerque News in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He’s been a reporter for both print outlets and local NPR stations and has written multiple books. Downtown Albuquerque News is what it says it is – a digital news outlet serving downtown Albuquerque and surrounding neighborhoods. Hyperlocal news.Peter talked about his and the newsletter’s origin story, gave a couple of examples of the type of coverage his news outlet does, and offered advice throughout to those interested in doing something similar in their...
2023-05-1637 min
The Journalism SaluteRebecca Johnson, Editor-in-Chief, The Pitt NewsOn this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark Simon is joined by Rebecca Johnson. Rebecca is a graduating senior from the University of Pittsburgh who plans a career in journalism. She’s just finishing her tenure as editor in chief of The Pitt News, overseeing a staff of 18 editors and 150 contributors. She’s also done multiple internships, including one covering education for the Austin American-Statesman.Rebecca talked about her journalism origin story (she just wrote about it too), discussed what went into daily coverage and the challenging stories that the newspaper has covered this year.She...
2023-05-0930 min
The Journalism SaluteSydney Ross, A&T Register Managing EditorOn this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark Simon is joined by Sydney Ross. Sydney is a graduating student at North Carolina A&T majoring in multimedia journalism. She’s the managing editor of The A&T Register, the school’s newspaper and the founder of the non-profit, Change the Type.Sydney is headed to North Carolina’s journalism school graduate program but took time to reminisce about her journalism origin story and her time at the Register. She talked about the challenges of being a managing editor, getting the opportunity to cover a Joe Biden speech on cam...
2023-05-0234 min
The Journalism SaluteSo You Want To Be A Freelance Journalist w/ Pete CroattoWith some of our student listeners looking for work, Mark Simon thought this would be a good episode of The Journalism Salute to provide guidance should any of them wish to do freelance work.Pete talked about his freelancing career and provided instructive examples from work he’s done, including a recent Q&A with former Super Bowl-winning coach Tom Coughlin, as well as feature profiles, movie reviews, oral histories, and his book on the growth of the NBA, From Hang Time To Prime Time. Pete provided examples on how to handle idea generation, pitching, que...
2023-04-2545 min
The Journalism SaluteMonica Samayoa: Reporter, Oregon Public Broadcasting; The Uproot ProjectOn this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark Simon is joined by Monica Samayoa. Monica is a climate reporter for Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and is co-chair of the steering committee for The Uproot Project, a network of environmental journalists of color.Monica did not expect to become a climate reporter and filled us in on the path that took her to this job. She walked us through the different kinds of stories she covered, with examples. She included tips for aspiring radio reporters as well (“record at all times!”).She also explained the purpose of T...
2023-04-1837 min
The Journalism SaluteLuella Brien: Editor-In-Chief, Four Points Press; Journalism TeacherOn this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark Simon is joined by Luella Brien. Luella is the editor-in-chief at Four Points Press, an independent media company which covers the Crow Indian Reservation in southern Montana. Luella also teaches high school journalism and has taught college in the past too. She was the primary narrator in the new Showtime docu-series, Murder in Big Horn.Luella talked about her passion for journalism from a young age, how she hopes to grow her non-profit to tell both contemporary stories and those lost to history. the importance of Native representation on...
2023-03-0734 min
The Journalism SaluteCyd Zeigler, Co-Founder, Outsports.comOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Cyd Zeigler.Cyd is the co-founder of Outsports, a website covering LGBTQ+ issues in sports. He’s also the author/co-author of 3 books, most recently My Life On The Line: How the NFL Damn Near Killed Me and Ended Up Saving My Life by Ryan O’Callaghan. He’s broken many stories related to athletes coming out publicly regarding their sexuality and is a member of the National Gay and Lesbian Journalists Hall of Fame.Cyd talked about the website’s founding and how it has evolved over the...
2022-11-0834 min
The Journalism SaluteAlissa Quart, Economic Hardship Reporting ProjectOn this episode, Mark Simon talks to Alissa Quart. Alissa is the executive director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project.The Economic Hardship Reporting Project funds and co-publishes reporting, supporting independent journalists who do stories that counteract typical narratives all related to inequality. It can be found at economichardship.org.Alissa talked about her career, provided examples of what the group does, and explained why reporting on inequity is so important.Alissa’s salute: The Debt Collective.Thank you as always for listening. Please send us feedback at journalismsalute@gmail.com, vi...
2022-10-2531 min
The Journalism SaluteWesley Early, Reporter: Alaska Public MediaOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Wesley Early, a reporter for Alaska Public Media, who covers city government and Anchorage life. Wesley talked about his career, which has taken him through both large and small markers in Alaska, and the day-to-day duties of the job. He also explained how being Black in a state with a very small Black population plays a role in how he does his job. And he cleared up some misconceptions that media members in the lower 48 states have about his state. Wesley’s salute: KYUK, Bethel, AlaskaWe...
2022-10-1135 min
The Journalism SaluteJane Wolfe, Author- Burl: Journalism Giant and Medical TrailblazerOn 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 like.Jane’s salute: University of Texas-Austin School of Journalism and MediaThank...
2022-10-0423 min
The Journalism SaluteBen Welsh, Visiting Senior Data Journalist at Stanford UniversityOn 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 StanfordStuds Terkel podcast
2022-09-2732 min
The Journalism SaluteJohn Vitti: Multi-Platform Sports Editor, Teacher, Founder: Headliners in EducationOn 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 journalists.John’s salutesPress Pa...
2022-09-2033 min
The Journalism SaluteNicole Neroulias Gupte, Global Press Journal; Trailing-Spouse.comOn 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 about the work she’s done at Global Press (using a recent story set in Sri Lanka as an example). She also shared both...
2022-08-0928 min
The Journalism SaluteJaveria Salman, Digital News Producer, Staff Writer: The Hechinger ReportOn 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 observation of her Muslim faith stood out...
2022-07-2633 min
The Journalism SaluteAneri Pattani, Reporter: Kaiser Health NewsOn 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 that subject is of interest to her...
2022-07-1935 min
The Journalism SaluteJen Maxfield, WNBC-TV Reporter/Author "More After The Break"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. Jen talked to us abou...
2022-07-1230 min
The Journalism SaluteMary C. Curtis, Columnist: Congressional Quarterly Roll CallOn 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 Sun.Mary talked about her journalism origin story – as a lifelong obser...
2022-07-0546 min
The Journalism SaluteJake Wittich, Reporter: Block Club Chicago; VP: NLGJA ChicagoOn 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 benefits of being a part of Report for America.Jake's sal...
2022-06-2829 min
The Journalism SaluteTed Bridis, Investigative Reporting Professor, University of FloridaOn this episode, we’re joined by Ted Bridis, a professor of investigative journalism at the University of Florida.Ted had a long career as an investigative journalist and editor. His team won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting on NYPD intelligence programs. He and his teams have done prominent work related to Hillary Clinton’s e-mail server, and Paul Manafort and Rick Gates’ covert foreign lobbying.He was also part of the AP team that projected winners in 4 presidential elections, including 2016 (his call of Wisconsin made AP the first to project Trump would be presid...
2022-05-1741 min
A Lasting Legacy#8 - A Better EndingSo what happened to everyone from the 2007 and 2008 Coast Guard men’s basketball teams?First, they got on a bus for one heck of a ride back to campus!Then, they went on with their lives. In some cases, that meant Ring Dance and graduation. For others, that meant continuing their time as cadets.In our final episode, we catch up with all the key people to find out where they are and what they’re doing.And we answ...
2022-04-061h 17
A Lasting LegacyBONUS: There's More To RememberThere are so many great stories from these Coast Guard men’s basketball team that we couldn’t fit everything within the first 7 episodes.This episode is for those stories we missed.From Waide Howley and Justin Williams to the benchwarmers; From the sights, sounds, and smells to impersonations of Coach Barry & Bono. It’s all covered here.Enjoy!---A Lasting Legacy is a multi-part audio documentary that remembers the amazing and improbable runs of the 2006-07 and 2007-08 Coast...
2022-04-0448 min
A Lasting Legacy# 7 - PerseveranceThe greatest team in Coast Guard men’s basketball history had the greatest run through the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2008.It may not have ended with a championship, but it was incredibly memorable in so many ways.We relive the Bears amazing upsets, the big baskets, and the defensive stands, as well as the final game of that season.It was a wonderful ride. Tune in and savor the memories!---A Lasting Legacy is a multi-part audio documentary that remembers the amazing and improbable runs of the 2006-0...
2022-03-301h 07
A Lasting LegacyBONUS: Onward and UpwardThe 2008 Coast Guard Academy men's basketball team had the greatest season in school history.The Academy women's basketball team had a great season too.We look back at them, the school's all-time winningest basketball team.Two players - Natalie Moyer and Melissa Martinelli - and assistant coach Rick Gaines tell the story of great friendships and great success.---A Lasting Legacy is a multi-part audio documentary that remembers the amazing and improbable runs of the 2006-07 and 2007-08 Coast Guard Academy men’s basketball team and the 2007-08 Ac...
2022-03-2840 min
A Lasting Legacy#6 - Calm ConfidenceThe 2007 Bears men’s basketball team improbably won the NEWMAC Championship. The 2008 Bears had greater expectations.This episode recounts the Coast Guard’s pursuit of a repeat title. One player returns. A newcomer from far away makes a big impact. And with the Magnificent 7 recruiting class now all nearing the end of their journey, we look at what it’s like to be a senior (first-class) at the Coast Guard Academy.---A Lasting Legacy is a multi-part audio documentary that remembers the amazing and improbable runs of the...
2022-03-2335 min
A Lasting Legacy#5 - Play Well, Beat AnybodyThe worst possible season becomes the best possible season with an amazing, incredible, improbable run through the 2007 NEWMAC playoffs by the Coast Guard men’s basketball team.To win in the playoffs, you need your star players to come up big. And to win in the playoffs, you need some unexpected help too.We recount all the memorable moments, from Grant Johnson’s 3-point barrage to Steve Blum’s “forgotten” winning basket, to Eric Hudson’s free throws.---A Lasting Legacy is a multi-p...
2022-03-2340 min
A Lasting Legacy#4 - Survive and AdvanceThe Coast Guard men’s basketball team had all the pieces in place to contend for a conference championship in 2006-07. This was going to be their year.But their grand plans were disrupted by a star player’s departure.Nonetheless, one player’s departure left an opportunistic opening for two players to fill. And the arrival of a new freshmen class, one with its own personality, also helped fill the void.And then the season took some strange turns.This episode looks back at the worst of times, an eventful regula...
2022-03-1635 min
A Lasting Legacy#3 - The FoundationThe Coast Guard men’s basketball team had a great recruiting class in place. But now those cadets had to survive the rigors and challenges of the Academy.And that’s not easy.In this episode, we look at what the Coast Guard Academy is like – from the introductory phase of Swab Summer to heavy courseloads and military requirements (right down to having a perfectly-made bed).And we look at the foundation that was set by the coaching staff over the next two basketball seasons.---A Lasting Legacy is a m...
2022-03-1633 min
A Lasting Legacy#2 - The Magnificent 7It’s time to meet some of the main characters in the best March Madness story you didn’t know.Behold “The Magnificent 7” recruiting class – a group incoming freshman who would change the Coast Guard Academy men’s basketball program forever.We talk to Al Sowers, Jeff Prebeck, Grant Johnson, Craig Johnson, Steve Blum, Donatas Siaudinis and Zach Robertson about how their basketball origin stories – and how they all came to be cadets at the United States Coast Guard Academy. They came from different backgrounds but were united by their competitiveness and their basketball success.---...
2022-03-0935 min
A Lasting Legacy#1 - BeginningsThe best March Madness story you didn’t know begins with … Alexander Hamilton?Our opening episode sets the scene with origin stories – the beginnings of the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Academy. We explain how the Coast Guard differs from other military branches. These are the lifesavers and rescuers, often overlooked when put alongside the more prominent Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.We also trace the history of the school’s basketball program and look back at the 1979 NCAA team.Then we get to the first of our key characters – coaches Pete Barry...
2022-03-0934 min
The Journalism SaluteJournalism Documentary Filmmaker Don Colacino (Trusted Sources)On today’s show, Mark Simon is joined for an interview by Don Colacino. Don is a filmmaker who has just started production on a documentary, Trusted Sources, that is about the decline of trust in news and those working to restore it.Don talked about the work that he’s doing (including a considerable amount of research and reporting), outlined what the film will look like, and talked about some of the heroes of journalism who are working to promote trust in the news media.He also explained lessons he learned from his documentary shor...
2021-11-3025 min
The Journalism SaluteBradford William Davis, Investigative Writer, Insider (formerly NY Daily News)On today’s show, Mark Simon is joined by Insider investigative sports writer Bradford William Davis. Bradford talked about his career path – from starting a newsletter with a friend to eventually (after time at several start-ups and HBO) as a sports columnist for the Daily News and now for the website, Insider. Bradford often writes about social justice issues as they relate to sports. We discussed pieces he wrote about performative unity by athletes, Jay Z’s hypocritical stance in partering with the NFL, the erasing of a Black Lives Matter statemen...
2021-10-1945 min
The Journalism SaluteAlex Coffey, Sports Enterprise WriterOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by one of his favorite sportswriters, enterprise reporter, Alex Coffey, who has written for The Athletic, The New York Times, USA Today, and FoxSports.com.Alex told the story of how she got into the business, following the path of her father as a sports enterprise writer and her mother as journalists, and explained how her appreciation of history is so important to her work.Alex then talked about some of the most interesting stories she’s written, from hanging out in a bookstore and talking about The Alc...
2021-10-0535 min
The Journalism SaluteMusic Journalist: Ken Partridge on Writing A Book (Hell of a Hat)On this episode, Mark Simon talks to Ken Partridge, a music journalist and author of Hell of a Hat, The Best of 90s Ska and Swing.Ken talked about how his interests in journalism and music began and evolved, some of the prominent musicians he’s interviewed and how he finds little tidbits to make stories on everything he does (including Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer) distinct. He also shared his favorite question-answer moment, when he got Joni Mitchell to refer to herself as a genius.Ken al...
2021-09-2133 min
The Journalism SaluteAdam Rhodes, Chicago Reader, NLGJA ChicagoOn this episode, Mark Simon joined by investigative reporter and data journalist Adam Rhodes. Adam is a queer, first-generation Cuban-American who works uncovering corruption and wrongdoing in our nation's health care and criminal justice systems. Adam reports for the Chicago Reader as a social justice reporting fellow and is president of the Chicago chapter of the NLGJA, which is the Association of LGBTQ journalists Adam talked about different stories he had done, including those related to laws criminalizing HIV-positive status, white supremacy and racism in the Boystown section of Chicago, and the challenge for people i...
2021-07-2727 min
The Journalism SalutePhotojournalist Aryana Noroozi of The GroundTruth Project and Pulitzer CenterOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Aryana Noroozi, a photojournalist working with The GroundTruth Project and Pulitzer Center on impactful community reporting. Aryana talked about her career path, her photography style, and the different projects she worked on as a recent student at Columbia Journalism School. She also discussed one of her biggest projects, documenting remote learning and the impact it has on refugee families in San Diego, and an upcoming project related to losing a loved one to addiction during the time of COVID-19. She also shared her career aspirations and picked a...
2021-07-1329 min
The Journalism SaluteSean Lahman on Data-Driven & Watchdog Reporting at The Rochester Democrat & ChronicleOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Sean Lahman, Watchdog Reporter for The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle.Sean talked about his career path - from working on baseball databases and sports encyclopedias to his current role with the D&C.Sean talked about developing both technical skills and storytelling skills and how that allowed him to differentiate from others in the field. He gave examples of the many resources and databases he's created, and talked about the emotional challenges of covering difficult stories.Thank you for listening. Please rate and review if you...
2021-06-2927 min
The Journalism SaluteREAIR: Allison Augustyn of InvestigateWestNOTE: We're going to an every-other-week schedule in June and July, so check out one of our first episodes ...This originally aired in August 2020 (hence the references to the Trump Administration).---On this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark is joined by Allison Augustyn, the executive director of InvestigateWest, a non-profit journalism studio based in Seattle. In Allison’s words, InvestigateWest is reporting “for community, with community” using a modern investigative reporting approach. She explains the role that InvestigateWest fills and how the imp...
2021-06-2224 min
The Journalism SaluteMona Holmes of Eater LA - Food Journalism is About People TooOn this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark Simon is joined by Mona Holmes of Eater LA. Mona talked about her career path and the entrepreneurial ventures she tried before deciding that food journalism was what she wanted to do. She explained how food journalism is more than just about food, that it’s about telling stories about people and reporting on policy. She also discussed the process by which a story goes from idea to completion, pointed out the importance of photography to her work, and noted voids in...
2021-06-1536 min
The Journalism SaluteREAIR: What is Dialogue Journalism? Eve Pearlman of Spaceship MediaNOTE:Taking the week off, so thought I'd dial it back to the very beginning - August 2020- with Episode 1a (I did 2 episodes to start- we'll call them both 1a).This one is one of my favorites because the topics are interesting and the approach is so different.Back next week with a new episode. Enjoy!---On this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark is joined by Eve Pearlman, the co-founder and CEO of Spaceship Media.
2021-06-0832 min
The Journalism SaluteCarol Robidoux: Manchester Ink Link & a Lesson in Entrepreneurial JournalismOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Carol Robidoux, the founder and publisher of the Manchester Ink Link, a news website serving Manchester, New Hampshire and its surrounding community.Carol talked about her path to her current role and explained what’s in a name – both the name of the website and her self-appointed title of Chief Instigating Officer. She also discussed what a news organization can do to reflect its community, and how a collaborative organization of multiple media outlets can be a gamechanger for the community.Caro...
2021-06-0139 min
The Journalism SaluteAaron Elson: On Copy Editing & World War II Oral HistoryOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by 40-year copy editor and World War II oral historian Aaron Elson. Aaron talked about his long career in newspapers, emphasizing his role as a counselor of wayward commas about their place in sentences, protecting the English language, and writing headlines He also talked about his work compiling more than 600 hours of oral history of World War II and the books and podcasts he’s created from that. Aaron his written multiple books and hosts a podcast: War As My Father’s Tank Batallion Knew I...
2021-05-2555 min
The Journalism SaluteSteve Novotney, Lede News (West Virginia)On this episode, Mark Simon talked to Steve Novotney, a 30-year journalism veteran who co-founded Lede News to cover the Upper Ohio Valley in West Virginia.Steve talked about his background in baseball, print media, and radio talk shows and all that led him to his current position as publisher and podcast host. Steve talked about the decline of local news and how his online newspaper intends to fill it. He gave examples of his coverage, including a photo essay in which he took pictures of 26 bridges around the state in an effort to...
2021-05-1830 min
The Journalism SaluteKassidy Arena (Iowa Public Radio & Report For America)This week, Mark Simon and Emmy Liederman are joined by Kassidy Arena, a reporter for Iowa Public Radio and a product of the Report For America program.Kassidy talked about her radio career and the work she does covering issues impacting Iowa’s growing Latino community. She also discussed her background as a journalist and how she didn’t think she would go into radio because she was hard of hearing, but was able to carve a path that led to her current position.Kassidy also continued discussions we’ve had...
2021-05-1127 min
The Journalism SaluteGraham Lee Brewer, NBC News, Native American Journalists AssociationOn this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark Simon and Emmy Liederman were joined by Graham Lee Brewer, a newly-hired enterprise reporter for NBC News Digital, a former reporter and editor for High Country News, and the secretary for the Native American Journalists Association (Graham is a Cherokee Nation citizen). Graham talked about his new job and the reporting work he had done on Native American issues for publications including the New York Times and Audobon Magazine. He discussed the ways in which the NAJA supports Native American journalists and provides assistance to non-Native journalists.
2021-04-1938 min
The Journalism SaluteBen Chase: From Social Worker to Small-Town Journalist for The Huron Daily PlainsmanOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Ben Chase, a reporter for The Huron Daily Plainsman in Huron, South Dakota (population 13,000). Ben took an interesting path to his position, having previously worked as a social worker, in youth ministry, and as a freelance baseball writer.Ben discussed working as a jack-of-all-trades who takes curiosity and his desire to help people into his work. One day he may be covering COVID issues and the newest developments at the town dump, the next he might be spending all day at state high school basketball tournaments. A...
2021-04-0633 min
The Journalism SaluteIliana Limón Romero & Ashley Colley of The Association for Women in Sports MediaOn this episode, Mark Simon and Emmy Liederman are joined by Iliana Limón Romero and Ashley Colley, the chair of the board and president of The Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM – pronounced “Awesome”).Iliana is the deputy sports editor of the Los Angeles Times. Ashley is an associate producer at ESPN. They discussed the goals of the organization and initiatives for members related to career support and career growth. They shared their thoughts on some of the issues in sportswriting this winter, with two incidents involving prominent people in Major League Basebal...
2021-03-3031 min
The Journalism SaluteBarbara Crossette: Covering the U.N. for PassBlue to Round Out a 50+ Year CareerOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Barbara Crossette, senior consulting editor and writer for PassBlue, a non-profit journalism organization that covers the United Nations. Barbara is a former international reporter and editor for the New York Times, who has more than 50 years of journalism experience (she turns 82 in July)Barbara gave examples of the kinds of stories she and the site cover and explained how she and editor-in-chief Dulcie Leimbach work to determine what their website will cover, and the challenges of getting people interested in the U.N.
2021-03-2348 min
The Journalism SaluteDonna Ladd & Ashton Pittman - Important Investigative Reporting for the Mississippi Free PressOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by publisher Donna Ladd and senior reporter Ashton Pittman of the Mississippi Free Press, a non-profit media outlet that has published a considerable amount of important reporting about the state.Donna and Ashton talked about the origin of the site and multiple stories that they’re working on. The most prominent of those is a series of pieces following racist e-mails sent by prominent people at the University of Mississippi (including the dean of the journalism school) and the ramifications for whistleblowers who alerted the media to th...
2021-03-1646 min
The Journalism SaluteKhushbu Shah of The Fuller Project on Covering Women's Issues Nationally and GloballyOn this episode, Mark Simon talked to Khushbu Shah, the editor-in-chief of The Fuller Project.Khushbu talked about The Fuller Project’s groundbreaking reporting on women around the world. She shared examples of reporting they’ve done and how they come up with the stories they publish on topics such as childcare challenges during the pandemic and immigration issues, focusing on the people impacted rather than the policies or legislation created to deal with them (similar to a previous episode guest, Ashton Lattimore from Prism).She explained how the group...
2021-03-0936 min
The Journalism SaluteThe Marjorie: Covering Women & The Environment in FloridaOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Dr. Hannah Brown and Anna Hamilton of The Marjorie.The Marjorie is a woman-owned reporting non-profit covering women and the environment in Florida.Hannah and Anna explained their website’s name and explained what they cover, how they define “the environment,” and who their audience is. They shared examples of articles that had appeared on their website, ranging from one on an infestation of frogs through people’s toilets to multi-part pieces on the sugar cane industry, racial justice as relates to envir...
2021-03-0228 min
The Journalism SaluteThe 1619 Project As A Teaching Tool for High School JournalistsIn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by 3 college students formerly from Kirkwood (Mo.) High School: Emma Lingo, Maddie Meyers, and Kiden-Aloyse Smith to talk about a project they did for their high school newspaper in 2020.They were part of a group that took The 1619 Project, the Pulitzer Prize-winning series of articles and podcasts from the New York Times and adapted it to cover their largely white suburb outside St. Louis. They wrote stories about topics such as the impacts of redlining, redistricting, and economic disparities in and around their community
2021-02-2530 min
The Journalism SaluteHadar Harris of the Student Press Law Center on Supporting & Defending Press FreedomOn this episode, Mark Simon talks with Hadar Harris, the executive director of the Student Press Law Center. Hadar talked about what the SPLC does and the different things that the organization is doing to commemorate Student Press Freedom Day on Friday, February 26. She spoke extensively about the challenges that students faced in 2020 and how they overcame them, the different forms of censorship that students deal with, and work done to change existing laws that challenge student press freedom across the country.Thank you for listening. Please don’t for...
2021-02-2323 min
The Journalism SaluteKen Lemon On How The NABJ Is Raising Important Issues For Black JournalistsOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Ken Lemon, a longtime TV reporter for WSOC-TV in Charlotte and vice-president for broadcast for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).Ken talked about his career as a reporter, how he comes up with story ideas, a recent feature he did on an incident that happened at a baseball game many years ago, and a TV show he recently hosted, Conversations With 5 Black Men.Ken also talked about his work with the NABJ and how the organization is trying to...
2021-02-1639 min
The Journalism SaluteJournalism teacher P.J. Cabrera on Being An Educator of Color, Scholastic Journalism Week & MoreOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by P.J. Cabrera, a journalism teacher at Judson High School in Converse, Texas (not far from San Antonio) and the coordinator of the Scholastic Journalism Week committee for the Journalism Education Association.P.J. shared the story of his path to teaching journalism, the challenge of teaching in a pandemic and teaching journalism in a state that allows school administration to review newspapers prior to publishing, and the good work his students are doing.He also discussed his observations regarding the...
2021-02-0936 min
The Journalism SaluteRobin Kemp of the Clayton Crescent: 21 Hours of Election Coverage and a Lifetime Connected to JournalismOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Robin Kemp, the founder of the Clayton Crescent in Clayton County, Georgia.Robin talked about her 30+ year career and how she’s really been a journalist since she was “in utero.” Her path to her current role included stops at CNN as a news writer, The Weather Channel as a founding editor of the scrolling ticker that occupies the bottom of the screen, and time as a local newspaper reporter who was laid off during the pandemic.Robin shared the story of docum...
2021-01-2646 min
The Journalism SaluteMorgan Mullings of the Bay State Banner & Report For America On The Beginning of a Journalism CareerOn this episode, Mark Simon talked to Bay State Banner reporter Morgan Mullings, a recent grad of St. John's, whose opportunity to begin her professional journalism career began via Report for America.Morgan talked about her work with the Banner, and why it's important for a newspaper whose readership is geared to the African-American community to have a young black female writer. She shared her experience in past internships and what led her to apply to Report For America, which helps place aspiring journalists with news outlets to fill important needs in their coverage.
2021-01-1938 min
The Journalism SaluteNAHJ VP Arelis Hernández on fair treatment for Hispanic journalists and reporting for the Washington PostOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Arelis Hernández, a vice president for print for the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and a reporter covering Texas and the US-Mexican border for the Washington Post.Arelis talked about the goals of the organization, making sure Hispanic journalists receive opportunities for advancement and aren't unfairly treated when it comes to the industry's cutting jobs. She also talked about the treatment of Hispanics in the media, including the inaccuracy of the term minority, and what non-Hispanic people can do to aid the NAHJ's cause.
2021-01-1235 min
The Journalism SaluteUniversity of Alabama professor Meredith Cummings on teaching, touring newsrooms, and journalism for children of all agesOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by University of Alabama journalism instructor, Meredith Cummings, who also is the director of the Alabama Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) and the National Elementary Scholastic Press Association (NESPA).Meredith talked about what teaching journalism to college students in a her state is like, the way she approaches her classes, and how sports has played an important role in teaching larger lessons about journalism.She also talked about the role the Alabama Multicultural Journalism Association has played in improving newsroom diversity starting at...
2021-01-0539 min
The Journalism SaluteRabbi Hillel Goldberg on Running a Family-Owned Jewish NewspaperOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Hillel Goldberg, editor and publisher of the Intermountain Jewish News, a weekly family-owned newspaper and website that has served the Rocky Mountain Jewish community for more than 100 years.Rabbi Goldberg talked about the evolution of the publication and the importance of both his father and mother to the paper’s direction. He explained the intent of the news and editorial pages, discussed a number of recent articles, including an editorial welcoming Joe Biden to the presidency.He also shared his approach to...
2020-12-2922 min
The Journalism SaluteAmjambo Africa: Georges Budagu Makoko & Kathreen Harrison On Covering The African Experience in MaineOn this episode, Mark Simon was joined by Georges Budagu Makoko and Kathreen Harrison, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Amjambo Africa, a monthly newspaper and website published in 6 languages that is devoted to covering the African immigrant experience in Maine.Georges and Kathreen talked about Georges’ journey to the United States and Kathreen’s career as a teacher and how they came together to start this publication. They discussed how some Maine residents were welcoming and others throughout the state were not.They explained how the paper functions and the...
2020-12-2136 min
The Journalism SaluteThe Forward Editor-In-Chief Jodi Rudoren on Covering All Aspects of JudaismOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by The Forward editor-in-chief Jodi Rudoren, formerly a longtime reporter and editor for the New York Times.Jodi talked about making the move from The Times to an organization with a long, proud history of covering Judaism that is now a subscription-based online publication. She talked about stories they had done – from coverage of prominent issues like the presidential election to Jewish culture, including food and entertainment. She talked about the goals for the group moving forward and her hope that it will do more accountability journalism in...
2020-12-1525 min
The Journalism SaluteJournalism Teacher Alana Van Der Sluys On The Value of Journalism EducationOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Kinnelon (NJ) High School journalism teacher Alana Van Der Sluys, who is also a vice-president of the Garden State Scholastic Press Association (GSSPA).Alana explained the role of the GSSPA and shared her path to teaching. She described how the school’s journalism program, which has 3 classes and allows students to get college credit, works.Alana also talked about issues that journalism teachers face, including administrators wanting a first look at stories in school media, small budgets, and limited resources. She sp...
2020-12-0831 min
The Journalism SaluteSiri Carpenter on The Open Notebook and Creating A Science Writers CommunityOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Dr. Siri Carpenter, the co-founder of The Open Notebook, a science journalism organization that helps writers with every aspect of their work - from pitching articles to understanding terminology and data and much more.Siri talked about how her career as a science writer, and what led her and Jeanne Erdman to start their website, and the resources her site provides. She shared the traits that make a good science writer, discussed the challenges of being a science writer, the idea of writing for Dr. Fauci's...
2020-11-1746 min
The Journalism SaluteMaking Journalism History Accessible with Teri Finneman & Nick Hirshon of the AEJMCOn this episode, Mark Simon talks with Teri Finneman and Nick Hirshon of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) – History Division. They are journalism professors at the University of Kansas and William Paterson University respectively.Terri is the executive producer and co-host and Nick is a regular co-host of the podcast, Journalism History, a fun and interesting look at stories you might not have read about in your class textbooks.They explained what the AEJMC is and their roles within the history division and shared som...
2020-11-1029 min
The Journalism SaluteBene Cipolla of Chalkbeat on Covering the ClassroomOn this episode, Chalkbeat publisher-to-be (current editor-in-chief) Bene Cipolla joined Mark Simon to talk about how her group covers educational issues across the country.Bene talked about her organization's purpose -- to have an impact on the improvement of schools for all children, especially those who have lacked access to a quality education.She explained her role, why education journalism appeals to her, the kinds of stories Chalkbeat covers, how they cover social justice issues, who their readership is, how they are funded, and the organization's long-term plans.
2020-10-1321 min
The Journalism SaluteBecoming a Better News Consumer with Darragh Worland of the News Literacy ProjectOn this episode, Mark Simon talks to Darragh Worland, the vice-president of creative services for the News Literacy Project.The News Literacy Project is a non-partisan non-profit group devoted to making people better news consumers using educational tools.Darragh talked specifically about what the group does, about programs like Checkology that can be used by students, educators, and the public. She discussed ways to handle disinformation and misinformation, how social media and groups like QAnon make their work more challenging, and how the group is trying to educate people...
2020-10-0738 min
The Journalism SaluteTrusting News with Joy MayerOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Trusting News director Joy Mayer to discuss how journalists and newsrooms can work at improving the level of trust from their readerships.Joy provided examples of work her group does to help news organizations and journalists in this regard. She explained how trust has to be earned and provided examples of groups that are doing work to increase trust from their readership.Thank you for listening. If you liked the podcast, please rate and review us. Stay safe and stay well.
2020-09-1522 min
The Journalism SaluteWhat is Solutions Journalism - With Michelle Faust RaghavanOn this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Michelle Faust Raghavan, West Coast Region Manager for the Solutions Journalism Network.They discussed what Solutions Journalism is, what the group does, and why it is so important. Michelle provided examples of Solutions Journalism teaching in action and the stories produced as a result. She also offered resources that the Network provides that journalists will find useful in developing their stories. Michelle also talked about why she thinks the future of journalism is bright and which journalism organizations she would like to salute.
2020-09-0224 min
The Journalism SaluteWhat is Dialogue Journalism? - Spaceship Media Co-Founder and CEO Eve PearlmanOn this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark is joined by Eve Pearlman, the co-founder and CEO of Spaceship Media. In Eve’s words, Spaceship Media is a company that invites exploration for journalists and conversation participants through a recently developed form of work known as dialogue journalism. Spaceship brings people from different groups together for conversations over an extended period of time and works with media outlets to report on what comes from those conversations. Eve explains the origin of the company and how dialogue journalism works in the spirit of r...
2020-08-1932 min
The Journalism SaluteInvestigateWest Executive Director Allison AugustynOn this episode of The Journalism Salute, Mark is joined by Allison Augustyn, the executive director of InvestigateWest, a non-profit journalism studio based in Seattle. In Allison’s words, InvestigateWest is reporting “for community, with community” using a modern investigative reporting approach. She explains the role that InvestigateWest fills and how the impact of their reporting on the Pacific Northwest is measured. She provides examples of notable stories (a social justice component to environmental reporting) and the idea of “meeting people where they live.” She also previews an upcoming sto...
2020-08-1924 min
The Mister Productivity PodcastBullied: Surviving Terror and Finding Justice - Mark Simon40 years ago, Mark Simon became the first person in the country to hold parents responsible for the actions of their kids in a court of law. Those kids had bullied Mark and attacked his family. Those incidents are the basis of his new memoir, Attacked! Bullied: Surviving Terror and Finding Justice. In this episode, Mark shares his incredible story of being brutally bullied and how he overcame it. A must-listen and share episode! Get the book! If you'd like to support the show, you can click here to give a one-time g...
2020-07-0142 min