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The Eat for Endurance PodcastRecovery Nutrition for Endurance Athletes with Claire Shorenstein, MS RD CSSDIn Episode 98 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m taking advantage of a short break between guests to bring you a solo episode all about recovery nutrition for endurance athletes. Many of my clients are training for some exciting events this Fall, and I’m getting lots of questions about what to eat after exercise. Even if you’re not training for a specific event or doing long hours-long training sessions, recovery nutrition still is extremely important. In this episode, I’m going to teach you about the main puzzle pieces that impact rec...
2024-09-0541 min
The Eat for Endurance PodcastAsk Me Anything #4Welcome to Episode 49 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, and my fourth Ask Me Anything episode! It’s been well over a year since I’ve done one of these (yikes!) so this was long overdue. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions. We covered a variety of topics, including:Counting macros vs eating intuitively for athletesFueling workouts for a Type 2 Diabetic runnerThe risks/consequences of fasted runningMaintenance fueling (e.g. when volume reduces after a training cycle)Fueling for early morning runsNutrition for teensBest electrolyte beveragesEating to prepare for a long runSodium in foods...
2022-08-0538 min
The Eat for Endurance PodcastMy Nutrition Story - Sports Dietitian and Recreational Runner, Claire ShorensteinWelcome to Episode 48 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring…yours truly! Somewhat spontaneously, I decided to do something different in this episode - spend some solo time with my mic and ask myself all the usual questions I throw at my guests!I’m obviously not an elite athlete, so if you’re here for the big names and the RD interviews, feel free to skip this one. But if you’re curious to learn more about me and my own (very windy) nutrition/life story, then give it a listen. You’ll learn a lot abou...
2022-03-241h 35
Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastUntying Knots: Episode 3 - Native Land Rights and the Ongoing Fight for JusticeHosts: Erica Licht and Nikhil Raghuveera Featuring: Mari Halbutta (Chickasaw Nation) and Talia Landry (Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe) The Untying Knots Podcast explores how people and organizations are untying knots of systems of oppression and working towards a more equitable future. In this episode of Untying Knots, Erica Licht and Nikhil Raguveera focus on Native land rights and sovereignty. Through interviews with key members of the Chickasaw Nation and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, we explore how two Tribes are fighting in the US legal system for their land and rightful recognition. Mari Halbutta and Talia Landry p...
2021-02-1856 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastUntying Knots: Episode 2 Voter Oppression and Suppression: A Living Case Study in GeorgiaHosts: Erica Licht and Nikhil Raghuveera Featuring: Christopher Bruce (ACLU of Georgia) and Nse Ufot (New Georgia Project) The Untying Knots Podcast explores how people and organizations are untying knots of systems of oppression and working towards a more equitable future. In this episode of Untying Knots, Erica Licht and Nikhil Raguveera take a closer look at the history of institutional racism in US voting, as well as its specific iterations in the state of Georgia. Their conversations with key staff at the ACLU of Georgia and the New Georgia Project reveal how th...
2020-09-2500 min
Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastUntying Knots: Episode 1 - Transforming Wealth Inequity Through Anti-Racist FundingHosts: Nikhil Raghuveera and Erica Licht Featuring: Karla Nicholson (Haymarket People’s Fund) and Lucas Turner-Owens (Boston Ujima Project) Hundreds of years of racist institutional policies have denied wealth to Black, Indigenous, and communities of color. In this current period of uprising, resistance, and crisis on racial injustice, organizational leaders are asking: what does it look like to make structural change for racial justice? Two organizations in Boston, the Haymarket People’s Fund and the Boston Ujima Project, provide a critical model for applying an anti-racist lens to operations, mission, ongoing learning, and accountability. In...
2020-07-1000 min
Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBig, If True: Disappointingly, Steak-umm is Not a Talking Steak."Big, If True" is a webinar series from the Technology and Social Change Research Project at the Shorenstein Center. Hosted by Dr. Joan Donovan, the series focuses on media manipulation, disinformation, and the future of democracy during a pandemic. In this special episode, Dr. Donovan talks with Jesse Bender, a manager for Steak-umms' Twitter account, about the brand's recent success with viral messaging combating misinformation around the COVID-19 pandemic. What roles are brand social media accounts playing in today's information ecosystem? How does a sliced frozen meat product become a trusted voice of reason and...
2020-04-2128 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastPreserving America's Thought Leader MagazinesMagazines that cover American public affairs, culture, and life have long held an important place in American journalism. But the magazine industry, like the rest of journalism, has struggled in recent years. This special edition of our podcast is an audio version of Heidi Legg's new Shorenstein Center Paper "Preserving America's Thought Leader Magazines." https://shorensteincenter.org/preserving-americas-thought-leader-magazines The paper starts with a brief history of the thought leader magazine with an emphasis on how they built trust, which is key to attracting loyal readers. The discussion then turns to brand affinity, as it relates to...
2020-03-251h 32
Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastNews Narratives in a Post-Factual EraHow does news and truth survive, when trust in what is fact has suffered and people live in bubbles of isolated realities fed by polarized and fragmented media sources? What is the role of narrative storytelling in this new media landscape? Thomas Patterson is the Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press at Harvard Kennedy School, and the author of the recent book "How America Lost Its Mind: The Assault on Reason that is Crippling America." He talks with former Shorenstein Center Fellow and Filmmaker-in-Residence Gabriel London, whose paper titled "Hanging by a Thread: Serialized Narratives in a...
2020-03-1138 min
The Eat for Endurance PodcastWelcome to the Eat for Endurance PodcastWelcome to the Eat for Endurance Nutrition Podcast! My name is Claire Shorenstein, and I am a Registered Dietitian and running coach based in New York City. Today's episode is a quick intro to the podcast, including a little background on myself plus a few things things that I envision for future episodes! Have a listen and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear from you if you have any guest or topic requests, or if you have any nutrition-related questions that you'd like me to address. Please visit my...
2019-08-1206 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastThe Landscape of Local News Models in AmericaLocal journalism is in crisis, off and online. Years of downsizing in the face of digital disruption have weakened regional and local news organizations. But there are a few glimpses of hope in models for local news across the country. In this special edition of our podcast, Heidi Legg, the Shorenstein Center's Director of Special Projects, reads her new landscape study on local news models across America. This landscape study includes over 40 mini case studies on outlets that are making the shift, starting fresh, or experimenting with new ways to survive and thrive. To read...
2019-07-091h 28Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastStreaming War Won: Or how I learned to stop worrying and love the newsShorenstein Center Spring 2019 Fellow Edward F. O'Keefe served most recently as Senior Vice President of Content Development at CNN, previously worked as a reporter at ABC News and editor in chief of Now This, and is a media industry expert in mobile, short-form video, OTT and streaming content. His research as a Shorenstein Fellow has focused on why news may be the key to winning the streaming video wars, and who is doing news (even if they don't call it that) in the streaming universe to-date. In this special episode of the Shorenstein Center Media & Politics Podcast, Ed...
2019-04-301h 14Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastGarrett Graff: Decoding the Mueller InvestigationShorenstein Center director Nicco Mele speaks to Garrett M. Graff, journalist, historian, and director of the Aspen Institute's Cybersecurity and Technology Program, about the Mueller Investigation: what we know, what we still don't know, and what's next. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded April 2, 2019, at Harvard Kennedy School. Music ("Skip a Beat" by Intimidation) provided by ExtremeMusic.com.
2019-04-031h 00Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBehind the Reporting: South Bend Tribune and ProPublica's "Criminal Justice in Elkhart, Indiana"Reporting from the South Bend Tribune and ProPublica revealed deep flaws and abuses of power in the criminal justice system in Elkhart, Indiana – from new revelations in the wrongful convictions of two men, to the promotions of police supervisors with serious disciplinary records, to the mishandling of police misconduct cases. The investigation led to the resignation of the police chief, criminal charges against two officers and plans for an independent investigation of the department, demonstrating the strong, immediate impact that investigative journalism can have at the local level – and its ability to force critical changes in communities. Read...
2019-03-1218 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBehind the Reporting: ProPublica's "Zero Tolerance"ProPublica obtained and published a secret recording from inside a border patrol detention center that captured the sounds of children, recently separated from their families at the Mexican border, sobbing and begging for their parents. The audio clip was played on the floors of Congress, sparking widespread condemnation and having an almost immediate impact, with President Trump signing an executive order to end the family separation policy within 48 hours of its publication. ProPublica reporters then dug deeper into conditions at the detention centers, detailing abuse and assaults on immigrant children, directly countering the administration's claims that the shelters were...
2019-03-1113 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBehind the Reporting: The Philadelphia Inquirer's "Toxic City: Sick Schools"In "Toxic City: Sick Schools" The Philadelphia Inquirer revealed unsafe conditions in Philadelphia's rundown public schools, with children forced to learn in buildings rife with mold, asbestos and flaking and peeling lead paint. By scouring maintenance logs and conducting scientific testing inside 19 elementary schools, and engaging teachers and parents in their reporting, the Inquirer built a comprehensive database of the shocking conditions putting children at risk on a daily basis. Read the reporting: http://media.philly.com/storage/special_projects/lead-paint-poison-children-asbestos-mold-schools-philadelphia-toxic-city.html In this episode of the Shorenstein Center podcast, Heidi Legg talks to reporters W...
2019-03-0819 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBehind the Reporting: Frontline and the Investigative Reporting Program's "Trafficked in America"FRONTLINE from PBS and the Investigative Reporting Program at UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism produced an investigative documentary on labor trafficking happening today on U.S. soil. Reporters told the story of unaccompanied minors from Central America who were forced to work against their will at an Ohio egg farm, the criminal network that exploited them, the companies that profited, and how U.S. government policies and practices helped to deliver some of the children directly to their traffickers. The investigation uncovered widespread criminal abuse, and will be used as a Department of Justice Anti-Human Trafficking training tool...
2019-03-0716 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBehind the Reporting: The Dallas Morning News' "Pain and Profit"The Dallas Morning News found that thousands of sick and disabled Texans were being denied life-sustaining drugs and treatments by the private health insurance companies hired by the state to manage their care. While these private contractors made billions of dollars from the corporate management of taxpayer-funded Medicaid, some of the most vulnerable Texans were denied critical services, equipment and treatments, often with profoundly life-altering results. As a result of the investigation the Texas legislature pledged millions of dollars to more closely regulate the system, monitor instances of denials of care, and reform the appeals process. Read...
2019-03-0618 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBehind the Reporting: The Alabama Media Group's "Alabama's 'Beach House Sheriff'"Amid threats to his family's personal safety, reporter Connor Sheets revealed extensive wrongdoing by an Alabama sheriff, including improper use of millions of dollars' worth of public funds and the mistreatment of inmates in the county jail he runs. Sheets uncovered a history of misconduct that resulted in the 'Beach House Sheriff' losing his reelection bid, the launch of investigations into his conduct at the federal, state and local level, and proposed legislation to prevent Alabama sheriffs from pocketing public funds for personal enrichment. Read the reporting: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2018/03/inside_etowah_county_jail_n...
2019-03-0513 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBehind the Reporting: The Wall Street Journal's "Trump's Hush Money"Starting in 2016, a team from the Wall Street Journal, lead by reporters Michael Rothfeld and Joe Palazzolo, uncovered evidence that Donald Trump personally orchestrated a criminal scheme to suppress damaging sexual allegations, despite denials by the president. The coverage sparked a federal criminal investigation into campaign-finance abuses that will soon land the president's longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen, in prison. In this episode of the Shorenstein Center podcast, Heidi Legg talks to Michael Rothfeld and Joe Palazzolo about how the found the story, the lengths they went to uncover evidence, and the expected and unexpected outcomes of their on...
2019-02-2717 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastSarah Smarsh: Experiencing and Reporting on Rural AmericaSarah Smarsh, author of the new book "Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth," joined Shorenstein Center director Nicco Mele for a conversation on how the media covers rural America. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded October 1, 2018, at Harvard Kennedy School. Music provided by ExtremeMusic.com.
2018-11-0555 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastEugene Scott: The Role of Identity Politics in the Midterm Elections and BeyondEugene Scott of The Washington Post joined Shorenstein Center director Nicco Mele for a conversation around identity politics and how they impact various political debates happening now. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Music provided by ExtremeMusic.com.
2018-11-051h 01Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastKristen Soltis Anderson: Millennials, Midterms, and the Future of the GOPKristen Soltis Anderson, pollster and co-founder of Echelon Insights, author of The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials Are Leading America (And How Republicans Can Keep Up), and co-host of The Pollsters, a bipartisan weekly podcast, joined Nicco Mele to discuss how millennial voters might impact the midterm elections, cultural attitudes towards the Kavanaugh hearings, and how young people view the Republican Party. This Shorenstein Center Media & Politics Podcast was recorded September 24, 2018.
2018-10-0546 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastSetti Warren: Government, Campaigns, and the MediaSetti Warren, new Executive Director of the Shorenstein Center, and former mayor of Newton, MA, joined Nicco Mele to discuss local government, electoral campaigns, the importance of a robust local media, and more. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded September 18, 2018, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2018-10-0359 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastSiva Vaidhyanathan: Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines DemocracySiva Vaidhyanathan is the Robertson Professor of Media Studies and director of the Center for Media and Citizenship at the University of Virginia. He joined Shorenstein Center director Nicco Mele to discuss his new book, "Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy". This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded September 11, 2018, at Harvard Kennedy School. Apologies for the poor sound quality of audience questions.
2018-09-181h 02Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastTalia Buford: Environmental InequityTalia Buford, reporter for ProPublica, discussed environmental justice, the complexities of covering the environment, how environmental policy is changing in the Trump administration, and more in a conversation with Shorenstein Center Director Nicco Mele. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded April 3, 2018, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2018-04-1755 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastAdam Serwer: The Politics of Racism in Trump's AmericaAdam Serwer, senior editor at The Atlantic, discussed the role of race and class in U.S. politics, and its media coverage, during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded March 27, 2018, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2018-04-1757 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastHeather Ann Thompson: The Criminal Justice System and the MediaHeather Ann Thompson, a historian at the University of Michigan and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, discussed the Attica Prison uprising of 1971, its media coverage, and its legacy, in a conversation with Khalil G. Muhammad, Professor of History, Race, and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded March 20, 2018, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2018-04-0258 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastTom Wheeler: The FCC, Net Neutrality, and Platform RegulationTom Wheeler, Chairman of the FCC from 2013 to 2017 under President Obama, and Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow, discussed technological change, President Trump's FCC, regulation of social platforms, and more during a talk at the Shorenstein Center. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded February 27, 2018, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2018-03-041h 01Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastElizabeth Bruenig: Religion, Politics, and the Left Elizabeth Bruenig, Washington Post columnist, discussed the role of Christianity in U.S. politics with Richard Parker, Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded February 20, 2018, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2018-02-231h 00Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastGarrett Graff: Trump, Mueller and RussiaGarrett Graff, journalist, author, and director of the Aspen Institute's cybersecurity and technology program, discussed Robert Mueller's investigations, election cybersecurity, and threats to U.S. democracy during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. Graff, who has written about Mueller extensively, also discussed Mueller's background, career, and his leadership at the FBI. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded February 13, 2018, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2018-02-161h 06Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastMargaret Sullivan: The State of the Media in 2018Washington Post media columnist Margaret Sullivan discussed the challenge of covering President Trump, public trust in media, social media platforms and news, and more during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded February 6, 2018, at Harvard Kennedy School. Due to the nature of the event venue some of the audience questions are difficult to hear.
2018-02-0957 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastClaes de Vreese: Political Journalism in a Populist AgeA conversation with Claes H. de Vreese, Joan Shorenstein Fellow (fall 2017) and Professor and Chair of Political Communication at the University of Amsterdam, about his new research paper on political journalism in a populist age. The paper, can be read in full at: https://shorensteincenter.org/political-journalism-populist-age/ In the paper, de Vreese provides an overview of the types and causes of populist movements. He offers 10 tips for how journalists can best cover them. Using scholarly research on populist communication around the globe as a starting point, de Vreese provides guidance to help journalists think about i...
2017-12-0813 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastEdward Morris: Art and ActivismEdward Morris, Professor of Practice in the Department of Transmedia at Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts, discussed how art can complement and further the goals of activism during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. Morris works with photography, video, writing, and installation, in collaboration with his wife Susannah Sayler as Sayler/Morris. In 2006 Sayler/Morris co-founded the Canary Project, a collaborative that produces visual media and artworks that deepen public understanding of climate change and other ecological issues. Examples of the artwork discussed in the talk can be found at www.shorensteincenter.org/ed...
2017-11-2258 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastAlexandra Petri: Satire and Comedy in the Age of TrumpAlexandra Petri, author of The Washington Post's ComPost blog, brought laughs and her observations about comedy to the Shorenstein Center. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded November 7, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-11-1353 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastMarvin Kalb: Russia and the U.S.Marvin Kalb, distinguished journalist, author, and the founding director of the Shorenstein Center, discussed President Vladimir Putin and his relationship with President Donald Trump, Russian involvement in the U.S. election, and more during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. Kalb also shared some of his experiences living and working in Russia following Stalin's death in his new book, The Year I Was Peter the Great: 1956—Khruschev, Stalin's Ghost, and a Young American in Russia, in a conversation with Shorenstein Center Director Nicco Mele. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded November 7, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-11-131h 05Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastMichael Pollan: Food Policy and Its Coverage in the MediaAuthor Michael Pollan discussed the Farm Bill's far-reaching impact on the U.S. food system and the environment, how journalists can better cover food policy, and more during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded October 31, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-11-0256 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastNancy Scola: Regulating the Tech IndustryNancy Scola, senior technology reporter for Politico, discussed the regulation of tech platforms, their role in the 2016 election, cyber security, and more in a conversation with Nicco Mele, Shorenstein Center Director. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded October 24, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-10-271h 00Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastJackie Calmes: Conservative Media and U.S. PoliticsJackie Calmes, White House editor for the Los Angeles Times Washington bureau, discussed the evolution of conservative media and its relationship with the GOP, and the challenges of covering the White House, during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. Calmes also discussed the historical roots of conservative media, its messaging about race, funding and advertising for conservative outlets, and more. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded October 17, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-10-2059 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBob Schieffer: Finding the Truth in Today's Deluge of NewsBob Schieffer, CBS News contributor, former Face the Nation host, and 2015-2016 Walter Shorenstein Media & Democracy Fellow, discussed his new book, Overload: Finding the Truth in Today's Deluge of News, during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. He also shared his thoughts on the 2016 election, media coverage of the White House, and the future of news in a conversation with Nicco Mele, Shorenstein Center director. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded October 10, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-10-161h 01Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastGary Liu: Digital News and Transforming a Legacy Media CompanyGary Liu, CEO of the South China Morning Post, discussed the Hong-Kong-based news outlet and its audience, and how he thinks about organizational transformation. Prior to joining SCMP, Liu was the CEO of Digg, where he led the startup's transformation from aggregator to news platform. Previously, he was head of Spotify Labs, where he managed strategy for global markets. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded October 3, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-10-051h 01Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastNancy Youssef: Foreign Policy under the Trump AdministrationNancy Youssef, national security correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, discussed the relations between the U.S. and a number of countries, including North Korea, as well as press access and President Trump's approach to foreign policy, during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded September 26, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School. Apologies for some audio quality issues during the audience Q&A.
2017-09-2857 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastVann R. Newkirk II: Race, Identity, and the MediaVann R. Newkirk II, staff writer for The Atlantic, discussed Charlottesville, Jemele Hill's remarks about President Trump, and the media's shortcomings in its coverage of racial issues, among other topics, during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. He also discussed healthcare policy, Black Lives Matter, reporting on the working class, voter turnout, and more, in a conversation with Shorenstein Center Director Nicco Mele. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded September 19, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-09-201h 03Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastE.J. Dionne, Jr. - 'One Nation After Trump', Media, the Economy, and ProgressivismE.J. Dionne, Jr., political writer for The Washington Post, and William H. Bloomberg Visiting Professor, discussed his forthcoming book, One Nation After Trump: A Guide for the Perplexed, the Disillusioned, the Desperate, and the Not-Yet Deported, co-authored by Norman J. Ornstein and Thomas E. Mann. During his talk at the Shorenstein Center, Dionne also covered the media's performance during the 2016 election, divides in American society, and how the media and progressives can move forward. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded September 12, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-09-1357 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastDerrick Z. Jackson: Environmental Justice? Unjust Coverage of the Flint Water CrisisA conversation with Derrick Z. Jackson, Joan Shorenstein Fellow (fall 2016), Boston Globe essayist, and a climate and energy writer for the Union of Concerned Scientists, about his new research paper examining the failure of national media outlets to respond to the Flint water crisis in an urgent manner, as well as biases in coverage. Jackson asks what catastrophes might have been averted had national media outlets stepped in sooner—and why it took so long for the Flint water crisis to become a story worthy of national attention. He points to a lack of newsroom diversity, a hist...
2017-07-1818 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastZack Exley: The Alt-Right on YouTubeA conversation with Zack Exley, Joan Shorenstein Fellow (spring 2017), organizer and author, about his new research paper which dives into a little-known part of the alt-right media landscape, revealing its influence and worldview. In the paper, which can be read in full at shorensteincenter.org, Exley writes that political channels on YouTube are currently dominated by the right wing. Although often overlooked by mainstream society, these channels receive millions of views, espousing recycled National Socialist and white nationalist ideologies with a modern twist. The alt-right uses these channels to build influence and spread its ideas among its audience, much as...
2017-06-2816 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastYeganeh Rezaian: How Women Journalists Are Silenced in a Man's World: The Double-Edged Sword of Reporting from Muslim CountriesYeganeh Rezaian, Joan Shorenstein Fellow (fall 2016) and Iranian journalist, talks about her new paper, "How Women Journalists Are Silenced in a Man's World: The Double-Edged Sword of Reporting from Muslim Countries," available to read in full at shorensteincenter.org. The paper shines a light on the difficulties women reporters face while working in Muslim countries, as well as the importance of the stories they tell. Rezaian, who formerly worked for Bloomberg News and The National, was imprisoned in Tehran along with her husband Jason Rezaian of The Washington Post. She shares her own stories of being silenced and harassed...
2017-06-1611 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastHelen Boaden: In Search of Unbiased Reporting in Light of Brexit, Trump and Other ChallengesA conversation with Helen Boaden, Joan Shorenstein Fellow (spring 2017) and former BBC News and BBC Radio director, about her new research paper comparing the BBC's value of impartiality to the American value of objectivity in journalism, and the pressures placed on both in their respective environments. Boaden explains how although the BBC receives funding from a license fee and is not subject to the commercial pressures that American news outlets face, political pressures can still affect its survival and independence. Beyond money and politics, the nature of the modern news cycle can subvert journalists' values. The full paper, which can b...
2017-06-1220 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastNews Coverage of Donald Trump's First 100 Days: featuring Tom Patterson and Nicco MeleTom Patterson, Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press at Harvard Kennedy School, and Nicco Mele, director of the Shorenstein Center, discuss Professor Patterson's new study on media coverage of Donald Trump's first 100 days as President. The study is based on an analysis of news reports in the print editions of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, the main newscasts of CBS, CNN, and Fox News, and three European news outlets (The UK's Financial Times and BBC, and Germany's ARD). The study found that President Trump dominated media coverage in the outlets and...
2017-05-1755 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastSarah Smarsh: Reporting on Rural America and ClassSarah Smarsh, a reporter on socioeconomic class, politics, and policy for The New Yorker, The Guardian, Harper's online, and other publications, discussed media coverage of class in the U.S. in a conversation with Shorenstein Center director Nicco Mele. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded April 18, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-04-191h 00Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastYochai Benkler: The Right Wing Media EcosystemYochai Benkler, professor at Harvard Law School and co-director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard, discussed his recent study on conservative media and the 2016 election, which analyzed more than 1.25 million stories published online between April 1, 2015 and Election Day, 2016. This Shorenstein Center event was recorded April 5, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-04-0756 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBhaskar Sunkara: The Future of the American LeftBhaskar Sunkara, editor and publisher of Jacobin magazine, discussed his views on leftist politics in the United States during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. Sunkara also discussed the intersection of race and class, work and automation, the decline of unions, and other topics. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded April 4, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-04-0559 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastMasha Gessen: Russia and Trump, Media Coverage, and ConspiraciesMasha Gessen, author and New York Times contributing opinion writer, shared her views on Presidents Trump and Putin, and words of caution for journalists covering the Trump administration's alleged connections to Russia, during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. Gessen also discussed her forthcoming book, The Future Is History: How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russia, quality of life and recent protests in Russia, and other topics. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded March 28, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-03-281h 03Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastDoug Elmendorf: Understanding the Congressional Budget OfficeDoug Elmendorf, Dean of Harvard Kennedy School and former director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) from 2009-2015, discussed why the CBO exists, how it works, and how the media reports on its findings, in a conversation at the Shorenstein Center. Dean Elmendorf also discussed how the CBO makes its forecasts compared to those of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the dynamic scoring process, and other topics. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded March 22, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-03-2352 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastFarai Chideya and Zack Exley: Understanding the ElectorateFarai Chideya, Joan Shorenstein Fellow and senior writer at FiveThirtyEight, and Zack Exley, Joan Shorenstein Fellow and senior advisor to Bernie Sanders' campaign, discussed the role of race and class in the 2016 presidential election. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded March 7, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-03-091h 00Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastHelen Boaden and Ann Marie Lipinski: Media in the Age of Trump and BrexitHelen Boaden, spring 2017 Joan Shorenstein Fellow and director of BBC Radio, and Ann Marie Lipinski, curator for the Nieman Foundation for Journalism, discussed the role of the press and social media in the Brexit referendum and the US presidential election. This Herbert C. Kelman Seminar on International Conflict Analysis and Resolution was recorded February 27, 2017, at Harvard University.
2017-03-0156 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastRick Stengel: Government and the MediaRick Stengel, Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow, discussed the differences between working in media and government, the Trump administration's relationship with the press and how terrorist groups use social media, among other topics at the Shorenstein Center. Stengel served as undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs from 2014-2016, and is former managing editor for Time magazine. He is currently an advisor to Snapchat. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded February 28, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-03-0155 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastDafna Linzer: Reporting on Trump from the Campaign Trail to the White HouseDafna Linzer, managing editor of politics for NBC News and MSNBC, shared insights about covering the 2016 campaign and the Trump administration. The discussion included President Trump's media viewing habits, why the President's tweets are newsworthy, and how the press corps will have to adapt. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded February 21, 2017, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2017-02-221h 01Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastDavid Fahrenthold: Reporting on President TrumpDavid Fahrenthold, a political reporter for The Washington Post, discussed his investigations of President Trump's charitable giving during the 2016 campaign season, and provided insight about how to cover the president and his administration during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. Fahrenthold recently won acclaim for his coverage of the 2016 United States presidential election, particularly his investigations of Donald Trump's charitable foundation and philanthropic giving. Fahrenthold also discusses some of the humorous details about how he tracked down information for his investigations, why he became a journalist, how to measure and increase the impact of investigative political reporting, Jeff Bezos' i...
2017-02-0855 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics Podcast2016 Theodore H. White Seminar on Press and Politics featuring: Bob Schieffer, Nancy Kaffer, Michael Tomasky and Derrick Jackson A panel discussion about the 2016 election and news coverage featuring: Bob Schieffer, Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow, political contributor to CBS News, and former moderator of "Face the Nation"; Nancy Kaffer, columnist for Detroit Free Press and winner of the 2016 David Nyhan Prize for Political Journalism; Derrick Z. Jackson, Joan Shorenstein Fellow and Boston Globe essayist; and Michael Tomasky, special correspondent for The Daily Beast. Moderated by Nicco Mele, director, Shorenstein Center, and recorded on November 16, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-11-291h 31Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastSissela Bok: Secrets and Lies in Politics and ElectionsSissela Bok, writer, philosopher, and a Senior Visiting Fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, provided a nuanced view on how lies and secrets in politics have impacted public trust and the 2016 election. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on November 1, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-11-0259 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastTim Wu: The Battle for Our AttentionTim Wu, author of The Master Switch and professor at Columbia Law School, discussed his new book, The Attention Merchants: The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads, during a conversation at the Shorenstein Center with Erie Meyer, Joan Shorenstein Fellow. Wu, whose past work also includes the FTC, Google, and Free Press, discussed the historical origins of the attention economy, how people are fighting back against the encroachment of advertising, and considerations for media and technology companies. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on October 25, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-10-261h 04Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastJeffrey Rosen: The Deciders - The Future of Free Speech in a Digital WorldJeffrey Rosen, President & CEO of the National Constitution Center, Professor of Law at The George Washington University Law School, and a Contributing Editor of The Atlantic, delivered the ninth annual Salant Lecture on Freedom of the Press at the Harvard Kennedy School's Shorenstein Center on October 13, 2016. Rosen argues that Twitter, Facebook, and Google are facing increased pressure to moderate content in a way that is inconsistent with First Amendment protections—in the name of promoting civility rather than democracy. He discusses the controversy around Facebook's removal of a Pulitzer Prize-winning photo of a naked child from the Vietnam War, pr...
2016-10-211h 11Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastPeter Hart: Trends and Demographics in the 2016 ElectionPeter D. Hart, chairman of Hart Research Associates, a public opinion research firm that provides polls for NBC News and The Wall Street Journal, discussed the driving forces behind the 2016 presidential election, and the influence of voter demographics and public opinion on the race. Hart also discussed down-ballot races, polling, and what to expect after Election Day, among other topics. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on October 19, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-10-1953 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastAmy Walter: The Current State of the CampaignAmy Walter, national editor of The Cook Political Report, discussed possible outcomes of the 2016 presidential and down-ballot races, and what may lie ahead after Election Day. Walter, who appears on NBC's "Meet the Press" and "PBS NewsHour," also discussed the role of voter turnout, Senate races in Missouri and North Carolina, her approach to political analysis, and what to expect during the lame-duck session of Congress, among many other topics. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on October 18, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-10-191h 04Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastJoy-Ann Reid: How Race Impacts the 2016 ElectionJoy-Ann Reid, host of MSNBC's "AM Joy" discussed the role of race within the Republican and Democratic parties, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the need for the U.S. to reckon with its history, in a discussion with Shorenstein Center Director Nicco Mele. Reid, who is the author of the 2015 book, Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons, and the Racial Divide, and former managing editor of theGrio.com, also discussed why demographics favor a Clinton win and what to expect from a Clinton presidency, the generational divide among African Americans, and conflicts within both parties, among many other topics. Th...
2016-10-121h 05Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastZeynep Tufekci: Technology in Global Activism, Uprisings and Social MovementsZeynep Tufekci, a New York Times opinion writer who focuses on the social impact of technology, discussed the advantages and shortcomings of the use of technology in protest movements. Tufekci, who is also an associate professor in the School of Information and Library Science at UNC, and a faculty associate at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard, has studied protests and social movements around the world to observe their culture, decision-making processes, and the role of the internet and social media. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded October 4, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-10-051h 09Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastCathy O'Neil: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens DemocracyCathy O'Neil, data scientist and author of the new book Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy, discussed how some algorithms can have an invisible, but important and destructive impact on people's lives. Decisions about employment, criminal sentencing, and many other areas are now influenced by algorithms and big data. This is a serious problem, argues O'Neil, as there is little transparency about how these systems are constructed or used. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded October 4, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-10-0558 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastPatrick Ruffini: Trump and the Future of the Republican PartyPatrick Ruffini, co-founder and partner of Echelon Insights, a political research and analytics firm, discussed the September 26 presidential debate and the challenges facing the Republican Party in a conversation with Shorenstein Center director Nicco Mele. Ruffini, who was a digital strategist for George W. Bush's 2004 campaign and the RNC in 2006, also discussed polling, the resiliency of the Republican Party in other races, voter expectations of Donald Trump, the effect of grassroots movements on political parties, and many other topics. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on September 27, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-09-2858 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBob Schieffer & Ann Compton: Media, Politics & Power – Trump, Clinton & the 2016 ElectionA conversation on the state of the 2016 presidential campaign and its coverage in the media, with Bob Schieffer, former CBS News anchor and host of "Face the Nation," and current Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow; and Ann Compton, former ABC News White House correspondent and current fellow at the Harvard Institute of Politics. They discuss the upcoming presidential debates, the role of social media in the 2016 election, and share stories from the campaign trail. Moderated by Nicco Mele, director of the Shorenstein Center. Recorded on September 20, 2016, in the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-09-211h 09Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastMolly Ball: Election 2016 and the MediaMolly Ball, political writer for The Atlantic, discussed the 2016 presidential race, the role of the media, and the prospects for both parties in a conversation with Shorenstein Center director Nicco Mele. She also discusses her new article about political consulting and her journalism career. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on September 13, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-09-1558 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastJohanna Dunaway: Mobile vs. Computer - Implications for News Audiences and OutletsJohanna Dunaway, Joan Shorenstein Fellow (spring 2016) and associate professor of communication at Texas A&M University, examines how mobile technology – despite expanding internet access – is also contributing to a digital divide in news consumption. You can read Johanna Dunaway's full research paper on the topic by visiting shorensteincenter.org and clicking on 'Research'.
2016-08-3012 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastJoanna Jolly: Rape Culture in India - The Role of the English-Language PressJoanna Jolly, Joan Shorenstein Fellow (spring 2016) and BBC South Asia editor, introduces her new research paper examining the increased coverage of rape in India's English-language newspapers following the infamous 2012 gang rape in Delhi, and whether this coverage led to policy changes. * Listeners are advised this podcast contains discussion of sexual assault.
2016-07-2014 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastPaul Wood: The Pen and the Sword – Reporting ISISPaul Wood, Fall 2015 Joan Shorenstein Fellow and BBC world affairs correspondent, discusses his new research paper, "The Pen and the Sword: Reporting ISIS". The paper, which can be read in full at shorensteincenter.org, tells the harrowing story of a journalist held hostage by ISIS, and examines the ethical dilemmas that arise when reporting on terrorist organizations.
2016-07-0513 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastDan Kennedy: The Bezos Effect - How Amazon's Founder Is Reinventing The Washington PostDan Kennedy, Joan Shorenstein Fellow (spring 2016) and associate professor in the School of Journalism at Northeastern University, discusses his new research paper providing insight into The Washington Post's digital strategy and business model following its acquisition by Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos.
2016-06-0917 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastMarilyn Thompson: Can Taxpayer Money Save Presidential Campaigns?Marilyn Thompson, a Spring 2016 Joan Shorenstein Fellow and former deputy editor at POLITICO, discusses her new research paper exploring the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, and whether the fund could still provide a viable way to address citizen frustration with the campaign finance system.
2016-05-2610 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBob Schieffer: Media Coverage of the CampaignBob Schieffer, Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow, veteran CBS reporter, and former moderator of “Face the Nation,” discussed the media’s performance in covering the 2016 election and Donald Trump’s campaign, and looked ahead to the general election. Schieffer also discussed money in politics, the divide in the Republican Party between its leaders and base, the possibility of an indictment for Hillary Clinton, Obama’s legacy, and more. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on April 20, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-04-201h 01Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastMedia and Politics: What's Next? A Conversation with the Spring 2016 Joan Shorenstein FellowsThe Shorenstein Center hosted a conversation with its Spring 2016 Joan Shorenstein Fellows:Johanna Dunaway, associate professor of communication, Texas A&M University; Joanna Jolly, South Asia editor and feature writer, BBC; Dan Kennedy, associate professor of journalism, Northeastern University; and Marilyn Thompson, deputy editor, Politico. Each fellow gave a preview of the work they conducted at the Shorenstein Center, and answered audience questions. Also featuring contributions from Bob Schieffer, the Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow. This Speaker Series event was recorded on April 19, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-04-191h 00Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastJo Becker: Hillary Clinton, Foreign Policy and the Question of U.S. Military Intervention
Jo Becker, a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter for The New York Times, discussed Hillary Clinton’s role in the U.S. intervention in Libya, which she argues, ultimately contributed to destabilization in the region. Becker spoke about her recent New York Times series, focusing on Clinton’s decision-making process regarding intervention in Libya, an issue where her influence was "pivotal." Evaluating Clinton’s role as secretary of state is important since “it can tell you a little bit about how she would act as president,” said Becker. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on April 5, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy...
2016-04-0558 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastSarah Kliff: Health Care Policy in the MediaSarah Kliff, deputy managing editor for visuals at Vox, discussed media coverage of the Affordable Care Act, what’s next for health care policy, and Vox’s approach to covering policy. Kliff, whose work has included coverage for Vox, The Washington Post, Politico, and Newsweek, also discussed access to women’s health care and contraception at the state level, the challenges of implementing a single-payer system, improving the efficiency and outcomes of health care spending, and her tips for aspiring policy reporters, among other topics. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on March 29, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-03-2958 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastLinda Greenhouse: The Post-Scalia Supreme CourtLinda Greenhouse, columnist and former Supreme Court reporter for the New York Times, and lecturer at Yale Law School, discussed the current polarization of the court, the nomination of Merrick Garland, and the legacy of the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Greenhouse also discussed the process of deciding cases, the purpose and effect of oral arguments, gender balance and diversity on the court, the court’s decision in the 2000 presidential election, and Citizens United, among other topics. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on March 22, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-03-2258 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastWalter Isaacson: Technology and JournalismIn this keynote address from the 2016 Goldsmith Awards in Political Journalism ceremony, Walter Isaacson, former chairman of CNN, former editor of TIME, and president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, spoke about the relationship between technology and journalism, and the potential business models for news media organizations in the future. To watch video of the full Goldsmith Awards ceremony, including the presentation of the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, visit shorensteincenter.org. This Shorenstein Center lecture was recorded on March 3, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-03-1558 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastPhilip Bennett: News and Democracy - The Missing PiecesPhilip Bennett, former managing editor for The Washington Post and PBS's FRONTLINE, explored how the promise of the digital revolution has fallen short for some aspects of media and civic engagement, and why news outlets should have an interest in improving the situation. Bennett, who is currently the Patterson Professor of the Practice of Journalism and Public Policy at Duke University, identified the "missing pieces that weaken the news media’s ability to contribute to democracy." Bennett also discussed fact checking, campaign coverage, overcoming "compassion fatigue" and audience indifference toward humanitarian crisis stories, and media coverage leading up to the s...
2016-03-0959 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastNancy Gibbs: The Disintermediated CampaignAs states across the nation voted in the Super Tuesday Primaries, Nancy Gibbs, editor of TIME, visited the Shorenstein Center to discuss the parallels between the disruption of the media industry and the upheaval of politics during the 2016 presidential campaign. In this election cycle, the "traditional entities" – the political parties, the media and the donor class – have been “cut out” as middlemen, said Gibbs. Outsider candidates - particularly Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders - have been able to "build an audience, deliver a message, and create a platform, all of their own construction." Gibbs also discussed technology in government, journali...
2016-03-0159 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastE.J. Dionne, Jr.: American Conservatism and the Republican PartyE.J. Dionne, Jr., Washington Post op-ed columnist, discussed his new book, Why the Right Went Wrong: Conservatism from Goldwater to the Tea Party and Beyond, and the role of the media in the 2016 election. Dionne also discussed Republican voters' attraction to the candidacy of Donald Trump, Nixon’s Southern strategy, the Young Americans for Freedom movement of the 1960s, and the use of humor in political discourse, among other topics. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on February 23, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-02-241h 00Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastNicco Mele: In Search of a Business Model: The Future of Journalism in an Age of Social Media and Dramatic Declines in Print RevenueNicco Mele, author, digital strategist and Wallis Annenberg Chair in Journalism at the USC Annenberg School of Journalism, discussed the future and feasibility of various news outlet business models. Mele, who is also a former senior vice president and deputy publisher of the Los Angeles Times, and a Shorenstein Center board member, said that while the production and distribution of digital journalism are well understood, "what's not well understood is how we make money or fund journalism in the digital age." Mele also discussed his time at the Los Angeles Times, opportunities for longform journalism, crowdfunding, microfunding, verticals for ni...
2016-02-191h 01Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastJill Abramson: Election 2016 - Is There Enough Quality Coverage?Jill Abramson, lecturer at Harvard and former executive editor of The New York Times,discussed the 2016 election and its coverage in the media – both problematic and promising. Abramson discussed the line between analysis and opinion, political polarization and social media, and the competition between The New York Times and The Washington Post, among other topics. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on February 17, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-02-1857 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastSam Feist: Media Coverage of the ElectionSam Feist, who leads the production of CNN’s campaign coverage and debates as Washington bureau chief and senior vice president, discussed the network’s coverage of the 2016 election. Feist also discussed the composition of CNN’s panelists, the selection of candidates for the early Republican debates, editorial decisions on covering candidate rallies, and fact-checking. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on February 16, 2016 at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-02-171h 02Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastWalter V. Robinson: Spotlight on Investigative ReportingWalter V. Robinson, editor at large for The Boston Globe, discussed the Globe’s investigation into the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal, the Oscar-nominated film "Spotlight," and the future of investigative reporting. Robinson, played by Michael Keaton in the film, discussed the Spotlight Team’s investigation and how it evolved, and which details of the "Spotlight" film are most accurate – and which took liberties. Robinson also discussed the cover up of sexual abuse by the Catholic Church, and the collusion between the Catholic Church and state governments that prevented the prosecution of priests. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recor...
2016-02-1059 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBob Schieffer: The Iowa Caucuses and the New Hampshire PrimaryBob Schieffer, Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow, veteran CBS reporter, and former moderator of "Face the Nation," discussed this week’s Iowa Caucuses, and looked ahead to the upcoming primaries and general election. Schieffer also discussed the impact of the race on the Senate, Clinton’s email controversy, media coverage of Trump, Michael Bloomberg’s potential bid, and the questions he would like to ask the presidential candidates. This Shorenstein Center Campaign Series event was recorded on February 3, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2016-02-031h 03Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastMarie Sanz: The New York Times' Editorials and the Normalization of U.S. Ties with CubaMarie Sanz, Joan Shorenstein Fellow (fall 2015) and senior correspondent for Agence France Presse, introduces her new research paper examining The New York Times' editorials on U.S.-Cuba relations over the past five decades, and the role of the press in the restoration of relations between the two countries. Since 1961, The New York Times editorial board consistently opposed the break in U.S.-Cuba relations, and used major historical events such as the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Mariel boatlift, and the Elian Gonzalez standoff to argue for the restoration of relations. Sanz also covers Fidel Castr...
2015-12-1613 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastDavid Ensor: Exporting the First AmendmentDavid Ensor, Joan Shorenstein Fellow (fall 2015) and former director of Voice of America (VOA), introduces his new research paper making the case for strengthening VOA in order to grow U.S. soft power through the production and spread of journalism. VOA’s news programming, which is funded by the U.S. government but remains editorially independent, reaches almost 188 million people in more than 45 languages through a variety of platforms. Building upon Joseph Nye’s concept of soft power, Ensor argues that VOA is one of the U.S.’s most valuable national security assets, and as such, needs more resour...
2015-12-1414 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastFall 2015 Shorenstein Fellows Discuss Paris Terrorist Attacks, ISIS, and Soft PowerA conversation on international media and politics with the fall 2015 Joan Shorenstein Fellows: David Ensor, former director of Voice of America, Marie Sanz, Lima, Peru bureau chief, AFP, and Paul Wood, foreign correspondent, BBC. The panel discussion focused on the November 13 terrorist attacks in Paris, as well the fellows’ work at the Center. The fellows discussed the media’s role in using soft power to counter extremism, and the accuracy of common media narratives about ISIS. There was also discussion of the international refugee crisis, and U.S.-Cuba relations. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on Nove...
2015-11-181h 02Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastRick Kaplan: Entertainment, News and PoliticsFormer fellow and TV news producer Richard N. Kaplan returned to the Shorenstein Center to discuss the 2016 election, including the debates and the role of the media, and the need for serious journalism. Kaplan has worked for CBS, ABC, CNN and MSNBC, and served as executive producer for Walter Cronkite, Peter Jennings, Ted Koppel, Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric, and Christiane Amanpour. He recently served as creative consultant on Aaron Sorkin’s HBO show "The Newsroom." Kaplan also discussed Brian Williams’ reentry into the news, presidential candidates' appearances on "Saturday Night Live," news values and ethics, international reporting, and his involv...
2015-11-121h 01Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastMarvin Kalb: Putin, Ukraine, and the New Cold WarMarvin Kalb, Shorenstein Center founding director and former moderator of "Meet the Press," discussed the current relationship between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S., placing the situation within a larger historical context. Kalb also spoke more about U.S. diplomacy and military actions, Russia-China relations, Putin’s advisors, and sanctions. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on November 4, 2015, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2015-11-041h 00Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastMaria Sacchetti: Reporting on the International Refugee CrisisMaria Sacchetti, who covers immigration for The Boston Globe, shared her experience reporting on the international refugee crisis in Europe, and discussed the importance of local coverage of international stories. Sacchetti traveled to the Greek island of Lesbos to report on the refugees as they arrived onshore. She gives an account of her travels north to Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and Germany, following the path of refugees and telling their stories in a recent Boston Globe series. This Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event was recorded on November 3, 2015, at Harvard Kennedy School.
2015-11-0453 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastBob Schieffer: The 2016 Debates, Candidates, and Role of the MediaBob Schieffer, Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow, veteran CBS reporter, and former moderator of “Face the Nation,” discussed the nature of the presidential debates, the current field of presidential candidates, and political media in the second event in a series focusing on the 2016 election. Schieffer reflected on his moderation of past presidential debates, including Obama & McCain in 2008, and Obama and Romney in 2012. He also gave his thoughts on the debate performances of 2016 candidates and their current standing in the polls, including Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Jeb Bush, Ben Carson and Donald Trump. This Shorenstein Center Campaign Series event was...
2015-10-281h 01Shorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastGarance Franke-Ruta: Women, the Media, and Campaign 2016Garance Franke-Ruta, editor in chief of Yahoo Politics and former Shorenstein Center Fellow, discussed the current state of women in politics and political media. For the 2016 election cycle, “the picture is mixed” on the campaign trail, said Franke-Ruta. More women are covering political races than ever before, and women are running for office – yet the media still struggles with presenting women’s voices. Franke-Ruta also discusses Hillary Clinton’s campaign and legislative record, the role of appearance and character in political coverage, Yahoo’s campaign coverage strategy, and more, in this Shorenstein Center Speaker Series event recorded on October 20, 2015, at Harvard Ken...
2015-10-2056 minShorenstein Center Media and Politics PodcastNadine Strossen: Free Expression - An Endangered Species on Campus?Nadine Strossen, John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law at New York Law School and former ACLU president, delivered the eighth annual Richard S. Salant Lecture on Freedom of the Press, where she expressed her concerns that the over-regulation of sexual expression on college campuses is having a chilling effect on academic freedom. Strossen also discussed trigger warnings, hate speech, and the FCC in this event presented by the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy and recorded on October 7, 2015, at Harvard Kennedy School.
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