Stop The Press!
Stop The Press!
Podcast Description
The podcast where we peel back the headlines and dive into the dynamic, ever-evolving world of journalism and media. Listen to Bill Martin, Nick Copson, and Rob Chadwick as they go from current affairs to investigative storytelling, from where news and media came from, to where it's heading, we explore the forces shaping how information is reported, consumed, and manipulated in today's fast-paced digital age. We aim to empower media professionals, current and former journalists, and aspiring storytellers by exploring the challenges, opportunities, and ethics of the industry. Through candid conversations with industry leaders, academics, and change-makers, we seek to provide a platform for learning, reflection, and inspiration, ensuring journalism continues to thrive as a pillar of truth, accountability, and creativity in the digital age.
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Content Themes
Key content themes include the dynamics of modern journalism, the impact of social media on news, and the future of storytelling amid technological changes. Episodes explore questions like the BBC's self-reporting practices and the ethical considerations of AI in newsrooms, providing listeners with a thorough understanding of industry challenges and evolutions.
The podcast where we peel back the headlines and dive into the dynamic, ever-evolving world of journalism and media. Listen to Bill Martin, Nick Copson, and Rob Chadwick as they go from current affairs to investigative storytelling, from where news and media came from, to where it’s heading, we explore the forces shaping how information is reported, consumed, and manipulated in today’s fast-paced digital age.
We aim to empower media professionals, current and former journalists, and aspiring storytellers by exploring the challenges, opportunities, and ethics of the industry. Through candid conversations with industry leaders, academics, and change-makers, we seek to provide a platform for learning, reflection, and inspiration, ensuring journalism continues to thrive as a pillar of truth, accountability, and creativity in the digital age.
In this episode of Stop The Press!, hosts Rob Chadwick, Nick Copson, and Bill Martin sit down with special guest Mike Baker to tackle a question weighing on the minds of aspiring reporters: Is there still a career in journalism?
With the industry facing challenges like dwindling print circulation, AI-generated content, and the rise of social media as a news source, is there still a viable path for those who dream of breaking stories and holding power to account? Mike Baker, a seasoned journalist with years of experience in the field, shares his insights on how the industry is evolving, what skills are in demand, and where the opportunities still lie.
Expect candid discussion, sharp analysis, and a few war stories from the newsroom as the panel debates whether journalism is a career worth pursuing in today’s media landscape.
🎧 Tune in now for a thought-provoking conversation on the past, present, and future of journalism!
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