How to get ahead in the news industry, told by the people who did. Hosted by Alexis Derickson and executive produced by Charlotte Varnum for the Cox Institute for Journalism Innovation, Management & Leadership at the University of Georgia.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
In this final episode of season 9, Ian Urbina shares his experiences as an award-winning investigative reporter and founder of The Outlaw Ocean Project, a nonprofit journalism outlet sharing stories of lawlessness at sea from around the world. We talk about Ian’s decision to launch The Outlaw Ocean Project and the innovative storytelling that has followed through the Outlaw Ocean Music Project. This episode also recognizes Ian as the 2020 McGill Lecturer in honor of the late editor Ralph McGill and in celebration of journalistic courage, which Ian addresses in the episode.
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
In this episode, New York Times national politics reporter Astead Herndon shares insights on reporting on the 2020 presidential election. Astead also discusses the different roles of journalism and why we should get out of the college bubble to better understand communities and develop as journalists.
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
In this episode, digital host at iHeartRadio and Grady alumna Emily Curl talks about setting a goal and pursuing it in New York City. She also discusses the importance of being adaptable and shares how she has found purpose in unexpected circumstances.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
In this episode, Josina Guess, managing editor of The Bitter Southerner, shares her journey of becoming a writer and joining the Bitter Southerner in December 2019. Josina discusses the value of long-form and reflective writing to help us consider different perspectives, and she invites us to take the first step in trying something new.
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
In this episode, CNN Health reporter Jacquline Howard shares her experience covering the Covid-19 pandemic. Jacquline discusses the challenges of analyzing scientific data, tracking medical studies and battling misinformation, and she also talks about the importance of clear communication and shares where she finds her silver linings.
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
In this first episode of Season 9, Professor Sue Ellen Christian of Western Michigan University joins host Caroline Odom to talk about concepts from her book, “Everyday Media Literacy: An Analog Guide for Your Digital Life.” Professor Christian shares why media literacy matters for journalism students and how the power of the story will always win the day.
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
In this Season 8 bonus episode, Charlotte Norsworthy and Keith Herndon, director of the Cox Institute for Journalism Innovation, Management & Leadership at the University of Georgia, celebrate Norsworthy's work as host, discuss her transition to producer and introduce The Lead's new host for seasons 9 and 10, Caroline Odom.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
In this episode, Charlotte Norsworthy talks to Grady grad Tanya Sichynsky, a newsletter editor at The Washington Post and the author of Meal Plan of Action, a 12-week email series that helps readers plan, prep and cook more efficiently. In this episode we discuss the importance of culture journalism and how food news can bring people together. This episode also marks the final episode of Season 8 and the final episode of Norsworthy as host.
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
In this episode, Grady alumna Laura James discusses her work as the commerce editor for home and travel with Discovery. She produces original articles and photo galleries on trending travel and design topics for TravelChannel.com and HGTV.com. In this episode, we discuss reporting on cultural trends and how it connects us with the world at large.
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
In this episode of The Lead, I talk to Randy Travis, a Peabody Award-winning investigative reporter for FOX 5 Atlanta. andy joined WAGA in 1990. In 1994 he moved to the station's distinguished investigative unit, the FOX 5 I-Team. Since then, his stories have led to businesses closing that misled the public, exposed government waste and corruption and even sparked criminal investigations that ultimately sent people to prison.
Note: this episode was recorded before the outbreak of COVID-19 and its subsequent impact on the University of Georgia's operations.