I Wanna Know Ep 22: Chris - Part 1

Join Chris and I , as we dive into the evolving world of journalism. This episode covers the impact of technology, the crucial role of local news, and how curiosity fuels engagement. We discuss the challenges journalists face today, such as AI's influence and the necessity for diverse perspectives in newsrooms. Chris shares his career insights, highlighting the power of storytelling and the importance of providing clean, unbiased news.

You can find Chris: @chris_hanna (IG)

Some additional reading and insights provided by Chris:
For independent media organizations in Canada, consider: Rabble (https://rabble.ca); The Rover (https://therover.ca); The Tyee (https://thetyee.ca); The Maple (https://readthemaple.com).
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Two great articles recommended by Chris:
⁠A great read on the rise of news influencers, from the Reuters institute in the UK:
https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox....

“Old WASPs” and “middle-class white ladies”: What columnists’ self-identification says about diversity in Canadian newsroom
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1...


Chapters:
00:00 Pre-Episode
02:06 Introduction
04:58 The Evolution of Journalism
07:41 The Role of Curiosity in Journalism
10:41 The Impact of Technology on News Consumption
13:34 Local News and Community Representation
16:24 The Importance of Diverse Perspectives in News
19:15 The Future of Journalism and Community Engagement
21:21 The Value of Storytelling in Journalism
22:16 Cultural Representation and the Arts
23:40 The Power of Documentation and Oral History
24:40 The Role of Media in Documenting History
26:41 The Impact of Decentralized News
28:44 Navigating Objectivity in Journalism
30:59 The Duty of Journalists
34:30 End of Part 1
34:35 End Credit