Name: The Reporter's Studio Episode 2 David Plazas by The Public Voice
Duration: 34 min 9 s
Description: Can Americans learn to be civil to each other, or are we doomed to be divided by our politics? David Plazas was given the job of bringing people together after a contentious election. We'll find out how.

Can Americans learn to be civil to each other, or are we doomed to be divided by our politics? David Plazas was given the job of bringing people together after a contentious election. We'll find out how. 

The Reporter's Studio Episode 2 David Plazas

The news media are facing a crisis, the loss of public trust. It's solely to blame and must work to regain it. How? Lynette Clemetson joins us in the Reporter's Studio with some thoughts.

The Reporter's Studio Episode 6 Lynette Clementson

There are all sorts of beats in journalism, but Brendan has probably the coolest. He covers space, as in outer space. Check out my conversation with Brendan about some of the cool stories he gets to cover.

The Reporter's Studio  Episode 7 Brendan Byrne

Amy Green has spent a lot of time in the beautiful swamps of the Everglades, covering one of the most important bodies of water in Florida. We talk about the life of an environmental reporter.

The Reporter's Studio Episode 8 Amy Greene

Carlos Frias has to have the tastiest job in journalism. He was a food editor at the Miami Herald and has won two James Beard awards for his writing. Why does writing about food help all of your writing?

The Reporter's Studio Episode 9 Carlos Frias

Trying to track politicians and their statements can be tricky. The Poynter Institute created the truth-o-meter to help fact-check everything they say. 

The Reporter's Studio Episode 10 Angie Holan

I've always admired photojournalists. I love the idea of telling a story with one photo. Carl Juste is an award-winning photographer who has seen decades worth of stories and he has a lot to say about the art of taking a picture.

The Reporter's Studio Episode 11 Carl Juste

Racism is not always an outright act. Sometimes it's very subtle. Celeste wrote a book about race and how we can talk about it without guilt and with the intent of healing. In the news business, we need to have this discussion because we must do better at how we cover the news.

The Reporter's Studio Episode 12 Celeste Headlee

Where are the many places reporters can find stories? Look into numbers. Data will tell endless stories. Lawrence Mower has spent a career digging through all sorts of data and found some of the most powerful stories that have gone on to change policy. 

The Reporter's Studio Episode 13 Lawrence Mower

During his junior year, Alex Pena decided to take his spring break and go to one of the most dangerous cities in the Western Hemisphere. He turned that into a career as a journalist. Check out this fascinating story.

The Reporter's Studio Episode 14 Alex Pena

During the day, I’m a radio host working for public media in Rhode Island. I’ve spent almost 30 years of my life as a broadcast journalist, most of it in radio. I’m fascinated by people who want to share their stories, and everybody’s got a story to share. ￼

The Reporter's Studio Episode 2 David Plazas

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