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A Historian’s Approach to Journalism

"Journalism became a vehicle to pursue the kinds of narratives that first got me interested in history: those that question the official story and defy power"
“Like a Box of Chocolates”

“Like a Box of Chocolates”

For Elaine Shannon, NF ’75, knowing when to change course paid off with a new book
Now Hear This: Augmented Reality Comes to Audio

Now Hear This: Augmented Reality Comes to Audio

The next step in wearable audio is content customized for a listener’s location. What could this mean for news organizations?
Smart Speaker Use Is Growing. Will News Grow With It?

Smart Speaker Use Is Growing. Will News Grow With It?

On midterm election night last year, NPR carried out its usual live coverage, coordinating stories from its reporters and from member stations across the country. Most of the audience followed…
More Power to Low-Power FM

More Power to Low-Power FM

“Hudson Mohawk Magazine” demonstrates how hyperlocal news shows can make their limited broadcast range their strength rather than a limitation
Journalism after the Mueller Report and the Barr Summary

Journalism after the Mueller Report and the Barr Summary

It’s clear what journalists must do in the wake of Attorney General William Barr’s summary of the Mueller report: continue to aggressively pursue the Trump-Russia story, and not give one…
“The bubble is getting bigger, but not bursting”

“The bubble is getting bigger, but not bursting”

“I think we hit a tipping point” is how the findings of a recent survey examining podcasting habits was described. Nearly one in three people listen to a podcast every…

Why the Stories of Everyday Moments Matter

As a reporter, I have written numerous stories about people. I hope I got as many stories right as I could, but I’m sure I missed many, too. The one…
Why Newsrooms Are Unionizing Now

Why Newsrooms Are Unionizing Now

Journalists are saying yes to unions to lift salary floors, win or improve basic benefits, and provide some cushion to the industry’s volatility
Hockey star Meghan Duggan on the dearth of coverage for her sport and the threatened boycott that made headlines across the country

Hockey star Meghan Duggan on the dearth of coverage for her sport and the threatened boycott that made headlines across the country

2018 was a big year for U.S. women’s national  ice hockey team member Meghan Duggan, both professionally and personally. Between captaining the gold medal-winning team at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in February—where…