285. Legacy Media in the Age of Everyone's a Journalist

15/07/2025 36 min
285. Legacy Media in the Age of Everyone's a Journalist

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In this episode, Zale discusses the evolution of media with Kim Kierans, focusing on the decline of legacy media and the rise of new media platforms. They explore the implications of this shift, including the crisis in local news, the importance of transparency in journalism, and the challenges of navigating information in the digital age. The conversation emphasizes the need for media literacy and the role of journalism in democracy, while also considering the future of news organizations in a changing landscape.Kim's Latest Book - https://press.ucalgary.ca/books/9781773855356/Time Stamps00:00 The Shift from Legacy Media to New Media08:09 The Crisis of Local News17:22 The Role of Opinion in Modern Journalism20:59 The Role of Newspapers in Community Awareness21:55 Investigative Journalism: Challenges and Solutions24:32 The Importance of Transparency in Media26:42 Navigating Media Bias and News Literacy28:07 The Value of Professional Journalism33:48 The Future of Legacy Media37:17 Personal Media Consumption Habits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.