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Episode Synopsis
Today Paul sits down with Matthew Watkins, Editor-in-Chief of The Texas Tribune, for a conversation on nonprofit journalism, civic engagement, and navigating polarization in today’s media environment. Matthew shares his journey from local Texas reporting to leading one of the nation's premier nonprofit newsrooms, and offers candid insights into what makes The Tribune unique, from its funding model and newsroom culture to its commitment to transparency and nonpartisanship.
Links:
The Texas Tribune
The Brief
T-Squared Blog
Texas Tribune Festival
Who Funds Us page
Matthew Watkins - LinkedIn
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Links:
The Texas Tribune
The Brief
T-Squared Blog
Texas Tribune Festival
Who Funds Us page
Matthew Watkins - LinkedIn
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This podcast is sponsored by LocalPod.co, helping local news publishers produce revenue generating podcasts. Click here to schedule a call
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Subscribe to the Local News Industry Pulse newsletter to receive a weekly briefing of news, policy, trends, and more in the local news industry: https://localnewsindustrypulse.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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