Inside the Mission Driven News Revolution

08/09/2025 28 min Temporada 4 Episodio 5
Inside the Mission Driven News Revolution

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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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