The Study Hall Podcast
The Study Hall Podcast is a show from Study Hall, a platform offering tools, tips, and community resources for media workers. It is hosted by executive editor Daniel Spielberger. Each episode spotlights journalists who are making notable contributions to the media industry. The podcast is aimed at people working in media who want practical guidance and community insight.
Episodes
The Fight Over Oregon's Logging Industry ft. Ashli Blow
Ashli Blow is an Environment & Public Health Correspondent at Lookout Eugene-Springfield. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Blow discussed her recent reporting on how the Trump administration is deregulating Oregon's logging industry. Blow talked about the value of local and environmental journalism, and the nuances of the situation in Oregon.
Keep up with her work: https:/
How The Economist Covers the DSA, Bonds, and Trump ft. Archie Hall
Archie Hall is the acting Economics editor at The Economist. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Hall discussed how The Economist covers topics like the bond market and the rise of democratic socialism. In addition, Hall shared why The Economist has no bylines.
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The Conscious Pariah ft. Benjamin Moser
Benjamin Moser is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Moser discussed his new book "Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History," which chronicles various Jewish intellectuals who opposed the nationalist ideology. Moser talked about how he curated the book and the figure of the conscious pariah.
More info about "Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History": https://booksho
How to Write a Zeitgeisty Feature ft. Bridget Read
Bridget Read, a features writer at New York Magazine, gave listeners a behind-the-scenes look into her recent articles on digital privacy and Mormon pop culture. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Read offered tips on how to report on the zeitgeist and discussed topics like the trad wife phenomenon, Ballerina Farm, Mormon influencers, digital privacy leaks, and more.
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Psychedelics & The War on Drugs ft. Mattha Busby
Mattha Busby's reporting has appeared in The Guardian, GQ, Men's Health, Esquire, and numerous other outlets. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Busby discussed his interest in reporting on psychedelics and drug policy. In addition, Busby discussed how specific psychedelics have been embraced by the MAHA movement and the implications of counterculture substances becoming mainstream
Scientology, Caruso, and Hollywood Dreams ft. Molly Lambert
Molly Lambert is the host of Mollyworld, a podcast delving into the lore of Hollywood Blvd. She has previously hosted Jennaworld — a podcast about adult film actress Jenna Jameson — and Heidiworld — a podcast about Hollywood Madam Heidi Fleiss. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Lambert discussed how she pivoted to podcasting and why she's so fascinated with Hollywood mythology. In
Outside the Political Media Bubble ft. Astead Herndon
Astead Herndon is the host of "America, Actually" and the editorial director of Vox. He was previously a national politics reporter at The New York Times. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Herndon discussed his approach to political reporting and how he covers new media figures — like twitch streamer Hasan Piker — and steps outside the political media bubble. Additionally, Herndon
Changing A System From Within Ft. Wilbert L. Cooper
Wilbert L. Cooper is a staff writer at The Marshall Project. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Cooper discussed his new book "The Black Shield: An American Memoir of Family and Power."
The book delves into the story of how Coopers' parents became police officers and offers a comprehensive account of the legacy of Black police officers in the United States. In addition, the book s
Social Media Bans, Stans, & Clips ft. Katie Notopoulos
Katie Notopoulos is a senior correspondent at Business Insider. She covers technology and culture. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Notopoulos discussed her reporting on social media bans, clipping, Google Zero, AI chatbots, and the future of tech journalism.
Keep up with Katie's work: https://www.businessinsider.com/author/katie-notopoulos
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Writing About Cults, Intimacy, and Non-monogamy ft. Tyler Donohue
Tyler Donohue's writing has appeared in The Cut, Business Insider, and The Guardian. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Donohue reflected on her The Cut essay about leaving her ex-fiancé due to his affiliation with an alleged cult. She also discussed her feature for The Guardian on women who engage in non-monogamy. Donohue offered insight on how to approach personal topics and uti
How To Improve Coverage of The Sex Industry ft. Lux Alptraum
Lux Alptraum is a writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Verge, Wired, and numerous other outlets. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Lux discussed her approach to covering the sex industry and writing about #MeToo. Lux discussed what the mainstream media gets wrong about the industry, and how writers can take a more nuanced approach to the topic.
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A Journey Through A Musical Archive ft. Khoa Ha & Victor Velle
Khoa Ha and Victor Velle are the co-directors of the documentary "Y Vân: The Lost Sounds of Saigon." The documentary is about Khoa Ha's search for her grandfather's musical legacy in Vietnam. Khoa Ha's grandfather was a musical composer who had a crucial impact on Vietnamese cultural history. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Khoa Ha and Victor Velle discuss their research process
How Far-right Conservatism Became Mainstream ft. Gaby Del Valle
Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter at The Verge. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, she discussed her reporting on far-right conservative movements. She also discussed her Harper's feature about her experience at a conservationist conference. In addition, Gaby Del Valle offered tips on how writers can break down complex ideologies.
More about Gaby Del Valle: https://www.thever
Vibe Shifts, Parties, and Bethenny Frankel ft. Brock Colyar
Brock Colyar is a features writer at New York Magazine. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Colyar discussed their approach to scene reporting and profiling everyone from Bethenny Frankel to rave theorist McKenzie Wark. Colyar also reflected on their feature — from the start of the second Trump administration — about the conservative Gen Z vibe shift.
Keep up with Brock's work: htt
Supreme Court Coverage 101 ft. Elie Mystal
Elie Mystal is a justice correspondent at The Nation. He's the author of "Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America."
In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Mystal discussed how he pursued a career as a legal analyst and what the mainstream media overlooks when covering the Supreme Court. In addition, Mystal broke down recent Supreme Court rulings and what he finds particula
Exploring A Queer Art Legacy ft. Andrew Durbin
Andrew Durbin is the editor in chief of Frieze. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Durbin chats about his new book The Wonderful World That Almost Was: A Life of Peter Hujar and Paul Thek.
The book chronicles a multi-decade friendship between two queer artists and analyzes their enduring influence. In this conversation, Durbin discusses how researching and writing this book made hi
How Bad Bunny Transformed Latino Media ft. Suzy Exposito
Suzy Exposito is an editor at Los Angeles Times' De Los section. Previously, she founded Rolling Stone's Latin music section. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Exposito discussed how Bad Bunny's career transformed Latin music journalism and the dynamic of advocating for more diverse coverage. In addition, she discussed her essay about her recent humanitarian trip to Cuba.
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Texas Politics and Journalist-Influencers ft. Allegra Hobbs
Allegra Hobbs is a senior editor at Texas Monthly. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Hobbs discussed her approach to covering this dynamic moment in Texas politics and what she thinks about her legendary 2019 essay about journalists as influencers.
Keep up with Allegra's work: https://x.com/AllegraEHobbs?lang=en
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A Podcast About The Podcast Bubble ft. Harry Krinsky
Harry Krinsky is the host of Nothing But Respect and a podcast consultant/producer/showrunner. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Krinsky discussed whether or not we are in a podcast bubble, clipping, UGC marketing, Geese, side projects, and how to cultivate a niche audience.
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The Necessity of Labor Reporting ft. Kim Kelly
Kim Kelly is a labor reporter whose work has been featured in In These Times, The Baffler, Teen Vogue, Playboy, and numerous other outlets. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Kelly discussed the importance of labor reporting in the Trump era and her work covering labor rights struggles spanning from coalminers to OnlyFans creators. In addition, Kelly chatted about what media worker
How Military Education Influenced American Culture ft. Jasper Craven
Jasper Craven's writing has appeared in The New York Times, Harper's, New York Magazine, Politico, and other outlets. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Craven discussed his new book "God Forgives, Brother's Don't: The Long March of Military Education and the Making of American Manhood."
Craven chatted about why he was initially drawn to the military as a research topic and how h
A Music Critic's Midwestern Adventure ft. Meaghan Garvey
Meaghan Garvey's writing has appeared in Pitchfork, New York Magazine, NPR, and numerous other outlets. She just published her debut memoir Midwestern Death Trip. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Meaghan discussed her approach to the road trip memoir and how she wanted to explore kitsch, conspiracies, and ephemeral encounters. Meaghan also talked about how her criticism refutes
Recruiter Scams and Controversial Neighbors ft. Alex Sammon
Alex Sammon is a features writer at Slate. In this discussion with host Daniel Spielberger, Sammon unpacks his gonzo journalism feature on an Indeed recruiter scam and his deep-dive into a controversial bookstore in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In addition, Sammon talks about how he knows an idea has the potential for longform reporting.
Keep up with Alex's work: https://slate.com/author/alexander-sam
A Pulitzer-Prize Winning Investigation Into Surveillance ft. Dake Kang and Yael Grauer
Dake Kang, Yael Grauer, and their colleagues at the Associated Press just won a Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting for investigating how Silicon Valley companies collaborated with the Chinese government to create a surveillance state. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Kang and Grauer go in depth about what their reporting found and discuss the dynamic of shedding light on
An Entertainment Journalist's Film About Gen Z Masculinity ft. Ricky Camilleri
Ricky Camilleri is the former host of HuffPost Live and Verizon's Build Series. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Camilleri discusses his debut feature film Our Hero, Balthazar. Camilleri co-produced and co-wrote the film. "Our Hero, Balthazar" is about a Manhattan elite teenager flying to Texas to stop a prospective school shooter. The film touches upon themes of internet alienat
A New Path For Reporting On Palestine ft. Sara Yasin
Sara Yasin is the editor in chief of The Key, an outlet that's covering Palestine. Previously, Yasin was a managing editor at The Los Angeles Times. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Yasin chatted about her decision to leave legacy media and the internal dynamics of institutions. She also discussed the double standard of reporting on Palestine and how The Key is providing a new pa
Essays, Envy, and Exposure ft. Emily Gould
Emily Gould is a features writer at New York Magazine. She writes the "Dinner Party" newsletter. She's the author of the novels "Friendship" and "Perfect Tunes." In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Gould reflects on what this next generation of media workers can learn from Gawker and discusses the craft of personal essays. In addition, she opens up about a writing community she's pa
The Literary Feud With Ryan Murphy Adaptation Potential ft. Heather Akumiah & Leah Abrams
Heather Akumiah and Leah Abrams are the hosts of the Limousine podcast. Heather is the author of the novel "Bad Witches," while Leah is the author of the forthcoming novel "Dated." In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Leah and Heather chat about literary events, book marketing, ideal sponsorships, literary feuds, and more. The two even reveal the next novel for their critically accla
Revitalizing Local Media ft. Willy Blackmore
Willy Blackmore is the editor in chief of Midcoast Villager, a weekly newspaper based in Maine. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Blackmore discusses his team's effort to build a community around local news. He also talks about finding local angles to national news stories.
Read Midcoast Villager: https://www.midcoastvillager.com/
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Perez Hilton, Press Protection, and Project 2025 ft. Betsy Morais
Betsy Morais is the editor in chief of Columbia Journalism Review. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Morais discusses CJR's reporting on press freedom. She highlights the case studies of Mario Guevara and Perez Hilton. In addition, she delves into how the uncertainty over finding a sustainable business model has factored into the fight for press protection.
Keep up with CJR: https
Inside The Rise of True Crime IP ft. Jeff Maysh
Jeff Maysh's investigative reporting has appeared in The New Yorker, Financial Times, The Daily Beast, and numerous other outlets. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Maysh discusses what's behind our collective fascination with scammer content and how he finds stories with IP potential. In addition, he offers advice on how writers should navigate the contract negotiation process to
The Complex Reality of Mom Influencers ft. Fortesa Latifi
Fortesa Latifi is a senior writer for Yahoo News. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Latifi discusses her new book "Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online." The book chronicles the rise of mom influencer content. Latifi shares insight her reporting process. She also offers a nuanced assessment on the risks of family influencers.
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McMansions and The Trump Aesthetic ft. Kate Wagner
Kate Wagner is the architecture critic at The Nation. She also runs the blog "McMansion Hell." In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Kate chats about the significance of McMansions, President Trump's tacky design choices, 1880s/1980s, gilded palaces, Saudi Arabia's failed future city, Iranian architecture, and gentrification.
Subscribe to "McMansion Hell": https://mcmansionhell.co
Tesla Fans, AI Fatigue, and Mogging ft. Miles Klee
Miles Klee, senior writer at Wired, chats about his reporting on Meta, social media addiction, AI, and internet culture. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Klee discusses how he translates niche internet stories for a broader audience.
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-https://www.wired.com/story/the-tesla-influencers-leaving-the-cult/
-https://www.wired.com/story/everyone-speaks-incel-now/
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Exploring The Survivor Narrative ft. Jamie Hood
Jamie Hood's writing has appeared in The Drift, Bookforum, The Nation, and numerous publications. She is the author of How To Be A Good Girl: A Miscellany and Trauma Plot: A Life. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Hood discusses the process of writing her memoir, the survivor narrative, personal essays in the post- #MeToo era, and the confessional form.
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Gourmet, TikTok Recipes, and Restaurant Coverage ft. Cale Weissman
Cale Weissman is one of the worker-owners of Gourmet, a food magazine that has been recently revitalized. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Weissman chats about the return of Gourmet. He also discusses food content, restaurant coverage, worker-owned outlets, and aesthetically unappealing, albeit delicious, recipes.
More info about Gourmet: https://gourmetmagazine.net/
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Starting A Media Brand ft. Daisy Alioto
Daisy Alioto is the co-founder and CEO of Dirt. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Alioto discussed the origins of her media company, the "post-subscription" model for media revenue, the taste economy, "Call Her Daddy," book coverage, and more.
More info about Dirt: dirt.fyi
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Gonzo Internet Journalism ft. Daniel Kolitz
Daniel Kolitz's reporting has appeared in Harper's, The Nation, The Atavist, and numerous other publications. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Kolitz shares the inside story about his viral Harper's article and discusses what it's like to "go gonzo." Kolitz also shares insight into earning a source's trust and offers a nuanced take on narratives about Gen Z/millennials.
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Hong Kong's Attack On Press Freedom ft. Liam Scott
Liam Scott's reporting has appeared in The Nation, Columbia Journalism Review, and numerous other outlets. He currently writes a newsletter for The Washington Post on press freedom. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Scott discusses his reporting on Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong-based publisher who was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison. Apple Daily, Lai's newspaper, published conte
The Beauty of Crossword Puzzles ft. Natan Last
Natan Last's work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Drift, The New York Times, and Los Angeles Review of Books. He also writers the bimonthly crossword puzzles for The New Yorker. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Last chats about his new book "Across The Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of Crossword Puzzles."
More info about "Across The Universe": https://bookshop.org/
The Queen of Queer Media ft. Tracy E. Gilchrist
Tracy E. Gilchrist is the former editor in chief of The Advocate. She is the of the Holding Space podcast. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Gilchrist talks about the evolution of queer media, her viral moment with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and campy pop culture.
Check out Holding Space: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holding-space-with-tracy-e-gilchrist/id1866733
Reporting on Immigration and ICE Raids ft. Tina Vásquez
Tina Vásquez is a features editor at Prism. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Vásquez discusses her work reporting on immigration, ICE raids, and workers' rights. Vásquez also talks about how movement journalism can help restore the public's trust in media and offer more holistic coverage of topics like the immigration system.
Sign up for Vásquez's movement journalism course: http
Bari Weiss and the Future of CBS News ft. David Klion
David Klion is a contributing editor at Jewish Currents and columnist at The Nation. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Klion discusses how Bari Weiss went from a polarizing opinion writer to the editor-in-chief of CBS News. Klion breaks down the origins of Weiss’s reactionary politics and analyzes her plan to transform CBS News.
Read Klion’s deep-dive into Bari Weiss’s career: h
A Memoir About Exile ft. Elena Sheppard
Elena Sheppard’s writing has appeared in The Cut, The New Yorker, The New York Times, and other outlets. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Elena discussed her memoir “The Eternal Forest: A Memoir of the Cuban Diaspora”, which traces her family’s history in Cuba. Elena shared insight into the memoir-writing process and how she explored her family’s story. In addition, Elena talked
The Tragic Story Behind Green Energy Metals ft. Nicolas Niarchos
Nicolas Niarchos is a reporter with work published in The Nation, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. His new book The Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology, and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth traces the origins of the metals fueling decarbonization. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Niarchos discusses his rigorous research and reporting into the green energy metal
How Barbie Became An Icon ft. Tarpley Hitt
Tarpley Hitt is an editor at The Drift. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Hitt discusses her new book Barbieland: The Unauthorized History. The book chronicles the checkered journey of Barbie from a knockoff idea to a global icon. Hitt chats about her rigorous research process and what can be learned from Mattel’s highly litigious history.
More info about Barbieland: https://book
The Heyday of Fashion Media ft. Caroline Palmer
Caroline Palmer was the editor of Vogue.com and Director of Editorial, Video, and Social Media at Amazon Fashion. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Palmer discusses her novel Workhorse, which chronicles the heyday of fashion media in the early 2000s. The novel centers around an ambitious editorial assistant who lands a dream job at a prestigious fashion magazine. Workhorse explore
Colossal Squids, Invasive Frogs, and Biodiversity ft. Sofia Quaglia
Sofia Quaglia is an award-winning science journalist whose work has been published in The National Geographic, The New York Times, The Guardian, New Scientist, and other outlets. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Sofia chats about how she started reporting on biodiversity and the nuances of translating complex scientific concepts for a mass audience.
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Air Conditioning and Climate Disaster ft. Marianne Dhenin
Marianne Dhenin is an award-winning journalist whose work has been published in Truthout, Yes! Magazine, The New Republic, and Teen Vogue. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Marianne chats about their Noema Mag report on the history of air conditioning in the Gulf States. Marianne discusses how they use their journalism to illuminate the class implications of climate change issues.
How Media Will Survive in 2026 ft. Max Tani
Max Tani is the media editor at Semafor and co-host of the Mixed Signals podcast. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Max discusses the biggest media stories of 2025 and how legacy media can regain its footing in 2026. Max chats about how legacy media outlets are experimenting with AI tools and leveraging the creator journalism model. In addition, Max shares what it’s like covering
A Journalist Advocating For Big Tech Reform ft. Brian Reed
Brian Reed is the host and producer of KCRW’s “Question Everything,” a podcast and newsletter from KCRW and Placement Theory, that is exploring the media industry. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Reed chats about why he’s advocating to reform Section 230, a law that protects big tech platforms from defamation lawsuits. Reed chats about why he believes this law gives platforms
Managing Your Finances As A Freelance Writer ft. Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Katherine Reynolds Lewis is an award-winning journalist and founder of founder of the Institute for Independent Journalists. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Lewis shares tips on negotiating a fair rate, getting a better contract, and managing your finances as a freelancer.
On December 12th at 11 AM PST/ 2 PM ET, Lewis will be teaching an online course about treating your f
A Dystopian Satire About The Media Industry ft. Kevin Nguyen
Kevin Nguyen is the features editor at The Verge. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Nguyen chats about his novel "My Documents." The dystopian satire is set in a near-future United States where following a terrorist attack, Vietnamese Americans are imprisoned in interment camps. The novel explores how journalism can both shed light on trauma and crucial stories, while also being a
Investigating a Sex Wellness Cult ft. Ellen Huet
Ellen Huet is a reporter at Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Businessweek. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Huet discusses her new book Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult. The book chronicles the story of OneTaste, a wellness company that’s been accused of manipulation and abuse. Huet exposed the true story of the company for Bloomberg. Empire of Org
Inside The Crisis At Condé Nast ft. Lauren Harris
On this special bonus episode, Daniel Spielberger chats with Lauren Harris, an editor at The New Yorker and a co-chair of The New Yorker Union. The New Yorker Union and Condé United are both part of the NewsGuild of New York. Harris discusses recent events at Condé Nast. On Wednesday, in response to Condé management’s decision to fold Teen Vogue into Vogue and lay off employees at Teen Vogue, a gr
Drugs, Raves, and Community ft. P.E. Moskowitz
P.E. Moskowitz’s writing has been published in New York Magazine, The Nation, and numerous other outlets. They write the newsletter “Mental Hellth.” In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Moskowitz chats about their new book “Breaking Awake: A Reporter's Search for a New Life, and a New World, Through Drugs.” Moskowitz discusses their reporting on the mental health crisis, pharmaceutic
Sports Gambling, Personal Narratives, and Soccer ft. Zito Madu
Zito Madu’s writing has appeared in The Nation, Flaming Hydra, GQ, and other outlets. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Zito chats about his personal approach to sports writing, the influence of the gambling industry on sports journalism, and his criticism of Stephen A.'s decisive coverage.
Follow Zito on Twitter/X: https://x.com/_Zeets
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Film Criticism in the Rotten Tomatoes Era ft. Jourdain Searles
Jourdain Searles is a film critic whose work has appeared in Bustle, Los Angeles Review of Books, Indiewire, and other outlets. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Searles chats about her approach to film criticism, the significance of film reviews in the age of aggregation sites like Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, and how she handled people upset over her negative reviews.
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The Art of the Longread ft. Peter Rubin
Peter Rubin is head of publishing at Automattic and an editor at Longreads, a website that curates longform stories and publishes original writing. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Peter chats about the art of the longread, internet curation during the post-Twitter age, the IP potential of longreads, and the attention economy.
More info about Longreads’ member drive: https://l
Adultery, Philip Roth, and BookTok ft. Erin Somers
Erin Somers is a reporter at Publishers Lunch. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Bustle, Esquire, and numerous other outlets. In this episode, she chats about her new novel, The Ten Year Affair. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Erin discusses how authors cultivate a sense of mystique and recounts her experience reporting from a Philip Roth festival.
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How Tech Billionaires Became Extremists ft. Jacob Silverman
Jacob Silverman is a reporter and author of “Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley,” In this conversation with Daniel Spielberger, Jacob discusses his reporting on cryptocurrency, Silicon Valley’s connection to the weapons industry, and Twitter/X’s involvement with the Saudi Royal family. Jacob also offers insight into how tech billionaires became right-wing and what t
A Fashion Critic’s Pivot to Fiction ft. Charlie Porter
Charlie Porter is a fashion critic whose work has been published in The Financial Times and The Guardian. In this conversation, Charlie chats about his debut novel “Nova Scotia House.” The novel follows Johnny, a middle-aged gay man who is trying to make sense of his past relationship with Jerry, a former lover who died of AIDS-related complications in 1995. The novel explores the legacy of queer
The Newsletter Boom ft. Delia Cai
Delia Cai writes the newsletter Deez Links. In this conversation, Delia chats about the newsletter boom, Bari Weiss’s possible LUCRATIVE CBS News deal, and the creator/journalist dynamic. Delia previously was a staff writer at Vanity Fair. She’s the author of the novel “Central Places.”
Keep up with Delia’s work: https://www.deezlinks.com/
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Debunking MAHA Wellness Influencers ft. Derek Beres
Derek Beres is a co-host of The Conspirituality Podcast. His work examining health disinformation has appeared in The Guardian, Mother Jones, and The New York Times. In this conversation, Derek discusses the origins of the MAHA movement and how journalists can counter health disinformation.
Listen to Conspirituality: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/conspirituality/id1515827446
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Botox and Ayahuasca ft. Sarah Miller
Sarah Miller is a writer whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Popula. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Sarah chats about her recent N+1 essay chronicling her ayahuasca journey in Peru. She also discusses her essay for The New Yorker on botox. Sarah shares her approach to essays, explaining why she tackles difficult topics like climate change and ment
An Ambitious Vision For Democracy ft. Osita Nwanevu
Osita Nwanevu, a columnist at The Guardian and contributing editor at The New Republic, discusses his new book “The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding.” In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Osita outlines his proposal to transform the American government and shares how media institutions can become more democratic.
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Reporting On Abortion Bans ft. Kylie Cheung
Kylie Cheung is a reporter at Abortion Everyday. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Kylie chats about her new book “Coercion Surviving and Resisting Abortion Bans.” Kylie discusses the various manipulative tactics conservative politicians utilize to criminalize abortion and what’s missing from mainstream media coverage of reproductive justice.
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A Memoir About Fetishization ft. Kaila Yu
Kaila Yu is a writer, former model, and lead singer of Nylon Pink. In this conversation, she discusses her new book “Fetishized:A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty.” In the book, Yu chronicles her own journey in the entertainment industry and delves into the harmful stereotypes about Asian women. In this conversation, Yu offers advice on marketing, memoir writing, and more.
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A Punk Approach to Publishing ft. Shawna Kenney
Shawna Kenney’s writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books, VICE, PBS, and The New York Times. She’s the author of I Was a Teenage Dominatrix, a memoir. In this conversation, Shawna discusses her approach to publishing and teaching. She also shares insight into her DIY approach to publicity and the nuances of the creative nonfiction.
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The Future of Food Media ft. Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy is a food and culture writer whose work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Guardian, and Vogue. She regularly writes her own newsletter (https://www.aliciakennedy.news/). In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Alicia discusses how she started her newsletter, the state of food media, and integrating food justice concepts into her writing.
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Inside The AI Jobs Crisis ft. Brian Merchant
Brian Merchant is a tech journalist who writes the “Blood In The Machine” newsletter. In this conversation, Brian discusses his ongoing project chronicling the impact of AI on the jobs market and explains why tech companies often lean into dystopia when marketing new products. He also offers his take on how AI is changing the media industry.
Check out Brian’s newsletter: https://www.bloodinthemac
Reflecting on The Nation’s 160th Anniversary ft. D.D. Guttenplan & Richard Kreitner
In this conversation, D.D. Guttenplan, the editor of The Nation, and Richard Kreitner, a contributing writer and host of the “Think Back” podcast (https://www.thinkbackpod.com/), chatted about The Nation’s 160th anniversary issue. With dispatches from 50 writers and arts across the 50 states, the issue ponders the current disunited of America. Guttenplan and Kreitner also chat about The Nation’s a
Writing About The Age of Populism ft. Sam Adler-Bell
Sam Adler-Bell’s writing has appeared in New York Magazine and The New Republic. He’s also the co-host of the “Know Your Enemy” podcast. In this conversation with Daniel Spielberger, Sam chats about researching conservative figures, writing about the internal ideological divide amongst Democrats, and presenting leftist populism to a broader audience.
Listen to the Know Your Enemy podcast: https:/
A Comedian On Overcoming Rejection ft. Zach Zimmerman
Zach Zimmerman is a comedian and writer whose work has been published in The New Yorker, Lithub, and other outlets. He’s also the author of the essay collection, “Is It Hot in Here (Or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)?” Recently, he released a comedy special, “Surprise Me” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3J60D-JPSM)
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“Original Sin” and Political Scandals ft. Alex Thompson
Alex Thompson is a national political correspondent at Axios. Along with CNN’s Jake Tapper, he co-authored the New York Times Bestselling book, Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Alex shares why he was interested in covering Biden, what Democrats can take away from the book, political inf
Silicon Valley, Deepfakes, and Meta’s Dominance ft. Mike Isaac
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