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470 | Pins and Needles: What will happen in Ukraine?

Kristjian Prikk is Estonia’s Ambassador to the U.S. He discusses how the turmoil regarding Ukraine is impacting the war against Russia, the U.S. and Europe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tock’s Eric Chmiel wants your next winery visit to be a guaranteed success

As the head of fine dining and wineries at Tock, Eric Chmiel drives the development of partnerships with the world’s best restaurants and wineries. Eric brings extensive expertise and passion to the hospitality industry. In addition to being a self-proclaimed foodie, Eric holds a WSET Level III certification. I invite you to drink in this…

472 | The Ukraine Ceasefire: What’s Putin’s Angle?

Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, a member of Ukraine’s Parliament and former Deputy Prime Minister joins Daniel Fried, former U.S. Ambassador to Poland and current Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

473 | The White House “Signal” Problem

How did a reporter “accidentally” get invited into sensitive government chat group. We hear comments from two people in the chat, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Former White House Chief Information Officer Theresa Payton also addresses how secure communications should be handled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

474 | The Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on US National Security

Mitchell Miller, Capitol Hill Correspondent at WTOP joins me to discuss all the ways the president’s tariffs impact everyone in the U.S. and many people abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

475 | Greenland and SIGNAL-GATE

Pipaluk Lynge, Member of Parliament, joins us to make clear her thoughts about the possibility of becoming a part of the U.S. And former National Security Council member Shawn Turner discusses the fallout of the SIGNAL-GATE controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

476 | Trump’s high-stakes tariff war with China

Dr. Bobo Lo, independent international relations analyst and Nonresident Fellow at the Lowy Institute says China will not likely give in, because if it does, It’s President Xi would likely be ousted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

476 | Trump’s high-stakes tariff war with China

Dr. Bobo Lo, independent international relations analyst and Nonresident Fellow at the Lowy Institute says China will not likely give in, because if it does, It’s President Xi would likely be ousted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 2 – Going for The Win Against M-S

Dave Johnson is a living legend in the sports world of our nation’s capital. For more than 25 years, Dave has been the voice of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, Major League Soccer’s DC United and a sportscaster at WTOP (the most listened-to radio station in Washington, DC). And he also has multiple sclerosis. And his mom…

Episode 3 – Exercise & M-S

Have you ever asked…Is it safe to exercise with MS? Or…Will exercise make my MS worse?  Or…I want to exercise, but where do I even begin? If so, this is the episode for you.    Our host and fitness expert, Nick Irons, will discuss all things MS and exercise.   For nearly 17 years, Nick has been working with MS…

Episode 4 – An MS journey that began at the U.S. Capitol

She’s a lawyer and community activist who served as a member of Congress, representing Maryland for almost 10 years and it was on Capitol Hill in 2016 that former U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D) found out she has MS. Now six years after the diagnosis, Edwards shares her MS journey which has taken her around…

Episode 5 – Mastering MS by conquering Mount Everest

For Lori Schneider she had a goal of journeying to the peaks of the world’s tallest mountains but then came the diagnosis of MS. For some that would halt any mountaineering dreams but not for Lori. She continued training, and climbing, not only conquering the tallest mountain, Mount Everest, but she also became the first…

Episode 6 – An Empowered Spirit: An MS advocate shares her MS journey

Diagnosed in 1986, MS Advocate Cathy Chester has since dedicated her life to raising MS awareness and inspiring others with the illness to live their best lives. Chester began her advocacy and started sharing her story publicly in the days before every home had internet and before social media posts could easily reach millions in…

Episode 7 – Walking to raise MS awareness

Nick and Mike take the podcast on the road to the National Mall for the National MS Society’s 2023 Walk MS event in DC. Chartese Berry, President of the National MS Society of Greater Washington D.C. talks about the work the organization is doing to not only raise awareness but help find a cure for…

Episode 8 – Hosts Mike & Nick share their MS stories

Mastering MS host Nick shares his story of growing up with a father with MS and his work to raise awareness which includes swimming the entire Mississippi River! Also, Co-host Mike shares his MS journey which includes the day his MS got his attention, leading to an early diagnosis. Learn more about your ad choices….

Episode 9 – 50 years after the diagnosis: Nick’s dad John Irons shares his MS journey

Mastering MS co-host Nick Iron’s dad John Irons was diagnosed with MS 50 years ago. On this week’s episode he shares how his journey which for many years didn’t include treatment, because none were available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 10 – Chris Wright on living his NBA dream after the diagnosis.

He’s the first basketball player with MS to play in the NBA. Chris Wright shares his MS journey which includes not letting the illness stop him from playing professional basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 11 – John King’s Inspiring Journey: Living with Multiple Sclerosis

In this exclusive interview, CNN Senior National Correspondent John King opens up about his courageous journey living with multiple sclerosis. Join us as he shares his personal story, from when he first suspected something was wrong neurologically to when he finally got the diagnosis. He also opens up about why he kept his illness a…

Episode 12 — Self-Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis

In this episode of the Mastering MS podcast, our guest is a neurologist who diagnosed himself with Multiple Sclerosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Philadelphia Inquirer adopts ‘Up for Review’ policy to consider de-listing stories

Evan Benn, senior director of special projects and communications at the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Emily Babay, coverage editor on the Inquirer’s Now Team, discuss the “Up for Review,” policy in which the paper reexamines stories that caused significant harm when they were first reported. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to…

Local news viewed through a postindustrial lens

Carmen Gentile, founder and editor at large of Postindustrial, explains how the independent, journalism-first, multimedia news outlet covers the areas in the United States that were once deemed highly industrialized. While some communities continue to struggles, others are finding new ways to thrive. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe…

The Trust Project tackles the crisis of trust and misinformation in media

Peabody Award-winning journalist Sally Lehrman talks about founding The Trust Project and how the nonprofit global consortium of news organizations is tackling the crisis of trust and misinformation in the media industry. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about…

Documenters boost Resolve Philly’s coverage of important local meetings

Julie Christie, director of data and special projects at Resolve Philly, discusses how her newsroom partnered with Chicago’s City Bureau Documenters Network to recruit, train and pay Philadelphians to attend and take notes at public meetings across the city. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and…

Rethinking incarceration, policing subject of new documentary

In his documentary Reimagining Safety, Matthew Solomon explores the false premise that more police and more prisons makes us safer. He also provides practical and actionable solutions toward achieving systems of safety that work for everyone. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email…

How media misses the mark in covering trans issues

The LGBTQ+ community is once again in the crosshairs of the political debate in the U.S. John Casey, senior editor at the Advocate, discusses how journalists could be doing a better job of covering LGBTQ+ issues. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email…

Better News: How a ‘substantial lifestyle’ inspires and uplifts Black audiences

Greg Hedgepeth is president and CEO of Substantial Media LLC, a Black-owned and operated online subscription-based platform that promotes the “substantial lifestyle” as a way to inspire and uplift its Black audience. Better News recently published a report written by Hedgepeth about Substantial Magazine’s journey to sustainable revenue and growth through partnerships and highly selective content for targeted…

Prison Newspaper Project shares the inside scoop from those inside

Kate McQueen is the editor of the Prison Newspaper Project and shares the inside story of the voices from the inside of America’s prisons on the latest episode of It’s All Journalism. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about…

The other ‘F’ word and how to unbreak the media

Anna Lind-Guzik, executive editor of The Conversationalist and host of the Unbreaking Media podcast, talks about what can be learned by examining culture and politics through an intersectional feminist lens.  Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about your ad…

Sports journalism’s checkered past in covering mental illness

Ron Bishop, a professor of communication at Drexel University in Philadelphia, talks about his new book: “The Thematic Evolution of Sports Journalism’s Narrative of Mental Illness: A Little Less Conversation.” Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about your ad…

Better News: The Fayetteville Observer charts new course with Black audiences

As a more than 200-year-old institution, The Fayetteville Observer hasn’t always done right by Black residents in its coverage area. Better News recently published a report about a new initiative at the Observer that uses partnerships and mobile newsrooms to help foster trust within the Black community and grow its audience. The Observer’s lead editor, Beth Hutson, and opinion…

How much do listeners trust news they get from podcasts?

Elisa Shearer, a senior researcher on Pew Research’s News & Information Team, discusses the recent report, “Podcasts as a Source of News and Information,” which reveals how different audiences trust the information they receive from the podcasts. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly…

Why freelance journalists should join a union

Abigail Higgins talks about how the National Writers Union’s Freelance Solidarity Project is working to improve the working conditions of freelance journalists and why freelancers should consider joining a union. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Better News: Louisville Public Media makes news for and with its Black audiences

More and more newsrooms are discovering that diversifying their coverage to better represent and engage the communities they cover is not only the right thing to do, it’s necessary if they wish to remain relevant and sustainable. Better News recently published a report about how Louisville Public Media shifted from just reporting news about Black people to…

KILLED: A story has to die to be on this podcast

Justine Harman talks about her podcast KILLED, which pulls the curtain back on the editorial process and forces at play that lead publications to kill a big story. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Michael Ventuolo-Mantovani: Accidental Journalist

Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, who dreamed of becoming a rock musician when he was young, talks to It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell about how he accidentally started a career as a freelance journalist. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about your ad…

How media reporting on firearm violence does more harm than good

Dr. Jessica Beard, director of research for the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, discusses a new report that offers firearm-injured peoples’ perspectives on how the news media covers firearm violence. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about your…

Robert Tornabene hosts podcast for public information officers

Robert Tornabene, senior public communications supervisor for the Colorado Springs Police Department, discusses The PIO Podcast, where he interviews public information officers about how they do their jobs. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

NYC native reaches worldwide audience via Israel Daily News Podcast

Shanna Fuld, creator and host of the Israel Daily News Podcast, talks about the day-to-day challenges of being a freelance journalist in Tel Aviv. She also discusses her recent work as a researcher for the Showtime docudrama series “Ghosts of Beirut.” Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our…

Investigative reporter exposes junk science behind 911 call analysis

Brett Murphy, a reporter on ProPublica’s national desk, shares how he took a seemingly farfetched tip about a new junk science in the criminal justice system known as 911 call analysis and transformed it into an award-winning piece of investigative journalism. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our…

Better News: The Coloradoan partners with university to foster public discourse, increase engagement

Eric Larsen, The Coloradoan’s executive editor, recently wrote a report for Better News about how a partnership with Colorado State University’s Center for Public Deliberation reenergized the newspaper’s opinion page  and increased engagement by promoting a public dialogue among its audience members. The Better News podcast is a partnership between It’s All Journalism and the American Press Institute to a) showcase innovative/experimental…

What are the ethical implications of that news photo you just took?

Photographer Fernanda H. Meier discusses the ethical implications of photojournalism and how to report authenticity, while avoiding stereotypes and socially inappropriate imagery. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

How to recognize when a governmental investigation is weaponized

Kristy Parker and Anne Tindall from Project Democracy discuss a new report they co-authored with Justin Florence entitled “How to tell whether a government investigation or prosecution is ‘weaponized.’” Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices….

The Chronicle Of Philanthropy adopts nonprofit status

Editor Stacy Palmer talks about The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s shift in status to a nonprofit and what that means for the philanthropic community. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

What print transformation can teach us about media’s future

Jeff Jarvis, faculty member at the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism, talks about his latest book, “The Gutenberg Parenthesis: The Age of Print and Its Lesson for the Age of the Internet.” Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email…