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The J Word: A Podcast by Journalism Practice

What is journalism? How can we make it better? What does "better" look like? We talk about some of these questions -- and answer them -- in our discussions with academics and professionals who've published recently in Journalism Practice. We focus on meanings of advancing digital technologies in journalism, social issues and conditions that journalists (need to) cover, and the future of the field. Articles featured in the episodes are temporarily made free access for citizens, journalists, scholars, and students. While the discussions are rooted in research, they are approached to influence practice. The podcast is hosted and produced by Robert (Ted) Gutsche, Jr., a former journalist, Associate Editor at Journalism Practice, an Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Critical Digital Media Practice at Lancaster University in the U.K. and Visiting Professor at Vytautas Magnus University in Lithuania. Follow him on Twitter @RobertGutscheJr and the podcast @JournPractice or email us with ideas and feedback at jwordpodcast@gmail.com.

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The J Word 1.1: Solution Journalism and Participation

July 13, 2020 • Robert (Ted) Gutsche Jr. • Season 1 • Episode 1

In our first podcast, we discuss Solutions Journalism with Karen McIntyre from Virginia Commonwealth University in the US and community participation in journalism with Laura Ahva from Tampere University in Finland. They discuss the challenges and possibilities of engaging with audiences outside of newsrooms and the debates about what can make these forms of journalism a force for social good in the future.

Articles featured in this episode:

McIntyre, K. (2019). Solutions journalism: The effects of including solution information in news stories about social problems. Journalism Practice, 13(1), 16-34.

Ahva, L. (2019). Five Things We Should Learn from the Messiness of Participation. Journalism Practice, 13(8), 936-940.

Produced and hosted by Robert (Ted) Gutsche, Jr.

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