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Ink and Airwaves

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Welcome to Ink and Airwaves, where the timeless craft of journalism meets the dynamic energy of podcasting. Each season, we explore the world of storytelling and news creation through the lens of news literacy. Hosted by students, this podcast dives deep into the principles that define journalism—from the ethics that guide it to the challenges it faces in a rapidly changing world. Join us as we uncover untold stories, examine the forces shaping our media diets, and reflect on what it means to be news-literate. Whether you're a news junkie, a curious listener, or just someone who wants to think more critically about the news you consume, Ink and Airwaves invites you to question, explore, and discover the power of a well-told story.

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July 24, 2026

Producing News in Brew City: Spectrum News and the Local Contexts of Their Practice

This episode of Ink & Airwaves maps the conditions shaping how Spectrum News operates in Milwaukee and what those conditions make possible, difficult, or unlikely. We introduce Spectrum News as a local outlet serving Milwaukee-area audiences, then break down the forces that shape its day-to-day journalism: who it serves, how the organization is structured, and how its business model influences priorities and resources. We also look at the legal and policy realities that affect reporting in Wisconsin, and the social and political context of Milwaukee that shapes trust, sourcing, and community impact. The episode closes by naming the biggest constraints Spectrum News faces right now, along with the opportunities that could strengthen its ability to inform and serve Milwaukee.

July 21, 2026

What Local News Means to Us: Lexington Herald-Leader

In this reflection episode of Ink & Airwaves, the team talks about how their relationship with local news has shifted after analyzing the Lexington Herald-Leader all season. They talk candidly about what it feels like to "meet" local journalism again, including new respect for the labor behind community coverage, the pull of national headlines and doomscrolling, and the emotional weight that news can carry during crises. The group also names where the Herald-Leader connected with them, where access barriers like paywalls can complicate reach, and what they now see as the civic purpose of local reporting: accountability, community knowledge, and grounded information in an era of misinformation and AI. They close by outlining concrete personal commitments, from reading local news more consistently to checking sources and building healthier consumption habits.

July 17, 2026

How the Lexington Herald-Leader Finds (or Loses) its Audience

In this episode of Ink & Airwaves, host Milana Satanovsky examines how the Lexington Herald-Leader circulates its journalism through the channels the public can see: the website, social media, and newsletters. The group walks through what a reader encounters first, including how the homepage is organized, how sections and navigation shape discovery, and how visual design and placement affect what feels "important" or clickable. They also highlight the newsletter ecosystem, including the breadth of topic-specific options that aim to match Lexington's interests and routines. The episode focuses on access and audience pathways, naming what appears to work well in helping readers find stories and where friction or missed opportunities might limit reach.

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What is Ink and Airwaves?: Welcome to Ink and Airwaves, where the timeless craft of journalism meets the dynamic energy of podcasting. Each season, we explore the world of storytelling and news creation through the lens of news literacy. Hosted by students, this podcast dives deep into the principles that define journalism—from the ethics that guide it to the challenges it faces in a rapidly changing world.

Join us as we uncover untold stories, examine the forces shaping our media diets, and reflect on what it means to be news-literate. Whether you're a news junkie, a curious listener, or just someone who wants to think more critically about the news you consume, Ink and Airwaves invites you to question, explore, and discover the power of a well-told story.
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