Local News Matters

About Local News Matters

Local News Matters highlights the interesting and innovative work of local newsrooms – as well as the crucial questions they face – as they endeavor to evolve their organizations to produce more meaningful journalism, to better serve their communities and to enhance their organization's financial sustainability for long-term results. Hosted by Tim Regan-Porter, CEO of the Colorado Press Association, Local News Matters features guests from newsrooms and support organizations across the U.S. in extended conversations covering a wide range of topics. Tim talks to reporters, editors, publishers, sales leaders, philanthropists and more – anyone doing new or exemplary work or proffering thought-provoking insights is fair game. Whether you're a newsroom leader, a sales executive or just a citizen who cares deeply about informed communities, you'll find something here worth your time. Visit https://localnewsmatterspodcast.com/ for show notes, transcripts, mailing list and more.

Publisher

Tim Regan-Porter

Category

business · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jan 2023

Latest episode

18 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Dec 2024

   Finding calm in the chaos with 10% Happier’s Dan Harris

   10% Happier's Dan Harris shares his journey from war reporting to mindfulness and meditation, revealing how it transformed his life and offers practical tools for managing anxiety and stress.

2. 

   12 Dec 2024

   Prioritizing people, well-being and resilience in journalism with API’s Samantha Ragland

   Samantha Ragland, API vice president of journalism programs, shares practical strategies for fostering mental health and well-being in newsrooms, leading to exceptional journalism and stronger culture.

3. 

   5 Dec 2024

   Tackling burnout in journalism with RJI’s Randy Picht and SmithGeiger’s Andrew Finlayson

   RJI's Randy Picht and SmithGeiger's Andrew Finlayson share insights on addressing burnout in journalism, highlighting actionable steps to foster healthier, more sustainable newsroom workplaces.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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