NewsBreak: Behind the Byline
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<p><b>E</b>very headline hides a human story. Behind the Byline pulls back the curtain on the people who turn ideas into the words, videos, and posts we can’t stop consuming.</p><p></p><p><b>E</b>ach episode features an intimate conversation with an influential journalist, writer, videographer, or other content creator. We explore how they got started, the lessons they learned along the way, and what it really takes to keep creating in an industry that never stands still.<br />For anyone who loves stories—or the people brave enough to tell them.</p><p></p><p><b>E</b>mmy Award-winning journalist and communications leader <b>Maria Cid Medina</b> brings a storyteller’s curiosity to every conversation. With experience spanning print, digital, and broadcast media, she connects with guests as peers to reveal the real, unfiltered stories behind creative success.</p><p></p>
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
Sprinting a Marathon: Alex Konrad on Building a Media Brand
<p>Alex Konrad spent 12 years at <i>Forbes</i> covering the startup ecosystem before walking away to build <i>Upstarts Media</i>, a publication on his own terms. He shares what it takes to strike out alone, the counterintuitive advice from an 80-year-old billionaire CEO that shapes the rhythm of his days, and why independent media is part of the answer – but not all of it.<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.newsbreak.com/podcast" target="_blank">https://www.newsbreak.com/podcast</a><br /></p>
March 31, 2026
From Poet to Reporter
<p>What happens when a poet follows her curiosity instead of a plan? Julie Wernau—formerly of the WSJ and Chicago Tribune and now health reporter and producer at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tradeoffs.org/" target="_blank">Tradeoffs</a>—shares how that instinct took her across beats and around the world, and why compassion and curiosity still define great journalism in the AI era.</p>
March 4, 2026
Reviving Local Journalism: Tracey Taylor on Nonprofit News
<p>What does it take to fill the local news gap when two U.S. papers close every week? Tracey Taylor, co-founder of <i>Berkeleyside</i> and chief content officer of Cityside, has spent 17 years building a nonprofit alternative – three Bay Area newsrooms, 30 staff, every story free.</p>
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- What is NewsBreak: Behind the Byline?
<p><b>E</b>very headline hides a human story. Behind the Byline pulls back the curtain on the people who turn ideas into the words, videos, and posts we can’t stop consuming.</p><p></p><p><b>E</b>ach episode features an intimate conversation with an influential journalist, writer, videographer, or other content creator. We explore how they got started, the lessons they learned along the way, and what it really takes to keep creating in an industry that never stands still.<br />For anyone who loves stories—or the people brave enough to tell them.</p><p></p><p><b>E</b>mmy Award-winning journalist and communications leader <b>Maria Cid Medina</b> brings a storyteller’s curiosity to every conversation. With experience spanning print, digital, and broadcast media, she connects with guests as peers to reveal the real, unfiltered stories behind creative success.</p><p></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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