Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC). This podcast is hosted by Damian Radcliffe, Professor of Practice and Carolyn S. Chambers Professor in Journalism at the SOJC.
Publisher
School of Journalism and Communication, University of Oregon
#37 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Julia Mueller
Julia Mueller is a reporter and journalist covering political campaigns and the White House for The Hill. She reported on the 2024 elections, the Biden administration, and now covers the second Trump administration. After receiving her Bachelor's at the University of Oregon she graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School, where she earned her Master’s of journalism and specialized in politics, policy and foreign affairs. She was awarded a White House Correspondents’ Association scholarship and the Harrington Award for Subject Depth Reporting. Her work has been published in The Hill, USA Today and United Press International and contributes to several other newspapers across the country including the Tampa Bay Times and the Wisconsin State Journal.
17 Sept 2025
#36 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Connor Kwiecien
Connor Kwiecien is the owner and co-founder of My Friend's Basement, an affordable podcast studio with professional-level audio and video recording equipment for those interested in podcasting, and the co-founder of Curbside Comedy which delivers live stand-up comedy to events and business. Before becoming an entrepreneur in podcasting and comedy, Connor started as the News Director of KWVA Eugene and a reporter at the Daily Emerald during his time at the University of Oregon. After graduating he served as a podcast host, creator, and editor, and the multimedia lead for corporations including Finimize, nakama.to, CCG Catalyst Consulting Group, Composable Finance, and Advanced Blockchain. He then became a social media freelancer, and a marketing consultant with CoinStats, Panoptic, and Mina Foundation before starting his own podcasting company.
16 Sept 2025
#35 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Tara Mendenhall
Before landing her current job as a morning show co-host of "Bayless and Tara In The Morning", Tara Mendenhall worked as a board operator, sales and business assistant, producer, traffic reporter, and on-air talent for major broadcasting companies including Cumulus Media, Lotus Broadcasting, iHeartMedia, and now covers news on her show on U93 in South Bend, Indiana.
Who has been a guest on Next Generation Leaders
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Allison Barr
Destiny Moore
Marc Grandi
Alec Cowan
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
694,611
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100
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Quality
37
Social presence
94
YouTube
86
Engagement
60
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