'So You Want to be a Reporter' with Carol Marin & Lisa Parker Tue, 26 May 2026 11:41:24 -0500 https://communication.depaul.edu/about/initiatives/center-for-journalism-integrity-and-excellence/Pages/default.aspx en © 2026 'So You Want to be a Reporter' with Carol Marin & Lisa Parker yes 9155ea3b-1375-5ab2-98ab-9893580bc97d Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence at DePaul University episodic false "So You Want to be a Reporter" is a project of DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence hosted by Carol Marin and focused on preparing young reporters for what they might encounter in the wide world of journalism. Join us for a series of discussions featuring guests from across the country as we dive into a new topic each episode based on the journalistic principles of truth, accuracy, fairness and context. DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence is based in Chicago's Loop and is under the co-leadership of Peabody Prize-winning Chicago and national media veterans Carol Marin and Don Moseley.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) journalism, reporter, ethics, news, carol marin, depaul, podcast, Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence at DePaul University https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3orde3zkhgf85blzsp37zg0zfv1v?.jpg 'So You Want to be a Reporter' with Carol Marin & Lisa Parker https://communication.depaul.edu/about/initiatives/center-for-journalism-integrity-and-excellence/Pages/default.aspx Objectivity in Political Coverage Objectivity in Political Coverage With the never-ending flood of political news, reporters everywhere are grappling with a long-standing journalistic principle: objectivity. Politicians are spreading misinformation, audiences are rewarding partisan coverage and leaders are attacking the free press. In the face of all this chaos, how can journalists still get to the balanced truth of a story? 

National and Chicago-based political reporters Amy Walter, Haley BeMiller and Tahman Bradley join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss all things objectivity: how it's challenging, how it's changing and how reporters should chase it. 

Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> With the never-ending flood of political news, reporters everywhere are grappling with a long-standing journalistic principle: objectivity. Politicians are spreading misinformation, audiences are rewarding partisan coverage and leaders are attacking the free press. In the face of all this chaos, how can journalists still get to the balanced truth of a story? 

National and Chicago-based political reporters Amy Walter, Haley BeMiller and Tahman Bradley join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss all things objectivity: how it's challenging, how it's changing and how reporters should chase it. 

Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence at DePaul University Buzzsprout-19230969 Sun, 24 May 2026 17:00:00 -0500 810 full false From Classroom to Newsroom From Classroom to Newsroom With the arrival of spring, many journalism students are quickly nearing the end of their college careers. In the exciting and excruciating pursuit of their first job in journalism, how can young reporters keep their cool in the face of chaos? 

Budding reporters and DePaul journalism alumni Samantha Moilanen and Alyssa Gomez join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss how students can break into the industry, stand out to employers, make the most of their time in school and prepare for what the classroom can't teach them. 

Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> With the arrival of spring, many journalism students are quickly nearing the end of their college careers. In the exciting and excruciating pursuit of their first job in journalism, how can young reporters keep their cool in the face of chaos? 

Budding reporters and DePaul journalism alumni Samantha Moilanen and Alyssa Gomez join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss how students can break into the industry, stand out to employers, make the most of their time in school and prepare for what the classroom can't teach them. 

Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence at DePaul University Buzzsprout-19053355 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 888 full false Special Edition: What News Consumers Need To Know Special Edition: What News Consumers Need To Know Though we usually focus our podcast on young journalists, this episode is dedicated to someone completely different: consumers who aren't familiar with the ins and outs of the news media industry. Trust in journalism has taken a nosedive, so this episode dives deep into the systems and standards that are the heartbeat of reliable reporting. 

Seasoned journalists and DePaul faculty Martha Irvine and Chris Bury join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss the process of story writing, common misconceptions around journalism and rebuilding the relationship between readers and reporters. 

Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> Though we usually focus our podcast on young journalists, this episode is dedicated to someone completely different: consumers who aren't familiar with the ins and outs of the news media industry. Trust in journalism has taken a nosedive, so this episode dives deep into the systems and standards that are the heartbeat of reliable reporting. 

Seasoned journalists and DePaul faculty Martha Irvine and Chris Bury join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss the process of story writing, common misconceptions around journalism and rebuilding the relationship between readers and reporters. 

Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence at DePaul University Buzzsprout-18578937 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600 1029 full false Reporting in a News Media Crisis Reporting in a News Media Crisis Over the last few months, we've watched the Trump administration sue the parent company of CBS, put restrictions on White House reporters and apply pressure to suspend Jimmy Kimmel from his show — all of which begs a serious question: how free is our free press right now? 

DePaul journalism alumni Brenden Moore, Brendan Pedersen and Deni Kamper join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss the current state of news media and offer guidance on how young reporters can adapt to this changing climate. 

Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> Over the last few months, we've watched the Trump administration sue the parent company of CBS, put restrictions on White House reporters and apply pressure to suspend Jimmy Kimmel from his show — all of which begs a serious question: how free is our free press right now? 

DePaul journalism alumni Brenden Moore, Brendan Pedersen and Deni Kamper join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss the current state of news media and offer guidance on how young reporters can adapt to this changing climate. 

Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence at DePaul University Buzzsprout-18092950 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500 875 censorship, speech, news full false The Risks and Rewards of AI The Risks and Rewards of AI AI is rapidly changing the world of journalism — but is it for better or worse? 

Poynter Institute faculty member Al Tompkins and Chicago-based reporter Mills Hayes join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss how AI is transforming story writing, newsrooms and the industry as a whole.

The guests discuss how they utilize AI in their reporting, offering guidance for young reporters on how to use it and not abuse it.

Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> AI is rapidly changing the world of journalism — but is it for better or worse? 

Poynter Institute faculty member Al Tompkins and Chicago-based reporter Mills Hayes join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss how AI is transforming story writing, newsrooms and the industry as a whole.

The guests discuss how they utilize AI in their reporting, offering guidance for young reporters on how to use it and not abuse it.

Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence at DePaul University Buzzsprout-17916186 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500 895 AI, data, social media, ChatGPT, ethics full false Owning Success at DePaul and Beyond Owning Success at DePaul and Beyond Each year at its Annual Center Awards, the Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence honors one distinguished alum alongside a fellow distinguished journalist and awardee.

In their careers, the honorees have worked to represent the principles of the Center—upholding truth, accuracy, fairness, and context during the reporting process.

On this special episode of 'So You Want to be a Reporter', co-hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker are joined by the 2025 awardees: ABC 7 Chicago’s Stephanie Wade (CMN '16) and Astead Herndon of The New York Times.

DePaul graduate student Lina Gebhardt also joins the conversation to explore the awardees’ roots in Chicago, their successes, and their message to the next generation of journalists. 

Being an early-career reporter takes a lot of work—both Wade and Herndon reflect on those early ups and downs, from college life and camera equipment to creating meaning through their work.


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Produced by Lina Gebhardt, music by Lucas Weisman. 'So You Want to be a Reporter' is made possible by DePaul University’s Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> Each year at its Annual Center Awards, the Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence honors one distinguished alum alongside a fellow distinguished journalist and awardee.

In their careers, the honorees have worked to represent the principles of the Center—upholding truth, accuracy, fairness, and context during the reporting process.

On this special episode of 'So You Want to be a Reporter', co-hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker are joined by the 2025 awardees: ABC 7 Chicago’s Stephanie Wade (CMN '16) and Astead Herndon of The New York Times.

DePaul graduate student Lina Gebhardt also joins the conversation to explore the awardees’ roots in Chicago, their successes, and their message to the next generation of journalists. 

Being an early-career reporter takes a lot of work—both Wade and Herndon reflect on those early ups and downs, from college life and camera equipment to creating meaning through their work.


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Produced by Lina Gebhardt, music by Lucas Weisman. 'So You Want to be a Reporter' is made possible by DePaul University’s Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence at DePaul University Buzzsprout-17217125 Sat, 24 May 2025 14:00:00 -0500 635 full false Is Legacy Media Dead? Is Legacy Media Dead? The future of journalism is evolving, but what happens to those "legacy media" outlets that helped build its foundation?

Veteran journalists Chris Fusco, former managing editor of the Chicago Sun-Times, and Jen Sabella, co-founder of Block Club Chicago, join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss the role of legacy media in today's shifting news landscape.

From navigating the digital world to rebuilding trust, this episode takes a look at whether or not "legacy" is a badge of honor—or a burden.

Produced by Lina Gebhardt, music by Max Duggan. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> The future of journalism is evolving, but what happens to those "legacy media" outlets that helped build its foundation?

Veteran journalists Chris Fusco, former managing editor of the Chicago Sun-Times, and Jen Sabella, co-founder of Block Club Chicago, join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss the role of legacy media in today's shifting news landscape.

From navigating the digital world to rebuilding trust, this episode takes a look at whether or not "legacy" is a badge of honor—or a burden.

Produced by Lina Gebhardt, music by Max Duggan. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

]]> Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence at DePaul University Buzzsprout-16570149 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0600 1241 full false Wearing Hijab on Television Wearing Hijab on Television Tahera Rahman is a groundbreaker, the first news anchor in the U.S. to report the news wearing a hijab.  Now a reporter at NBC5 in Dallas, she previously was a news anchor in Austin, Texas.  She tells her story to Carol Marin.

]]> Tahera Rahman is a groundbreaker, the first news anchor in the U.S. to report the news wearing a hijab.  Now a reporter at NBC5 in Dallas, she previously was a news anchor in Austin, Texas.  She tells her story to Carol Marin.

]]> Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence at DePaul University Buzzsprout-16501696 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600 1565 full false Political Conventions Political Conventions What is it like to cover a political convention?  As Republicans and Democrats prepare to officially nominate their candidates, we talk to Chris Bury, an ABC News veteran, and Melody Mercado, a reporter with Block Club Chicago.  Covering an convention is a benchmark for many reporters.  Learn what to expect!

]]> What is it like to cover a political convention?  As Republicans and Democrats prepare to officially nominate their candidates, we talk to Chris Bury, an ABC News veteran, and Melody Mercado, a reporter with Block Club Chicago.  Covering an convention is a benchmark for many reporters.  Learn what to expect!

]]> Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence at DePaul University Buzzsprout-16501836 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600 1283 full false Covering courts Covering courts Chloe Atkins and Ella Lee in their young careers have spent more than a few hours in courtrooms.  Chloe for NBC News and Ella for USA Today and The Hill.  Understanding how to cover a legal hearing is a must for young reporters.  Hear some great tips for covering courts.

]]> Chloe Atkins and Ella Lee in their young careers have spent more than a few hours in courtrooms.  Chloe for NBC News and Ella for USA Today and The Hill.  Understanding how to cover a legal hearing is a must for young reporters.  Hear some great tips for covering courts.

]]> Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence at DePaul University Buzzsprout-16501810 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600 1675 full false Getting that first job! Getting that first job! You are about to graduate from college and anxious about finding your first job. What do you do? Frank Whittaker and Maudlyne Ihejirika can help.  He is the former Vice President of News at NBC5 in Chicago and she was a star columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times.
"Leave you mind open to opportunities" is just one piece of great advice in this podcast.  

]]> You are about to graduate from college and anxious about finding your first job. What do you do? Frank Whittaker and Maudlyne Ihejirika can help.  He is the former Vice President of News at NBC5 in Chicago and she was a star columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times.
"Leave you mind open to opportunities" is just one piece of great advice in this podcast.  

]]> Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence at DePaul University Buzzsprout-16452423 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0600 1883 full false