Exploring Journalism's Future

Exploring Journalism's Future Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:03:12 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2410840 en-us © 2026 Exploring Journalism's Future yes 71117266-35c8-53bd-b83c-863260147858 Jim episodic false Join Fresno State's Institute for Media and Public Trust as Professor Betsy Hays interviews journalism professionals about the current, innovative opportunities and their predictions about what lies ahead for the industry's future.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jim https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7va9b1bdg3cvigqedf3bwa6fttu6?.jpg Exploring Journalism's Future SPECIAL EPISODE: Joe Moore, President and General Manager of KVPR (Valley Public Radio) SPECIAL EPISODE: Joe Moore, President and General Manager of KVPR (Valley Public Radio) In this SPECIAL EPISODE of our podcast, Exploring Journalism's Future, we talk to Joe Moore, President and General Manager of KVPR. Joe shared his thoughts about the current state and future of public radio, providing insight into the current tumultuous reality of this local and national news source.

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]]> In this SPECIAL EPISODE of our podcast, Exploring Journalism's Future, we talk to Joe Moore, President and General Manager of KVPR. Joe shared his thoughts about the current state and future of public radio, providing insight into the current tumultuous reality of this local and national news source.

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]]> Jim Buzzsprout-17726731 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400 4368 1 8 full false #7 - Danielle Bergstrom, Executive Director of Fresnoland #7 - Danielle Bergstrom, Executive Director of Fresnoland In the last episode of Season 1 of our podcast, we feature Danielle Bergstrom, Executive Director of Fresnoland. Danielle shares how her nonprofit news site has grown and evolved, and with its focus on investigative journalism, Fresnoland is able to take deep dives where other media outlets can't. As Danielle reminds us, sometimes the role of a journalist is to bear witness to suffering, and to help people be seen.

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]]> In the last episode of Season 1 of our podcast, we feature Danielle Bergstrom, Executive Director of Fresnoland. Danielle shares how her nonprofit news site has grown and evolved, and with its focus on investigative journalism, Fresnoland is able to take deep dives where other media outlets can't. As Danielle reminds us, sometimes the role of a journalist is to bear witness to suffering, and to help people be seen.

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]]> Jim Buzzsprout-16219070 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2530 1 7 full false #6 - Faisal Karimi, Founder and Director, Afghanistan Institute for Research and Media Studies and Afghanistan Women's News Agency #6 - Faisal Karimi, Founder and Director, Afghanistan Institute for Research and Media Studies and Afghanistan Women's News Agency Episode #6 of our podcast features Faisal Karimi, Founder and Director, Afghanistan Institute for Research and Media Studies and Afghanistan Women's News Agency. In this conversation we talk about how Faisal's work as a journalist in exile provides news to his home country, and how his organization works with women journalists in Afghanistan as well as other Afghan citizens.

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]]> Episode #6 of our podcast features Faisal Karimi, Founder and Director, Afghanistan Institute for Research and Media Studies and Afghanistan Women's News Agency. In this conversation we talk about how Faisal's work as a journalist in exile provides news to his home country, and how his organization works with women journalists in Afghanistan as well as other Afghan citizens.

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]]> Jim Buzzsprout-16138521 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2687 1 6 full false #5 - Priscilla Enriquez, President and CEO of the James B. McClatchy Foundation #5 - Priscilla Enriquez, President and CEO of the James B. McClatchy Foundation Episode #5 of our podcast features Priscilla Enriquez, President and CEO of the James B. McClatchy Foundation. In this conversation we discuss the importance of supporting local news and how the foundation strategically targets donations to sustain journalism in Central Valley communities.

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]]> Episode #5 of our podcast features Priscilla Enriquez, President and CEO of the James B. McClatchy Foundation. In this conversation we discuss the importance of supporting local news and how the foundation strategically targets donations to sustain journalism in Central Valley communities.

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]]> Jim Buzzsprout-16096988 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2204 1 5 full false #4 - Lauren Gustus, CEO and Executive Editor of The Salt Lake Tribune #4 - Lauren Gustus, CEO and Executive Editor of The Salt Lake Tribune Episode #4 of our podcast features Lauren Gustus, CEO and Executive Editor of The Salt Lake Tribune. In this conversation we talk about how the Tribune thrives by using the non-profit model, and what it's like to be the first legacy newspaper to go that route.

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]]> Episode #4 of our podcast features Lauren Gustus, CEO and Executive Editor of The Salt Lake Tribune. In this conversation we talk about how the Tribune thrives by using the non-profit model, and what it's like to be the first legacy newspaper to go that route.

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]]> Jim Buzzsprout-16008655 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0400 3775 1 4 full false #3 - Rusty Coats, Executive Director of Journalism Funding Partners #3 - Rusty Coats, Executive Director of Journalism Funding Partners Episode #3 of our podcast features Rusty Coats, Executive Director of Journalism Funding Partners. In this conversation we talk about how the JFP serves as a matchmaker of sorts between funders and news organizations. The result -- jobs for journalists. It's a model that's working; listen in to learn more!

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]]> Episode #3 of our podcast features Rusty Coats, Executive Director of Journalism Funding Partners. In this conversation we talk about how the JFP serves as a matchmaker of sorts between funders and news organizations. The result -- jobs for journalists. It's a model that's working; listen in to learn more!

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]]> Jim Buzzsprout-15974972 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0400 2943 1 3 full false #2 - Eric Johnston, CEO & Publisher, Sonoma Media Investments #2 - Eric Johnston, CEO & Publisher, Sonoma Media Investments Episode #2 of our podcast, Exploring Journalism's Future, features Eric Johnston, CEO & Publisher of Sonoma Media Investments. In this week's conversation we talk about the success story of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, perhaps inspiring others to try some of their innovative ideas and solutions.

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]]> Episode #2 of our podcast, Exploring Journalism's Future, features Eric Johnston, CEO & Publisher of Sonoma Media Investments. In this week's conversation we talk about the success story of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, perhaps inspiring others to try some of their innovative ideas and solutions.

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]]> Jim Buzzsprout-15934228 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0400 2737 1 2 full false #1 - Jim Boren, Executive Director of the Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State #1 - Jim Boren, Executive Director of the Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State Welcome to Exploring Journalism’s Future, a podcast powered by the Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State. From analyzing existing models to discovering innovative ones, from crafting content strategies to optimizing distribution, and everything in between, we’ll connect you with a diverse array of experts and advocates dedicated to revitalizing and fortifying one of the world’s most vital industries. Hosted by Prof. Betsy Hays of the Media, Communications and Journalism Department at Fresno State, this first episode features Jim Boren, Executive Director of the Institute.

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]]> Welcome to Exploring Journalism’s Future, a podcast powered by the Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State. From analyzing existing models to discovering innovative ones, from crafting content strategies to optimizing distribution, and everything in between, we’ll connect you with a diverse array of experts and advocates dedicated to revitalizing and fortifying one of the world’s most vital industries. Hosted by Prof. Betsy Hays of the Media, Communications and Journalism Department at Fresno State, this first episode features Jim Boren, Executive Director of the Institute.

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