How To Save TV News: Kevin Newman
In this episode, host Jonathan reunites with veteran journalist Kevin Newman to dissect the crisis facing TV news in the U.S. and Canada. They critique the industry’s drift toward shallow, conflict‑driven coverage and argue that rigorous verification—triangulating citizen video and sources—is the missing skill that can restore credibility. Newman shares how he built Canada’s Global National into a leading newscast by embracing oppositional reporting, while Jonathan stresses the need for transparency about journalistic processes to win back public trust. Both agree that the future of news may lie on any platform, but it must prioritize truth‑seeking and accountability.
How To Save TV News: Lizz Winstead
In this episode of "How to Save TV News," host Jonathan Larson talks with activist and media veteran Lizz Winstead—co‑founder of Air America Radio, former head writer of The Daily Show, and founder of the abortion‑rights nonprofit Abortion Access Front....
How To Save TV News: Paul Beban
In this episode, Jonathan Larson interviews veteran TV journalist Paul Beban about the challenges facing television news and how it might be revitalized. They discuss the historic role of TV news as a shared national fact‑base, the decline in audience...