Journalism's Montage: Navigating Democracy and AI's Crisis
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People Mentioned
- Emily Bell (Director of the Town Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia Journalism School) - She is a co-host of the podcast and provides her perspective on the future of journalism.
- Heather Chaplin (Founding Director of Journalism and Design at The New School) - She is a co-host of the podcast and shares her insights on the state of journalism.
Organizations & Institutions
- Columbia Journalism School - This institution houses the Town Center for Digital Journalism, which is a project behind the podcast.
- The New School - This institution is home to the Journalism and Design Lab, which assists with the podcast's production.
- Town Center for Digital Journalism - This center at Columbia Journalism School is the producer of the podcast.
- Columbia Journalism Review - This publication is involved with the Journalism 2050 project.
- Journalism and Design Lab - This lab at The New School provides assistance for the podcast.