The Poynter Report Podcast

Special guest Jen Psaki joins The Poynter Report to discuss her new show on MSNBC. She talks about what will make the show unique while discussing the media’s role in today’s political environment.

A year-long New York Times investigation has uncovered that the U.S. is playing a deeper, longer role in the war in Ukraine than most realize. The reporter who broke the story is Adam Entous and he joins The Poynter Report with the shocking details contained in the “The Secret History of the War in Ukraine”.

Brand new research answers the question, "what effect does social media have on young teens?". Listen to the shocking results in this ground-breaking episode of the Poynter Report with research professor Justin Martin from the University of South Florida's Journalism Department in St. Petersburg, Florida.

What effect does cell phone usage have on young teens? You will be shocked by the answer based on groundbreaking research just being released. This episode is a "must-listen" for all parents. Journalism Professor Justin Martin from the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg is the guest.

What are the top 50 media events of the last half century? Some of the answers will surprise you, but there's more. Learn how you can help choose those events. Join Poynter's Ren LaForme and Tom Jones as they unveil Poynter 50—a landmark project celebrating 50 years of journalism excellence. 

The Associated Press’ removal from official White House activities is sparking outrage among media organizations and first amendment advocates. What does this mean for the future of American media under President Trump? For an insider’s look into the issue, tune into The Poynter Report Podcast with special guest, former Washington Post media reporter Paul Farhi.

Tom Brady’s move to the broadcast booth will come under a microscope as he broadcasts his first Super Bowl. How will the former football star handle the pressure? How does his minority ownership position in the Las Vegas Raiders affect his announcing future? Will he complete is 10-year contract? For a look into this and the big game tune into this special episode of The Poynter Report Podcast with special guest The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch.

Mark Zuckerberg's decision to remove Meta's fact-checking program raises pressing questions about the future of social media. Where does this leave the public’s trust? As misinformation spreads faster than ever, can users hold out hope for an ethical commitment to truth? For a fascinating look into the situation, listen to the season 2 premiere of The Poynter Report Podcast with special guest the Director of the International Fact Checking Network, Angie Drobnic Holan.

Fewer people are watching local TV news —but why? Media industry expert, journalism professor, and author Elliott Wiser provides insights into that question. What, if anything, can be done to stop the decline in revenue and viewership associated with local TV news. Find out the answers to these questions and more on the season finale of The Poynter Report.