The Poynter Report Podcast

Sally Jenkins, longtime Washington Post sports columnist now writing for The Atlantic, breaks down what’s happening across the sports world today. She talks about gambling controversies, locker room culture, baseball's resurgence and where the WNBA is headed next.

Poynter journalist Kristen Hare discusses the state of local journalism. She breaks down the rise of news deserts and how shifts in ownership and technology are changing the future of community news.

The media reporter at The Guardian, Jeremy Barr, breaks down the latest media topics. He discusses Bari Weiss’ move to CBS, MSNBC's rebrand and separation from NBCUniversal, and the Pentagon press restrictions.

The former moderator of NBC's Meet the Press, joins The Poynter Podcast to discuss the future of journalism, the media and the country. He explains why he left NBC after 20 years. It's an interview you won't want to miss.

A fascinating look at how in 2014 an on-line argument about a video game had severe off-line repercussions and how "Gamergate" parallels what is happening today. Guest Alex Mahadevan also discusses how today's media still struggles to cover social media generated stories. 

Former CNN media reporter Oliver Darcy recently said goodbye to his high profile job with the network and went out on his own to start a newsletter and podcast. Find out what was behind that bold decision on this edition of The Poynter Report podcast.

CBS cancelling the Stephen Cobert show raises the question of whether it was required part of the Paramount sale to Skydance or is late night TV on the decline and this was a smart move. Poynter Managing Editor Ren LaForme joins the Poynter Report podcast to discuss this hotly debated topic.

One of the top sports journalists in the world is Christine Brennan, the USA Today Sports Columnist. She shares her insights on her latest book on WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark and how she became a singular athlete who transcended their sport.