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The Study Hall Podcast
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Study Hall provides tools, tips, and community resources for media workers. Hosted by executive editor Daniel Spielberger, the Study Hall Podcast spotlights journalists making notable contributions to the media industry.
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Recruiter Scams and Controversial Neighbors ft. Alex Sammon
6d ago00:41:48Tap to summarizeAlex Sammon is a features writer at Slate. In this discussion with host Daniel Spielberger, Sammon unpacks his gonzo journalism feature on an Indeed recruiter scam and his deep-dive into a controversial bookstore in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In addition, Sammon talks about how he knows an idea has the potential for longform reporting. Keep up with Alex's work: https://slate.com/author/alexander-sammon Keep up with Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →A Pulitzer-Prize Winning Investigation Into Surveillance ft. Dake Kang and Yael Grauer
2w ago00:39:56Tap to summarizeDake Kang, Yael Grauer, and their colleagues at the Associated Press just won a Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting for investigating how Silicon Valley companies collaborated with the Chinese government to create a surveillance state. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Kang and Grauer go in depth about what their reporting found and discuss the dynamic of shedding light on this surveillance technology. In addition, Grauer discusses what it was like to win this prestigious award as a freelancer. Read the investigation: https://apnews.com/article/chinese-surveillance-silicon-valley-uyghurs-tech-xinjiang-8e000601dadb6aea230f18170ed54e88 Sign up for Study Hall's free newsletter: http://www.studyhallnewsletter.com/ Keep up with Yael's work: https://yaelwrites.com/ Follow Dake on X: https://x.com/dakekang Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →An Entertainment Journalist's Film About Gen Z Masculinity ft. Ricky Camilleri
2w ago00:40:40Tap to summarizeRicky Camilleri is the former host of HuffPost Live and Verizon's Build Series. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Camilleri discusses his debut feature film Our Hero, Balthazar. Camilleri co-produced and co-wrote the film. "Our Hero, Balthazar" is about a Manhattan elite teenager flying to Texas to stop a prospective school shooter. The film touches upon themes of internet alienation, the normalization of violence, and Gen Z masculinity. More info about "Our Hero, Balthazar": https://ourherobalthazar.com/ Sign up for Study Hall's free newsletter: https://studyhallnewsletter.com/ Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →A New Path For Reporting On Palestine ft. Sara Yasin
3w ago00:43:53Tap to summarizeSara Yasin is the editor in chief of The Key, an outlet that's covering Palestine. Previously, Yasin was a managing editor at The Los Angeles Times. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Yasin chatted about her decision to leave legacy media and the internal dynamics of institutions. She also discussed the double standard of reporting on Palestine and how The Key is providing a new path forward. More info about The Key: https://www.thekeymagazine.com/ More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →Essays, Envy, and Exposure ft. Emily Gould
4w ago00:51:04Tap to summarizeEmily Gould is a features writer at New York Magazine. She writes the "Dinner Party" newsletter. She's the author of the novels "Friendship" and "Perfect Tunes." In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Gould reflects on what this next generation of media workers can learn from Gawker and discusses the craft of personal essays. In addition, she opens up about a writing community she's particularly intrigued by... Subscribe to Dinner Party: https://nymag.substack.com/s/dinner-party More info about Study Hall: Studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →The Literary Feud With Ryan Murphy Adaptation Potential ft. Heather Akumiah & Leah Abrams
May 400:51:03Tap to summarizeHeather Akumiah and Leah Abrams are the hosts of the Limousine podcast. Heather is the author of the novel "Bad Witches," while Leah is the author of the forthcoming novel "Dated." In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Leah and Heather chat about literary events, book marketing, ideal sponsorships, literary feuds, and more. The two even reveal the next novel for their critically acclaimed book club series.... More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →Revitalizing Local Media ft. Willy Blackmore
Apr 2700:49:50Tap to summarizeWilly Blackmore is the editor in chief of Midcoast Villager, a weekly newspaper based in Maine. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Blackmore discusses his team's effort to build a community around local news. He also talks about finding local angles to national news stories. Read Midcoast Villager: https://www.midcoastvillager.com/ More about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →Perez Hilton, Press Protection, and Project 2025 ft. Betsy Morais
Apr 2000:49:09Tap to summarizeBetsy Morais is the editor in chief of Columbia Journalism Review. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Morais discusses CJR's reporting on press freedom. She highlights the case studies of Mario Guevara and Perez Hilton. In addition, she delves into how the uncertainty over finding a sustainable business model has factored into the fight for press protection. Keep up with CJR: https://members.cjr.org/member/ More about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →Inside The Rise of True Crime IP ft. Jeff Maysh
Apr 1300:38:39Tap to summarizeJeff Maysh's investigative reporting has appeared in The New Yorker, Financial Times, The Daily Beast, and numerous other outlets. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Maysh discusses what's behind our collective fascination with scammer content and how he finds stories with IP potential. In addition, he offers advice on how writers should navigate the contract negotiation process to ensure that their IP is protected. More info about Maysh's IP class: https://courses.outvoice.com/products/live_events/IPCourse More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
Transcribe →The Complex Reality of Mom Influencers ft. Fortesa Latifi
Apr 600:41:37Tap to summarizeFortesa Latifi is a senior writer for Yahoo News. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Latifi discusses her new book "Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online." The book chronicles the rise of mom influencer content. Latifi shares insight her reporting process. She also offers a nuanced assessment on the risks of family influencers. More info about "Like, Follow, Subscribe" : https://bookshop.org/p/books/like-follow-subscribe-influencer-kids-and-the-cost-of-a-childhood-online-fortesa-latifi/0015d12afb1a78c2 More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible
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