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The Poynter Report Podcast

The Poynter Report Podcast

By: Tom Jones
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 You have questions about the media. We have answers. The Poynter Institute, the worldwide leader in supporting journalism, truth and democracy, opens the curtain for a deep look inside the media world. Join veteran journalist and media critic Tom Jones and his industry insider guests for 20 minutes every other week to feel informed and invested in the most relevant media news.

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University of South Florida and The Poynter Institute Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Reporting from Iran: Risks, Access, and the Realities of War Coverage

    Reporting from Iran: Risks, Access, and the Realities of War Coverage
    Apr 1 2026
    The Poynter Report features an interview with Frederik Pleitgen, Senior Correspondent for CNN International, who discusses the challenges of reporting in Iran during an ongoing conflict. He describes the difficulty of gaining access to restricted areas, working under surveillance, and reporting amid constant airstrikes, all while having limited internet access. Pleitgen also reflects on the human impact of war, sharing how civilians cope with fear and uncertainty, and how covering these events leaves a lasting emotional impact on journalists.

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    30 mins
  • The Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery deal. What does it mean?

    The Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery deal. What does it mean?
    Mar 18 2026
    The Poynter Report welcomes media reporter Sara Fischer to discuss the key ramifications of the mega deal. Drawing on her work at Axios, Fischer explains the corporate drama involving Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, and Paramount. She also addresses CNN's uncertain future.

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    31 mins
  • Reporting through a crisis in Minnesota

    Reporting through a crisis in Minnesota
    Mar 4 2026
    The Poynter Report welcomes Steve Grove, CEO and Publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune, to discuss how his journalists covered the protests in Minneapolis. He reflects on the emotional toll of reporting on deeply personal community stories, the arrests of local journalists, and the growing fight against misinformation. Grove also highlights the dangers reporters faced and the paper’s mission to strengthen trust, accountability, and unity through local journalism during a time of crisis.

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    35 mins
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