What’s the future of journalism in a digital age? Scott Lewis spends a lot of time thinking about that question and working to advance the craft of journalism. Scott tells us about his unusual (for Utah) background, his political awakening, and how he came to be a leader at the forefront of digital journalism in his 20s.
How did Jennifer Briney go from not being interested in politics to spending all her time watching C-SPAN, reading legislation, and exposing the innner workings of Washington on her podcast Congressional Dish? Jennifer tells us how she was able to take her anger about what’s wrong with Washington and turn it into an informative, educational listener-supported podcast.
What are some of the struggles faced by female entrepreneurs, and what is Felena Hanson doing to help? Felena talks to us about Hera Hub (her successful coworking startup), her upcoming book, and much more. Plus we have a special Leap Day musical bonus – “2/29” by Rookie Card!
Music legend and multiple Grammy winner Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary is our guest for this episode. Peter talks about how the band was formed, his relationships with fellow legends like Bob Dylan and Martin Luther King, Jr., what “Puff the Magic Dragon” is really about, and how he still believes in the inspirational power of music. Plus his thoughts on Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Vladimir Putin, Occupy, and Black Lives Matter.