Five Dubs Podcast

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Five Dubs Podcast

Five Dubs focuses on the who, what, when, where and why of local news media in Maryland, Delaware and D.C. We’ll talk with the journalists about stories behind the news. Five Dubs is a project of the MDDC Press Association and is hosted by Rebecca Snyder and Kevin Berrier.

14 HR. AGO

E90: Gag Orders on Public Information Officers with Kathryn Foxhall of SPJ

In this episode, host Rebecca Snyder welcomes Kathryn Foxhall from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) to discuss a crucial issue affecting journalists today: the growing difficulty in accessing public information due to gag orders imposed by public information officers (PIOs). Kathryn shares insights from her extensive experience in fighting for transparency, highlighting a pivotal case led by journalist Brittany Haler (covered previously in episode #37). Together, they explore how...

34 min
OCT 16

E89: Member Spotlight with Konrad LaPrade and Andy West of INI USA

In this Member Spotlight episode, host Rebecca Snyder sits down with Konrad LaPrade, Group Publisher of INI USA, and Andy West, Editor-in-Chief, for an insightful discussion on the unique mission of INI Independent News Media. Konrad and Andy share how their nonprofit-owned, for-profit model allows them to focus on hyperlocal journalism, serving diverse communities across Delaware and Maryland. They explore the challenges and rewards of launching new publications, the impact of community invo...

34 min
OCT 9

E88: MDDC Member Spotlight: APG Media

In this Member Spotlight episode, host Rebecca Snyder is joined by Jim Johnson, Executive Editor, and Chad Campbell, Assistant General Manager of APG Media, a network of over a dozen hyperlocal newspapers across Maryland. They discuss the importance of community news, the challenges of covering diverse regions, and their secret to longevity, with publications celebrating milestones of up to 200 years. Listen as they explore how local journalism thrives by connecting with communities, creating...

35 min
OCT 2

E87: Executive Alliance, Sarah Mogol

In this episode of Marketing Pros, host Kevin Berrier sits down with Sarah Mogol, Chair of the Board for Executive Alliance, to dive deep into the incredible efforts of this Maryland-based organization. They explore how Executive Alliance is empowering women professionals across various industries through mentorship, advocacy, and education.Sarah shares more details about the November 13th event, Women of Excellence, which features keynote speaker Catie Griggs, President of Business Operation...

39 min
SEP 25

E86: Deep Backgrounding on Political Candidates with Brandi Swicegood, Sunlight Research Center

In this episode, host Rebecca Snyder is joined by Brandi Swicegood from the Sunlight Research Center, an organization dedicated to deep background research on political candidates. Brandi shares her expertise as a veteran investigative journalist and explains how her team is helping under-resourced newsrooms uncover crucial details about political figures through innovative research techniques. They discuss the importance of building timelines, tracking financial disclosures, and how the Sunl...

35 min
SEP 18

E85: Issue Brief: Advertising Taxes with Patrick Reynolds of COST

In this episode, host Rebecca Snyder sits down with Pat Reynolds, the President and Executive Director of the Council on State Taxation (COST), to discuss the growing trend of advertising and service taxes across the U.S. They explore how states like Maryland have implemented digital advertising taxes and the broader implications for businesses and consumers alike. Pat offers insights into the legal challenges surrounding these taxes, the impact on both large and small businesses, and why tra...

37 min
SEP 11

E84: Member Spotlight on Bay Journal with Lara Lutz

In this episode of the Member Spotlight, Rebecca Snyder sits down with Lara Lutz, editor of the Bay Journal, to discuss the publication’s role in environmental journalism across the Chesapeake Bay region. Covering parts of six states and Washington, D.C., the Bay Journal has been providing crucial reporting on the restoration of the Bay and environmental issues for over 30 years. Learn about the challenges of nonprofit journalism, the evolution of environmental reporting, and how the Ba...

31 min
SEP 4

E83: Local News Network

In this episode, Jerry Zremski, of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, takes center stage for an in-depth conversation on the current state of local journalism. Zremski shares his unique insights on covering politics and policy from the nation's capital, delving into the intricacies of reporting on Western New York issues from Washington, D.C. He discusses the challenges of maintaining local relevance in a national landscape and offers a candid perspective on the evolving media en...

31 min

Five Dubs focuses on the who, what, when, where and why of local news media in Maryland, Delaware and D.C. We’ll talk with the journalists about stories behind the news. Five Dubs is a project of the MDDC Press Association and is hosted by Rebecca Snyder and Kevin Berrier.

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