In this episode, Dayna and Nina are joined by Jasmine Jones-Bynes of 4 Degrees to the Streets and Jermaine Ruffin of Streets Are Planning for a layered conversation on media literacy in the digital age. Together, they unpack what it means to navigate today’s information ecosystem—where headlines move fast, ownership shapes narratives, and bias often hides in plain sight. As millennials who’ve lived both before and after the digital boom, they explore the unique responsibility of bridging generational gaps in how we consume and interpret news. The conversation goes beyond awareness, diving into how media literacy impacts decision-making at the local, state, national, and global levels—especially within planning and community leadership spaces. If you’ve ever questioned what’s real, what’s framed, and how to stay informed without being misled, this episode gives you the tools—and the mindset—to move with clarity. —-- This episode is the second of a 3-part special podcast collaboration series bringing together three platforms that explore culture, community, and the future of our cities while centering voices of the marginalized. This collaboration series leads up to the A Planner with a Purpose’s activation weekend in Detroit, where planners, creatives, and community leaders will come together to explore how planning, culture, and community storytelling intersect, taking place during the National Planning Conference for the American Planning Association. A Planner with a Purpose is a curated set of experiences designed to support planners and civic leaders navigating an increasingly complex and demanding moment. Grounded in care, clarity, and collective power, the event creates space for honest conversation, practical tools, and connection beyond traditional professional programming. Be sure to join us starting on Thursday, April 23 in Detroit, Michigan. For more information on the weekend, follow @aplannerwithapurpose on Tiktok and IG. The series is a collaboration between The Streets Are Planning Podcast in part 1, Queen Tone for part 2, & Four Degrees to the Streets closing out part 3. The Streets are Planning Podcast is hosted by Jermaine Ruffin, be sure to follow @thestreetsareplanning on IG. Queen Tone is hosted by Dayna Cole and Nina Idemudia. Be sure to follow them @queentonepod . Four Degrees to the Streets is hosted by Jasmine Jones-Bynes. Check her out @the4degreespod on IG, YouTube, and Substack. This podcast collaboration series is produced and edited by Dayna Cole of Daynerco LLC, audio consultancy. Thank you for listening, and we look forward to continuing the conversation across all three podcasts!
