The Caring Problem

sydneyjansen
  • 5.0 (2)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

This isn’t a podcast about what everyone’s already talking about. It’s about what should matter — but doesn’t. Host Sydney Jansen dives into the stories, ideas, and questions that hit close to home but rarely make headlines. From longform journalism no one finishes to the quiet crises we scroll past, each episode blends personal insight, investigative curiosity, and a touch of humor. If you’ve ever felt like caring is a radical act, this show’s for you.

Episodes

  1. The Caring Problem: Why a 22- year- old stopped reading journalism

    11/17/2025

    The Caring Problem: Why a 22- year- old stopped reading journalism

    I can demolish a 600-page fantasy novel in five days. But I cannot finish a 3,000-word investigative piece. I'm 22. I'm a journalism student who doesn't read journalism. The math doesn't work. Or maybe it does — and that's precisely the problem. Read the full story here: https://tcu360.shorthandstories.com/why-i-stopped-reading-journalism-and-what-i-learned-when-i-started-again/index.html

    36 min
  • 1 Episode

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

This isn’t a podcast about what everyone’s already talking about. It’s about what should matter — but doesn’t. Host Sydney Jansen dives into the stories, ideas, and questions that hit close to home but rarely make headlines. From longform journalism no one finishes to the quiet crises we scroll past, each episode blends personal insight, investigative curiosity, and a touch of humor. If you’ve ever felt like caring is a radical act, this show’s for you.

Information

  • Creator
    sydneyjansen
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © sydneyjansen
  • Show Website
    The Caring Problem