Journalism in Crisis? The Battle for Truth in a Digital World

Guests:Katy Katopodis, Judy Sandison, and Qaanitah HunterVeteran Journalists | Media Leaders | Truth AdvocatesHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:Is journalism still the cornerstone of democracy in today’s digital age—or is it fighting for survival? In this powerful episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug brings together three of journalism’s boldest voices—Katy Katopodis, Judy Sandison, and Qaanitah Hunter—for a no-holds-barred discussion on media, misinformation, and the ethics of truth-telling. Together, they explore how technology and AI are transforming newsrooms, what it really means to report with integrity, and why mental health and gender equity are now front-line issues for journalists. From the backlash against fearless reporting to the future of political safety in media, this conversation is a must for anyone who cares about where truth goes from here.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to the Future of Journalism05:18 – The Evolution of Journalism in the Digital Age10:58 – The Role of Traditional Media in a Digital World14:30 – The Battle for Truth in Journalism20:22 – Facing Backlash: The Reality of Fearless Reporting26:17 – Breaking the Journalist Stereotype27:29 – Empowering Journalists in Crisis30:19 – The Role of Media in Political Safety32:55 – Diversity in Journalism35:31 – Building the Next Generation of Journalists38:32 – Gender Parity and Representation in Newsrooms42:00 – Challenges in Representation and Storytelling46:22 – The Future of Journalism in the Age of AIConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug