The View from Somewhere

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Trust in journalists is at an all-time low, but the work of journalism matters more than ever. And traditional “objectivity” may be hurting, rather than helping. All journalists have a view from somewhere, and ”objective” journalism often upholds status quo thinking and reinforces racism, sexism, and transphobia. Host Lewis Raven Wallace was fired from the public radio show Marketplace in 2017 for saying just that. In the years since, Lewis has dug into the history of “objectivity,” who it serves, and who it excludes. The View from Somewhere tells the stories of journalists who have resisted “objectivity” and stood up for justice, and envisions new approaches to truth and integrity in journalism.

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mspassell

35748 stars!!!

Will completely change the way you think about journalism. I re-listen every now and then.
Meg Wilde

Amazing view

I binge listened to this podcast half a year ago. But it has so stuck with me and changed my ideas about objectivity and journalism. Like this morning, while getting cereal for my kids, I found myself mulling over the movement journalism episode, many months after hearing it. That’s a sign of a really powerful podcast and inspired me to leave a review. Thank you for creating it!
Jena_number_two

Amazing pod

Totally captivated when listening! Only have listened to the Queer Media and AIDS episodes so far which were amazing, will definitely be listening to more
TMT-DC

Excellent exploration of “objective” reporting

And why such a thing doesn’t exist. And why that’s good.
couragecolumba

One of my favourite podcasts!

I love this podcast and its wide ranging coverage of a topic that could not be more important or timely. The impossibility of objectivity was one of the core ideas in my women’s studies program almost three decades ago, and it’s fascinating how tenacious the opposite view is. Thanks for delving into the history of the idea of journalistic objectivity and exposing its use as a tool of opppression.
podcastrrrr

Every journalist should listen

I work in podcasts and for a national news organization. I’ve been closely following recent news about conflicts in public media newsrooms and have always been passionate about the debates that go on ~inside newsrooms, bc I care about our role and also bc of my own identity. I dreamed of a podcast like this and was so thrilled to discover it on Twitter in June. Thanks Lewis and Ramona!
Hel-raiser

Illuminating and inspiring

Lewis and Ramona examine incredibly timely phenomena in journalism and interview people with innovative solutions. So important right now! (I also love Ramona’s Dreamboy references!)
jspeyton

Very Intriguing!

Just listened to the first episode and I am thoroughly excited by this premise. I enjoy thoughtfully critical approaches to journalism, and this seems exactly that. Keep up the great work!
Renrel77

So enlightening

As a parent of a journalist daughter this is such an interesting perspective. Thanks
Neil-KE

Fabulous podcast!

This podcast puts new ideas in your head & makes you think. It’s easily digestible & filled with fascinating stories & content. Great listen!
Helpersonety

Great contact/too much vocal fry

I read that only ‘old’ people find vocal fry irritating. This makes me sad because I’m only in my 50s. If younger people keep speaking like this I’ll have to stop listening to podcasts. This woman is terrific. I just can’t listen to her for more than 5 minutes.
S.mirk

Very useful and on-point media criticism

I wanted to write a review to say thanks for making this show! I’m putting together a syllabus for a media studies class at a community college and want to use all free resources (rather than a textbook). This show is perfect! I’m going to build several class sessions around episodes 1 and 2 and 3 and encourage students to keep listening.
PBernier

Must Listen!

This is an incredible podcast. Whether you’re a journalist or haven’t ever really thought about journalism- you will be deeply engaged.
Cande313

Thank you!

The conversations we must have. Thank you!
WorldWideWade

Should be required listening for all who are in, or care about, the media

We journalists are doing no one any favors if we pretend to dwell on some ethereal plane above the matters we're reporting on. It's not that we're living in a "post-truth" world; the facts are more important than ever. It's that there can be no such thing as a neutral point of view, and we might as well lean into that, while being transparent about our commitments and biases. Lewis is uniquely qualified to guide us on a journey toward a future where journalism is more inclusive, thoughtful, provocative, mission-driven, and unafraid.
ariyahapril

ready for more

Well-considered and -crafted podcast.
SamsaIamsa

High quality podcasting

High quality podcasting
Kiki DeLovely

So timely! So necessary!

Wow! Is anyone else enticed by this podcast’s trailer? I’m so grateful for Lewis’ refreshing, honest, and multifaceted approach to journalism—he so beautifully breaks down the truth behind this false notion of objectivity (so mired in racism) and isn’t afraid to dig deep when it comes to intersectional politics—the type of politics we all need to be digging deeper into in order to bring about liberation for all. I, for one, can’t wait for the first episode to drop!
freddieblooms

Neccessary & powerful conversations

I'm so grateful for Lewis's work challenging 'objectivity' in journalism. Thanks for putting together this podcast, it's a gift to all of us striving to deconstruct our biases in favor of truth seeking.
ashley dejean

So excited! Going to be amazing!

Lewis is doing such essential, important work and is a fabulous audio storyteller. I’m so so excited for this show and his book and know they’re both going to be fabulous and move this important conversation forward!

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