Update-1 Podcast
Past Episodes
Remembering The Journalist Who Was The First American Killed By ISIS
August 15, 2020
Diane Foley, president and founder of the James Foley Legacy Foundation, discusses the mission and work of the organization started in memory of her son, James Foley, on this edition of Update-1. James Foley was a freelance correspondent, videographer, and conflict journalist covering the Syrian…
Read MoreJ-School Trends And Their Impact On the Journalism Industry
August 2, 2020
Trends in journalism education and in the profession have steadily changed over the last 10 years. One of the big changes is the increasing number of women who are pursuing degrees in mass media or communications. Their enrollment numbers have increased at both the undergraduate and graduate levels…
Read MoreGlobal Strategy Expert Discusses China's Ambitions And Their Impact On U.S.
July 18, 2020
The relationship between the United States and China is fast emerging as the number one American foreign policy priority. In this edition of Update-1, Broadcast Podcast Team member Lincoln Smith speaks with Dr. Jonathan Ward, an internationally recognized expert on Chinese Global Strategy. Earning…
Read MoreCPJ Advocacy Director"Shocked" By Incidents Against Reporters During Protests
July 5, 2020
The national protests following the death of George Floyd proved to be at times a hostile environment for journalists. Some reporters were arrested, while others were targeted with tear gas, shot at with rubber bullets and pepper-sprayed. The Committee to Protect Journalists is investigating…
Read MoreToronto-Based Podcast Host Reflects On COVID-19, Journalism, PR And More
June 21, 2020
Award-winning and Emmy-nominated journalist Scott Simmie knows a thing or two about back-story and his new podcast “BMO Inside Stories” provides the forum to share insightful, motivating and even surprising stories from a cross-section of North American guests. In this edition of Update-1, NPC…
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