Shop Talk is a weekly discussion about journalism issues.

The McClatchy and Gannett newspaper chains recently decided to drop some or all of their services from The Associated Press. A Gannett spokesperson said, “This decision enables us to invest further in our newsrooms.” The Shop Talk panelists are skeptical.

Shop Talk is a weekly discussion about journalism issues.
The McClatchy and Gannett newspaper chains recently decided to drop some or all of their services from The Associated Press. A Gannett spokesperson said, “This decision enables us to invest further in our newsrooms.” The Shop Talk panelists are skeptical.

Join TSPR for a weekly conversation about media issues. News Director Rich Egger and expert panelists discuss what’s in the news about the news business.

Join TSPR for a weekly conversation about media issues. News Director Rich Egger and expert panelists discuss what’s in the news about the news business.

Shop Talk

Newspaper chain drops AP, promises investment in newsrooms

Shop Talk is a podcast about journalism issues. This week, the panelists discuss coverage of recent big stories in American politics.

This will be the final Shop Talk program after 25 years and countless panelists who generously donated time to participate in the discussions. The program was designed in part to feature the insights of broadcasting and journalism professors at Western Illinois University, but those programs are undergoing severe cuts.

Thanks to those who’ve listened through the years!

Shop Talk is a podcast about journalism issues. This week, the panelists discuss coverage of recent big stories in American politics.
This will be the final Shop Talk program after 25 years and countless panelists who generously donated time to participate in the discussions. The program was designed in part to feature the insights of broadcasting and journalism professors at Western Illinois University, but those programs are undergoing severe cuts.
Thanks to those who’ve listened through the years!

The final Shop Talk

Shop Talk is a weekly discussion about journalism issues. This week, the panelists talk about a student journalist who was arrested while covering a pro-Palestinian protest and occupation of the Stanford University president’s office. The student faces several felony charges.

Shop Talk is a weekly discussion about journalism issues. This week, the panelists talk about a student journalist who was arrested while covering a pro-Palestinian protest and occupation of the Stanford University president’s office. The student faces several felony charges.

Student journalist arrested while covering demonstration

Shop Talk is a weekly discussion about journalism issues. This week, the panelists talk about a bill passed by Illinois lawmakers that would prevent reporters and the public from using the Freedom of Information Act to learn how much money college athletes make from their NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals. 

Shop Talk is a weekly discussion about journalism issues. This week, the panelists talk about a bill passed by Illinois lawmakers that would prevent reporters and the public from using the Freedom of Information Act to learn how much money college athletes make from their NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals.

Newspaper chain drops AP, promises investment in newsrooms

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