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So You Want to Be a Reporter?

With Carol Marin and Lisa Parker

Get a Head Start on Being a Journalist

In the podcast “So You Want to Be a Reporter?” award-winning reporters Carol Marin and Lisa Parker talk with recent DePaul journalism graduates and veteran reporters about their careers—covering triumphs, failures, indignities and everything else in between.

These conversations highlight the hidden challenges of working in a changing journalism industry, giving you a taste of what it really takes to be a reporter. Subscribe to “So You Want to Be a Reporter?”  on Spotify. 

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Special Edition: jan 27, 2026

What News Consumers Need to Know

Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman 

<div class="ck-content"><p>Though we usually focus our podcast on young journalists, this episode is dedicated to someone completely different: consumers who aren't familiar with the ins and outs of the news media industry. Trust in journalism has taken a nosedive, so this episode dives deep into the systems and standards that are the heartbeat of reliable reporting.&nbsp;</p><p>Seasoned journalists and DePaul faculty Martha Irvine and Chris Bury join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss the process of story writing, common misconceptions around journalism and rebuilding the relationship between readers and reporters.&nbsp;</p></div>

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October 28, 2025

Reporting in a News Media Crisis

Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman

<div class="ck-content"><p>Over the last few months, we've watched the Trump administration sue the parent company of CBS, put restrictions on White House reporters and apply pressure to suspend Jimmy Kimmel from his show — all of which begs a serious question: how free is our free press right now?&nbsp;<br /><br />DePaul journalism alumni Brenden Moore, Brendan Pedersen and Deni Kamper join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss the current state of news media and offer guidance on how young reporters can adapt to this changing climate.&nbsp;</p></div>

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