Best Cleveland Hope Association Podcasts (2025)

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Tara García Mathewson, Education Reporter: The Markup & Cal Matters 47:29

12h ago47:29

47:29

On this episode, we're joined by Tara García Mathewson. Tara is a bilingual reporter covering education and technology, particularly the harms within them, both on a national and state level for The Markup and CalMatters. The Markup is a non-profit newsroom that challenges technology to serve the public good. A motto often within its stories is 're…

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Daniel Newman: Digital Content Producer, Cleveland Jewish News 38:20

8d ago38:20

38:20

On this episode we're joined by Daniel Newman. Daniel is a digital content producer for Cleveland Jewish News in Cleveland Ohio. He's an early-career journalist who also spent a year as a news reporter for the Tribune Chronicle in Warren, Ohio. He's a native of Youngstown, Ohio and a 2023 graduate of Cleveland State University, where he spent a yea…

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Miranda Green, Investigative Journalist 40:37

15d ago40:37

40:37

On this episode we're joined by Miranda Green. Miranda is a freelance investigative reporter based in Los Angeles. She was the director of investigations at Floodlight news covering corporations and political interests stalling climate action. She's also previously worked for Newsweek, The Daily Beast, Decode DC, CNN, the Hill, and Huffington Post.…

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Kristen Hare, Director of Craft and Local News, Poynter Institute 34:49

22d ago34:49

34:49

On our 221st episode, we're joined by Kristen Hare. Kristen is Poynter Institute's director of craft and local news. She teaches local journalists the skills they need to serve and cover their communities. Previously she covered the people of business and local news for Poynter. She's based near Tampa, Florida. We covered a wide range of topics wit…

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Evan Urquhart, Founder: Assigned Media; Community Manager: Slate 32:47

29d ago32:47

32:47

On this episode we're joined by Evan Urquhart. Evan covers anti-transgender propaganda and transgender news issues for Assigned Media (AssignedMedia.org), an organization he founded. He is also the community manager for Slate's comments section and is a freelance writer with many prominent bylines. And he's currently doing a Knight science writing …

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Lizzy Lawrence, FDA Reporter, STAT News 30:24

1M ago30:24

30:24

On this episode we're joined by Lizzy Lawrence. Lizzy covers the Food and Drug Administration for STAT News, a subscription-based part of Boston Globe's media newsroom owned by the Boston Globe that covers the frontiers of health and medicine. As they say- "We take you inside the science labs and hospitals, biotech boardrooms, and political backroo…

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Lola Claire, Editor-in-Chief, Hilltop Views (St. Edward's University) 43:34

1M ago43:34

43:34

On this episode we're joined by Lola Claire. Lola is a student at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas and the editor in chief of Hilltop Views, the student newspaper there. Lola is also the chair of the Title IX Student Advisory Board at the school. Lola is from southern Louisiana. She caught my attention because of something she's working on.…

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Denise Watson, Team Editor: WHRO Public Media (longtime feature writer/editor) 42:21

2M ago42:21

42:21

On this episode, we're joined by Denise Watson. Denise is an editor at WHRO Public Media in Norfolk, Virginia. For more than 30 years she was an award-winning writer and features and education editor for the Virginian-Pilot. She often writes about race and history. Additionally, she is a journalist in residence at William & Mary, teaching a masterc…

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Leanne Yoon, Journalism Student: Daegu International School (South Korea) 39:25

2M ago39:25

39:25

On this episode, we're joined by Leanne Yoon. Leanne is the co-editor in chief of the Jets Flyover, the student news website of Daegu International School in South Korea, where she's in her junior year. Leanne also just started writing a column for Nutgraf News, a student journalism newsletter, and she founded High School Press Central, whose goal …

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8 College Student Journalists From The College Media Association Convention 23:12

2M ago23:12

23:12

On this episode, we're joined by eight students who attended the College Media Association convention a series of mini-interviews that ran 2 to 3 minutes each. The students come from schools in Boston, Virginia, Ohio, and California In these interviews we talked about some of their early-career highlights, important lessons they learned, and how be…

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Nada Hassanein, Health Care Reporter, Stateline 25:02

2M ago25:02

25:02

On this episode we're joined by Nada Hassanein. Nada is a staff writer and health care reporter for Stateline, covering state policy decisions with a focus on inequities. She's been with them for a year and a half. She has previously covered social issues for the Tallahassee Democrat and was also USA Today's national environmental and health inequi…

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Delbert (Del) Ellerton, Journalism Teacher, Midtown High School (Atlanta) 42:37

3M ago42:37

42:37

It's Scholastic Journalism Week - On this episode we're joined by Del Ellerton. Del is a journalism teacher at Midtown High School, formerly Grady High School, in Atlanta, where he's also the school's track and field coach (he previously coached football too) for a school that has won a bunch of city and region championships. Del is a Mississippi n…

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Damaso Reyes: Executive & Investigative Editor, New York Amsterdam News 44:51

3M ago44:51

44:51

In this episode, we're joined by Damaso Reyes. Damaso is both the executive and investigative editor at New York Amsterdam News, one of the oldest Black weeklies in the United States. Damaso has nearly 30 years of experience in journalism. Last year, he won the National Association of Black Journalists Ida B Wells Award. That's given to someone pro…

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Jada Vasser, Human Resources Manager, The State News (Michigan State University) 37:33

3M ago37:33

37:33

In this episode, we are joined by Jada Vassar, Human Resources Manager for the State News at Michigan State University and host of the award-winning podcast 'All Shades of Chocolate'. Jada discussed her journey into journalism, the impact of her family and upbringing in Detroit, and her various roles at the State News, with an emphasis on her work …

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Eda Uzunlar, WSHU-FM Arts & Culture Reporter and News Anchor 37:51

3M ago37:51

37:51

On this episode, we're joined by Eda Uzunlar. Eda is the arts and culture reporter and a news anchor for WSHU Public Radio, an NPR affiliate in Connecticut that covers both that state and Long Island, New York. Eda is a first generation Turkish-American who grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota. In addition to radio and print work, she's also …

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DorMiya Vance, Reporter WABE-FM, Atlanta (Report for America) 33:00

4M ago33:00

33:00

On this episode, we're joined by DorMiya Vance. DorMiya is a multimedia reporter for WABE, the NPR and PBS affiliate serving Atlanta, Georgia. She's been with them for almost 3 years. DorMiya is a graduate of an HBCU, Fayetteville State University with a masters from Georgia State. She's part of Report for America, a non-profit that provides and he…

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Katelyn Vue, Reporter: Sahan Journal 34:30

4M ago34:30

34:30

On this episode, we're joined by Katelyn Vue. Katelyn is a reporter for the non-profit newsroom Sahan Journal in Minnesota covering the immigration and housing beats. She's been with them for a little over 2 years. In 2024 she shared the Young Journalist of the Year award from the Minnesota branch of the Society of Professional Journalists. Katelyn…

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Jennifer Berry Hawes, Reporter, ProPublica; Book Author and Pulitzer winner 40:54

4M ago40:54

40:54

On this episode, we're joined by Jennifer Berry Hawes. Jennifer is a reporter for the non-profit ProPublica focusing on criminal justice, religion, race, and the welfare of women and children in the southern part of the United States. Prior to ProPublica, Jennifer was a longtime Watchdog and Public Service reporter for The Charleston Post and Couri…

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High School Students Poojasai Kona and Nico Fischer, PBS Student Reporting Labs - On Our Minds: Election 2024 Podcast Hosts 43:52

4M ago43:52

43:52

On this episode we're joined by student journalists Poojasai Kona and Nico Fischer. They are wrapping up their time as this season's hosts for On Our Minds: Election 2024, a podcast run by the PBS News Hour Student Reporting Labs. Poojasai is an 11th grader at Frisco High School in Texas. Nico is an 11th grader at Santa Clara High School in Califor…

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Tony Bartelme, Senior Projects Reporter: Charleston Post & Courier 37:43

4M ago37:43

37:43

On this episode, we're joined by Tony Bartelme. Tony is the senior projects reporter for the Charleston Post and Courier, for whom he has worked for 35 years. He's a four-time Pulitzer Prize finalist with one designation in four different categories (explanatory, breaking, feature, and local reporting). He's also the author of 4 books, most recentl…

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Diego Mendoza-Moyers, Energy and Evironment Reporter, El Paso Matters 34:32

5M ago34:32

34:32

On this episode we're joined by Diego Mendoza-Moyers. Diego is a reporter covering energy and the environment in western Texas for El Paso Matters for the last 2 years. He's previously worked for papers in San Antonio, Phoenix, and Albany N.Y. He's a graduate of Arizona State University. El Paso Matters is a non-profit news website covering El Paso…

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Isabella Ramírez, 148th Editor-in-Chief, Columbia Daily Spectator 41:14

5M ago41:14

41:14

On this episode, we're joined by Isabella Ramírez. Isabella just completed her tenure as editor in chief of the Columbia Daily Spectator at Columbia University and President of Spectator Publishing Company. She is the first Latina to hold that position. She just received the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Student of the Year award. On…

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Erin Ferrare: Sportswriter and Science Writer, North Carolina State University 31:57

5M ago31:57

31:57

On this episode, we're joined by North Carolina State University student journalist Erin Ferrare. Erin is a junior majoring in science, technology, and society with a specialization in science and technical writing. She's also a sports writer for Technician, the school newspaper at NC State. She recently wrote a piece 'The Invisible Girl on Press R…

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Humberto Basilio, Freelance Science Writer 38:05

5M ago38:05

38:05

In this episode, Mark Simon interviews science journalist and NYU grad student Humberto Basilio, who covers stories about science globally, with an emphasis on Latin America. Humberto's stories touch on climate change, biodiversity, and vulnerable communities across the globe, as well as many other topics. Humberto discussed one example of his appr…

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Tamika Smith, Host, All Things Considered (Local edition, WAMU, Washington D.C.) 37:18

6M ago37:18

37:18

On this episode we're joined by Tamika Smith. Tamika is the local host of All Things Considered on WAMU in Washington D.C. She has been with the station since 2014. She's worked in radio as a host, producer, and reporter. She also worked in print journalism as a managing editor for Patch. Tamika discussed her passion for storytelling, her Caribbean…

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Special Episode: Journalism Education Association National Convention- 12 Student Journalists 52:11

6M ago52:11

52:11

On this episode, we talk to students who attended the Journalism Education Association's national convention in Philadelphia, November 7-10. We got their perspective on how they view journalism and why it's important to them, as well as their take on the president-elect calling journalists the enemy. Student Journalists we spoke to: * Sophie Nguyen…

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Ben Kaplan: Author- Pipeline to the Pros 35:51

6M ago35:51

35:51

In this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Ben Kaplan, a VP in the sports and entertainment industry and a former Division III basketball player, who is the co-author of 'Pipelines to the Pros: How D3 Small College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA' with Danny Parkins. Ben wanted to talk about how a non-journalist learns journalism on the fly for the pur…

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Stella Mackler, Davidson College student journalist 41:43

7M ago41:43

41:43

On this episode, we’re joined by Stella Mackler. Stella is a junior at Davidson College in North Carolina. Stella was co-editor in chief of her college’s newspaper, The Davidsonian, this past year and spent considerable time reporting on student reaction to the war in Gaza. Additionally, she’s done an independent reporting podcast project on the Je…

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Special Presentation from The Nutgraf: From Campus to Campaign- Student Media's Role in Election Coverage 52:30

7M ago52:30

52:30

This week's episode is a special presentation from The Nutgraf- Campus To Campaign- Student Media's Role in Election Coverage- hosted by The Journalism Salute's Mark Simon. Our guests were Peggy Dodd, editor-in-chief of OU Daily at the University of Oklahoma, Lily Alexander, editor-in-chief of The Daily Lobo at the University of New Mexico, and Sar…

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Michelle Pera-McGhee, Senior Journalist-Engineer, The Pudding 37:45

7M ago37:45

37:45

In this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Michelle Pera-McGhee, a senior journalist-engineer at The Pudding. (Pudding.cool) Michelle discussed her unique career path and projects and her original pursuit being computer science. The conversation covers various projects including data-driven analyses of crossword puzzles for inclusivity, the rhythmic …

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Esmy Jimenez, Boston Globe Reporter 38:14

7M ago38:14

38:14

In this episode, Mark Simon talks to Esmy Jimenez, who shares her unconventional journey into journalism, discussing her work at the Boston Globe covering the racial wealth gap in New England. She reflects on her career's turning points, including her time working in radio and at the Seattle Times, and the influence of DACA on her life and ability …

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Kimberly Cortez: Editor-in-Chief The Beacon (University of Portland) 42:43

8M ago42:43

42:43

In this episode, Mark Simon talks to Kimberly Cortez, editor-in-chief of The Beacon, the University of Portland's school newspaper. Kimberly (pronouns: she/they) is a social work major who is the child of Mexican and Guatemalan immigrants. She explained the importance of their cultural heritage to their work covering diverse stories, including one …

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Arifa Akbar, Chief Theatre Critic, The Guardian 38:55

8M ago38:55

38:55

On this episode we’re joined by Arifa Akbar. Arifa is the chief theatre critic for the British newspaper, The Guardian, a newspaper that has been in existence since 1821. Arifa shares insights on the preparation involved in reviewing plays and the importance of honest criticism. She also touched upon the influence of her upbringing, the legacy of h…

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Jeff Singer, Managing Editor: The Downballot 30:26

8M ago30:26

30:26

On this episode we’re joined by Jeff Singer. Jeff is managing editor of The Downballot, a reader-supported newsletter that covers thousands of elections other than the presidency- everything from senate to legislature to attorney general and secretary of state, district attorney and city council. It also calculates the results of the presidential e…

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Miles Griffis, Co-Founder: The Sick Times (which covers Long Covid) 34:28

8M ago34:28

34:28

On this episode we’re joined by Miles Griffis. Miles is the co-founder of The Sick Times, a non-profit website chronicling the Long Covid crisis. He knows the impact of the disease firsthand. As is written on The Sick Times website “We report on the common, life-changing disease following COVID-19 infection that affects over 400 million people worl…

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Vivienne Serret, Reporter: The Alligator & Fresh Take Florida (U. of Florida) 40:03

9M ago40:03

40:03

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Vivienne Serret, a student at the University of Florida who has been covering the resignation of president Ben Sasse and other notable stories for The Alligator, an independent newspaper covering the school, and Fresh Take Florida, a wire service. Vivienne talked about what went into her reporting on Sasse, …

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Théoden Janes, Features and Entertainment Reporter, Charlotte Observer 40:28

9M ago40:28

40:28

On this episode we’re joined by Théoden Janes. Théoden is an award-winning features and entertainment reporter for the Charlotte Observer, for whom he’s worked for more than 18 years. He previously worked at The Washington Post, Arizona Republic, and Bergen Record. He’s a 1996 grad of the University of Arizona. Théoden talked about the different ty…

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Alice Scott, JEA Student Journalist of the Year 44:30

9M ago44:30

44:30

On this episode we’re joined by Alice Scott. Alice is this year’s Journalism Education Association Student Journalist of the Year. Alice was co-editor of The Shield, the student newspaper at McCallum High School in Austin, Texas. It was not her first national award. She also won Student Broadcaster of the Year in 2022 from the National Scholastic P…

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186. Aisha Sultan, Writer and Columnist: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 47:07

9M ago47:07

47:07

On this episode, we’re joined by Aisha Sultan. Aisha (@AishaS) is an award-winning writer and columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, whose column is also nationally syndicated. Aisha is Pakistani-American Muslim, a wife and mom of 2 who writes to help people feel seen or heard and to provide perspectives people may not have heard before. (Wedne…

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Mesfin Fekadu, Senior Editor, Music- The Hollywood Reporter; VP, Society For Features Journalism 47:06

10M ago47:06

47:06

On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Mesfin Fekadu. Mesfin is the senior editor for music at The Hollywood Reporter, which he’s done the last 2 years. Previously he had a 13-year run that included time as senior journalist and music editor for The Associated Press. In between, he spent a year and a half in the communications department at Netfli…

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Jim Morris, Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief, Public Health Watch 36:18

10M ago36:18

36:18

In this episode, Jim Morris, executive director and editor-in-chief of Public Health Watch, discusses his career in journalism and the significant environmental and public health reporting done by his organization with Mark Simon. The conversation gets into Public Health Watch's role in shedding light on environmental injustices, particularly throu…

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Lev Gringauz, Associate Editor, Jewfolk 50:37

10M ago50:37

50:37

In this episode, we’re joined by Lev Gringauz, associate editor for Jewfolk. Lev delves into his journey to becoming a specialized journalist covering Jewish communities in Minnesota and Cincinnati. Lev shares insights into his reporting process, including his motivations and challenges in tackling diverse stories. The two do a thorough look at an …

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Mira Fox, Staff Writer: The Forward (covering Jewish culture) 40:43

10M ago40:43

40:43

In this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Mira Fox, a staff writer for The Forward, who discusses her work covering Jewish culture. Mira talked about her diverse writing topics, from serious issues like student protests and anti-Semitism to lighter pieces and reader advice columns. Mira shared her winding journey to journalism, her upbringing, educa…

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Michael Anguille, Journalist & Executive Director: Stillwater Awards 37:18

10M ago37:18

37:18

On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Michael Anguille, a journalist and the executive director of the Stillwater Awards, which are given by the Society of Professional Journalists and the Prison Journalism Project for excellence in journalism within the incarcerated community. (Thanks to Michael Koretzky at Florida Atlantic University, (whom Mic…

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Pulitzer Prize Winners Sarah Conway and Trina Reynolds-Tyler (City Bureau and The Invisible Institute 50:03

11M ago50:03

50:03

On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Sarah Conway, a senior reporter at City Bureau and Trina Reynolds-Tyler, the data director for The Invisible Institute. They just won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting for their 2-year investigation, Missing in Chicago. You can find it at ChicagoMissingPersons.com. Their 7-part investigative series …

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Christina Kahrl, Sports Editor: San Francisco Chronicle 54:56

11M ago54:56

54:56

In this episode, Mark Simon interviews Christina Kahrl, the sports editor of the San Francisco Chronicle since 2021. Christina's career includes over a decade at ESPN.com and a significant co-founding role at Baseball Prospectus. Christina shares her journey into journalism. She also discusses her experience as a transgender woman who came out publ…

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Stacie Sherman, Senior Editor Bloomberg News 30:28

11M ago30:28

30:28

In this episode, Stacie Sherman, a senior editor at Bloomberg News with 27 years of experience, shares her career journey. Stacie discusses her transition from an accounting major to journalism, influenced by a pivotal class in college. She details her diverse roles at Bloomberg, and her significant work covering state government. Stacie also elabo…

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Carla Robinson & Daralyse Lyons: Chestnut Hill Local 43:07

11M ago43:07

43:07

On this episode, we’re joined by Carla Robinson and Daralyse Lyons from the Chestnut Hill Local. Carla is the editor in chief of the Chestnut Hill Local. Daralyse is the business growth officer for the Chestnut Hill paper and the Mount Airy Local. The Local is a community-focused newspaper serving Northwest Philadelphia. Carla and Daralyse talked a…

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Pulitzer Prize winner Medar De La Cruz 47:07

12M ago47:07

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On this episode, we’re joined by Medar De La Cruz. Medar is a Dominican American cartoonist and illustrator from Miami who currently lives in Brooklyn N.Y. In May 2023, Medar wrote and drew from his own experience, as a Rikers Island prison library worker through the Brooklyn Public Library. That work done for The New Yorker won the Pulitzer Prize …

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Brian Lyman, Editor: Alabama Reflector 32:35

12M ago32:35

32:35

On this episode, we’re joined by Brian Lyman. Brian is the editor of the Alabama Reflector, a non-profit news outlet covering Alabama state government. He’s covered state government in some form in Alabama since 2006. Brian, a native New Yorker, was just named a Pulitzer Prize finalist “for brave, clear and pointed columns that challenge ever-more-…

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