Demystifying Media at the University of Oregon

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How we consume and create media is changing faster than ever. The Hearst Demystifying Media Series from the School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) at the University of Oregon explores these dynamics. With interviews and guest lecturers from leading media practitioners and scholars, it dives into the latest digital developments and their implications. Hosted by University of Oregon journalism professor Damian Radcliffe, each episode features leading experts—media practitioners, academics, and researchers— to talk about these global developments. Conversations and guest lectures are recorded at the University of Oregon campus in the Pacific North West. #demystifying #UOSOJC Get in touch: damianr@uoregon.edu @damianradcliffe damianradcliffe.com UO School of Journalism and Communication: @uosojc

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September 27, 202531 min

#71 Demystifying AI with Hilke Schellmann

About Our Guest Hilke Schelmann is an Emmy-Award winning journalist, freelance reporter and journalism professor at NYU. She covers artificial intelligence and the future of work for the Wall Street Journal, the Guardian and MIT Technology Review amongst others. She was a showrunner and reporter for the Wall Street Journal's video series Moving Upstream and her work has been featured in The New York Times, MIT Technology Review, TIME, The Atlantic and many others. She won an Emmy for her direction and filming of the documentary "Outlawed in Pakistan" which was also dubbed “among the standouts” at the Sundance Film Festival and she was a finalist for the Peabody Awards in 2017 for her investigation into student debt for VICE's flagship news magazine VICE on HBO. Find Hilke Schellman online: LinkedIn Professional Website X NYU Arts & Sciences Instagram Show Notes 1:07: What inspired you to start writing about AI 5:02: How companies use AI in job hiring processes 9:38: Drawbacks of using AI in job hiring processes 12:34: Improvements to job hiring processes 15:18: Advice for job seekers to succeed 21:06: What should journalists do to hold AI accountable 23:14: The need to improve AI literacy 26:41: Takes from lecture at University of Oregon 28:30: Optimism for the future of Journalism and AI Read the transcript for this episode This podcast was produced by Isaac Dubey; check out their portfolio to find out more about them: Isaac Dubey Want to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music/Audible Pandora iHeartRadio PodBean TuneIn Podchaser

July 31, 202543 min

#70 Demystifying Documentary Photography with Journalist Greg Constantine

About Our Guest Greg Constantine is a documentary photographer, author, visual journalist whose work primarily focuses on human rights, injustice, and equality. Constantine has been featured in The New York Times, International Herald Tribune, Newsweek, The New Republic, The Atlantic, The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Mother Jones, CNN, and Al-Jazeera. Constantine spent over 11 years documenting stateless communities in 18 countries, has worked with several international human rights organizations, and exhibitions of his work have been shown in over 50 cities around the world. He has also received several awards for his work including the Distinguished Visiting Fellowship at Queen Mary University of London. Find Greg Constantine Online: Website Instagram LinkedIn X/Twitter Show Notes 01:09: Inspiration to get started in photography 04:11: Advantages of doing long-form journalism 06:24: Starting in this field later in life 08:19: How unexpected career journeys can be 09:33: Seven doors on immigration project 16:09: Creative initiatives 23:29: Separating advocacy and journalism in his work 29:50: How long-form journalism changes the approach 35:15: Experience giving a lecture at UO 39:59: Future Projects Read the transcript for this episode This podcast was produced by Isaac Dubey; check out their portfolio to find out more about them: Sports Journalism Portfolio Want to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music/Audible Pandora iHeartRadio PodBean TuneIn Podchaser

July 27, 202545 min

#69 Demystifying Sports Journalism with Women's Soccer Journalist Jackie Gutierrez

About Our Guest Jackie Gutierrez is the founder and owner of Women Kick Balls , an independent media company providing free articles for soccer fans at all levels. Jackie has over nine years of experience covering the National Women's Soccer League and the US Women's National Team. In 2025, Jackie created Women Kick Balls Coffee Company , brewing fresh coffee which she sells online and operates as a mobile coffee cart to connect with families at youth soccer games. She also provides media and public relations services to soccer organizations, athletes, and content creators and is a contributing writer at Forbes.com. Find Jackie Gutierrez Online Facebook Instagram X/Twitter TikTok YouTube Show Notes 00:03: Guest introduction 01:24: Inspiration for Women Kick Balls 07:29: Women Kick Balls's audience 09:43: Managing time as an entrepreneur and journalist 14:16: Biggest lesson learned in business 24:00: Most surprising aspect of Women Kick Balls 26:50: Challenges of being an independent journalst 31:10: Proudest accomplishment 39:11: Coming to UO as an alum Read the transcript for this episode Hear More From Jackie Gutierrez: Lecture Audio This podcast was produced by Isaac Dubey; check out their portfolio to find out more about them: Sports Journalism Portfolio Want to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music/Audible Pandora iHeartRadio PodBean TuneIn Podchaser

July 19, 202558 min

#68 Demystifying Media Guest Lecture: Kicking Through Limits – Jackie Gutierrez’s Journey Navigating Mental Health and Sports Media

About Our Guest: Jackie Gutierrez is the founder and owner of Women Kick Balls , an independent media company providing free articles for soccer fans at all levels. Jackie has over nine years of experience covering the National Women's Soccer League and the US Women's National Team. In 2025, Jackie created Women Kick Balls Coffee Company , brewing fresh coffee which she sells online and operates as a mobile coffee cart to connect with families at youth soccer games. She also provides media and public relations services to soccer organizations, athletes, and content creators and is a contributing writer at Forbes.com. Find Jackie Gutierrez Online: Facebook Instagram X/Twitter TikTok YouTube Want to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music/Audible Pandora iHeartRadio PodBean TuneIn Podchaser

June 6, 202443 min

#67 Demystifying Media Guest Lecture: Life Behind the Lens - Roberto Valenzuela's Photography Secrets

About Our Guest: Roberto Valenzuela is a wedding, portrait, commercial and fashion photographer partnered with Canon USA. As a Canon Explorer of Light, Valenzuela is recognized for his innovative use of light in photography and outstanding influence in the photography field. His wedding photography has been featured in Cosmopolitan Bride, Rangefinder and Professional Photographers of America. He is the top-selling wedding photography author on Amazon with his Picture Perfect and Wedding Storytelling series'. Find Roberto Valenzuela Online: Portfolio Instagram Amazon Author Page YouTube Want to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music/Audible Pandora iHeartRadio PodBean TuneIn Podchaser

June 4, 202437 min

#66 Demystifying Science Communication with podcaster Rose Rimler

About Our Guest: Rose Rimler is a senior producer for the Spotify/Gimlet Media podcast Science Vs . An alumni from the University of Oregon, Rose graduated with a masters in marine biology and conducted studies on oysters in the Pacific Northwest. She was a AAA Mass Media fellow with the American Association for the Advancement of Science and has written for the Raleigh News and Observer, Healthline, and Sleep Review Magazine. Science Vs. researches claims made on social media and examines whether the ideas are based in fact or not. Science Vs. takes material from political discourse and controversial opinion, with topics ranging from universal healthcare to fad diets. Rose's work for Science Vs. has been praised in the New York Times, the LA Times , the Atlantic , and more. Find Rose Rimler Online - Linkedin - Twitter - Gimlet Show Notes 00:03: Guest Introduction 01:20: Rose's marine biology background 04:25: Moving from science to news writing 07:51: Internship culture and changes with COVID-19 09:46: The multi-media journalism learning curve 12:01: Background on Science Vs. 14:40: Rose's favorite episodes of Science Vs. ( Mass Shootings: How do we stop them? , Who Killed Affordable Housing? , Coronavirus: Pregnant in a Pandemic ) 19:39: Benefits of audio as a medium for storytelling 21:43: Transitioning show styles to follow trends 32:54: Rose's recommendations for science news ( Ed Yong , Gina Kolata , Decoding the Gurus , Debunk the Funk , Abbey Sharp ) 34:45: Advice for aspiring science communicators 37:10: Wrap-up Read the transcript for this episode Want to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music/Audible Pandora iHeartRadio PodBean TuneIn Podchaser

May 21, 20241 hr 3 min

#65 Ruhl Lecture: Press Freedoms, Hostage Diplomacy and International Policy with Jason Rezaian

About Our Guest: Jason Rezaian is an award-winning journalist and global opinions columnist for The Washington Post , writing primarily on international affairs, press freedom, and human rights issues. He has devoted his life to advocating for freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and rights for journalists abroad and at home. Formerly the Post ’s Tehran bureau chief, Rezaian is the host of 544 Days , the acclaimed Spotify Original podcast series based on his 2019 best-selling memoir, Prisoner , about his time as a hostage in Iran and the extraordinary efforts it took to free him. Rezaian was awarded the Thomas Jefferson Medal in Citizen Leadership in 2023 and serves as executive director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies Commission on Hostages and Wrongful Detention. Find Jason Rezaian Online: - Washington Post - Linkedin - Twitter - Instagram Read the transcript for this episode Want to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music/Audible Pandora iHeartRadio PodBean TuneIn Podchaser

May 5, 202435 min

#64 Demystifying Media Guest Lecture: Making Sense of Chaos, with journalist Erin Aubry Kaplan

About Our Guest: Erin Aubry Kaplan is a journalist with nearly three decades of experience as an opinion columnist. Her career spans various prestigious publications throughout the United States, notably the New York Times, Politico, and the Los Angeles Times, where she made history as the inaugural black opinion columnist. Kaplan's writing delves into an array of topics, with an emphasis on race-related issues, alongside broader discussions on culture, politics, and the arts. Her work has been featured and published in various anthologies. Find Erin Aubry Kaplan Online: - Website - Twitter Read the transcript for this episode Want to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music/Audible Pandora iHeartRadio PodBean TuneIn Podchaser

February 10, 202446 min

#63 Demystifying Media Guest Lecture: Media Access and Political Engagement with Danny Parker

About Our Guest: Danny Parker, a PhD candidate at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin Madison is an ethnography researcher focusing on political engagement and media access. Danny's research examines the role communication ecologies play in the reproduction of poverty, and the development of political identity. As an ethnographer, she chronicles the lived experiences of extremely impoverished rural and urban communities by living among them and documenting their everyday lives. Danny has a professional background in international education. She taught English as a second language for seven years before pursuing her PhD. She obtained her bachelor's degree in applied linguistics from Georgia State University and her master's degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Georgia. Her work has been recognized by awards from the International Communication Association (ICA) , and the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC ). And she's been published in leading peer reviewed journals such as the Mass Communication and Society . Find Danny Parker Online: LinkedIn Twitter University of Wisconsin School of Journalism and Mass Communication Profile Taylor & Francis Online Research Paper Read the transcript for this episode Listen to Danny Parker's Lecture Want to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music/Audible Pandora iHeartRadio PodBean TuneIn Podchaser

February 9, 202429 min

#62 Demystifying Media Access and Political Disengagement with Danny Parker

About Our Guest: Today we're joined by Danny Parker, a PhD candidate at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Danny's research examines the role communication ecologies play in the reproduction of poverty, and the development of political identity. As an ethnographer, she chronicles the lived experiences of extremely impoverished rural and urban communities by living among them and documenting their everyday lives. Danny has a professional background in international education. She taught English as a second language for seven years before pursuing her PhD. She obtained her bachelor's degree in applied linguistics from Georgia State University and her master's degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Georgia. Her work has been recognized by awards from the International Communication Association (ICA) , and the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC ). And she's been published in leading peer reviewed journals such as the Mass Communication and Society . Find Danny Parker Online: LinkedIn Twitter University of Wisconsin School of Journalism and Mass Communication Profile Taylor & Francis Online Research Paper Show Notes: 00:02: Guest Introduction 01:14: Danny's introduction to research 03:24: Uncovering a research topic 08:43: The relationship of government and media to impoverished communities 16:52: Solutions to political disengagement 20:33: Advocacy in media 25:05: The response to Danny's research 27:33: Wrap-up Read the transcript for this episode Listen to Danny Parker's Lecture Want to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music/Audible Pandora iHeartRadio PodBean TuneIn Podchaser

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