"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder

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Each week, Editor & Publisher Magazine (E&P) produces a Vodcast of timely interviews with newspaper, broadcast, online and all forms of news publishing and media industry leaders. E&P has been publishing since 1884 and is considered the "bible" and "authoritative voice" of the North American newspaper industry. Each episode is hosted by Publisher Mike Blinder. A video version of "E&P Reports" is also available on YouTube or on the E&P Website at: http://www.EditorandPublisher.com/vodcasts

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July 25, 2026Episode 34420 min

344 Can New Jersey's civic-information model help rebuild local news?

Local journalism does not need another obituary. It needs a new operating model. In New Jersey, Stefanie Murray is helping build one that treats local information as civic infrastructure, supported by collaboration, philanthropy, local business revenue and carefully protected public funding. Her message to the industry: The future may not look like the past, but communities still need journalism that serves them. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/can-new-jerseys-civic-information-model-help-rebuild-local-news,262753

July 18, 2026Episode 34323 min

343 Opinion pages need a reboot, not a retreat, says Stuart Brotman

As broadcasters debated whether to air President Donald Trump's recent prime-time address live and local newspapers continued rethinking political opinion pages, one question has become increasingly difficult to ignore: Has journalism's greatest challenge shifted from protecting free speech to preserving productive public discourse? Constitutional scholar Stuart Brotman believes the First Amendment remains remarkably strong. It is America's ability to engage respectfully with one another that is showing signs of strain. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/opinion-pages-need-a-reboot-not-a-retreat-says-stuart-brotman,262652

July 11, 2026Episode 34220 min

342 Industry unites: NMA and America's Newspapers come together in Washington

For decades, the leaders of America's newspaper industry have gathered separately to tackle many of the same challenges—from protecting journalism and strengthening business models to navigating public policy and emerging technology. This September, that changes as the News Media Alliance and America's Newspapers bring their flagship meetings together in Washington, D.C., creating an unprecedented week of collaboration, advocacy and education. In an exclusive conversation with E&P, Danielle Coffey and Dean Ridings explain why they believe a more unified industry is essential to protecting local journalism's future. They also discuss the growing fight over AI, the need for stronger publisher advocacy on Capitol Hill and why they remain optimistic that local news can not only survive, but thrive Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/industry-unites-nma-and-americas-newspapers-come-together-in-washington,262551

July 4, 2026Episode 34118 min

341 Beyond news deserts: How Village Media is proving local journalism can still grow

While much of the news industry continues to focus on shrinking newsrooms, disappearing newspapers and expanding news deserts, Village Media is proving another path is possible. In this exclusive E&P Reports conversation, founder and CEO Jeff Elgie and Board Chair Richard Gingras explain how their digital-first company has grown into one of North America's most successful local news organizations by putting community, audience reach and disciplined execution at the center of its strategy. Rather than chasing legacy business models, they argue that local journalism can still thrive when publishers understand how audiences and advertisers have changed. Their insights offer a practical roadmap for news leaders determined not just to survive, but to grow. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/beyond-news-deserts-how-village-media-is-proving-local-journalism-can-still-grow,262431

June 27, 2026Episode 34018 min

340 Shannon Kinney: Why today's media sellers must become trusted advisors

Local media sales has entered a new era. Advertisers no longer need a salesperson to launch a marketing campaign, buy digital ads or build an online presence, giving them more choices—and less patience for generic sales pitches—than ever before. According to Dream Local Digital founder and E&P "Ad Sales Life" columnist Shannon Kinney, the sales professionals who thrive won't be those with the best rate cards or biggest audiences. They'll be the ones who consistently deliver ideas, insights and strategic value, positioning themselves as trusted advisors rather than order takers. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/shannon-kinney-why-todays-media-sellers-must-become-trusted-advisors,262305

June 20, 2026Episode 33918 min

339 The future of news could depend on gaming, creators and creative friction

News organizations have spent years debating whether artificial intelligence will replace journalists, whether social media is helping or hurting democracy, and whether younger audiences still value news. But according to Nebraska Public Media Chief Innovation Officer Chad Davis, those may no longer be the most important questions. During a recent episode of E&P Reports, Davis argued that journalism's greatest challenge is understanding how audience behavior is changing in a world increasingly shaped by gaming, creator-driven platforms, conversational media and AI. His message: The future of journalism may depend less on protecting old models and more on adapting to entirely new ways people consume information, build habits and engage with media. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/the-future-of-news-could-depend-on-gaming-creators-and-creative-friction,262233

June 13, 2026Episode 33819 min

338 Newsrooms know what they need to do. Why aren't they doing it?

A new global study suggests journalism's biggest challenge may not be AI, declining trust or shrinking revenues. Instead, it may be the widening gap between what news organizations say their priorities are and how their newsrooms actually operate. In a recent E&P Reports conversation, WAN-IFRA CEO Stig Kirk Ørskov and FT Strategies Insights Manager Lamberto Lambertini discussed findings from the Future Newsrooms Study, which surveyed more than 400 newsroom leaders across 86 countries and revealed an industry still spending far more time producing content than building audience relationships. As engagement replaces reach as the defining metric of success, the report raises difficult questions about newsroom culture, strategy and the skills journalists will need for the future. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/newsrooms-know-what-they-need-to-do-why-arent-they-doing-it,262126

June 6, 2026Episode 33720 min

337 AI won't save bad salespeople: Ryan Dohrn on the future of media revenue

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how media sales teams prospect, research, communicate and report results. Yet according to media revenue strategist Ryan Dohrn, the technology itself is not the competitive advantage. The real differentiator remains the same as it has always been: the salesperson using it. In a conversation with E&P, Dohrn argues that AI won't replace strong salespeople or save weak ones. Instead, it will amplify existing strengths, expose existing weaknesses and reward those who learn how to combine technology with relevance, preparation and authentic human relationships. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/ai-wont-save-bad-salespeople-ryan-dohrn-on-the-future-of-media-revenue,262011

May 30, 2026Episode 33620 min

336 Jeff Jarvis challenges conventional wisdom on public policy funding, AI and audience growth

The future of local journalism is increasingly being shaped by two fundamental questions: Who should pay for it, and what should it produce? Those questions were at the center this conversation between E&P Publisher Mike Blinder and media critic, author and journalism educator Jeff Jarvis. The discussion grew out of two recent E&P Reports episodes that sparked debate beyond E&P's audience: an interview with Rebuild Local News founder Steven Waldman about public policy funding for journalism that drew a response from The Wall Street Journal, and a New York Press Association panel on newsroom cadence, AI and audience expectations that prompted a published rebuttal from publisher Christian Hendricks. Together, the debates raised larger questions about journalism's future, sustainability and purpose—questions Jarvis was eager to tackle. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/jeff-jarvis-challenges-conventional-wisdom-on-public-policy-funding-ai-and-audience-growth,261858

May 23, 2026Episode 33520 min

335 Tens of millions flow into local news as public policy becomes journalism's fourth leg

For decades, local journalism's business model rested on advertising, subscriptions and philanthropy. Now, according to Rebuild Local News co-founder Steven Waldman, a fourth leg is rapidly emerging: public policy. New state laws, tax credits and government-backed initiatives have already directed more than $129 million into local newsrooms, with tens of millions more expected this year alone. Waldman says the shift signals a major new chapter in how communities may ultimately sustain local journalism. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/tens-of-millions-flow-into-local-news-as-public-policy-becomes-journalisms-fourth-leg,261799

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