Why It Matters - The News Media

On this episode of “Roundtables on Race,” host the Rev. Kathy Walker welcomes returning guests Adrian Walker, associate editor and columnist at the Boston Globe, and Tom Rosenstiel, former executive director of the American Press Institute and current journalism professor, to discuss the ever-shifting landscape of news media, including the drastic shifts we’re seeing today. Among the topics discussed are the evolution and impacts of news consumption; the difference between reporting and commentary and why both are needed; the importance of news and community intersectionality; and the surprising opportunities presented by recent investments in old media outlets.