Journalists often report on the worst moments of others' lives, but who supports them? In this episode, Emily Sachs, clinical psychologist and director of the Journalist Trauma Support Network (a project of the Dart Center at Columbia Journalism School), unpacks the unseen toll journalism can take. We explore how trauma manifests in the newsroom, what makes journalists uniquely vulnerable and how JTSN is training therapists to meet these challenges with industry-specific insight. Sachs also shares actionable ways journalists can protect their mental health and reclaim joy in their work before burnout becomes a breaking point.

Resources can be found at JTSN.org.

What does local journalism look like in the age of evolving media platforms? In this episode, longtime columnist and radio host Dan Rodricks joins Rebecca to talk about adapting storytelling for today's audiences. From his decades at The Baltimore Sun to his new audio column, Dan shares insights on sustaining local journalism, experimenting with audio formats and why personal narrative still matters. It’s a conversation about voice, format and the future of local news.

Rebecca Snyder sits down with the remarkable Denise Dorsey, who recently retired after an incredible 48-year career at The Afro. From her start in the advertising department in 1976 to her pivotal role as production manager, Denise reflects on how the paper—and the Black press—has evolved over the decades. She shares insights on shifting from wax and teletype to digital media, the vital legacy of print in a tech-driven world, and what it meant to grow in a mission-focused newsroom. A powerful conversation about history, resilience, and Black excellence.