A postponed guest meant we had to improvise, so we put together this episode based on the presentations that I've done at the College Media Association and Journalism Education Association national conventions. The subject: Lessons I've learned from 275+ interviews on this podcast.You'll hear from 14 different journalists that I've interviewed in the last five years, all of whom share anecdotes or observations that emphasize larger points. Those featured are:Javeria Salman, formerly of The Hechinger ReportMassarah Mikati, formerly of The Philadelphia InquirerHumberto Basilio, freelance science writerMedar De La Cruz, freelance illustrative journalist, Pulitzer winnerJada Vasser, recent graduate of Michigan StateDaarel Burnette, The Chronicle of Higher EducationYanqi Xu, Flatwater Free PressIshan Thakore, Colorado Public Radio, formerly Full Frontal w/ Samantha BeeAdrianna Adame, Buffalo's FireSam Donndelinger, Uncloseted MediaCurtis Bunn, journalist of 40+ years, formerly of NBC BLKAisha Sultan, St. Louis Post-DispatchEmma Restrepo, freelance bilingual journalistAngilee Shah, Charlottesville TomorrowSubscribe to our newsletter hereYou can find all our episode guides for teachers and professors here,Please support your local public radio station: adoptastation.orgThank you for listening. You can e-mail me at [email protected]Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark’s website (MarkSimonmedia.com)Follow us on LinkedIn (Mark, Journalism Salute), Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook