Trish Wood
Trish Wood
Walter Kirn and The County Highway
Walter Kirn and The County Highway
Walter Kirn and The County Highway
Saturday 12th August 2023
Join Trish Wood and Walter Kirn as they discuss reviving journalism through small-town perspectives and the new broadsheet, County Highway.
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Episode Overview
- The episode delves into Walter's involvement in the radical new publication, County Highway, and its departure from the current journalistic landscape
- The conversation explores the significance of bringing back old-school journalism and the joy of small-town life
- Insights are provided on the impact of digitization on journalism and the need to slow down and truly absorb the narratives around us
We've got County Highway now to look forward to six times a year. It's a damn shame what the world's gotten to for people like me And people like you
What if the future of journalism isn't in the hands of big city elites, but rather in the heart of small-town America? In this episode, award-winning journalist Trish Wood sits down with acclaimed author and essayist Walter Kirn to explore this fascinating idea. Walter shares his involvement with County Highway, a new broadsheet that aims to bring back old-school journalism by focusing on local stories and perspectives often overlooked by mainstream media.
The conversation is rich with insights about the joys and challenges of small-town life, the enduring value of beat reporting, and the mysteries surrounding figures like Donald Trump. Through their engaging dialogue, you'll gain a fresh perspective on how community-centric journalism can breathe new life into a struggling industry. Whether you're a news junkie or just curious about the changing landscape of media, this episode offers plenty of food for thought.