On with Kara Swisher How to Make It in Media with Audie Cornish
Mar 30, 2023
Audie Cornish, former host of NPR’s 'All Things Considered' and now at CNN, discusses her remarkable career journey. She shares her experiences covering Hurricane Katrina and the importance of asking for help. Cornish reflects on the challenges faced during her transition to CNN, including the abrupt shutdown of CNN+. She emphasizes the need for media to evolve and adapt, while also highlighting the chaos at CNN as a potential source of creative energy. This insightful conversation unfolds amidst her recognition at the 2023 Audio Vanguard Award.
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Emotional Toll of Reporting
- Audie Cornish's first job at NPR, based in Nashville, was challenging after Hurricane Katrina.
- Covering the aftermath was emotionally taxing, as every interviewee broke into tears.
Asking for Help
- Ask for help when needed in your career.
- It's not admitting failure, but recognizing you need support to reach your goals.
Shifting Priorities
- After having her second child in March 2020, Cornish experienced a shift in perspective.
- Amidst protests and major news events, she realized there would always be more stories.