Rick Berke

Rick Berke, former Politico reporter and founder of STAT News, shares his journey of transforming STAT into a leading voice in life sciences journalism. He discusses the challenges subscription models face, particularly for legacy media outlets. The conversation highlights the critical role of science-driven health leadership and the unique storytelling necessary in health journalism, especially during the COVID pandemic. Berke also emphasizes how AI is reshaping newsrooms, revealing both risks and the opportunity for credible content.