Rob Wells
Visiting associate professor at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism and author of The Insider: How the Kiplinger Newsletter Bridged Washington and Wall Street, interviewed about his research and book.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 23min
Rob Wells, "The Insider: How the Kiplinger Newsletter Bridged Washington and Wall Street" (U Massachusetts Press, 2022)
Rob Wells, visiting associate professor at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, delves into his book about Willard Kiplinger, the pioneering journalist who bridged Washington and Wall Street. He discusses Kiplinger's unique role during the New Deal and his insights on capitalism and democracy. Wells also examines the evolution of journalism's societal role and debates the possibility of unbiased reporting today. He offers media literacy tips and emphasizes Kiplinger's entrepreneurial spirit as a key takeaway.
Oct 31, 2025 • 23min
Rob Wells, "The Insider: How the Kiplinger Newsletter Bridged Washington and Wall Street" (U Massachusetts Press, 2022)
Rob Wells, a visiting associate professor of journalism at the University of Maryland, dives into the fascinating life of Willard Kiplinger, the founder of the groundbreaking Kiplinger Washington Letter. He discusses Kiplinger's unique position at the crossroads of finance and politics during the New Deal, and how his insightful journalism bridged these worlds. Wells also explores the complexities of unbiased reporting today, emphasizing the importance of transparency and media literacy, while reflecting on the entrepreneurial spirit that defined Kiplinger's legacy.
