The Other Web

Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics at University of Nevada, Reno and the author of Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good and Bad English. She also writes a monthly blog for Psychology Today, is a regular guest writer for the popular Grammar Girl podcast and has a lecture series, Language and Society, available with The Great Courses.Join us in this enlightening discussion, and after you do - please check out the Otherweb via:Our website: https://otherweb.com/Our iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/otherweb/id6443798894Our Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.otherwebOur daily newsletter: https://www.otherweb.news/And our community fundraising campaign: https://invest.otherweb.com/Join us!Sincerely,Alex FinkFounder @ Otherweb, Inc

Kelly McBride is a journalist and an ethicist. She works with newsrooms everywhere on their ethical standards. She is a Senior Vice President at The Poynter Institute, a journalism think tank; she is the chair of the Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership and she is the public editor at NPR.Join us in this enlightening discussion, and after you do - please check out the Otherweb via:Our website: https://otherweb.com/Our iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/otherweb/id6443798894Our Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.otherwebOur daily newsletter: https://www.otherweb.news/And our community fundraising campaign: https://invest.otherweb.com/Join us!Sincerely,Alex FinkFounder @ Otherweb, Inc

Ethan Zuckerman, a digital media professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, discusses his groundbreaking lawsuit against Meta regarding Section 230. He delves into the need for user autonomy over social media algorithms and critiques the corporate control wielded by platforms like Facebook. The conversation highlights the dark side of online reviews, the interoperability challenge among digital platforms, and the quest for genuine communication in today’s internet landscape. Zuckerman advocates for community-driven solutions and regulatory change to enhance user rights.

Rick Edmonds is the media business analyst for the Poynter Institute, a school and study center for working journalists. He has been doing research and writing for 25 years on the financial decline of legacy media, newspapers particularly, and the rise of new media alternatives. His reporting and commentary appear regularly on the Poynter Online site. He has spoken to conference groups in the U.S.A. and in Paris, Norway, Madrid, Vienna and Chile.Join us in this enlightening discussion, and after you do - please check out the Otherweb via:Our website: https://otherweb.com/Our iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/otherweb/id6443798894Our Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.otherwebOur daily newsletter: https://www.otherweb.news/And our community fundraising campaign: https://invest.otherweb.com/Join us!Sincerely,Alex FinkFounder @ Otherweb, Inc

Our guest today is Erik Angner - a Professor of Practical Philosophy at Stockholm University. As a result of serious mission creep, he holds two PhDs – one in Economics and one in History and Philosophy of Science – both from the University of Pittsburgh. His most recent book is How Economics Can Save the World: Simple Solutions to Solve Our Biggest Problems.I like simple solutions to big problems, so I figure we should talk and find out what they are.Join us in this enlightening discussion, and after you do - please check out the Otherweb via:Our website: https://otherweb.com/Our iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/otherweb/id6443798894Our Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.otherwebOur daily newsletter: https://www.otherweb.news/And our community fundraising campaign: https://invest.otherweb.com/Join us!Sincerely,Alex FinkFounder @ Otherweb, Inc

Our guest today is Donald Robertson - Donald is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and author of several books, including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and, more recently, Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor. He is one of the founders of the Modern Stoicism nonprofit organization and the founder and president of the Plato's Academy Centre in Athens, Greece. He was born in Scotland but now lives in Montreal, Canada.His upcoming book, How to Think Like Socrates, will be released later this year, and can be preordered on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or anywhere else books are generally sold.Join us in this enlightening discussion, and after you do - please check out the Otherweb via:Our website: https://otherweb.com/Our iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/otherweb/id6443798894Our Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.otherwebOur daily newsletter: https://www.otherweb.news/And our community fundraising campaign: https://invest.otherweb.com/Join us!Sincerely,Alex FinkFounder @ Otherweb, Inc

Welcome to the Otherweb. Our guest today is Isabella Sanchez Castaneda - an award winning podcast strategist and producer for a variety of brands. This episode is dedicated to the meta of podcasting - am I do it the right way? And if not, what's the right way to do it? Check out https://www.isamediainc.com/call if you'd like to learn more about working with Isabella on your podcast strategy, scripting, or production.Join us in this enlightening discussion, and after you do - please check out the Otherweb via:Our website: https://otherweb.com/Our iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/otherweb/id6443798894Our Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.otherwebOur daily newsletter: https://www.otherweb.news/And our community fundraising campaign: https://invest.otherweb.com/Join us!Sincerely,Alex FinkFounder @ Otherweb, Inc

Our guest today is Christopher Six - the Managing Editor for WYDaily. A passionate advocate of community journalism with more than 30 years in the media, corporate communications and marketing, Chris is an award-winning designer, columnist, illustrator, photographer and newsroom leader. He is a respected voice in journalism ethics. A veteran reporter, he has created and taught news writing seminars for community colleges and the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. He is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and an Ambassador for the National Society of Newspaper Columnists.Join us in this enlightening discussion, and after you do - please check out the Otherweb via:Our website: https://otherweb.com/Our iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/app/otherweb/id6443798894Our Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.otherwebOur daily newsletter: https://www.otherweb.news/And our community fundraising campaign: https://invest.otherweb.com/Join us!Sincerely,Alex FinkFounder @ Otherweb, Inc

Prof. Jeff Jarvis, a journalism professor and author, discusses the challenges of innovation in journalism, navigating technological transformations from the Printing Press to AI. He explores the complexities of AI-generated content, image authenticity, and the evolution of journalism in a technology-driven society, emphasizing the importance of adapting to technological changes and embracing new models of journalism.

Award-winning podcaster Steve Lubetkin shares insights on podcasting technology, guest engagement, audio quality, and building an audience. The discussion covers editing tools, remote recording challenges, branding strategies, and the future of podcast content lengths.