
The Study Hall Podcast
Study Hall provides tools, tips, and community resources for media workers. Hosted by executive editor Daniel Spielberger, the Study Hall Podcast spotlights journalists making notable contributions to the media industry.
Latest episodes

Dec 16, 2024 • 38min
Samantha Cole on worker-owned media, AI, and tradwives
We spoke to 404 Media co-founder and editor Samantha Cole about the importance of worker-owned media projects, the rise of AI tools, and how the popularity of tradwife content reflects our political moment. 404 Media is a worker-owned outlet covering technology, social media platforms, and surveillance.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 39min
Alyssa Mercante On The Importance Of Video Game Journalism
Alyssa Mercante, the former senior editor at Kotaku, stops by The Study Hall Podcast to discuss video game journalism's significance in the political landscape and how content creators are pivoting towards Twitch.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 40min
Taylor Lorenz
For the first episode of the Study Hall Podcast, Daniel Spielberger chats with Taylor Lorenz about her experience leaving legacy media! The former Washington Post journalist shares her take on the right wing media ecosystem and offers advice on how journalists can launch their own independent media projects.