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The Confluence Cast: Grave Matters – Unearthing the North Graveyard
There is often a complex interplay between preservation and progress. A year into his exploration, Columbus Underground reporter Jesse Bethea continues to sift through the story of how the removal of remains from what was once the North Market parking lot unfolded. From the contentious removal of centuries-old graves to the forensic analysis of unearthed remains, today’s episode navigates the ethical, legal, and emotional complexities surrounding the issue. In the quest to honor the past while embracing the future, we examine what lies beneath the surface of urban development and confront the ghosts of history that still shape our city today.
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The Confluence Cast: This Title Was Not Generated by AI
This podcast was not generated by AI. But it may have been influenced by it. As all industries consider how to use artificial intelligence in their work, Walker Evans, Susan Post, and I discuss how it relates to journalism, disclosure, and transparency. We cover Columbus Underground’s updated policy on the matter, how content generation should and should not be used in a newsroom, what AI thinks about the Columbus food scene, and engage in a lively debate on the ethical challenges of how this new tool will affect our lives.
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Opinion: AI Will Play Little Role in the Future of Local Journalism
The most hot button topic in the world of...
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The Reason(s) We’re Done With Twitter in 2024
The short version is that it doesn't do anything for us anymore. Read on for the longer explainer.
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The Top 20 News Articles of 2023
This year, Columbus Underground published over 1400 articles. As...
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The Confluence Cast: Journalist, Legislator, and Author Michael Curtin
From context comes an understanding of everything.Today's guest, well-known Central Ohio journalist, politician, and author Michael Curtin, seems to have understood that from his early days as a reporter to his time as a legislator.In our interview, Mike discusses his career, the future of journalism, the importance of compromise, and how we view issues largely depends on the vantage point with which we view them.Our conversation provides an understanding that context is not just about seeing the bigger picture. It's about appreciating the stories, decisions, and efforts that create that picture.
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WOSU Announces Anna Staver as New All Sides Host
The long-running "All Sides" show on WOSU officially has its new host. Journalist Anna Staver will be replacing Ann Fisher, who announced her retirement...
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Columbus Underground Wins Four Awards from Ohio Society of Professional Journalism
The annual award winners of the Ohio's Best Journalism Contest were announced this morning, and Columbus Underground was named as the recipient of four...
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The Confluence Cast: Local Journalism Faces Challenges and Opportunities
Journalism is a balancing act. Today, a conversation about the challenges facing journalism. This episode was recorded at the Gateway Film Center as part of their Broadcast News: Journalism on Film series.
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Ann Fisher Retiring from WOSU
On Friday, Ann Fisher announced that she will be exiting her host duties at the WOSU show All Side with Ann Fisher in May.
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NEXT: The Future of Journalists
I read with dismay—but also with a sense of resignation—that Columbus Dispatch Metro columnist Theodore Decker would be leaving his position. In his farewell...
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