The Lead Podcast

The James M. Cox Jr. Institute for Journalism Innovation, Management and Leadership at the Grady College prepares students and professionals for leadership roles in the news media. By sponsoring intensive training programs and funding applied research, the Cox Institute is at the forefront of addressing the strategic challenges faced by contemporary news organizations."/

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The Lead: Dr. Karin Assmann on Interviewing Hesitant Sources

  Karin Assmann has reported from Guantanamo Bay “three times” by her count. She’s ...

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The Lead: Jewel Wicker on the Future of Culture Journalism

  In this episode of The Lead, freelance culture and entertainment reporter Jewel Wicker ...

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The Lead: Michelle McLoughlin on photography and storytelling

In this episode, independent photographer Michelle McLoughlin joins us to talk about shifts in ...

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The Lead: Will Carr on preparing for pressure

This week, Will joins us to share how he prepares for high-pressure situations. He ...

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The Lead: Ralitsa Vassileva On Communicating Well

UGA lecturer of journalism and former anchor with CNN International Ralitsa Vassileva joins us ...

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The Lead: Greg Bluestein (Part 2/2) On Impeachment And Insurrection

Blurb: In the second episode of our two-episode conversation, Greg Bluestein of the Atlanta ...

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The Lead: Greg Bluestein On Georgia’s Political Shift

This week, The Lead features Greg Bluestein, a political reporter and University of Georgia ...