Five Dubs Podcast
Five Dubs focuses on the who, what, when, where and why of local news media in Maryland, Delaware and D.C. We’ll talk with the journalists about stories behind the news. Five Dubs is a project of the MDDC Press Association and is hosted by Rebecca Snyder and Kevin Berrier.
Episodes
124 episodes
E119: Religion News Service
Rebecca Snyder sits down with Deborah Caldwell, CEO of Religion News Service, for an in-depth conversation about the evolving role of religion in American journalism. Deborah unpacks why religion reporting still matters and shares how local fai...
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Episode 119
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44:15
E118: Journalist Trauma Support Network
CORRECTION: Emily Sachs states the Dart Center was founded in 1994, but it was founded in 1999.Journalists often report on the worst moments of others' lives, but who supports them? In this episode, Emily Sachs, clinical psychol...
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Episode 118
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42:19
E117: New news formats
What does local journalism look like in the age of evolving media platforms? In this episode, longtime columnist and radio host Dan Rodricks joins Rebecca to talk about adapting storytelling for today's audiences. From his decades at The Ba...
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Episode 117
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44:15
E116: 48 years at The AFRO
Rebecca Snyder sits down with the remarkable Denise Dorsey, who recently retired after an incredible 48-year career at The Afro. From her start in the advertising department in 1976 to her pivotal role as production manager, Denise ref...
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Episode 116
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33:30
E115: Baltimore uprising ten years later
Rebecca Snyder sits down with Lisa Snowden, founder of the Baltimore Beat, to reflect on the 10th anniversary of Freddie Gray’s death and the uprising that followed. Lisa shares the process behind the Beat’s commemorative coverage, her collabor...
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Episode 115
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38:00
E114: Rookie of the year nominees
Join Rebecca Snyder as she hosts a powerful conversation with the 2024 MDDC Rookie of the Year nominees — six emerging women journalists who’ve tackled the chaos, challenges, and triumphs of their first jobs in news. From covering local governm...
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Episode 114
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1:01:09
E113: Backroom Deals in our Backyards
Rebecca Snyder sits down with award-winning journalist and author Miranda Spivack to dive into Backroom Deals in Our Backyard, Miranda’s powerful new book exposing the hidden world of local government secrecy and corporate collusion. F...
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Episode 113
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51:33
E112: Salesperson of the Year Nominees
We shine a spotlight on two of the most dynamic media sales professionals in our region—Nicole Allen of Baltimore Fishbowl and Blake McCoy of the Catholic Review—nominated for MDDC Press Association’s 2024 Salesperson of the Y...
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Episode 112
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57:19
E111: ProJourn Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Rebecca Snyder sits down with Christina Piaia, Deputy Director of the ProJourn Project at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Christina shares how ProJourn supports journalists and independent newsrooms with free legal resources l...
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Episode 111
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E110: Murder the Truth
In this episode, Rebecca Snyder sits down with David Enrich, an investigative reporter at The New York Times and author of the new book Murder the Truth. They discuss the growing use of "lawfare"—legal actions weaponized by wealthy and powerful...
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Episode 110
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39:35
E109: Celebrating 60 years at the Washington Informer
Rebecca Snyder sits down with Denise Rolark Barnes, publisher of The Washington Informer, to celebrate the newspaper’s incredible 60-year legacy. Denise shares stories about the paper’s history, its impact on the community and the vision that h...
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Episode 109
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42:08
E108: Locker Room Talk
Rebecca Snyder sits down with Melissa Ludtke, the newly published author of "Locker Room Talk: A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside." Melissa shares her groundbreaking journey as a sports journalist who fought for equal access to Major Lea...
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Episode 108
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1:04:23
E107: Investigating with public records - Sunshine Week special
In this special episode for Sunshine Week, we spotlight four outstanding investigative reporters—Amanda Fries, Maddi O’Neill, Darcy Costello and Katie Mettler. This discussion dives into the power of public records in investigative journalism, ...
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Episode 107
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53:21
E106: Covering the Media Beat
In this episode, Rebecca Snyder sits down with Corey Hutchins - journalist and founder of the weekly newsletter, Inside the News in Colorado. Corey shares insights from his research on media criticism, the decline of traditional newsrooms and t...
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Episode 106
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41:56
E105: Pressed to Kill
In this powerful episode, Rebecca sits down with Tom Marquardt, retired publisher and editor of The Capital Gazette, to discuss his new book, Pressed to Kill. Tom takes us inside the tragic events of June 28, 2018, when a gunman attacked the Ga...
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Episode 105
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45:17
E104: Man of Peace
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Amber Allan, the visionary founder of Man of Peace, a nonprofit dedicated to providing safe spaces and life-changing resources for children in Ecuador. From the devastating 2016 earthquake that reshap...
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Episode 104
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E103: Delaware Legislative Outlook
Rebecca Snyder sits down with Lauren Vella, principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs' new Dover office, to discuss the changing political landscape in Delaware. From a brand-new governor and congressional leadership to special elections and ...
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Episode 103
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33:33
E102: Bethesda Today
Join us for an insightful conversation with Amy Orndorff, managing editor of Bethesda Magazine and Bethesda Today. Amy shares the evolution of Bethesda’s local news, the challenges of covering Montgomery County with a small but dedicated team a...
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Episode 102
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E101: Access to Autopsy Reports
Rebecca Snyder sits down with Ryan Little, data editor at The Baltimore Banner, to explore the power of data in investigative journalism. They discuss the role of data analysis in uncovering major trends, particularly in Baltimore’s op...
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Episode 101
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39:32
E100: Elevating Your Brand for A Modern Audience
In our first Marketing Pros episode of 2025, we sit down with Mya Shell, a 25-year-old brand marketing powerhouse. From growing up in a small Ohio town to shaping major campaigns in the tech world, Mya's journey is nothing short of inspiring. S...
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Episode 100
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50:51
E99 - State of Local News Report
Join Rebecca Snyder as she sits down with Tim Franklin, Senior Associate Dean and Director of the Medill Local News Initiative at Northwestern University. In this episode, they dive into the latest Medill State of Local News Report findings, ex...
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Episode 99
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38:30
E98: Maryland Legislative Outlook
Dive into the complexities of Maryland's legislative session with Rebecca Snyder and special guest Lorenzo Bellamy of Bellamy Genn Group. From navigating a looming $2.7 billion budget deficit to discussing the evolution of public notices and ne...
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Episode 98
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36:40
E97: Green Villager, Erik Nefores
In the last episode of Five Dubs: Marketing Pros for 2024, Kevin Berrier from MDDC Ad Services sits down with Erik Nefores, founder of The Green Villager, to talk about how sustainability and technology can work together to create a better futu...
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Episode 97
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41:21
E96: Prayer and Pen with Toni Draper of the Afro News
In this episode, Rebecca Snyder welcomes Frances “Toni” Draper, publisher of the Afro-American Newspapers, to discuss her upcoming book
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Episode 96
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46:29
E95: Beyond the Bot: Leveraging AI and Authenticity for Social Media Success with Ross Gray of Cloud Campaign
In this episode of Marketing Pros, host Kevin Berrier dives deep into the evolving world of social media marketing and the impact of AI with Ross Gray, co-founder and COO of Cloud Campaign. Together, they explore how businesses and marketers ca...
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Episode 95
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46:01
