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.
Five Dubs Podcast
E129: Rewind - Local Journalism Initiative
Rebecca joins Allison Taylor Levine, the passionate Executive Director of the Local Journalism Initiative in Delaware. Allison shares her journey from a journalist to leading a nonprofit organization aimed at strengthening democracy and community through local journalism. She delves into various innovative projects, including supporting young journalists from underrepresented communities and conducting a comprehensive assessment of Delaware's news and information ecosystem.
Listeners will discover the exciting initiatives underway, such as the Delaware Journalism Collaborative and the launch of a new nonprofit newsroom, Spotlight Delaware. Allison's personal story, including her background in journalism and philanthropy, and the impact of her late husband's legacy in the field, adds a touching and motivational aspect to her mission.
For more information, see: https://ljidelaware.org/
