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
137 episodes
E132: Rewind - Navigating a PIO Lawsuit
Paula Knudsen Burke, an attorney with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, and Brittany Hailer, Director of Pittsburgh Institute for Nonprofit Journalism and an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh, talk about the laws...
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Episode 132
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33:13
E131: Rewind - Be the Best mentor
Join Rebecca Snyder as she hosts Alexander Pyles, the Associate Dean at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Pyles, who also serves as the mentor coordinator for the MDDC internship program, shares invaluable insig...
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Episode 131
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48:22
130: Rewind - New News in DC: 51st Newsroom
MDDC Executive Director Rebecca Snyder sits with Abby higgins and Eric Falquero of The 51st Newsroom, a worker-led nonprofit dedicated to transforming local journalism in Washington, DC. Hear firsthand from the passionate journalists driving th...
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Episode 130
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34:00
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 communi...
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Episode 129
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24:49
E128: How AI Became a Personal Assistant
In this episode, Kevin Berrier talks with Jason Whong of Whong Community Media about building a lean, community-focused publishing business and how he’s using AI to streamline operations without losing the human touch. Jason shares how he balan...
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Episode 128
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1:20:31
E127: Rewind - Local News Network
In this episode, Jerry Zremski of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism takes center stage for an in-depth conversation on the current state of local journalism. Jerry shares his unique insights on covering politics and policy from the natio...
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Episode 127
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30:55
E126: Rewind - Coastal Point
In this special episode, Rebecca sits down with Darin McCann and Sue Lyons, the dynamic duo behind Coastal Point, a gem in the heart of Ocean View, Delaware. As they mark the 20th anniversary of their beloved publication, we dive into the journ...
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Episode 126
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26:04
E125: Rewind - Anti-SLAPP
Rebecca Snyder welcomes Max Mishkin with Ballard Spahr for an in-depth discussion on the evolving battle against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) within the Maryland General Assembly. Max, an attorney with a keen insight ...
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Episode 125
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50:59
E124: RAK Brewing
In this episode, Kevin interviews Joe Gatewood, co-founder and co-owner of RAK Brewing Company in Frederick, Maryland. The conversation dives into the business journey, community impact and entrepreneurial philosophy behind one of the region’s ...
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Episode 124
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40:01
E123: Rewind - Master Class: The First Amendment
Join us for an enlightening session with Xerxes Wilson from The News Journal in Wilmington, Delaware as we dive deep into the intricacies of First Amendment and free speech reporting. Discover the compelling story behind Wilson's
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Episode 123
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48:48
E122: Rewind - Best Move with The Baltimore Banner
Join us with The Baltimore Banner's standout achievement of 2023 with Editor-in-Chief Kimi Yoshino and Sports Editor Chris Korman. Discover how their strategic move to build a dedicated sports team has revolutionized their coverage, bringing in...
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Episode 122
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26:05
E121: Rewind - Leveraging AI and Authenticity for Social Media Success
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 121
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46:01
E120: Innovation takeaways
What does it take for news organizations to evolve and stay relevant? In this episode, Rebecca is joined by Emily Ristow, Director of Journalism Strategy at the American Press Institute, who shares key innovation lessons from the Table Stakes L...
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Episode 120
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54:39
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
