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S7E2 Technology, Democracy & Power: Is Innovation Saving the World—or Killing the Planet?
Fair Media Council CEO Jaci Clement talks with Justin Hendrix, CEO and Editor of Tech Policy Press, about how innovation, power, and responsibility collide in the digital age. From AI’s environmental…
S7E1 Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC & Free Speech: Let's Talk About What’s Really at Stake
Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and return to late-night raised serious questions: Where’s the line between offensive comedy and unprotected speech? And how far can the FCC go in policing broadcasters?In…
S7 Journalism at a Crossroads: Richard Tofel on Funding, Integrity & the Future
How did we get from 30% profit margins to paywalls, nonprofit newsrooms, and creators funding investigative journalism one Substack post at a time?In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, host Jaci Clement…
S6E12 Fire on the Air: How Local Radio Covered California's Wildfires
Join Fair Media Council CEO and Executive Director Jaci Clement as she sits down with KNX 97.1 FM Los Angeles News and Programming Director Alex Silverman for an inside look at the power of local…
S6E11 Breaking Down the First Amendment in a Digital World with Clay Calvert
On this episode of FMC Fast Chat, host Jaci Clement welcomes renowned First Amendment scholar Clay Calvert for a timely conversation on the myths, challenges, and realities of free speech in the…
S6E10 Bridging Divides: Amy Mitchell on Shaping Journalism & Media Policy for the Digital Age
In this must-hear episode of FMC Fast Chat, host Jaci Clement interviews Amy Mitchell, founding executive director of the Center for News Technology and Innovation and a leading voice in global media…
S6E9 Challenging Assumptions: Michael Powell’s Take on True Journalism
In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, Fair Media Council CEO and Executive Director Jaci Clement sits down with Michael Powell — an acclaimed journalist whose career spans The Washington Post to The New…
S6E8 'Democratic Delusions:' A Conversation with Natalie Fenton on Reclaiming Media for the Public Good
Over the past thirty years, monumental changes have pushed the media further from its core mission of serving the public interest. Political pressures, commercial imperatives, deregulation, and the…
S6E7 From Promise to Crisis: The Hidden Costs of Social Media
When social media began, it was full of promise — connecting people, amplifying voices, and fighting for liberties. But today, it’s in crisis. In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, renowned digital…
S6E5 Inside the Golden Era of New York News
In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, author Jerry Barmash introduces us to his new book, "Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York's Best-Loved Anchors." With decades of experience covering New…
S6E4 Breaking Big Stories and Getting to the Truth: Dave Levinthal on Investigative Journalism and Accountability
In this FMC Fast Chat, investigative journalist Dave Levinthal from Centerclip tells what it takes to break the big stories to hold those in power accountable. He explains how to pursue truth — why…
S6E3 Steve Dunlop on Cancel Culture, Great Communicators & The Art of Storytelling
In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, noted media trainer and journalist Steve Dunlop shares his insights into the evolving dynamics of the media landscape. We explore the impacts of cancel culture, what…
S6E2 Behind the Mic with Larry Mullins: The Future of Radio & Moments that Shaped a Career
On this episode of FMC Fast Chat, we host Larry Mullins, the golden-voiced afternoon news anchor of 1010WINS, the longest-running all-news radio station in the country and, according to Larry, the…
S6E1 AI, Media Savvy & The Future of Work
In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, Rocky Ozaki, founder of *NoW of Work*, shares how AI is reshaping the work landscape and why embracing agility is essential for staying ahead. If you’re ready to…
S5E3 Journey from TripAdvisor to Philanthropy
In this episode, find out how one successful tech entrepreneur is starting over again, this time with a focus on philanthropy. Steve Kaufer, co-founder and the recently retired CEO of TripAdvisor, is…
S5E2 How Social Media is Toxic to Women & Girls
In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, delve into the issue of how social media is proving to be toxic to women, girls and nonbinary people, and the steps we need to take to remedy the situation. Host…
S5E1 Building Bridges in a Time of Media Polarization
Tired of living in a bubble? Then take a listen. Jaci Clement chats with global media literacy educator Belinha S. De Abreu, Ph.D. on how media creates polarization within communities and what we can…
S4E9 Inside the Wave, Rockaway Queens' Source for Local News Since 1893
From a stretch of sandy peninsula situated between the outer edges of New York City and Long Island, The Wave keeps the 130,000 residents of Rockaway, Queens informed. It's been the local newspaper…
S4E8 Inside the Historic Keene Sentinel: Local News in America Project
In an area of the country that inspired Thorton Wilder's "Our Town," one New Hampshire newspaper has been chronicling the life and times of its community since 1799. Keene Sentinel Owner and…
S4E7 Covering the Hudson Valley Since 1785
From prostitution and corruption to American flag-stealing groundhogs, welcome to Episode 4 of FMC's Local News in America Series! This episode offers a look inside the Hudson Register-Star, which…
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FMC Fast Chat has published 80 episodes since August 2020, covering topics in News, News Commentary.
FMC Fast Chat is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 32m.
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