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In-depth conversations about the craft of journalism and storytelling, presented by the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard. Hosted by Mark Armstrong, editor of Nieman Storyboard, founder (emeritus) of Longreads and co-founder of the podcast company Ursa.

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The Nieman Storyboard podcast returns for Season Two with Pamela Colloff, reporter for ProPublica, staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, and author of the new book “Catch the Devil: A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf ... more

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Author Tricia Romano joins Storyboard editor Mark Armstrong to talk about how she reported and wrote her oral history of The Village Voice, “The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed Ame... more

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Award-winning journalist and executive producer Soledad O’Brien joins Storyboard contributor Christina M. Tapper for this week’s Nieman Storyboard podcast to discuss her career journey from TV news to documentaries, and how she came to embrace the fo... more

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Journalists Leah Sottile and Ryan Haas join Storyboard Editor Mark Armstrong to discuss the second and final season of their serialized podcast “Hush,” from Oregon Public Broadcasting. 

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Tricia Romano
Journalist and author of The Freaks Came Out to Write, The Definitive History of the Village Voice
Episode: Journalist Tricia Romano on the pros and cons of writing an oral history
Soledad O'Brien
An award-winning journalist, documentarian, and author, founder of Soledad O'Brien Productions
Soledad O'Brien Productions
Episode: Soledad O’Brien on character-driven storytelling in documentaries, and the power of being a witness
Tonya Mosley
Award-winning journalist and co-host of NPR's Fresh Air
NPR
Episode: NPR's Tonya Mosley on the art of the interview
Stephanie Keith
Photojournalist whose work focuses on immigration and social justice issues.
Episode: Photojournalist Stephanie Keith on documenting ICE and capturing a moment that became the cover of New York magazine
Sasha Bonét
Writer and cultural critic, author of 'The Waterbearers'
Columbia University and Barnard College
Episode: Sasha Bonét on ‘leaving room for the story to shape itself’ and how a family home can become a character
Danyel Smith
Award-winning journalist and author of 'Shine Bright', a personal history of Black women in pop.
Episode: Danyel Smith on developing taste as a writer and building confidence to tell your own story
Sam Wolson
Interactive Visual Features Editor at The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: The New Yorker's Sam Wolson on interactive storytelling about a mother and her trans teenager leaving the U.S.
Mallary Tenore Tarpley
Author of the new book 'Slip, Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery'
University of Texas at Austin's Moody College of Communication and McCombs School of Business
Episode: Mallary Tenore Tarpley on writing about eating disorders and navigating ‘the messy middle’ in recovery
Dana A. Williams
Professor of African American literature and Dean of the Graduate School at Howard University.
Howard University
Episode: Author Dana A. Williams on what Toni Morrison can teach us about editing

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Mark Armstrong
Editor of Nieman Storyboard; Host of Nieman Storyboard (Harvard Nieman Foundation)

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    Looking forward to listening to all your upcoming podcasts!

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    United Statesa year ago

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Soledad O’Brien on character-driven storytelling in documentaries, and the power of being a witness
Q: What dictates the role you decide to take for each project?
It depends on the needs of the project and what the buying party wants regarding whether it should be correspondent-driven or not.
Soledad O’Brien on character-driven storytelling in documentaries, and the power of being a witness
Q: How do you know a story is best suited for a documentary treatment versus a podcast?
Soledad explains that it often depends on the material available and whether it can be visually represented, but that there is no magic formula.
Soledad O’Brien on character-driven storytelling in documentaries, and the power of being a witness
Q: What advice would you give them if they're interested in producing documentaries?
Soledad advises to just do it, encouraging budding journalists to try new mediums without waiting for perfect conditions.
Soledad O’Brien on character-driven storytelling in documentaries, and the power of being a witness
Q: What draws you to the documentary space?
Soledad mentions that documentaries allow people to talk more extensively than traditional news stories, which often have time limitations.
Leah Sottile and Ryan Haas on deconstructing ‘true crime’ in podcasting and journalism
Q: What benefit do you want your podcast to provide beyond just personal career advancement?
Ryan highlights the need for ethical considerations in reporting tragic stories and finding meaningful benefits for the victims' families.

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What is Nieman Storyboard about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program centers on deep conversations with journalists, editors, photographers, and storytellers who shape public discourse through narrative journalism and documentary storytelling. Episodes frequently explore the craft of interviewing, ethical storytelling, and the personal journeys behind impactful reporting, often focusing on social issues, immigration, trauma-informed journalism, and local storytelling. A standout characteristic is the emphasis on process and mentorship—from long-running partnerships to developing one's own voice in a crowded media landscape—making it a strong pick for listeners who want actionable takeaways about storytelling, reporting ethics, and media history. Highlights include candid discussions about organiz... more

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