
The Kicker is a podcast on the media and the world today. It comes out twice a month, hosted by Josh Hersh and produced by Amanda Darrach for the Columbia Journalism Review. It is available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 306 | Founded | 9 years ago | 
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

This summer, Margaret Sullivan, the executive director of the Craig Newmark Center for Journalism Ethics and Security at Columbia Journalism School, and her colleague Julie Gerstein published a series of essays in CJR exploring what a new generation ... more
On Thursday, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order barring federal agents from using riot control measures like tear gas to disperse journalists seeking to cover protests outside the Broadview ICE processing center, near Chicago.
The... more
In 2017, Elle Reeve, then a correspondent for Vice News, became a household name when she reported from the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia—as neo-Nazis marched with burning torches and a white supremacist drove his car into a cr... more
Last week, as DC reporters were patting themselves on the back for not falling for internet falsehoods claiming that Donald Trump had secretly died, Garrett Graff wrote an essay on his blog, Doomsday Scenario, saying, “It’s time to have a serious con... more
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I’ve never heard of this podcast before but I really enjoyed the most recent episode, “Kai Ryssdal Was America’s Economic Voice of Reason This Week.”
Straight talk about an important subject from educated, thoughtful people. Who could ask for more.
I’ll be listening to more episodes in the future.
This is a Peabody-worthy podcast - a phantasmagorical tale - that’s real - told well with humor and sympathy, to a point. The format suits the listener with a wonderful Q&A format with mind boggling detail. Susie Banikarim is a superstar and Josh Hersh is a fantastic foil. I great listen without the usual tedious podcast repetition.
Great listen - very well done.
Really enjoying the episodes about the downfall of Ozy Media - thank you!
Great interviews + fantastic series that goes deep on the rise and fall of Ozy media. Thoughtful and well-reported.
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Focusing on media and journalism, this podcast provides insightful discussions on current events, the evolving landscape of news, and key issues affecting the industry. With a blend of interviews and expert analysis, it covers a variety of topics such as political journalism, challenges faced by reporters, and how societal changes alter public media. Highlighting the moral responsibilities of journalists, the conversation often revolves around critical moments and figures in contemporary media, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in understanding the intricate relationship between journalism and the world today.
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The Kicker launched 9 years ago and published 306 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Kicker include:
1. Margaret Sullivan
2. Stephanie Lulay
3. Francia García Hernández
4. Garrett Graff
5. Hind Hassan
6. Anna Merlan
7. Arwa Damon
8. Ghaith Abdul-Ahad
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