
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 | Weekly | Episodes | 321 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

When I took over the Kicker host chair, one of the things I was most excited to do was to interview early-career journalists, who see the changes to our industry from an entirely different perspective from those of us who’ve been around since the day... more
Since October 7, 2023, Miriam Berger has been on assignment in Jerusalem, covering Israel, Palestine, and war. A few weeks ago, she learned she and hundreds of colleagues were being laid off.
One perk of hosting an interview podcast is having the op... more
While the newspaper industry continues to contract, nonprofit news outlets have proliferated over the past decade. But dismissing profitable models for journalism is premature.
How can journalism survive? Perhaps the question would once have sounde... more
Experts discuss the risks posed to journalism as the courts test the limits of press freedom law.
If I recall correctly, the original news peg for a live Kicker recording about threats to the free press was a raid on the home of Hannah Natanson, a W... 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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This podcast focuses on contemporary issues surrounding journalism and the media landscape, engaging in critical discussions about the challenges faced by the industry today. Episodes cover a wide range of topics, from press freedom to the evolution of business models in journalism, featuring insights from experienced professionals, including journalists, editors, and academics. The shows often highlight pressing issues such as the struggles of local news, the impact of technology, and the ongoing debates about ethics in journalism.
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The Kicker launched 9 years ago and published 321 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. Joshi Herrmann
2. Vanan Murugesan
3. David Enrich
4. Jameel Jaffer
5. Sarah Alvarez
6. Candice Fortman
7. Ben Smith
8. Azmat Khan
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