
The Kicker is a podcast on the media and the world today. It comes out twice a month, hosted by Megan Greenwell and produced by Amanda Darrach for the Columbia Journalism Review. It is available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 330 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

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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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The show centers on media, journalism, and the evolving information landscape, often anchoring discussions in the economics of news, trust in institutions, and the role of technology in shaping public discourse. Guests range from journalists and editors to scholars and industry thinkers, offering historical context, media policy debate, and practical insights for reporting in a changing ecosystem. Notable is the blend of rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, plus a focus on local and nonprofit journalism, reader trust, and the business models that sustain public-interest news. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want sharp, well-sourced perspectives on how news is produced, distributed, and funded today, and for potential g... more
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The Kicker launched 10 years ago and published 330 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. Emma Baccellieri
2. Ethar El-Katatney
3. Kim Phillips-Fein
4. Emily Sweeney
5. Quinn Slobodian
6. Ben Tarnoff
7. Spencer Hall
8. Eric Gustafson
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