From Classroom to Newsroom

From Classroom to Newsroom


Latest Episodes

Episode 52: Drew Daniel
November 17, 2019

The scholarly metalhead discusses the propriety of taking explicitly political positions in the classroom.

Episode 51: Rep. John Yarmuth
October 15, 2019

Kentucky's only Democratic Congressman shares his thoughts on the necessity of teaching critical thinking skills, the state of journalism today, and impeachment.

Episode 50: Christopher Emdin
June 18, 2019

The Columbia professor and NYT bestselling author talks about three types of teacher critics (elevators, haters, and suckers) and much more.

Episode 49: Stephen George
June 14, 2019

LPM's president discusses "The Pope's Long Con," the need to highlight youth voices, the future of LPM, and much more.

Episode 48: Dawne Gee
May 20, 2019

Did you know that Dawne Gee worked as a stand-up comedian? Hear how she got her start in comedy, plus her opinions about modern journalism, "fake news" and much more.

Episode 47: Kate Howard at Third Thursday
April 20, 2019

On this episode, hear Kate Howard of KyCIR discuss the Center's work at a Third Thursday luncheon sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation.

Episode 46: Liz Schlemmer
April 15, 2019

Topics include charter schools, vouchers, the 2019 Kentucky General Assembly, and the strengths of radio journalism.

Episode 45: Geneva Stark
March 25, 2019

Dr. Stark discusses media images of black and brown youth, the need for professional development, equality versus equity, and much more.

Episode 44: Teacher Movies
March 18, 2019

Kris Abplanalp and Tracy Heightchew join the show to discuss tropes in three teacher movies, including and especially the "white savior" trope.

Episode 43: Mike Trautmann
March 11, 2019

Current JCPS superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio discusses trauma, suicide prevention, Senate Bill 250, school start times, the student assignment plan, and more.