A Wisconsin meteorologist shares the latest on Hurricane Idalia hitting the coast of Florida. Then, we talk to a journalism professor about how to build more trust between local media and their audiences. Later, a space journalist explains how India and others are getting into the space race.
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2023 hurricane season gaining strength
It’s been an above-average hurricane season in the Atlantic this year. A local meteorologist brings us the latest, including updates on Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall in Florida earlier today.
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How to build more trust and engagement between journalists and audiences
Technological changes and attacks on media have eroded public trust in journalism and the news media. A UW-Madison journalism professor joins us to share her new book on how journalists can better engage their communities and build trust with their audiences.
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India's moon landing, Russia's crash, and the new space race
Last week, India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission landed a spacecraft on the southern pole of the moon, just days after a Russian lander crashed in an attempt to do the same. We talk to a space journalist about new developments in the international space race and the significance of India’s success.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Jonathan Erdman Guest
- Sue Robinson Guest
- Eric Berger Guest
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