In this episode of “DisinfoHacks Podcast”, we have an insightful conversation with Aphrodite Salas, an Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism at Concordia University. Our discussion revolves around the theory of extractive journalism, with an emphasis on building trust and being a storyteller, focusing on respecting the communities and the people whose stories are being shared, as well as the impact of AI in journalism. In the discussion the importance of care and intent and the need for ethical and respectful storytelling is being stressed. In today's digital age, people often trust peer narratives over traditional media outlets. Light is being shed on the evolving landscape of journalism and the imperative to reshape the narrative towards more compassionate, ethical, and community-centered storytelling.