CORRECTION: The Atlanta Journal/Constitution is still in print through DEC 2025.
Host Edgar Mills explores citizen journalism and independent podcasts as modern expressions of free speech and libertarian values. He discusses the decline of traditional media, the rise of decentralized voices, issues of authenticity, credibility, and gatekeeping, and how independent creators empower communities with timely, unfiltered information.
Mills shares personal experiences from the Great Create DIY Festival, reflects on media monetization, echo chambers, and expert credibility, and urges listeners to engage critically, support independent voices, and contribute to community causes.

CORRECTION: The Atlanta Journal/Constitution is still in print through DEC 2025. Host Edgar Mills explores citizen journalism and independent podcasts as modern expressions of free speech and libertarian values. He discusses the decline of traditional media, the rise of decentralized voices, issues of authenticity, credibility, and gatekeeping, and how independent creators empower communities with timely, unfiltered information. Mills shares personal experiences from the Great Create DIY Festival, reflects on media monetization, echo chambers, and expert credibility, and urges listeners to engage critically, support independent voices, and contribute to community causes.

E32: Citizen Voices: The Rise of Independent Journalism

The Junto Podcast serves as a voice for entrepreneurs, artists, working-class, professionals, and anyone else in pursuit of personal growth and community elevation. Inspired by its 1727 namesake, the podcast promotes the exchange of impactful insights, meaningful discussions across diverse subject matter, and the practical application of critical thinking in our daily lives. Our ethos is to enable and embolden our listeners to thrive in their private lives and business endeavors while fostering positive and transformative influence in their communities. We explore a variety of unique subjects, drawn from the essays on our website and the foundational charter of the original Junto Club, from history, ethics, entrepreneurship, spiritualism, world travels, the fine arts, and far beyond. We welcome interesting guests whose perspectives illuminate our discourse. We invite our listeners and followers to contribute blog submissions, from which we feature the most skillfully composed on our website, <a href="https://thejuntopodcast.com/">thejuntopodcast.com</a>. We choose the most compelling and resonant submissions for in-depth exploration on the podcast. Welcome to The Junto Podcast, where we promote the practical applications of critical thinking and bold creativity.

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The Junto Podcast serves as a voice for entrepreneurs, artists, working-class, professionals, and anyone else in pursuit of personal growth and community elevation. Inspired by its 1727 namesake, the podcast promotes the exchange of impactful insights, meaningful discussions across diverse subject matter, and the practical application of critical thinking in our daily lives. Our ethos is to enable and embolden our listeners to thrive in their private lives and business endeavors while fostering positive and transformative influence in their communities. We explore a variety of unique subjects, drawn from the essays on our website and the foundational charter of the original Junto Club, from history, ethics, entrepreneurship, spiritualism, world travels, the fine arts, and far beyond. We welcome interesting guests whose perspectives illuminate our discourse. We invite our listeners and followers to contribute blog submissions, from which we feature the most skillfully composed on our website, thejuntopodcast.com. We choose the most compelling and resonant submissions for in-depth exploration on the podcast. Welcome to The Junto Podcast, where we promote the practical applications of critical thinking and bold creativity.

The Junto Podcast serves as a voice for entrepreneurs, artists, working-class, professionals, and anyone else in pursuit of personal growth and community elevation. Inspired by its 1727 namesake, the podcast promotes the exchange of impactful insights, meaningful discussions across diverse subject matter, and the practical application of critical thinking in our daily lives. Our ethos is to enable and embolden our listeners to thrive in their private lives and business endeavors while fostering positive and transformative influence in their communities. We explore a variety of unique subjects, drawn from the essays on our website and the foundational charter of the original Junto Club, from history, ethics, entrepreneurship, spiritualism, world travels, the fine arts, and far beyond. We welcome interesting guests whose perspectives illuminate our discourse. We invite our listeners and followers to contribute blog submissions, from which we feature the most skillfully composed on our website, <a href="https://thejuntopodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">thejuntopodcast.com</a>. We choose the most compelling and resonant submissions for in-depth exploration on the podcast. Welcome to The Junto Podcast, where we promote the practical applications of critical thinking and bold creativity.

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