On this episode of Sullivan’s Unheard Voices, host Shawn Sullivan sits down with Kerry Lengel, creator of the KBOO radio program Neuro Emergent, for a raw, no-holding-back conversation about the state of the news and the world. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by the journalism industry, the evolving landscape of news reporting, the role of an editor, monopolistic practices, and the importance of journalistic integrity in the digital age, as well as confirmation bias and other cognitive biases, openness to change, the importance of protecting sources, the decline of emphasis on the arts in journalism, the role of NPR and public access television, the value of skepticism in journalism, and the impact of digital platforms on media and culture. Shawn and Kerry speak candidly about media fatigue, outrage, and cynicism, while also exploring how honest, unfiltered dialogue can cut through the noise and reconnect us with our own values and sense of agency.Neuro Emergent is Kerry’s radio show explores the emerging science and culture of neurodiversity with award-winning journalist and critic Kerry Stewart Lengel, who was diagnosed with autism in 2022 at age 49. The show uses long-form, thoughtful conversations to question dominant narratives, explore complexity, and invite listeners to engage more deeply with culture, politics, and community.