The Lead

AJC political reporter Greg Bluestein talks about covering politics in a hyperpartisan climate and the challenges presented by fake news.

AJC political reporter Greg Bluestein talks about covering politics in a hyperpartisan climate and the challenges presented by fake news.

Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s “Morning Edition” and podcast “Up First," talks about the importance of using characters in audio stories and how the media landscape is changing, in radio and beyond.

Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s “Morning Edition” and podcast “Up First," talks about the importance of using characters in audio stories and how the media landscape is changing, in radio and beyond.

In this bonus episode, we announce and get to know next year's hosts — that's plural — of The Lead podcast.

In this bonus episode, we announce and get to know next year's hosts — that's plural — of The Lead podcast.

Erica Hernandez, a multimedia journalist at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, talks about what it's like to be a millennial in a legacy newsroom, as well as the importance of cross-platform, hyperlocal journalism.

Erica Hernandez, a multimedia journalist at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, talks about what it's like to be a millennial in a legacy newsroom, as well as the importance of cross-platform, hyperlocal journalism.

Bob Sullivan, an award-winning independent journalist and best-selling author, discusses why the media industry needs more independent journalists and how college students can develop loyal audiences.

Bob Sullivan, an award-winning independent journalist and best-selling author, discusses why the media industry needs more independent journalists and how college students can develop loyal audiences.