The Journalism Salute
The Journalism Salute is a journalism appreciation podcast. We interview working journalists about who they are and what they do.
Our aim is to have diverse guests, thoughtful questions, and interesting conversation.
If you're an aspiring journalist, you'll learn potential careers to pursue and tips to put to use.
If you're an experienced journalist, you'll learn about like-minded members of your profession with notable stories to tell.
And if you're not a journalist, we hope you'll garner or further an appreciation for journalists and realize that they are NOT the enemy.
Try us!
And find us at our website or on Twitter and e-mail us at [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 248
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Isabella Ramírez, 148th Editor-in-Chief, Columbia Daily Spectator
On this episode, we're joined by Isabella Ramírez. Isabella just completed her tenure as editor in chief of the Columbia Daily Spectator at Columbia University and President of Spectator Publishing C…
Erin Ferrare: Sportswriter and Science Writer, North Carolina State University
On this episode, we're joined by North Carolina State University student journalist Erin Ferrare. Erin is a junior majoring in science, technology, and society with a specialization in science and te…
Humberto Basilio, Freelance Science Writer
In this episode, Mark Simon interviews science journalist and NYU grad student Humberto Basilio, who covers stories about science globally, with an emphasis on Latin America. Humberto's stories touch…
Tamika Smith, Host, All Things Considered (Local edition, WAMU, Washington D.C.)
On this episode we're joined by Tamika Smith. Tamika is the local host of All Things Considered on WAMU in Washington D.C. She has been with the station since 2014. She's worked in radio as a host, p…
Special Episode: Journalism Education Association National Convention- 12 Student Journalists
On this episode, we talk to students who attended the Journalism Education Association's national convention in Philadelphia, November 7-10. We got their perspective on how they view journalism and w…
Ben Kaplan: Author- Pipeline to the Pros
In this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Ben Kaplan, a VP in the sports and entertainment industry and a former Division III basketball player, who is the co-author of 'Pipelines to the Pros: How D3 …
Stella Mackler, Davidson College student journalist
On this episode, we’re joined by Stella Mackler. Stella is a junior at Davidson College in North Carolina. Stella was co-editor in chief of her college’s newspaper, The Davidsonian, this past year an…
Special Presentation from The Nutgraf: From Campus to Campaign- Student Media's Role in Election Coverage
This week's episode is a special presentation from The Nutgraf- Campus To Campaign- Student Media's Role in Election Coverage- hosted by The Journalism Salute's Mark Simon.
Our guests were Peggy Dodd,…
Michelle Pera-McGhee, Senior Journalist-Engineer, The Pudding
In this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Michelle Pera-McGhee, a senior journalist-engineer at The Pudding. (Pudding.cool)
Michelle discussed her unique career path and projects and her original pursu…
Esmy Jimenez, Boston Globe Reporter
In this episode, Mark Simon talks to Esmy Jimenez, who shares her unconventional journey into journalism, discussing her work at the Boston Globe covering the racial wealth gap in New England. She re…
Kimberly Cortez: Editor-in-Chief The Beacon (University of Portland)
In this episode, Mark Simon talks to Kimberly Cortez, editor-in-chief of The Beacon, the University of Portland's school newspaper.
Kimberly (pronouns: she/they) is a social work major who is the chi…
Arifa Akbar, Chief Theatre Critic, The Guardian
On this episode we’re joined by Arifa Akbar. Arifa is the chief theatre critic for the British newspaper, The Guardian, a newspaper that has been in existence since 1821.
Arifa shares insights on the …
Jeff Singer, Managing Editor: The Downballot
On this episode we’re joined by Jeff Singer. Jeff is managing editor of The Downballot, a reader-supported newsletter that covers thousands of elections other than the presidency- everything from sen…
Miles Griffis, Co-Founder: The Sick Times (which covers Long Covid)
On this episode we’re joined by Miles Griffis. Miles is the co-founder of The Sick Times, a non-profit website chronicling the Long Covid crisis. He knows the impact of the disease firsthand.
As is w…
Vivienne Serret, Reporter: The Alligator & Fresh Take Florida (U. of Florida)
On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Vivienne Serret, a student at the University of Florida who has been covering the resignation of president Ben Sasse and other notable stories for The Alligat…
Théoden Janes, Features and Entertainment Reporter, Charlotte Observer
On this episode we’re joined by Théoden Janes. Théoden is an award-winning features and entertainment reporter for the Charlotte Observer, for whom he’s worked for more than 18 years. He previously w…
Alice Scott, JEA Student Journalist of the Year
On this episode we’re joined by Alice Scott. Alice is this year’s Journalism Education Association Student Journalist of the Year. Alice was co-editor of The Shield, the student newspaper at McCallum…
186. Aisha Sultan, Writer and Columnist: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
On this episode, we’re joined by Aisha Sultan. Aisha (@AishaS) is an award-winning writer and columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, whose column is also nationally syndicated.
Aisha is Pakistani-…
Mesfin Fekadu, Senior Editor, Music- The Hollywood Reporter; VP, Society For Features Journalism
On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Mesfin Fekadu. Mesfin is the senior editor for music at The Hollywood Reporter, which he’s done the last 2 years. Previously he had a 13-year run that included…
Jim Morris, Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief, Public Health Watch
In this episode, Jim Morris, executive director and editor-in-chief of Public Health Watch, discusses his career in journalism and the significant environmental and public health reporting done by hi…