<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode features scholars Stephen Lezak and Ben Weissenbach discussing their work on climate change storytelling, the evolving media landscape, and how to effectively communicate environmental issues. They explore long-form journalism, the importance of trust and moral authority in media, and practices to reconnect with nature amidst a fast-changing world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Key topics&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The role of storytelling in climate change communication&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Challenges and opportunities in long-form journalism&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The importance of trust and moral authority in media&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Practices for reconnecting with nature and grounding stories&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The impact of media environment on climate storytelling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Navigating the Modern Media Landscape&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:49&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal Stories and Climate Change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:57&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Shift in Storytelling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:53&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Need for Diverse Narratives&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:59&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Challenges in Long-Form Journalism&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:14&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Role of Technology in Storytelling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:54&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finding Authenticity in Media&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:07&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reconnecting with Nature&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:11&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Importance of Craft in Storytelling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:54&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Future of Journalism&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:06&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Voices of Trust in Media&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:01&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ground Truth and Connection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:13&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Celebrating Beauty in Storytelling&lt;/p&gt;</description>

So, now what?

Gates Cambridge

How to lead in a 24/7 media environment?

APR 28, 202644 MIN
So, now what?

How to lead in a 24/7 media environment?

APR 28, 202644 MIN

Description

This episode features scholars Stephen Lezak and Ben Weissenbach discussing their work on climate change storytelling, the evolving media landscape, and how to effectively communicate environmental issues. They explore long-form journalism, the importance of trust and moral authority in media, and practices to reconnect with nature amidst a fast-changing world.Key topicsThe role of storytelling in climate change communicationChallenges and opportunities in long-form journalismThe importance of trust and moral authority in mediaPractices for reconnecting with nature and grounding storiesThe impact of media environment on climate storytellingChapters00:00Navigating the Modern Media Landscape02:49Personal Stories and Climate Change05:57The Shift in Storytelling08:53The Need for Diverse Narratives11:59Challenges in Long-Form Journalism15:14The Role of Technology in Storytelling17:54Finding Authenticity in Media21:07Reconnecting with Nature24:11The Importance of Craft in Storytelling26:54The Future of Journalism30:06Voices of Trust in Media33:01Ground Truth and Connection36:13Celebrating Beauty in Storytelling