Behind the Stories

UConn Journalism

When journalists pivot into politics

MAY 9, 201916 MIN

Description

Derek Slap, Mary Glassman and Lonnie Reed are three Connecticut politicians who began their careers in journalism and made the switch to politics. In this podcast hosted by UConn Journalism senior Ryley McGinnis, Slap, Glassman and Reed outline what motivated them to go into journalism, why they left the industry for politics, and how they think their news experience prepared them for elected office.