A Break Down with Rochelle Olson: From the Newsroom to the Opinion Page

In this episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky,' host Michael Brodkorb welcomes Rochelle Olson, long-time journalist and current opinion columnist for the Star Tribune.  With co-host Becky Scherr on maternity leave, Michael dives deep into Rochelle's extensive journalism career covering Minnesota politics, her transition from reporting to opinion writing, and social media and misinformation challenges.  Rochelle shares her experiences covering high-profile trials like that of Derek Chauvin, the intersection of sports and politics, and offers valuable advice for aspiring journalists. Tune in for an engaging and insightful conversation. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:00 Rochelle Olson's Career Journey 01:16 Transition to Opinion Writing 02:42 Challenges of Opinion Writing 06:18 Covering High-Profile Trials 10:27 Balancing Mental Health in Journalism 14:02 Sports and Politics Intersection 20:48 Rochelle's Story About Tom Brady 22:31 Lady Gaga's Super Bowl Preparation 23:58 Social Media and Journalism 28:24 Misinformation in the Digital Age 34:23 Advice for Aspiring Journalists 38:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week! Get full access to On The Record with Michael Brodkorb at michaelbrodkorb.substack.com/subscribe