E37: Behind the Lens | Jack Spiegel and the Ethics of Telling Difficult Stories - Real Men, Real Conversations

Send us Fan MailOn this week’s episode of Aspire, hosts Alex Prout, Hugh Eastman, and Gabriel Viscogliosi welcome Jack Spiegel, a recent graduate of Quinnipiac’s media and journalism program, accomplished photographer, and new podcast producer, for an inspiring conversation about storytelling and advocacy. Jack shares how his upbringing and core value of “repairing the world” led him to a career centered around truth-telling, accountability, and using media for positive impact.Reflecting on his master’s capstone, Jack describes diving into issues of sexual assault, justice, and survivor empowerment, using the language and photojournalism to amplify voices too often hidden. The discussion explores the role of media in perpetuating (and combating) harmful gender norms, how photographs can force audiences to confront uncomfortable truths, and the challenges of making institutions listen and change. Jack and the hosts share stories about responsible reporting, the ripple effect of personal stories, and why finding even one person’s voice can begin to heal fractured communities.Whether you’re a student, parent, or survivor, this episode offers a fresh look at media and creative work can spark real-world change.Support the showAspire is produced by BenHudakProductions.com