Ep.12 Anita Varma, Journalism Professor from Austin, TX (former Pittsburgher): basic human dignity

Professor Anita Varma, from the University of Texas in Austin, provides insights into her personal unconventional journey into journalism. Formerly a resident of Pittsburgh, Professor Varma discusses the industry's challenges, particularly in the aftermath of the 2008 economic crash, and reflects on its evolving nature from then till now. During the conversation, Professor Varma elaborates the term "solidarity journalism," urging for a bias towards basic human dignity and emphasizing support for vulnerable groups. She challenges the notion of impossibility of perfection in journalism, highlighting that it involves making judgments that are not categorized as true or false but rather as right or wrong. The discussion emphasizes the significance of collaboration in journalism, drawing parallels between collective reporting efforts and addressing societal issues.