How the Future of New Media is Evolving & the Power of Podcasting | TV's Carol Costello |Unknown to Known

Carol Costello on Courage, Career, and the Future of JournalismFrom the CNN anchor desk to true-crime storytelling, Carol Costello joins Jamie Maglietta for a raw, revealing conversation about courage, reinvention, and what comes next for journalism.In this episode of Unknown to Known, Carol opens up about:What inspired her to launch Carol Costello Presents: The God HookHow to produce deeply researched, ethical true-crime stories that honor victimsWhat it really takes to show up on camera with courage—especially when life gets hardWhy trust, not trends, is the foundation of long-term media credibilityHow she’s helping shape the next generation of journalists at Loyola Marymount UniversityJamie and Carol also dive into:The shift from legacy television to podcasts, YouTube, and SubstackHow journalists and experts can become reliable on-camera sourcesOvercoming perfectionism and fear in today’s creator-driven media landscapeIf you’ve ever wondered how to stay relevant, show up authentically, and lead with courage in a changing media world—this episode is for you.00:00 – Bring Your Courage01:00 – From CNN to True Crime04:00 – Producing Ethical Crime Stories08:00 – The Challenge of Monetizing Podcasts10:00 – Rebranding and Building on YouTube14:00 – Finding Confidence on Camera17:00 – Listening Like a Journalist22:00 – Becoming a Reliable Source25:00 – Teaching Journalism in 202531:00 – The Future of News & the Substack Shift40:00 – When Life Interrupts Work54:00 – Dipping to Black & Reinvention56:00 – Final Thoughts on CourageWebsite: https://carolcostellopresents.comPodcast: Carol Costello Presents: The God Hook (Ohio Craigslist Killer)🎧 https://apple.co/3XyNE6w🎙 About the ShowUnknown to Known is hosted by Jamie Maglietta, a veteran TV news producer with over 20 years of experience helping anchors, reporters, and experts deliver with impact. Today, she helps leaders, authors, and entrepreneurs show up with presence, power, and purpose. Connect with Jamie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamie_maglietta/Show Clips: https://www.instagram.com/get_oncamready/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-maglietta/Website & Visibility Program:Visibility Program: https://www.oncamready.com/Resources + Links:(ON CAM) Ready: Checklist: https://www.oncamready.com/waitlist Substack:The Scroll Newsletter: https://oncamready.substack.comRiverside (Affiliate):Record your content with Riverside:  https://riverside.sjv.io/09VWrEDiscount Code: OCR15Brand Builders Group (Affiliate): https://ro474.infusionsoft.app/app/form/web-form-submitted121VidIQ (Affiliate): https://vidiq.com/oncamreadyYouTube Channels:Main Channel (ON CAM Ready Media): https://www.youtube.com/@oncamready