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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 19 MIN

Kelsey Russell on news literacy and the role of news content creators

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Kelsey Russell, a Boston University grad now attending the Teachers College at Columbia University, is the host of the podcast 'Kronikled' and co-host of First Stop News. A self-proclaimed storyteller and advocate for print news, she has built a massive following on TikTok with the goal of educating viewers on news literacy. In this episode, Kelsey speaks to her journey as a non-journalist navigating the complexity of our digital news era and how it led her to her social media career today. She shares her passion for print news and building understanding of newsrooms. Find The Lead podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts at the link in bio. bit.ly/m/coxinstitute Guest: Kelsey Russell, podcast host and digital creator Host: Taylor Greaves

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