Podcasting and Journalism: Balancing Innovation and Integrity

The future of journalism, podcasting’s role in education, and the challenge of misinformation in digital media.Carl Hartley, a journalism lecturer at the University of Leeds and a BBC Five Live journalist, delves into the rapidly changing world of journalism education and the increasing role of digital media in shaping the industry. He shares insights on how universities are adapting their programs to equip students with multimedia skills, from traditional broadcasting to podcast production and social media storytelling. Carl outlines the growing concerns around misinformation in podcasting, the debate over potential regulation, and the responsibility of content creators to uphold journalistic integrity. Drawing from his research and involvement in the Education Through Podcasting Conference, Carl discusses how podcasts are not only transforming journalism but also becoming powerful tools for education and public discourse.Episode Links:Carl Hartley | LinkedIn Carl Hartley Sound of Politics Podcast EPOD Connect with UsShare Feedback & Ask Questions: [email protected] More: Continuing Studies PodcastFollow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn PageJoin LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters NetworkConnect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or  [email protected] Connect w/ Neil:  LinkedIn or [email protected]:  @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastcoYoutubeHigherEdPodsChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (03:09) - Background in Journalism (04:28) - How Journalism is Evolving (08:32) - The Rise of Podcasting in Journalism (13:09) - Balancing Teaching and Industry Work (15:32) - Using Podcasts as a Teaching Tool (18:00) - Is Podcast Regulation Needed (24:14) - Podcasting Guideline Collaboration (29:13) - Education Through Podcasting Conference (33:15) - Conclusion Join us at Higher Ed Pod Con in Cleveland, OH, July 16 - 17 2026Sign up by May 29 for Early Bird Pricing