Unpacking Bias and Curiosity in Journalism with Julie Rose

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] 4 in 10 Americans now say they actively avoid the news. Why is our information landscape leaving so many people overwhelmed, cynical, or checked out?In this episode, Will and Josh sit down with award-winning journalist Julie Rose, host of the Top of Mind and Uncomfy podcasts, to explore the moral cost of our fast-paced, sensational news culture. After years at NPR stations and BYUradio, Julie burned out—and reimagined journalism from the ground up. She now creates longform conversations designed to slow us down, challenge certainty, and foster empathy.Together, they unpack media bias, bridge-building across ideological divides, abortion discourse, and why persuasion may not be the goal of dialogue—but curiosity might be. If you’ve ever felt disillusioned with the news, this is your invitation to rethink how you consume—and contribute to—the conversation.🎧 Subscribe, share, or leave a review to keep meaningful dialogue alive.Guest BioJulie Rose is an award-winning journalist and host of the Top of Mind podcast, where she explores hard topics with empathy, curiosity, and nuance. Formerly a host at BYUradio and a reporter for NPR stations including WFAE Charlotte, Rose has conducted over 10,000 interviews in her career. Her work focuses on deepening understanding across political, cultural, and moral divides.Top of Mind with Julie Rose: https://www.byuradio.org/topofmindUncomfy Podcast: https://www.topofmind.org/uncomfy Support Sarah Stankorb’s work and preorder Damned If She Does: Why Women Quit Church and What It Means for the Future of Religion, Releases September 15, 2026.  Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/112456/9798889837091Website: https://www.sarahstankorb.com/Support the showKeep the conversation going.Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, suggest a future guest, or connect with us directly?Visit our website:faithfulpoliticspodcast.comBrowse our bookstore, featuring books from many of our guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstoreSupport the show and help us keep these conversations going:patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPoliticsSubscribe for behind-the-scenes content, reflections, and updates:faithfulpolitics.substack.comContact the hosts:Josh Burtram, Faithful Host: [email protected] Wright, Political Host: [email protected] Faithful Politics:Instagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast