Best Atlantic Public Media Podcasts (2024)

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Smiles all round as King Charles makes his comeback 41:45

11h ago41:45

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The King returned to public duties with a visit to a cancer centre this week - with the Queen by his side, just as she was in the photo released to announce his return. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss the milestone moment and a busy royal week. They also chat about Princess Charlott…

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A slaughterhouse in Westport 4:25

13h ago4:25

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This week on the Local Food Report, a slaughterhouse in Westport.By Elspeth Hay

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MA municipalities aim to lower voting age for local elections

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MA municipalities aim to lower voting age for local elections Cities and towns across Massachusetts hope to increase young voter turnout in local elections by lowering the voting age to sixteen or seventeen. Somerville, Northampton, Southborough and Concord are just a few of the municipalities which have attempted but failed to secure state approva…

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The Atlantic's Nicholas Thompson on milestones, paywalls, and setting future goals 34:45

3d ago34:45

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In this bonus episode of Media Voices, we hear from Nicholas Thompson, CEO at The Atlantic. We first had Nicholas as a guest on the podcast back in 2019 when he was WIRED's Editor in Chief, about what he'd learned a year after introducing a paywall to the brand. Nicholas has since been credited with being a driving force behind The Atlantic's recen…

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Picture perfect birthday boy Prince Louis plus Camilla and Sophie’s camera moments 38:27

7d ago38:27

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With some royal engagements, great photos and cute moments, it has been an almost normal royal week. But the release of Prince Louis’s birthday photo and the Duchess of Edinburgh’s Beatles moment both felt different in the current royal circumstances. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror royal features writer Jennifer Newton to ta…

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A Mashpee Wampanoag youth group works to protect a beloved fish 4:49

8d ago4:49

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By Elspeth Hay

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Media Briefs: Setting new KPIs to rescue SMB display-ad revenues 16:21

9d ago16:21

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Focusing on key digital advertising accounts makes sense for publishers, but there is huge revenue potential in the small and medium sized businesses that publishers once served as a matter of course in their print publications. This is the latest in our Media Briefs series of short, sharp sponsored episodes – just 10 to 15 minutes – with a senior …

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Podnews' James Cridland on running a profitable newsletter-first publication 50:50

11d ago50:50

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On this week's episode - the last of the season - we hear from James Cridland, Podnews editor and radio futurologist. Podnews is a daily email newsletter about everything podcasting, and is one of the smartest setups we’ve seen in terms of its supporter structure, monetisation and automations. James tells us how he’s found the sweet spot between hi…

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Boston U. Prison Education Program celebrates 50 years of changing lives

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Boston U. Prison Education Program celebrates 50 years of changing lives Boston University's Prison Education Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and is hoping to expand. Students at Massachusetts Correctional Institution Norfolk and MCI Framingham are earning undergraduate certificates and Bachelor of Liberal Arts degrees, to reform their…

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Inside Buckingham Palace with Camilla 39:18

14d ago39:18

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Queen Camilla returned to work after her Easter break by hosting a round table conversation with young Changemakers working with domestic abuse charity Safe Lives. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers, who was at Buckingham Palace for the event and shares the sights, sounds and discussions. They al…

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Making bagels in the dawn kitchen 4:31

15d ago4:31

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There aren’t many things that will get me out of bed at 5:30 in the morning. But bagels—or really just the prospect of learning how to make them—is one. Recently, I stood in Wellfleet’s Bagel Hound with owner Ellery Althaus, while the windows were still dark, staring a pile of dough.By Elspeth Hay

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Turnover in MA election officials as presidential election nears

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Turnover in MA election officials as presidential election nears Heightened scrutiny and harassment are helping fuel an increasing turnover rate of election officials in Massachusetts and beyond, according to a new report. More than a third of all Massachusetts municipalities have had a change in their chief election official or town clerk since 20…

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The Wall Street Journal's Edward Hyatt on the changing SEO landscape 40:18

18d ago40:18

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On this week's episode Edward Hyatt, Director of Newsroom SEO at The Wall Street Journal takes us through staying abreast and ahead of changes to the SEO landscape. From personal experience he outlines the differences in SEO strategies between subscription and non-subscription publishers, the changes in the SEO landscape over the past decade, and t…

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MA Haitian-led groups call for end to deportations as terror grips island

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MA Haitian-led groups call for end to deportations as terror grips island Haitian-led groups in Massachusetts are calling for a temporary pause in deportations as political instability and violence engulf the island.They said anything less would be a death sentence. Armed gangs now control most of the capital city, Port-au-Prince, cutting distribut…

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Prince Harry, Prince Andrew and echoes of the Duke of Windsor 49:44

22d ago49:44

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Edward VIII caused a constitutional crisis with his abdication, dismay with his wartime associations and an ongoing headache to the royal family. Today, Prince Andrew and Prince Harry’s very different exits from their roles as working royals provide their own ongoing challenges. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by historian and author A…

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Black garlic, a popular choice for home cooks and chefs 4:00

22d ago4:00

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Beau Valtz is standing in his Wellfleet kitchen in front of a giant pile of fresh garlic.He's wrapping heads of garlic tightly in tin foil.By Elspeth Hay

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MA taxpayers benefit from IRS Direct File pilot program

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MA taxpayers benefit from IRS Direct File pilot program Massachusetts residents can take advantage of a new pilot program from the Internal Revenue Service, which allows people to file their taxes online for free. IRS Direct File is expected to save people both time and money while making tax preparation more equitable and inclusive. Adam Ruben, vi…

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TotallyEV's Chris Minasians on building audience trust in product reviews 46:29

25d ago46:29

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This week we hear from Chris Minasians, Director and Editor at TotallyEV, an independent site dedicated to articles, reviews and interviews about electric vehicles. TotallyEV has recently hit 5 million views on YouTube, so he discusses building an audience through video reviews, and what it takes to run your own reviews site - including getting acc…

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MA students urge lawmakers to fund campus anti-hunger efforts

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MA students urge lawmakers to fund campus anti-hunger efforts A coalition of college students and administrators is asking state lawmakers to help fight food insecurity on campus.The group is asking for $2 million for the Hunger Free Campus Initiative and to pass legislation to better fund programs already helping thousands of low-income students o…

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King Charles gives Easter cheer with Windsor walkabout 40:13

29d ago40:13

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King Charles was reunited with the public on Easter Sunday as he followed the traditional Windsor service with a walkabout. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to look back on the royals’ Easter outing while the Princess of Wales continues to recuperate privately with her family. They also reflect…

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Four trout varieties that are stocked in local waters 4:18

29d ago4:18

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Recently I made a visit to the Sandwich fish hatchery. That’s where the state raises trout for stocking in local ponds and rivers and I spoke with Mike Clark who helps breed four different trout varieties.By Elspeth Hay

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The Telegraph's Maire Bonheim and David Alexander on newsletters for different business goals 36:18

1M ago36:18

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This week we speak to The Telegraph’s Head of Newsletters Maire Bonheim, and Deputy Head of Newsletters David Alexander, about the publisher's newsletter portfolio. We talk about why The Telegraph and others are prioritising newsletters, how newsletters can be used at different stages of the subscriber funnel, and what they’ve learned from a commun…

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MA seniors encouraged to take advantage of dual-use special needs plans

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MA seniors encouraged to take advantage of dual-use special needs plans Health care advocates in Massachusetts said special health care plans are available for seniors and people with disabilities to help ensure they get the care they need.Dual-use special-needs plans combine services and coverage for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and they o…

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Kate’s video message announcing her cancer touches hearts 41:57

1M ago41:57

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When the Princess of Wales decided to tell the world why she had been missing from public view - and that she would need to take longer away from the spotlight - she chose to do it in person. Kate shared the news of her cancer diagnosis in a recorded video message she had written herself. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror…

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One woman’s story of starting a food truck 4:51

1M ago4:51

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By Elspeth Hay

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GOP proposal threatens cuts to MA Social Security benefits

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GOP proposal threatens cuts to MA Social Security benefits Congressional Republicans' proposed changes to Social Security have advocates for Massachusetts beneficiaries concerned about the future of the key safety net program.A recent GOP budget proposal suggested raising the benefit eligible retirement age to 69, "to account for increases in life …

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Queer churches in MA and nationwide offer all identities safe, sacred spaces

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Queer churches in MA and nationwide offer all identities safe, sacred spaces By Sara Youngblood Gregory for Yes! Magazine. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Commonwealth News Service reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service CollaborationIn December 2023, Pope Francis announced that Catholic priests may bless same-sex unions-as long as…

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War correspondent Jane Ferguson on how tech is evolving conflict reporting 44:54

1M ago44:54

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On this week's episode we hear from Jane Ferguson, an award-winning journalist with a huge amount of experience covering wars and conflicts the world over. She tells us about how wars often bring the issues around modern journalism – mistrust, disinformation, lack of resources – into the starkest focus, and how the democratisation of tech is making…

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Princess of Wales photo frenzy as Palace loses control 46:19

1M ago46:19

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The “madness of social media” over Kate’s extended absence from the public eye has reached new levels of insanity. Sharing a sweet Mother’s Day photo of Kate and the children taken by Prince William should have been a reassuring moment - instead the edited image represented a PR disaster and sent the rumour mill into a whole new spiral. Since then …

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A primer on Cape Cod clams 5:14

1M ago5:14

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A primer on Cape Cod clams—local species and how to handle each one in the kitchen.By Elspeth Hay

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New England anglers seek greater protections for Atlantic herring stock

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New England anglers seek greater protections for Atlantic herring stock Recreational fishermen in New England say commercial trawlers are threatening the survival of smaller businesses relying on a healthy stock of Atlantic herring.The small forage fish is vital to both the marine food chain and the region's economy.Rich Hittinger, first vice presi…

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Immediate Media's Ridhi Radia on making inclusion a strategic priority 43:52

2M ago43:52

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This week we hear from Ridhi Radia, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Immediate Media, about where media sits on the change spectrum for diversity and inclusion. She tells us why she is encouraged by the fact that she hears people from a wide range of backgrounds talking about ED&I, embedding values of inclusion in the workplace and with…

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Proposed Amesbury school budget cuts rally parents, educators

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Proposed Amesbury school budget cuts rally parents, educators The Amesbury School Committee will hear from educators and parents tonight as they rally to prevent more than $2 million in proposed cuts to their schools.They are asking Kassandra Gove, the mayor and school committee chair, to use any funds at the city's disposal to ensure schools can a…

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King Charles, his mum and how their relationship shapes today’s royal family 39:14

2M ago39:14

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Charles was the longest serving royal apprentice in British history as his mother reigned for 70 years. Their relationship was not always easy, but they shared a unique bond. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Ingrid Seward, editor in chief of Majesty Magazine and hugely respected royal writer and biographer whose latest book My Mother…

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MA diaper distribution program helps families make ends meet

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MA diaper distribution program helps families make ends meet Supporters of a federal pilot program to distribute diapers to low-income families in Massachusetts hope to build upon its success.More than 1 million diapers, along with wipes and other needed supplies have helped some 1,600 families over the past several months.Adriana Leo, director of …

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JournalismAI's Tshepo Tshabalala on practical AI use cases for small newsrooms 45:06

2M ago45:06

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On this week's episode of Media Voices we hear from Tshepo Tshabalala, project manager & team lead at the LSE’s JournalismAI project. Rather than focusing on the negative coverage and speculation we so often hear about AI replacing journalism jobs, Tshepo tells us about uses cases and the benefits of AI in smaller newsrooms and how collaboration is…

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Long-COVID fighters feel 'sucker-punched' by new CDC guidance

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Long-COVID fighters feel 'sucker-punched' by new CDC guidance Advocates for people who suffer or have died from COVID-19 in Massachusetts and around the country say they're alarmed by new federal health recommendations regarding the disease.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced people no longer need to isolate for five d…

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Missing Kate is just too much for social media 38:38

2M ago38:38

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The Princess of Wales is continuing her recovery from abdominal surgery - but social media has gone into hyperdrive during her absence from royal duties and the public eye. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror online features editor Zoe Forsey to discuss Kensington Palace’s decision to speak out as wild rumours spiralled and a Tro…

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Pruning wild blueberries and our relationship with the natural world 4:36

2M ago4:36

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This week, a young man in Truro on pruning wild blueberries and our relationship with the natural world.By Elspeth Hay

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Media Briefs: Democratising AI for publishers 16:29

2M ago16:29

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For the 95% of publishers who haven't yet adopted AI, identifying a use case they can start with is usually the biggest roadblock. But the tools also need to be available for publishers to be able to support their unique revenue streams. This is the latest in our Media Briefs series of short, sharp sponsored episodes - just 10 to 15 minutes - with …

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The Economist's Nada Arnot on why publishers should be running more brand campaigns 48:14

2M ago48:14

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On this week's episode of Media Voices we hear from The Economist's Executive Vice President of Marketing Nada Arnot. Marketing isn't something we talk about a lot on the podcast, but as Arnot makes clear it's an integral part of media companies' ability to address, convert and retain audiences. The Economist has just launched its largest brand cam…

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