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In a chat with host Daniel Spielberger, Sarah Schulman discussed her new book “The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity.” Drawing from culture industry case studies and Schulman’s experience as an activist, the book explores how artists and writers can show solidarity with marginalized groups. Schulman is an award-winning writer, novelist, and activist. For more information about “The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity”: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771411/the-fantasy-and-necessity-of-solidarity-by-sarah-schulman/ For more information about Study Hall: www.studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible…

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Writing About The Erasure of Palestine ft. Sarah Aziza 39:09

9 days ago39:09

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Sarah Aziza discusses her memoir " The Hollow Half: A Memoir of Bodies and Borders." Aziza’s writing has been published in The New Yorker , The Washington Post , The Baffler , and Jewish Currents . In her memoir, Aziza traces her family’s history of being displaced from Palestine and explores the dynamic of historic erasure. In this conversation with Daniel Spielberger, Aziza discusses the process of writing and researching her memoir. She also reflects on her experience as a Palestinian American writer using her platform to raise awareness of Israel’s war on Gaza. More information on The Hollow Half : https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-hollow-half-sarah-aziza/21691339?ean=9781646222438&next=t&affiliate=39 For more information about Study Hall: https://studyhall.xyz/ Music by KT The Terrible…

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Adam Popescu on narrative journalism 38:12

16 days ago38:12

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Adam Popescu discussed his recent Bloomberg feature about the Cordyceps fungi trade in Nepal. In this discussion with host Daniel Spielberger, Popescu shares his approach to narrative journalism and offers advice on how to find and pitch a compelling story. Popescu also chats about his recent Scientific American report on the implications of Colossal Biosciences creating a woolly mouse. Popescu’s reporting has appeared in The New York Times , Vanity Fair , Washington Post , and numerous other outlets. Read here: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/company-seeking-to-resurrect-the-woolly-mammoth-creates-a-woolly-mouse/ https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-cordyceps-sex-mushroom-hunters-nepal/?srnd=undefined For more information about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible…

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Evette Dionne on feminist blogs 38:45

23 days ago38:45

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We were joined by Evette Dionne, the co-founder of The Flytrap and Executive Editor of Yes! . She chatted about the importance of feminist blogging, The Flytrap ’s editorial philosophy, and Yes! Media ’s approach to covering activism. Support Yes! : https://www.yesmagazine.org/?form=PowerOf30 Subscribe to The Flytrap : https://theflytrap.beehiiv.com/ Find out more about Study Hall: https://studyhall.xyz/ Music by KT The Terrible…

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Vittoria Elliott on covering DOGE and Elon Musk 47:50

4 weeks ago47:50

47:50

Daniel chatted with Vittoria Elliott, a reporter at WIRED , about her recent coverage of DOGE, Elon Musk, and the Trump administration. She shared what she learned about reporting on Musk's attack on federal bureaucracy and how her background in startups informs her coverage. Read Vittoria Elliott’s work: https://www.wired.com/author/vittoria-elliott/ Find out more about Study Hall: Studyhall.xyz . Music by KT The Terrible…

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Allegra Rosenberg on reporting a queer Antarctic love story 32:52

5 weeks ago32:52

32:52

Daniel chatted with Allegra Rosenberg, an editor and journalist who recently published a very in-depth feature for Atavist Magazine about an Antarctic love story between two British sailors in the early 1910s. Rosenberg shared her experience researching, writing, and editing this feature. Read Allegra’s feature here: https://magazine.atavist.com/from-antarctica-with-love-terra-nova-scott-south-pole-pennell-atkinson/ Check out more of her work: https://allegrarosenberg.com/ Her sources/bibliography: https://allegrarosenberg.com/polar/2025/02/28/pennell-and-atkinson-in-the-atavist-magazine/ Pennell's full diary uploaded: https://collection.canterburymuseum.com/objects/771153/diary-harry-pennell-1909-13 More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz . Music by KT The Terrible…

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Anna Merlan on the "new state media" 47:16

6 weeks ago47:16

47:16

Daniel chatted with Anna Merlan, a senior reporter at Mother Jones . Merlan shared her experience covering the far-right media ecosystem, disinformation, and RFK JR.. She discussed why she believes Trump has used a “new state media” to spread his message. Follow Anna Merlan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/annamerlan.bsky.social Find our more about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible…

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Katelyn Burns on covering Trump's anti-trans policies 46:25

7 weeks ago46:25

46:25

In a chat with host Daniel Spielberger, Katelyn Burns, a columnist at MSNBC and Xtra , discussed her coverage of President Trump’s anti-trans policies, how legacy media overlooks trans perspectives, and the expanding role of independent media. Burns is also the co-host of the podcast Cancel Me, Daddy and co-founder of The Flytrap . Subscribe to her Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/katelynburns/posts Find out more about Study Hall: https://studyhall.xyz/ Music by KT the Terrible…

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Daniel D'Addario on awards season coverage 44:32

8 weeks ago44:32

44:32

Daniel D’Addario, Variety ’s chief correspondent, joined the podcast to discuss his new novel " The Talent." "The Talent" follows five competing actresses over the course of an awards season. D’Addario also discussed the evolution of awards season as a spectacle, what exactly means for a celebrity to do "media training," and entertainment journalism's place in the creator economy. Find out more about " T he Talent" : https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Talent/Daniel-DAddario/9781668075470 Find out more about Study Hall : https://studyhall.xyz/ Music by KT the Terrible…

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Alex Arriaga and kate harloe on local journalism in New York 44:04

9 weeks ago44:04

44:04

Daniel chats with journalists Alex Arriaga and kate harloe. Alex is an audience engagement editor at New York Focus, while kate is a freelance journalist who has written for Mother Jones , Neiman Labs , and other outlets. The two discussed a community listening tour they spearheaded for New York Focus , an independent newsroom covering New York. The community listening tour surveyed New Yorkers on how they get information and local news. On this episode, Arriaga and harloe chat about information ecosystems, local news, and news deserts. Read the full report on New York’s local information ecosystems here: https://nysfocus.com/2024/12/11/what-new-yorkers-want-from-local-news Subscribe to New York Focus’s newsletter: https://nysfocus.com/newsletter Find out more about Study Hall: https://studyhall.xyz/ Music by KT the Terrible…

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Dane Cardiel 37:35

10 weeks ago37:35

37:35

Daniel spoke to Dane Cardiel, the founder of Good Tape, a creative studio and magazine that covers the podcasting industry. Dane discussed the importance of building a community around your podcast/magazine. He also shared some insight into the benefits and drawbacks of podcasting for journalism. To learn more about Good Tape visit: https://goodtape.com/ To learn more about Study Hall visit: https://studyhall.xyz/ Music by KT the Terrible…

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Nathan J. Robinson 41:12

11 weeks ago41:12

41:12

Nathan J. Robinson, the founder and editor in chief of Current Affairs , shared his experience running a leftist publication during the Trump administration. He also discussed how leftists can engage with right wing media and the importance of rigorous, good faith debate. Read Current Affairs here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/ Find out more about Study Hall: Studyhall.xyz .…

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Matt Pearce on L.A. Journalism 53:42

13 weeks ago53:42

53:42

Matt Pearce chats with Daniel about how the recent wildfires highlighted the importance of local journalism in Los Angeles. He also shares some possible policy solutions to the media industry's crisis and his own research into the utility of AI tools during a time of crisis. Matt is a journalist and president of the Media Guild of the West, which represents newsrooms in Southern California, Arizona, and Texas. He writes a Substack newsletter: https://mattdpearce.substack.com/ . For more information about Study Hall visit Studyhall.xyz…

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Grace Byron on Reactionary Art Criticism 26:59

14 weeks ago26:59

26:59

In a conversation with Daniel Spielberger, Grace Byron discusses her recent Study Hall review of a Harper's event which featured the Red Scare podcast and Dean Kissick. Byron argues that the event highlighted a reactionary movement in art criticism. Grace's writing has appeared in Bookforum , Los Angeles Review of Books , The Cut , Pitchfork and other outlets. Read Grace's essay here: https://studyhall.xyz/free-newsletters/can-podcasts-be-art-dispatch-from-the-red-scare-x-harpers-event/ Follow Grace online: https://x.com/emotrophywife . More information about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz.…

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Magdalene Taylor 46:25

14 weeks ago46:25

46:25

Magdalene Taylor is a critic who covers sex and culture. Her writing has appeared in The Cut , The New York Times , Slate , and Mel Magazine . On this episode, she discussed how she developed her beat, the impact of smartphones on dating, her writing on incels, and the fandom surrounding Luigi Mangione. Subscribe to Magdalene's newsletter: https://magdalene.substack.com/ Find out more about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz.…

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Ben Goggin 45:07

15 weeks ago45:07

45:07

In a conversation with Daniel Spielberger, Ben Goggin, deputy tech editor at NBC News, discussed Elon Musk's notion of "citizen journalism," covering celebrities from a tech angle, misinformation, and what's behind the public's lack of trust in the media. Follow Ben Goggin on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bengoggin.bsky.social . For more information about Study Hall visit: https://studyhall.xyz/ .…

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Jake Nevins 58:06

16 weeks ago58:06

58:06

For the first episode of 2025, Daniel Spielberger chatted with Jake Nevins, the digital editor at Interview Magazine. Nevins discussed what's "in" for 2025, his approach to sports journalism, and the new books that he's looking forward to reading this year. For more information about Study Hall visit Studyhall.xyz.…

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Ken Klippenstein 56:42

18 weeks ago56:42

56:42

For this episode of the Study Hall Podcast, Daniel Spielberger interviewed independent journalist Ken Klippenstein. The reporter shared why he decided to publish the entirety of Luigi Mangione’s manifesto on his website. In addition, he discussed how mainstream media outlets tend to abide by a paternalistic approach to disclosing important information to the public and how this manifests in both election and foreign policy coverage. Read his work at kenklippenstein.com For more information about Study Hall, visit StudyHall.xyz.…

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Samantha Cole on worker-owned media, AI, and tradwives 38:25

19 weeks ago38:25

38:25

We spoke to 404 Media co-founder and editor Samantha Cole about the importance of worker-owned media projects, the rise of AI tools, and how the popularity of tradwife content reflects our political moment. 404 Media is a worker-owned outlet covering technology, social media platforms, and surveillance. Study Hall is a resource and community for journalists. For more information about Study Hall, please visit Studyhall.xyz.…

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Alyssa Mercante On The Importance Of Video Game Journalism 38:55

20 weeks ago38:55

38:55

Alyssa Mercante, the former senior editor at Kotaku, stops by The Study Hall Podcast to discuss video game journalism's significance in the political landscape and how content creators are pivoting towards Twitch. For more information visit studyhall.xyz.

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Taylor Lorenz 39:37

22 weeks ago39:37