4 Podcasts by Columbia Journalism School, Students, Faculty and Alumni to Tune Into This Fall
Explore these four Columbia Journalism School podcasts covering media, identity and power.
Shoe Leather
Shoe Leather is Columbia Journalism School’s award-winning investigative podcast, produced each year by students in the M.S. program. The most recent season, led by Professor Joanne Faryon, takes on the rise and unraveling of Rudy Giuliani. The six-part series unpacks a legacy of policing, power and perception, all under the guidance of faculty known for their deep experience in narrative audio.
On Assignment
This podcast goes behind the scenes of award-winning journalism, featuring in-depth conversations with reporters whose stories have won or been honored by the duPont-Columbia Awards. Hosted by duPont Awards Director Lisa R. Cohen and Executive Director of Professional Prizes Abi Wright, the series provides an inside look at the work, risks and ethical challenges behind journalism that changes lives.
Stream the latest episode here.
Uptown Radio
Created in the school’s spring semester Radio Workshop, Uptown Radio features weekly episodes that combine field reporting, narrative storytelling, and a focus on undercovered New York City communities. Students pitch, report, host and mix their own shows, gaining hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of public radio.
Listen to Uptown Radio here.
The Kicker
From newsroom union drives to coverage of global conflicts, Columbia Journalism Review’s podcast The Kicker offers timely analysis on how the media works — and where it falls short. Hosted by CJR editors and reporters, this show is essential listening for anyone interested in the mechanics of journalism and press accountability.
Explore more on CJR.org.