When Tahera Rahman left college in search of a television news career, she made it clear that she would be wearing hijab. That was not easy in a post-9/11 world that warned her of the difficulties in employment and potential target it would put on her, but she preserved. On February 8, 2018, she went on-air on WHBF-TV in Rock Island, Ill., as the first full-time television reporter in America to wear hijab.She joins Carol Marin for our season finale to share her story and what it is like for her to be a pioneer for Muslim women in front of the watchful — and sometimes judgmental — eyes of the nation. This episode is hosted by Carol Marin and produced by Justin Myers with music by Max Duggan. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is a podcast produced by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

When Tahera Rahman left college in search of a television news career, she made it clear that she would be wearing hijab. That was not easy in a post-9/11 world that warned her of the difficulties in employment and potential target it would put on her, but she preserved. On February 8, 2018, she went on-air on WHBF-TV in Rock Island, Ill., as the first full-time television reporter in America to wear hijab. She joins Carol Marin for our season finale to share her story and what it is like for her to be a pioneer for Muslim women in front of the watchful — and sometimes judgmental — eyes of the nation. This episode is hosted by Carol Marin and produced by Justin Myers with music by Max Duggan. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is a podcast produced by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

Wearing Hijab on Television

Bill Whitaker is known across the nation for his work as a reporter on 60 Minutes. Heidi Wigdahl is an alumna of the DePaul Documentary Program and currently works as a multimedia reporter at KARE 11 in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Both were recognized by DePaul's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence on April 28th at the Center's annual awards banquet.In this episode, we revisit the remarks they gave at the banquet about the power of mentors in journalism and the challenges facing reporters today. Whitaker and Wigdahl are joined by former FCC chair Newton Minnow, who received the Center's distinguished mentor award.This episode is hosted and produced by Justin Myers with music by Max Duggan. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is a podcast produced by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

Bill Whitaker is known across the nation for his work as a reporter on 60 Minutes. Heidi Wigdahl is an alumna of the DePaul Documentary Program and currently works as a multimedia reporter at KARE 11 in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Both were recognized by DePaul's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence on April 28th at the Center's annual awards banquet. In this episode, we revisit the remarks they gave at the banquet about the power of mentors in journalism and the challenges facing reporters today. Whitaker and Wigdahl are joined by former FCC chair Newton Minnow, who received the Center's distinguished mentor award. This episode is hosted and produced by Justin Myers with music by Max Duggan. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is a podcast produced by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

Mentors and the State of Journalism

What is it like to report on the front lines of war? Jackie Spinner and Kevin Tibbles know that answer all too well.Spinner previously served as the Baghdad bureau chief for the Washington Post during the Iraq War and would sleep with a helmet over her head amid bombings. Tibbles recently retired as a domestic and foreign correspondent for NBC. He was with NBC for more than 25 years and went to cover wars around the world.Spinner and Tibbles join host Carol Marin to share what life as a war correspondent is like and what young journalists who may aspire to follow in their footsteps need to know. Produced by Justin Myers with music by Max Duggan. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is a project of DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

What is it like to report on the front lines of war? Jackie Spinner and Kevin Tibbles know that answer all too well. Spinner previously served as the Baghdad bureau chief for the Washington Post during the Iraq War and would sleep with a helmet over her head amid bombings. Tibbles recently retired as a domestic and foreign correspondent for NBC. He was with NBC for more than 25 years and went to cover wars around the world. Spinner and Tibbles join host Carol Marin to share what life as a war correspondent is like and what young journalists who may aspire to follow in their footsteps need to know. Produced by Justin Myers with music by Max Duggan. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is a project of DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

So, You Want to be a War Correspondent?

The episode that's all about Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).On March 3rd and 4th, DePaul's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence held its annual FOIA Fellows conference. Two of our fellows shared their experience with FOIA and the biggest takeaways for them.Carol Marin and Don Moseley, the co-directors of the Center, also sat down to talk about their journey to FOIA the Laquan McDonald story and what it's like to train new journalists in the art of FOIA.Hosted by Justin Myers with guests Carli Luca, Tim Spears, Carol Marin and Don Moseley and music by Max Duggan. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is a podcast produced by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

The episode that's all about Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). On March 3rd and 4th, DePaul's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence held its annual FOIA Fellows conference. Two of our fellows shared their experience with FOIA and the biggest takeaways for them. Carol Marin and Don Moseley, the co-directors of the Center, also sat down to talk about their journey to FOIA the Laquan McDonald story and what it's like to train new journalists in the art of FOIA. Hosted by Justin Myers with guests Carli Luca, Tim Spears, Carol Marin and Don Moseley and music by Max Duggan. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is a podcast produced by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

Navigating the Wide World of FOIA

Around us, stories of sadness, loss and devastation are everywhere. How do we as reporters even begin to cover events where trauma is abundant?Emily Evans is a photojournalist at WDRB in Louisville, Kentucky, who ran to the horrific aftermath of the tornadoes that swept through Mayfield, Kentucky. Joshua Short and Rachel Skytta are members of the news team at KDVR in Denver that covered the ravages of the Marshall Fire. The three of them join us to share their experiences and the lessons they learned.Hosted by Carol Marin and produced by Justin Myers with music by Max Duggan."So You Want to be a Reporter" is a podcast produced by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

Around us, stories of sadness, loss and devastation are everywhere. How do we as reporters even begin to cover events where trauma is abundant? Emily Evans is a photojournalist at WDRB in Louisville, Kentucky, who ran to the horrific aftermath of the tornadoes that swept through Mayfield, Kentucky. Joshua Short and Rachel Skytta are members of the news team at KDVR in Denver that covered the ravages of the Marshall Fire. The three of them join us to share their experiences and the lessons they learned. Hosted by Carol Marin and produced by Justin Myers with music by Max Duggan. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is a podcast produced by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

Reporting in a Trauma-Filled World

In 2017, the AP Stylebook approved the use of "they" as a singular pronoun to reflect the changing ways in which we use language to identify gender. For some, transitioning to a new, inclusive vocabulary has come naturally. For others, it has led to confusion and a struggle to keep up to date to ensure accurate coverage of those lying outside of the gender binary or those who do not identify as cisgender.We are joined by Kelly Bauer from Block Club Chicago, Tuck Woodstock from Sylveon Counseling and Kelly McBride from Poynter to explore how journalists can be inclusive and respectful of the trans community and gender diversity in their reporting. This episode is hosted by Carol Marin and produced by Justin Myers with music by Max Duggan."So You Want to be a Reporter" is a podcast produced by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

In 2017, the AP Stylebook approved the use of "they" as a singular pronoun to reflect the changing ways in which we use language to identify gender. For some, transitioning to a new, inclusive vocabulary has come naturally. For others, it has led to confusion and a struggle to keep up to date to ensure accurate coverage of those lying outside of the gender binary or those who do not identify as cisgender. We are joined by Kelly Bauer from Block Club Chicago, Tuck Woodstock from Sylveon Counseling and Kelly McBride from Poynter to explore how journalists can be inclusive and respectful of the trans community and gender diversity in their reporting. This episode is hosted by Carol Marin and produced by Justin Myers with music by Max Duggan. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is a podcast produced by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

Pronouns and Gender Diversity in the Newsroom

The reemergence of Britney Spears on national headlines has led to new discussions over how we cover mental health in journalism. In this episode, the first in our new series of ethics discussions, we join these conversations to explore how journalists can better equip themselves to report on stories where mental health and trauma are at the forefront and how reporters can best tend to their own mental wellbeing in the field. Joining us are Karen Hawkins, co-publisher and co-editor-in-chief of the Chicago Reader and founder of Rebellious Magazine for Women, and Haley BeMiller, state government and politics reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau. Hosted by Carol Marin and produced by Justin Myers with music by Max Duggan."So You Want to be a Reporter" is a podcast produced by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

The reemergence of Britney Spears on national headlines has led to new discussions over how we cover mental health in journalism. In this episode, the first in our new series of ethics discussions, we join these conversations to explore how journalists can better equip themselves to report on stories where mental health and trauma are at the forefront and how reporters can best tend to their own mental wellbeing in the field. Joining us are Karen Hawkins, co-publisher and co-editor-in-chief of the Chicago Reader and founder of Rebellious Magazine for Women, and Haley BeMiller, state government and politics reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau. Hosted by Carol Marin and produced by Justin Myers with music by Max Duggan. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is a podcast produced by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence.

Britney Spears, Mental Health and Journalism

Carol Marin and her class of journalism students at DePaul are joined by this year's Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence's Distinguished Journalists, Ron Magers and Jeremy Gorner, who field questions about nearly every aspect of the job.

Distinguished Journalists Q&A

Retired longtime anchor and reporter Ron Magers and the Chicago Tribune's Jeremy Gorner were honored at this year's Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence awards ceremony hosted by Carol Marin. Hear what they had to say about working in journalism and the advice they offered to DePaul students.

CJIE Awards 2021

Carol Marin is joined by Maura Barrett and Rachel Hinton, two young reporters who have spent the early part of their careers covering politics at the local, state and national level. In this episode, they share their experiences on the beat so far and offer advice for young reporters who may want to follow in their footsteps.

The privileges and pressures of political reporting

​DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence focuses on promoting the highest ideals of journalism through theory and practice. Recognizing the importance of the role of the media in society, the Center offers training, teaching, expertise and professional outreach.The Center was officially launched in May 2016, under the co-leadership of Peabody Prize-winning Chicago and national media veterans Carol Marin and Don Moseley.Located in the College of Communication in the Chicago Loop, the Center provides a nexus bridging the academic and the professional world, capitalizing on the resources of the university and the City of Chicago.The guiding principle for the Center will be its adherence to the highest principles of journalism including truth, accuracy, fairness and context.

Carol Marin is joined by University of Alabama graduate Alessandra Pontbriand and DePaul alum Jakob Emerson who work together at the FOX affiliate in Springfield, Illinois. They discuss what they've learned while adapting to the unique challenges of becoming a professional reporter during a pandemic.

New reporters on their first year in a pandemic newsroom

Chicago Tribune City Hall reporter Greg Pratt found himself in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's crosshairs after a string of stories highlighting a lack of transparency in her administration. Inside the newsroom, Pratt also serves as the president of the Tribune union where he fights for the rights of his colleagues at the paper. Hear what he has to say about holding power to account on all fronts in this week's episode.

Holding power to account — in and out of the newsroom

Carol Marin is joined by two Chicago journalists whose careers have been defined by telling stories with a camera. First, Paul Nagaro looks back at his nearly 50 years behind the camera at NBC Chicago and shares the biggest lessons he's learned along the way. Then, recent DePaul graduate Jonathan Aguilar recounts the weeks and months immediately after his graduation in which he photographed the civil unrest following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Through the Lens: the Art of Visual Journalism

First, Carol Marin speaks with ABC7 investigative reporter Chuck Goudie about his long career of interviewing sources and what he's learned along the way. She's then joined by DePaul alum Deni Kemper from Louisville's WLKY who talks about her experiences reporting on the police killing of Breonna Taylor and interviewing people in the community about the tragedy.

Asking tough questions: practice makes perfect

Carol Marin is joined by WBEZ politics reporter Dave McKinney who spent over 20 years in print before diving into radio and DePaul journalism alum Melody Mercado who is now reporting for The Des Moines Register after spending her first year after graduation at a Des Moines television station.

Switching gears: becoming a journalism jack-of-all-trades

Dan Sinker

Carol Marin talks with Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence Fellow Dan Sinker about advice he has for journalism students graduating amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Sinker has spent is career on the cutting edge of journalism, creating innovative approaches to news. He's an entrepreneur, a leader and a creator. Sinker shares helpful advice for graduates as they enter a job market that is even more uncertain than before.

Carol Marin talks with Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence Fellow Dan Sinker about advice he has for journalism students graduating amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Sinker has spent is career on the cutting edge of journalism, creating innovative approaches to news. He's an entrepreneur, a leader and a creator. Sinker shares helpful advice for graduates as they enter a job market that is even more uncertain than before.

Launching Your Career Amid a Pandemic: Advice From Dan Sinker

Carol Marin talks with ProPublica Illinois Reporter Jodi S. Cohen and Better Government Association Investigator Katie Drews about their latest investigations, and how the Freedom of Information Act made their stories possible.

How FOIA helped two Chicago investigative reporters

Carol Marin talks with Illinois Public Access Counselor Sarah Pratt and FOIA attorney Matt Topic about FOIA best practices.

Freedom of information tips from a Public Access Counselor and FOIA attorney

In the first of a three-part series about the Freedom of Information Act, Carol Marin talks with some of the top investigative reporters in Chicago about filing FOIA requests. Hear from Mick Dumke of ProPublica Illinois, Ann Pistone of ABC 7, Dan Mihalopoulos of WBEZ and Jamie Kalven of the Invisible Institute.

In the first of a three-part series about the Freedom of Information Act, Carol Marin talks with some of the top investigative reporters in Chicago about filing FOIA requests. Hear from Mick Dumke of ProPublica Illinois, Ann Pistone of ABC 7, Dan Mihalopoulos of WBEZ and Jamie Kalven of the Invisible Institute.

FOIA tips from Chicago's top investigative reporters

Carol Marin talks with recent DePaul journalism grads Kayla Molander, Jakob Emerson and Megan Stringer about how they've adapted their reporting to social distancing recommendations and advice to soon-to-be-graduates.

Recent journalism grads on reporting during COVID-19

Love that this podcast has so many different perspectives from the veteran journalists we look up to, to the ones just starting out in their careers. Keep it up!

Keep it up!

I&#39;m a huge podcast fan and listen to a variety of them regularly. This new podcast really grabbed me in an unexpected way. I&#39;m an artist and not a reporter, but I&#39;m always a student of what happens behind the scenes in any profession. To get a peek at what happens in the world of news is fascinating. The challenges and struggles to be successful in the news world seem to mirror what we all go through pursuing our passions. Very interesting podcast and one I will follow with great enthusiasm! Thank you Carol Marin for sharing your vision.

So You Want to be a reporter by Carol Marin

​DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence focuses on promoting the highest ideals of journalism through theory and practice. Recognizing the importance of the role of the media in society, the Center offers training, teaching, expertise and professional outreach. The Center was officially launched in May 2016, under the co-leadership of Peabody Prize-winning Chicago and national media veterans Carol Marin and Don Moseley. Located in the College of Communication in the Chicago Loop, the Center provides a nexus bridging the academic and the professional world, capitalizing on the resources of the university and the City of Chicago. The guiding principle for the Center will be its adherence to the highest principles of journalism including truth, accuracy, fairness and context.

So You Want to be a Reporter with Carol Marin

How to report at the hyper local level by Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence at DePaul University

How to report at the hyper local level

Carol Marin talks with recent DePaul University grad Melody Mercado about covering the Iowa Caucuses in Des Moines, and DePaul's Senior Journalist in Residence Chris Bury about his time reporting on presidential elections for ABC. Bury and Mercado talk advice for young reporters covering a national election and what they learned while on the job.

How to report on a presidential election

Jim DeRogatis

Carol Marin talks with former Chicago Sun-Times music critic Jim DeRogatis about his nearly two-decade investigation into sexual abuse allegations against R&amp;B singer R. Kelly.

Jim DeRogatis on his persistent reporting on allegations against R. Kelly

Carol Marin talks with four women in Chicago media at the Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence's Power 25 event, which honored Robert Feder's list of the 25 most powerful women in Chicago journalism. Hear from WGN and CLTV news director Jennifer Lyons, Chicago Sun-Times columnist Maudlyne Ihejirika, Sun-Times City Hall reporter Fran Spielman and Chicago Reader publisher Tracy Baim.

Women in Chicago journalism talk role models and career advice

John Haskins

Carol Marin talks with the Director of The New York Times Institute John Haskins about his career, advice for young journalists and tips for students applying to the institute.

Career Advice from John Haskins of The New York Times

Carol Marin talks with DePaul journalism professor Amy Merrick about starting her career at the Wall Street Journal, and DePaul Alum Ariana Kraft about her first few months as a reporter in North Carolina — including her coverage of Hurricane Dorian.

The first 100 days as a reporter

Lourdes Duarte

Dean Baquet

Dean Baquet and Lourdes Duarte talk with DePaul University journalism students about the state of journalism, career paths and more.

"It's a blast." - Dean Baquet & Lourdes Duarte talk career advice and more

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