This episode features scholars Stephen Lezak and Ben Weissenbach discussing their work on climate change storytelling, the evolving media landscape, and how to effectively communicate environmental issues. They explore long-form journalism, the importance of trust and moral authority in media, and practices to reconnect with nature amidst a fast-changing world.

Key topics

The role of storytelling in climate change communication

Challenges and opportunities in long-form journalism

The importance of trust and moral authority in media

Practices for reconnecting with nature and grounding stories

The impact of media environment on climate storytelling

Chapters

00:00

Navigating the Modern Media Landscape

02:49

Personal Stories and Climate Change

05:57

The Shift in Storytelling

08:53

The Need for Diverse Narratives

11:59

Challenges in Long-Form Journalism

15:14

The Role of Technology in Storytelling

17:54

Finding Authenticity in Media

21:07

Reconnecting with Nature

24:11

The Importance of Craft in Storytelling

26:54

The Future of Journalism

30:06

Voices of Trust in Media

33:01

Ground Truth and Connection

36:13

Celebrating Beauty in Storytelling