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Study Hall provides tools, tips, and community resources for media workers. Hosted by executive editor Daniel Spielberger, the Study Hall Podcast spotlights journalists making notable contributions to the media industry.
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- Sep 22, 2026
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How to Write a Zeitgeisty Feature ft. Bridget Read (opens the original)
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Bridget Read, a features writer at New York Magazine, gave listeners a behind-the-scenes look into her recent articles on digital privacy and Mormon pop culture. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Read offered tips on how to report on the zeitgeist and discussed topics like the trad wife phenomenon, Ballerina Farm, Mormon influencers, digital privacy leaks, and more. Preorder the paperback copy of Read's book "Little Bosses Everywhere: How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America." More
Psychedelics & The War on Drugs ft. Mattha Busby (opens the original)
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Mattha Busby's reporting has appeared in The Guardian, GQ, Men's Health, Esquire, and numerous other outlets. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Busby discussed his interest in reporting on psychedelics and drug policy. In addition, Busby discussed how specific psychedelics have been embraced by the MAHA movement and the implications of counterculture substances becoming mainstream. More info about Mattha Busby: https://www.instagram.com/matthabusby/?hl=en More info about Study H
Scientology, Caruso, and Hollywood Dreams ft. Molly Lambert (opens the original)
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Molly Lambert is the host of Mollyworld, a podcast delving into the lore of Hollywood Blvd. She has previously hosted Jennaworld — a podcast about adult film actress Jenna Jameson — and Heidiworld — a podcast about Hollywood Madam Heidi Fleiss. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Lambert discussed how she pivoted to podcasting and why she's so fascinated with Hollywood mythology. In addition, Lambert discussed how the Church of Scientology owns much of Hollywood Blvd. and why Rick
Outside the Political Media Bubble ft. Astead Herndon (opens the original)
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Astead Herndon is the host of "America, Actually" and the editorial director of Vox. He was previously a national politics reporter at The New York Times. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Herndon discussed his approach to political reporting and how he covers new media figures — like twitch streamer Hasan Piker — and steps outside the political media bubble. Additionally, Herndon talked about how he approaches elections polling. More info about "America, Actually" : https://pod
Changing A System From Within Ft. Wilbert L. Cooper (opens the original)
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Wilbert L. Cooper is a staff writer at The Marshall Project. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Cooper discussed his new book "The Black Shield: An American Memoir of Family and Power." The book delves into the story of how Coopers' parents became police officers and offers a comprehensive account of the legacy of Black police officers in the United States. In addition, the book spotlights the story of The Black Shield — an association of Black police officers in Cleveland, Ohio.
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