Guest: Danya Henninger [Technical.ly]

In this episode of "Making Love & Designing the Future," Jos Duncan Asé interviews Danya Henninger, the editorial director at local newsroom Technical.ly, focusing on tech and innovation in the Mid-Atlantic region. Danya traces her journey into journalism, initially owning a digital and visual imaging business to later being the editor at Billy Penn, a pioneering local news startup. She emphasizes her journalistic philosophy, rooted in community engagement and accessibility, advocating against paywalls to strengthen societal connections. The episode explores the evolving landscape of journalism, highlighting storytelling's pivotal role and the significance of newsletters in fostering community engagement. Additionally, Danya discusses the potential benefits and ethical considerations of AI in journalism, including task automation and SEO optimization.

Topics Discussed in This Episode:

• Approaches to identifying what is actually a story
• Media literacy and accessibility in journalism
• Modern journalism and the role of local voices
• Love and leadership
• The role of storytelling in journalism
• Active ways to engage outside of news articles

Production Team:

• Produced by Tezarah Wilkins
• Associate Producer: Journey Moses
• Editing: Mike Love
• Music from Envato Elements
• Cover Design & Graphics: Jacqui Stallworth of 10.30 Designs LLC
• Executive Produced and Hosted by Jos Duncan Asé

Special Thanks to:

• Technical.ly

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