How to lead in a 24/7 media environment?
From So, now what? by Gates Cambridge
April 28, 2026 · 44 min · Season 3 · Episode 4
About this episode
Scholars discuss climate change storytelling and the evolving media landscape.
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
People in this episode
Guests: Stephen Lezak, Ben Weissenbach
Topics covered
- climate change communication
- media landscape
- storytelling
- long-form journalism
- trust in media
- reconnecting with nature
Keywords
- climate change
- storytelling
- media
- long-form journalism
- trust
- nature
- journalism
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: climate change storytelling, long-form journalism, media environment
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