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1/So many women in our industry are speaking up and backing up Kelsey (as they should). We’ve all heard the stories. Maybe I’m just not seeing it, but men need to speak up just as loudly. https://twitter.com/KelsPadge/status/1341416188346314753
2/ I think people are quiet cause they are scared of offending the in crowd in Public radio/Podcast or not getting that future job… who knows? What I know is journalist working in podcast work their asses off every day because they want to make the world a better place.
3/ We put a spotlight on bad behavior.
If we’re scared to call out the same stuff in our industry, then what are we really doing?
If we’re scared to call out the same stuff in our industry, then what are we really doing?
4/The idea of the asshole genius that you need to make your podcast, tv show, movie, or newspaper shine is ridiculous.
5/ And let’s be honest. If I, a black man, was a known serial harasser, and I had to give back one of my Peabody’s for bad reporting do you think I’d be hosting the Daily the next week?
No dear listener, I would not.
No dear listener, I would not.
6/ Here’s the thing. I actually love the @nytimes, they do so much good work.
If you aren’t in the podcast industry you might not know that the Time is hiring every-damn-body in podcasting. They have some premium talent.
If you aren’t in the podcast industry you might not know that the Time is hiring every-damn-body in podcasting. They have some premium talent.
7/ But what are you telling that talent when you hire, protect, and reward bad behavior?
8/ The women in this industry deserve better.
And I’m deeply sorry to @KelsPadge and anyone else who’s had to deal with it.
And I’m deeply sorry to @KelsPadge and anyone else who’s had to deal with it.
