June 24, 2025

Case Study (Part 1): Navigating Threats to Journalism with NHPR’s The 13th Step Podcast

Case Study (Part 1): Navigating Threats to Journalism with NHPR’s The 13th Step Podcast

Join The Podglomerate and NHPR for this first session of our two-part case study series as we explore the resiliency of NHPR’s podcasts, including: The comprehensive and years-long production planning and editorial process behind The 13th Step.


How NHPR navigated and overcame challenges to its podcast reporting, including physical threats, vandalism, and legal pressures.
Key lessons learned from NHPR maintaining journalistic integrity while ensuring staff safety.
The guiding principle of NHPR’s Document team and how “taking the time to tell the whole story leads to bigger impact”
Designed for newsroom leaders and journalists looking to build – and strengthen – their podcast reporting strategy, this interactive session will provide actionable insights for developing sustainable workflows and support systems for audio journalism.

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