A few weeks after I posted my first newspaper TikTok, an editor from the New York Times metro section reached out. Her name was Dodai Stewart. We had some things in common: both black, spent time at the Westminster Schools, and obviously loved newspapers. She encouraged me to continue the media literacy content because of its impact in the journalism world.
Dodai is the prime example of why I created Kronikled. She's someone whose work you've probably come across, but her story is what makes the words more exciting. She's NYC native writing for the NYT, the great niece of Ollie Stewart (listen find out who this icon is), and has a print magazine collection that blows my mind. She's also dynamic, hilarious, and remarkably knowledge about media to the point you'll have no choice but to pick up a piece of print after this episode.
Creators and Guests
Kelsey Russell
Media Literacy Influencer
Dodai Stewart
Writer at large, Metro Desk at The New York Times
What is Kronikled ?
Kronikled is a podcast where media literacy gets a mic. Hosted by Kelsey Russell, TikTok’s favorite Print Princess and media literacy baddie, we dive into the history of print, the influence of social media, and the blurred lines between truth and trends. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday on all podcast platforms.