Anthropology Meets Journalism: How Two Fields Can Save Each Other

Emily was a guest on This Anthro Life podcast. Read more about this episode here.

In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell talks with Emily Kennedy about the intersection of journalism and ethnography. They explore how ethnographic methods can help address challenges faced by journalists, such as trust, online harassment, and the business model of journalism. They discuss the importance of empathy, rapport building, and the evolving concept of objectivity in interviews. Kennedy also shares insights on the benefits and drawbacks of AI, and the need for cross-disciplinary collaboration in storytelling.